Configurations for SIPLACE Pro 4.

Edition 12/2006 US
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Contents
Page

1 INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 Scope of this document 6

1.2 Terminology 6

1.3 Logical Structure of SIPLACE Pro Configuration 8

2 SIPLACE PRO CONFIGURATIONS 9

2.1 Stand-alone configuration 9
2.1.1 General 9
2.1.2 Logical Layout 9
2.1.3 Physical Layout 10
2.1.4 Characteristics 10

2.2 Standard configuration 11

2.2.1 General 11
2.2.2 Logical Layout 11
2.2.3 Physical Layout 12
2.2.4 Characteristics 12

3 FACTORY LAYOUTS 13
3.1 Central Database 13

3.2 Dedicated Databases 13

3.3 SIPLACE EDM based configuration 15

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1 Introduction
This document describes the configuration possibilities you have to implement a SIPLACE Pro
configuration in your factory. SIPLACE Pro has several possibilities to be configured as a distributed
system to fulfill your needs. This document should help you to understand your options.

1.1 Scope of this document

This document is describing configuration options for

- SIPLACE Pro 4.1

- SIPLACE OIS

1.1.1 SIPLACE Pro Server

The following Software is required:

• Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition with SP1 and SQL 2000 with SP4, or
• Windows XP Professional with SP2 and MSDE* 2000 with SP4, and
• Microsoft ®.NET Framework 1.1*
• Microsoft ®.NET Framework 1.1 SP1*
• Microsoft ®.NET Framework 2.0*

* delivered with the SIPLACE Pro installation CD-ROM

Note:
SIPLACE Pro requires Microsoft ®.NET Framework 1.1, 1.1 SP1 and 2.0. If the setup program
does not find the Microsoft ®.NET Framework 2.0, the user is asked to install the framework
right from the product CD. If you decide to use the .Net Framework 1.1, 1.1 SP1 and 2.0, you
should carefully test other applications on your computer for compatibility with this version of
the Framework.

Note:
If you have configuration options not described in this document please contact your Regional
Service Center or the Technical Support Center.

1.1.2 SIPLACE Pro Client

The following Software is recommended:

• Windows XP Professional with SP2 and MSDE* 2000 with SP4 and
• Microsoft ®.NET Framework 1.1*
• Microsoft ®.NET Framework 1.1 SP1*

* delivered with the SIPLACE Pro installation CD-ROM

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Note:
SIPLACE Pro requires Microsoft ®.NET Framework 1.1, 1.1 SP1 and 2.0. If the setup
program does not find the Microsoft ®.NET Framework 1.1 SP1, the user is asked to
install the framework right from the product CD. If you decide to use the .Net Framework
1.1, 1.1 SP1 or 2.0, you should carefully test other applications on your computer for
compatibility with this version of the Framework.

1.2 Terminology
Windows Workstation Versions:
These are Windows XP Professional. These versions of Windows are designed to operate the
Workstation functions and they have one fixed restriction: Windows Workstation Versions only
support 10 network connections. This makes them suitable to operate as a small “server” to control
up to 7 machines.
Windows Server Versions:
This is Windows 2003 Server. This version can scale to support more client in the network.
SIPLACE Pro Server:
You can distribute several client in your factory to place functionality on locations where you need it.
At least one computer must operate as the SIPLACE Pro Server which is basically the database to
store the data physically on the disk. The SIPLACE Pro Server must not be installed on a Windows
Server Version.
SIPLACE Pro Clients:
The Client applications included in the software package are the SIPLACE Pro Desk (Desk),
SIPLACE Pro Line Control Gui (LCGui) and the SIPLACE Pro LineControlServer (LineControlServer).
All Client applications are using the SIPLACE Pro Interface (SPI) to access the SIPLACE Pro Server.
This might happen across computer boundaries.
Desk:
Graphics User interface to create and modify all engineering data in the database. This is the typical
application for the programmer. One feature of the Desk is the optimizer functionality which will create
setups for Jobs or Boards. This functionality might need extra resources for specific scenarios. If you
want optimize a Job with several boards in it, it will need additional memory and CPU power.
LineControlServer:
This SIPLACE Pro Client application operates as a communication Server for all SIPLACE machines.
It gets the data out of the SIPLACE Pro Server (as a Client to SIPLACE Pro Server), prepares the
machines recipe data and controls the data supply to the SIPLACE Machines (as a Server to the
SIPALCE machines).
SPI:
All Client applications are using the SIPLACE Pro Interface to access the SIPLACE Pro Server
functionality eventually over the network. 3rd Party application can be developed using this SIPLACE
Pro Interface. These can be located anywhere in your factory.
Machine Supply:
This the communication software integrated into the stations software of the SIPLACE machines. It is
always part of the stations software.

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1.3 Logical Structure of SIPLACE Pro Configuration

The following picture shows the logical structure of a Pro Configuration and connections which might
cross computer boundaries.

3rd Party Machine Supply on

Desk LCGUI LineControlServer
Softwafe SIPLACE Machine

SIPLACE Pro
Connections optionally over the network
Interface

Connection on same computer

SIPLACE Pro
Server

SIPLACEPro
Database

Fig. 1-1: Logical structure of SIPLACE Pro Configuration

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2 SIPLACE Pro Configurations

2.1 Stand-alone configuration

2.1.1 General

All software components are installed on one server. This is operated close to the line. Optionally a
second connection to the customer's network can be established via a second network card.

2.1.2 Logical Layout

Only the connection between the LineControlServer and the SIPLACE machine must cross computer
boundaries over the network.

Standalone Server

3rd Party Machine Supply on

Desk LCGUI LineControlServer
Softwafe SIPLACE Machine

SIPLACE Pro
Interface

SIPLACE Pro
Server

SIPLACEPro
Database

Fig. 2-1: Stand-alone Configuration-Logical Layout

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2.1.3 Physical Layout

This configuration is highly simplified.

Customer network

optional: networlk
connection into customer
LAN

optional:
SIPLACE Pro Mobicheck, OIS Client
Server
SIPLACE LAN

Fig. 2-2: Stand-alone Configuration-Physical Layout

2.1.4 Characteristics

• The SIPLACE Pro Server is a Windows Workstation Version.

• Up to 7 SIPLACE Machines are supported.
• SIPLACE Pro Server is configured in Workgroup mode.
• SIPLACE Pro Client machines can be connected, if they are in Workgroup mode and share a shadow
account with the server (like plr/plr)
• One Option is to connect the SIPLACE Pro server to the customer network to exchange data with
customer computer.
• No WINS or DNS Server is necessary, if all computer are connected to one network segment. If the
customer network is segmented by routers the optional network connection to the customer network
must be configured by the customer.
• Security settings for different user levels (operator, programmer etc.) inside SIPLACE Pro is possible.

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2.2 Standard configuration

2.2.1 General

• In this configuration, the Service Department integrates a SIEMENS server into the customer's
network. The customer has to order integration resources for this to be done.
• The customer's network must meet certain requirements.
• This configuration permits clients of the various SIPLACE software products to be integrated into the
customer's network.
• A new SIPLACE Pro Server will be installed and the database of a MSDE based SIPLACE Pro
Server will be migrated.

2.2.2 Logical Layout

When the participating computer is well integrated into the customer network, then it is possible to split
SIPLACE Pro client components onto different computer to suit the customer needs.
Here we have a dedicated SIPLACE Pro Server and Client operating as Programming System or Line
Control System.

Office Desktop Line Control Computer

3rd Party Machine Supply on

Desk LCGUI LineControlServer
Softwafe SIPLACE Machine

SIPLACE Pro
Interface SIPLACE Pro
Interface

SIPLACE Pro Server

SIPLACE Pro
Server

SIPLACEPro
Database

Fig. 2-3: Standard Configuration-logical layout

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2.2.3 Physical Layout

SIPLACE Pro Desk SIPLACE Pro

on office desktop Server

Kundennetz
customer network

SIPLACE Pro Line Control GUI

SIPLACE LAN

Fig. 2-4: Standard Configuration-physical layout

2.2.4 Characteristics

• SIPLACE Pro Server will be installed on Windows Server Version.

• SIPLACE Pro Server will be migrated into customer domain configuration.
• SIPLACE Pro Client machines can be connected, if they are either in the same domain or in a domain
with a trust relation to the domain where the server resides.
• The SIPLACE Pro server must be part of the customer network.
• A WINS or DNS Server from the customer network infrastructure is necessary.
• If the customer network is segmented by routers, it must be possible to integrate the routing device
into customer routing configuration.
• Security inside SIPLACE Pro is possible.
• Operation of the SIPLACE Pro systems depends on the customer infrastructure.
• Using a router of a Windows PC as a routing device to separate network traffic from the SIPLACE
LAN from the customer LAN.

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3 Factory Layouts

3.1 Central Database

You use one central database, which contains all data for all lines. This makes it possible to share the
same data for all lines, like component shape definitions.

SIPLACE
Pro

Linien Rechner Linien Rechner Linien Rechner

Fig. 3-1: Central Database

3.2 Dedicated Databases

For every Line you have a dedicated SIPLACE Pro Server.
This can be MSDE based.
Databases are independent.

SIPLACE SIPLACE SIPLACE

Pro Pro Pro

Fig. 3-2: Dedicated Databases

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3.3 SIPLACE EDM based configuration

SIPLACE Pro 4.1 can be combined with the optional software product SIPLACE EDM. This product
supports the separation of master data and operational data on the shop floor.

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A data change work flow will be established between the Line server and the Master server.

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New Shape

Validate the 2
changes and merge
in master server
Reject changes
Master
Server
Clearing
Pool
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"Pull"

Upload the
modifications Line
Server
New Shape

→ The line engineer has the opportunity to pull data from a master server to a line server.
→ He can modify everything without affecting the master data.
→ The modification will be uploaded afterwards in a clearing pool.
→ The data preparation engineer can check, accept or reject the changes

All steps are controlled by SIPLACE EDM.

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Siemens AG 2006 All rights reserved Subject to change without prior notice

Order No.: 00193760-05 Siemens AG

To be ordered from:
Siemens AG, Automation and Drives
Electronics Assembly Systems
Rupert-Mayer-Strasse 44
D-81359 Munich / Germany
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany.

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