Integrating S7 PLUS Devices into the Management Platform Using Standard Object Models

Scenario

You want to install S7 PLUS devices into the management platform using Standard Object Models.
For general information on S7 PLUS, see the reference section.

Prerequisites

An active S7 PLUS driver license is available in the Licensed Products tab in the License Management Utility (LMU). The S7 PLUS driver becomes available only when the new license option GMS_opt_S7 PLUS is activated.
You have the software distribution containing the S7 PLUS extension module.
You have installed S7 PLUS and added it to the project using SMC.
The System Manager is in Engineering mode.
Ensure that you have configured the PG/PC interface.

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Create and Configure a CSV File
Create and Start the S7 PLUS Driver
Create the S7 PLUS Network and associate it with the S7 PLUS Driver
Define Hierarchies Mapping
Import S7 PLUS Devices to the Management Station
(Optional) Setup Secure Communication for a S7 PLUS Device