SIMATIC

USB-Prommer
Description

Edition 10/2007

First Steps in Commissioning

Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent
damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring to property damage only have no safety alert symbol. The notices shown below are graded
according to the degree of danger.

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Gefahr
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.

Warnung
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.

Caution
with a safety alert symbol indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.

Caution
without a safety alert symbol indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not
taken.

Notice
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding notice is not taken into account.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be
used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.

Qualified Personnel
The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and
operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety
notices in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground
and label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

Prescribed Usage
Note the following:

Warnung
This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical
description, and only in connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been
approved or recommended by Siemens.
Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly as well as
careful operation and maintenance.

Trademarks
All names identified by are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG.
The remaining trademarks in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes
could violate the rights of the owner.
Disclaim of Liability
We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information
in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions.

SIEMENS AG
Automation and Drives
Postfach 4848
90437 NRNBERG
GERMANY

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Copyright E Siemens AG 2007

Technical data subject to change

Contents
This description guide offers you step by step instructions on how to install and start the
SIMATIC USB-Prommer.
Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Working with the SIMATIC USB-Prommer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Further Support and Sales Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Certificates, Directives and Declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Warning
Always follow the safety instructions in this guide, in order to avoid damage to property and
personal injury. The notational conventions used to draw your attention to the safety instructions
reflect the gravity of the risk involved.

Features and Functions

Scope of Delivery
With your SIMATIC USB-Prommer you are supplied with the following:
one CD, SIMATIC USB-Prommer, containing software and documentation
one SIMATIC S5 programming adapter
one USB cable
one plug-in power supply unit with primary-side adapter for EUROPE and USA
one case

Software Requirements
To work with the SIMATIC USB-Prommer, the following software requirements must be fulfilled:
the SIMATIC software STEP 5 V7.2 and STEP 7 V5.1+SP2 or later must be installed on the PC.
the Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Standard
Edition or Windows Vista operating system must be installed on the PC.

Hardware Requirements
You need a PC with USB interface and CD ROM drive.

SIMATIC USB-Prommer Features

Using the SIMATIC USB Prommer you can read and program both SIMATIC S5 memory cartridges,
SIMATIC memory cards and SIMATIC Micro Memory Cards with the corresponding SIMATIC
software package. Bear in mind that in order to program SIMATIC S5 EPROM modules the SIMATIC
S5 programming adapter (included) must be plugged into the PC. The adapter is contained in the
scope of delivery.
The SIMATIC USB-Prommer is compatible with USB V1.1 and complies with the specifications for a
High-Powered USB device.
The SIMATIC USB-Prommer supports the power-save mode (hibernate mode).

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Function
The SIMATIC USB-Prommer has a
a SIMATIC Micro Memory Card interface:
SIMATIC S5/S7 Memory Card interface:
MEM-CARD
The SIMATIC USB Prommer is connected to the PC via the USB port.
If the SIMATIC USB-Prommer is used without plug-in power supply unit, only SIMATIC Micro Memory
Cards can be programmed.
The plug-in power supply unit must be used if you want to program S5/S7 Memory Cards or S5
EPROM modules.

Hardware Installation

Backplane
On the backplane of the device you will find the following connections:
Power supply connector for connection of the plug-in power supply unit.
A USB interface type B for connecting the PC.
Power supply

USB interface

Front
On the front of the device you will find the following connections:
SIMATIC Micro Memory Card interface:
SIMATIC S5/S7 Memory Card interface:

MEM-CARD

Two status LEDs

BUSY
POWER
LED Busy

LED Power

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LED status indicators

Inscription

Color

Meaning

BUSY

green

Lights up when a programming interface is active.

POWER

green*

Power supply unit connected. (Device is receiving power from the

USB interface and the power supply unit).
Flashes if a fault occurs.

yellow

Only USB cable plugged in. (Power supply from the USB interface).
Flashes if a hardware fault occurs.

* The Power LED does not turn green until the SIMATIC USB-Prommer is connected to an active PC
by means of the USB cable, and the power supply unit is plugged in.
If neither the POWER LED nor the BUSY LED lights up even though the USB cable is connected, either the SIMATIC USB-Prommer is in the power-saving mode (Hibernate mode), or the PC to which
the device is connected is switched off.

Power supply
The USB cable supolies power from the PC to the SIMATIC USB-Prommer (POWER LED is yellow).
In this mode (without the plug-in power supply unit), the SIMATIC USB-Prommer can program only
SIMATIC Micro Memory Cards (MMCs).
If you intend on programming SIMATIC S7 Memory Cards, SIMATIC S5 EPROM modules, or
SIMATIC S5 Memory Cards, the SIMATIC USB-Prommer must be powered by the plug-in power supply unit as well (POWER LED turns green).
The device is supplied complete with a wide-range plug-in power supply unit with adapters for USA
socket outlets, so that it can be used in countries on either continent.

Connecting the Power Supply

Proceed as follows:
1. Plug the DC 12 V supply cable from the power supply unit into the DC 12 V power supply connector on the SIMATIC USB-Prommer.
2. Fit the appropriate power-socket adapter to the plug-in power supply unit. The scope of supply
includes an adapter for USA and a standard EURO adapter. The adapter is a push fit on the
plug-in power supply unit.
3. Connect the power supply unit to your AC 230 V or AC 115 V mains power socket.
Notice
When the device is connected correctly, the green POWER LED on the SIMATIC USB-Prommer
lights up. If the contacts of the power supply connector are dirty, we cannot guarantee that the
prommer will function without errors occurring. The LEDs do not light up if the USB cable has not
been connected to the SIMATIC USB-Prommer and the PC (which must be ON).

Warning
Use only the plug-in power supply unit supplied with the SIMATIC USB-Prommer to connect it to an
external power supply.

Caution
For the operation of the SIMATIC USB-Prommer a power supply with limited performance
(USA/Canada: NEC Class 2) is required. The supplied plug fullfills the requirements.

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Software Installation

Setup runs the installation of the SIMATIC USB-Prommer software automatically after you insert the CD.
If the autorun function is disabled, proceed as follows:
1. Place the SIMATIC USB-Prommer CD supplied with the product in your PCs CD-ROM drive.
2. Open the root directory of this drive.
3. Double-click setup.exe to run Setup.
Setup is menu controlled. Please note the readme file in the root directory on the CD for information
on the installation and use of your SIMATIC USB-Prommer software.

Connecting to the PC

1. Plug the USB cable included with the prommer into the USB interface of your PC.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the SIMATIC USB-Prommer.
3. When you use the SIMATIC USB-Prommer for the first time, you have to open the Memory Card
Parameter Assignment panel in the Control Panel to set the programming interface to External
prommer at the connection USB.
When you select the Detect USB prommer automatically setting, the SIMATIC USB-Prommer is
automatically recognized when connected to the PC.
Notice
Use only the USB cable provided for the purpose to connect the SIMATIC USB-Prommer to the PC.

Working with the SIMATIC USB-Prommer

Requirement: The SIMATIC USB-Prommer is connected to your PC as described above.

1. Plug the memory medium in question:
Micro Memory Cards to the Micro Memory Card interface
SIMATIC S5/S7 Memory-Cards to the interface MEM-CARD
S5 EPROM/EEPROM modules with the help of the SIMATIC S5 programming adapter to the
interface MEM-CARD
2. Connect the plug-in power supply unit as well if you intend programming S5 EPROM modules or
S5/S7 Memory Cards.
3. Start the SIMATIC STEP 7 software or the SIMATIC STEP 5 software.
4. Make sure that the programming interface of your SIMATIC software in the Memory Card Parameter Assignment panel is set to the External prommer at the connection USB.
5. Program the memory module.
6. Unplug the memory module from the interface when programming is completed.
Notice
While programming is in process the LED BUSY lights up.
Do not unplug the memory module, the USB cable or the plug-in power supply unit while
programming is in progress.

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Warning
Simultaneous operation with SIMATIC S5 cartridges, SIMATIC Memory Cards and SIMATIC Micro
Memory Cards is not possible. If SIMATIC Micro Memory Cards and SIMATIC S5 or S7 Memory
Cards are inserted at the same time, the SIMATIC S5/S7 Memory Cards take priority.

Firmware Update

The firmware of the SIMATIC USB-Prommer can be updated later if, for example, function expansions
require modified firmware.
The procedure for updating the firmware is as follows:
The latest firmware updates and the firmware update tool are available in the Internet at the
following URL:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/support&support
Use USB Prommer as your search term in Product Support.
Download the self-extracting .exe file of the firmware and firmware update tool to your PC.
Extract the files to a local drive and then update the firmware on your SIMATIC USB-Prommer by
following the firmware update tool instructions.
Please read the readme file in the firmware update tool catalog. You will find notes on how to install
and use the new firmware there.

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Troubleshooting

Some faults are easily rectified as follows:

Fault/Cause

Remedy

Power LED does not turn yellow

USB cable not connected

Connect the USB cable.

PC is switched off

Switch on the PC

PC and SIMATIC USB-Prommer are in

power-saving mode (Hibernate mode)

Permissible operating mode

SIMATIC USB-Prommer not recognized by PC

Install driver

SIMATIC Memory Cards and SIMATIC Micro

Memory Cards cannot be programmed

Check the version of the SIMATIC STEP 7 software

A hardware fault has occurred

Contact the Customer Support or your Siemens

contact person.

Power LED does not turn green

USB cable not connected

Connect the USB cable.

Plug-in power supply unit not plugged in or defective.

Connect or replace the plug-in power supply unit.

If the POWER LED on the device continues to flash

after USB cable and power supply unit have been
disconnected and reconnected a number of times,
the device is defective and must be replaced.

POWER LED flashes continuously

A hardware fault has occurred.

Contact the Customer Support or your Siemens

contact person.

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Technical Data

Power supply unit

Type number

FW75550/12

Supply voltage

AC 100 240 V (+10%, -15%)

Frequency of the supply voltage

Max. power consumption

50/60 Hz (47 to 63 Hz)

15 W

Max. current output

DC 12 V, 1.25 A

Primary Adapter EURO

Primary Adapter USA

EURO standard plug to VDE 0620, Part 101 or IEC 83/C5

USA plug, to ANSI C73.10 or IEC 8/AI-15

SIMATIC USB-Prommer
Order no.

6ES7792-0AA00-0XA0

Dimensions

approx. 172 x 121 x 40 mm

Weight
Supply voltage

approx. 400g
DC 12 V, 1.25A

Max. power consumption

Safety

15 W

Protection class

Protection class I to VDE 0106 Part 1:(IEC 60536)

Safety requirements

IEC 60950 equivalent to DIN VDE 0805, equivalent to EN 60950

Safe isolation between line supply and secondary side by plug-in
power supply unit

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Emitted interference limit class
Immunity to line-borne interference on
supply lines
Immunity on signal lines (on signal lines)
Immunity to electrostatic discharge
(ESD)
Immunity to high-frequency radiation

RF current
Magnetic field

Limit class B to EN55022

2 kV
(to IEC 61000-4-4:; Burst)
1 kV
(to IEC 61000-4-5:; Surge symm)
2 kV
(to IEC 61000-4-5:; Surge asymm)
1 kV
(to IEC 61000-4-4:; Burst; length < 3m)
2 kV
(to IEC 61000-4-4:; Burst; length > 3m)
4 kV, contact discharge
(to IEC 61000-4-2)
8 kV, air discharge
(to IEC 61000-4-2)
10 V/m 80-1000 MHz and 1,4 2 GHz, 80% AM 1kHz
(to IEC 61000-4-3)
1 V/m 2 2.7 GHz, 80% AM 1kHz
(to IEC 61000-4-3)
10 V 10 kHz 80 MHz 80 % AM 1 kHz
(to IEC 61000-4-6)
30 A/m 50 Hz
(to IEC 61000-4-8)

Ambient conditions
Temperature
Operation
Storage/transport
Relative humidity
Operation
Storage/transport

tested to DIN EN 60068-2-2, DIN IEC 60068-2-1,

+5 _C to +40 _C, temperature change max. 10 K/h
-20 _C to +60 _C, temperature change max. 20 K/h
tested to DIN IEC 60068-2-3, DIN IEC 60068-2-30, DIN IEC
60068-2-14
5 % to 80 % at 25 _C (no condensation)
5 % to 95 % at 25 _C (no condensation)

Mechanical ambient conditions

Oscillations (Vibration)
Operation
Storage/transport
Shock resistance (shock)
Operation
Storage/transport

tested to DIN IEC 60068-2-6

10 to 58 Hz: amplitude 0.075 mm, 58 to 500 Hz: acceleration 9.8 m/s
5 to 9 Hz: amplitude 3.5 mm, 9 to 500 Hz: acceleration 9.8 m/s
tested to DIN IEC 60068227 and DIN IEC 60068229
50 m/s, 30 ms, 100 shocks
250 m/s, 6 ms, 1000 shocks

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Further Support and Sales Information

Further Support
If you have further questions on how to use the SIMATIC USB-Prommer, please contact
your Siemens representative or the SIMATIC Hotline.
You will find your contact person at:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/partner
You will find a guide to the technical documentation offered for the individual SIMATICProducts and Systems here at:
http://www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-doku-portal
The online catalog and order system is found under:
http://mall.automation.siemens.com
Training Centers
Siemens offers a number of training courses to familiarize you with the SIMATIC S7
automation system. Please contact your regional training center or our central training
center in D 90327 Nuremberg.
Telephone:

+49 (911) 895-3200

Internet:

http://www.sitrain.com

Technical Support
You can reach the Technical Suport for all A&D products
Via the Web formula for the Support Request
http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request
By e-mail: adsupport@siemens.com
Phone: + 49 180 5050 222
Fax: + 49 180 5050 223
Additional information about our Technical Support can be found on the Internet pages:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/service.

Service & Support on the Internet

In addition to our documentation, we offer our Know-how online on the internet at:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support.
There you will find the following:
The newsletter, which constantly provides you with up-to-date information on your products.
The right documents via our Search function in Service & Support.
A forum, where users and experts from all over the world exchange their experiences.
Your local representative for Automation & Drives.
Information on field service, repairs, spare parts and more under Services.

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Certificates, Directives and Declarations

Notes on the CE Symbol

The following applies to the SIMATIC product described in this description:

EMC Directive
In accordance with the EU Directive 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility. In accordance with the CE label for this product, the following areas of application are relevant:
Application area

Requirements
Emitted Interference
Immunity

Domestic, business and commercial areas, as well

as small businesses

EN 6100063: 2001

EN 6100061: 2001

Industrial area

EN 6100064: 2001

EN 6100062: 2005

In addition, the EN 6100032:2000 (harmonic currents) and EN 61000-3-3:2001 (voltage

fluctuation and flicker) have been fulfilled.

Low-Voltage Directive
This product complies with the requirements of the EU Directive 2006/95/EEC Low-Voltage
Directive. Conformance with this standard has been verified according to EN 609501:2001
+A11:2004.

Declaration of Conformity
The EU declarations of conformity and the relevant documentation are held at the disposal
of the competent authorities at the address below:
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Bereich Automation and Drives
A&D AS RD ST Type Test
Postfach 1963
D-92209 Amberg
Germany
Phone: +49 9621 80 3283
Fax: +49 9621 80 3278

Observing the Installation Guidelines

The installation guidelines and safety instructions specified in this description have to be observed during startup and operation.

Connecting I/Os
The requirements regarding immunity (EN6100062:2005) are met when you connect a PC
suitable for an industrial environment.

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Approvals for the USA, Canada and Australia

Product safety
One of the following markings on a device is indicative of the corresponding approval:

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to standard UL 1950 (I.T.E)

or to UL508 (IND.CONT.EQ)

US

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to Standard UL 609501, Report E11 5352 and

Canadian Standard C22.2
C22 2 no.
no 609501 (I.T.E),
(I T E) or to UL508 and C22.2
C22 2 no.
no 142
(IND.CONT.EQ)
Canadian Standard Association (CSA) to standard C22.2. No. 950 (LR 81690) or to
C22.2 No. 142 (LR 63533)

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EMC
USA
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Shielded Cables
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Modifications
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.

Conditions of Operations
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canada
Canadian Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Australia
This product meets the requirements of the AS/NZS CISPR 22 norm.

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