If you attempt to open a machine project in SIMATIC Manager and receive an error stating that a specific CPU or module (e.g., PLC317-2AJ10) is not found in the hardware catalog, it is almost certainly because the required SINUMERIK Toolbox is not installed. The Toolbox contains the device descriptions for SINUMERIK-specific components that are not included in standard STEP 7.
Copy the system-defined Organization Blocks () and the foundational Functional Components ( FC, FB, DB ) from the toolbox source library into your local project block folder. sinumerik toolbox 810d 840d hot download
Before attempting an installation, verify that your engineering platform supports the specific version of the Sinumerik Toolbox you have downloaded. Toolbox Version Compatible STEP 7 Version Supported Operating System STEP 7 V5.3 / V5.4 Windows XP Professional (SP2/SP3) V6.5 STEP 7 V5.4 / V5.5 Windows XP / Windows 7 (32-bit) V6.5 SP2 STEP 7 V5.5 (SP4+) Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) If you attempt to open a machine project
The hot download feature in the Sinumerik Toolbox 810D/840D offers several benefits, including: Before attempting an installation