Installing and Integrating SIMATIC PCS 7 Industry Library in PCS 7 V9.1

To install and integrate the SIMATIC PCS 7 Industry Library (IL) into a SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.1 engineering environment, you must install SIMATIC PCS 7 Industry Library V9.0 SP1 in conjunction with specific compatible library updates. Because Industry Library V9.0 SP1 was developed prior to PCS 7 V9.1, Siemens released it for PCS 7 V9.1 under the strict prerequisite that PCS 7 Advanced Process Library (APL) V9.0 SP3 Upd4 (or Upd5) and Basis Library V9.0 SP3 Upd4 (or Upd5) are installed. The mandatory deployment sequence is: first install the required APL and Basis Library updates on the PCS 7 V9.1 station, next install Industry Library V9.0 base package, and finally install the Industry Library V9.0 SP1 update followed by license transfer in Automation License Manager.

Executive Summary

The SIMATIC PCS 7 Industry Library (IL) expands the standard Advanced Process Library by offering specialized technological function blocks for building automation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), water/wastewater, and multi-panel operator integration. When upgrading or migrating engineering stations to PCS 7 V9.1, engineers often find that standard IL installers report version incompatibility. Siemens officially released Industry Library V9.0 SP1 for PCS 7 V9.1 under a defined library backward-compatibility framework. Understanding the precise prerequisite stack, installation sequence, and master data library update procedure ensures successful integration without block conflicts or compiler errors.

Architecture and Fundamental Mechanics

The compatibility mechanics governing Industry Library integration into PCS 7 V9.1 involve strict library version dependencies:

The Inter-Library Dependency Framework:
* The Industry Library does not operate as an isolated block package; its internal algorithms and WinCC faceplates inherit directly from core APL foundational blocks.
* IL function blocks (such as IL_MotL, IL_VlvL, MonAnUnit) rely on internal structure formats, feature bit masks, and message headers defined in APL.
The PCS 7 V9.1 Release Delta:
* PCS 7 V9.1 natively installs APL V9.1 and Basis Library V9.1.
* When Industry Library V9.0 SP1 is deployed, its installer checks for the presence of the specific APL interface structure corresponding to APL V9.0 SP3 Upd4/Upd5.
* Without these specific prerequisite libraries installed in parallel, the IL installer refuses execution or generates compilation mismatches during AS-OS compilation.
Licensing and Block Numbering Constraints:
* Industry Library utilizes FB and FC block numbers reserved in the 1000..1999 and 2000..2999 ranges.
* In PCS 7 V9.1, care must be taken during Master Data Library (MDL) updating to avoid overwriting newer APL V9.1 standard blocks while importing the IL technological types.

Step-by-Step Implementation Procedure

Follow these procedures to install and integrate the Industry Library into a PCS 7 V9.1 engineering station:

Procure Required Software Packages:
* Obtain the installation media for Industry Library V9.0 and Industry Library V9.0 SP1.
* Download the PCS 7 APL V9.0 SP3 Upd4 (or Upd5) and Basis Library V9.0 SP3 Upd4 (or Upd5) update packages from Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS Entry 109480136).
Install Prerequisite Libraries on PCS 7 V9.1 ES:
* Close all SIMATIC Manager applications and reboot the Engineering Station.
* Run the installer for PCS 7 Basis Library V9.0 SP3 Upd4 (or Upd5) as Administrator.
* Run the installer for PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V9.0 SP3 Upd4 (or Upd5) as Administrator.
Execute the Industry Library Installation:
* Launch the setup for SIMATIC PCS 7 Industry Library V9.0 and complete the wizard.
* Launch the setup for SIMATIC PCS 7 Industry Library V9.0 SP1 update and complete the installation.
* Reboot the PC when prompted by the setup wizard.
Transfer Required Licenses via Automation License Manager (ALM):
* Open Automation License Manager.
* Transfer the SIMATIC PCS 7 Industry Library Engineering license to the Engineering Station.
* Verify that the appropriate AS and OS Runtime license packages are available on target controllers and servers.
Import and Update Blocks in the Multiproject:
* Open your PCS 7 V9.1 Multiproject in SIMATIC Manager.
* Open the Industry Library in File > Open > Libraries.
* Copy the required IL technological blocks into your project's Master Data Library (MDL).
* Execute Options > Charts > Update Block Types to update all charts across the multiproject.
Compile and Download:
* Execute a full CFC compilation with 'Generate module drivers' enabled.
* Execute an AS-OS compile to generate the corresponding WinCC faceplates and tags.

Verification

In SIMATIC Manager, open CFC editor and check the block catalog under Libraries > Industry Library. Verify that IL blocks (e.g., IL_MotL, IL_VlvL, MonAnUnit) are accessible. Drag an IL block into a CFC chart, compile the chart, and verify zero compiler errors. In WinCC Explorer, verify that the OS compile successfully copied the @PG_IL_... and @PL_IL_... graphic faceplate screens into the GraCS directory.

Limitations and Operational Precautions

When running Industry Library V9.0 SP1 on PCS 7 V9.1, you must use the block types corresponding to APL V9.0 SP3 Upd4/Upd5 in your automation project. Always verify that all target OS Servers and Clients have the Industry Library OS runtime software and faceplate components installed prior to activating WinCC Runtime.

Engineer FAQ

Is SIMATIC PCS 7 Industry Library officially released for PCS 7 V9.1?

Yes. Industry Library V9.0 SP1 is officially released for PCS 7 V9.1, provided that APL V9.0 SP3 Upd4/Upd5 and Basis Library V9.0 SP3 Upd4/Upd5 are installed.

Can I use standard APL V9.1 blocks in the same project as Industry Library V9.0 SP1?

No. The project must standardize on the APL V9.0 SP3 Upd4/Upd5 block types to maintain interface compatibility with IL V9.0 SP1.

What licenses are required for the Industry Library?

An Industry Library Engineering license is required on the ES, and separate Industry Library AS Runtime and OS Runtime licenses are required based on CPU count and operator stations.