LibraryManagement

This documentation introduces LibraryManagement, a client application of the octoplant system. It explains how to integrate projects and standard libraries, compare project blocks with their library templates, and resolve inconsistencies.

LibraryManagement is currently available for:

• Siemens S7
• Siemens TIA Portal
• RSLogix 5000

With LibraryManagement, you can identify differences between blocks used in automation projects and the reference blocks stored in standard libraries. Integrate projects and libraries in the UserClient. Version management ensures comparisons always use up-to-date data.

Application scenarios

Identify project versions

When a standard library block changes, use LibraryManagement to see which version each project uses. This information lets you plan updates and keep multiple systems consistent.

Ensure program consistency

In redundant production setups — such as multiple identical subprocesses controlled by PLCs — controller programs must remain synchronized. Use LibraryManagement to verify that program modules match across controllers and track update rollouts.

Check work performed by service providers

During system acceptance, use LibraryManagement to verify that project planning follows the agreed library specifications. Any deviations from approved standard library blocks are immediately visible.

Supported libraries and blocks

Related topics

• Integrate projects and libraries and linking them together
• Compare blocks
• Read the block comparison results
• Solve inconsistencies
• About octoplant -> octoplant terminology -> Term: Standard library
• Clients installation