S5/S7 AI Copilot - Revision history

Axel: Document multilingual answers with examples

2026-07-23T13:57:02Z

Document multilingual answers with examples

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 Only <code>General LLM</code> uses a more compact initial project context for
 small local models.
 ==== File attachments ====

Axel: Add Google Gemini to the Copilot documentation

2026-07-23T13:22:17Z

Add Google Gemini to the Copilot documentation

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	\| Copilot connects directly to OpenAI.		\| Copilot connects directly to OpenAI.
	\| Users with their own OpenAI API key		\| Users with their own OpenAI API key
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			\| <code>Google Gemini</code>
			\| Copilot connects directly to the Google Gemini API.
			\| Users with their own Gemini API key
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>General LLM</code>		\| <code>General LLM</code>
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	For <code>General LLM</code>, <code>OpenAI Direct</code>,		For <code>General LLM</code>, <code>OpenAI Direct</code>,
			<code>Google Gemini</code>,
	<code>Company Server</code> and <code>IBHsoftec Server</code>, Copilot		<code>Company Server</code> and <code>IBHsoftec Server</code>, Copilot
	automatically requests the available models. The list is refreshed when		automatically requests the available models. The list is refreshed when
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	Microsoft Foundry uses the Azure deployment name. This name is entered		Microsoft Foundry uses the Azure deployment name. This name is entered
	manually.		manually.

			For <code>Google Gemini</code>, enter the API key in the dialog or provide it
			through the <code>GEMINI_API_KEY</code> environment variable. The voice
			dialog is not available with Google Gemini.

	If the server reports a context size, Copilot displays it as a token count.		If the server reports a context size, Copilot displays it as a token count.

Axel: Expand English Copilot documentation including the complete diagnostic example

2026-07-23T12:11:26Z

Expand English Copilot documentation including the complete diagnostic example

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Axel: Added the English S5/S7 AI Copilot user guide

2026-07-23T11:55:17Z

Added the English S5/S7 AI Copilot user guide

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Copilot in '''S5/S7 AI for Windows®''' is an AI-assisted tool for analyzing,
understanding and diagnosing PLC projects. It can use the open project,
selected block, active network and, when requested, current values from a
connected PLC.

Copilot supports the engineer but does not replace technical review, safety
assessment or commissioning tests.

== Typical uses ==

* explain blocks, networks and signal flow;
* find write locations, enable conditions and interlocks;
* analyze project structure and important blocks;
* include live PLC values in diagnostic questions;
* evaluate recorded signals and timing;
* explain or draft S7 STL/AWL code;
* create technical summaries.

== Starting Copilot ==

# Open the required S5 or S7 project.
# Display the relevant block or network.
# Open Copilot.
# Select the required AI provider.
# Ask a specific technical question.

Examples:

<pre>
Explain the currently open block.
Where is Q 8.0 written?
Which conditions block the motor enable?
Analyze the open PLC project.
</pre>

The available providers and required settings are described here:
[[S5/S7 AI for Windows:Copilot access to AI|Copilot access to AI]]

== Project context ==

Copilot automatically collects relevant information from the open project.
Depending on the question, this may include:

* project and block structure;
* the active block and network;
* symbols, addresses and cross-references;
* data flow and write locations;
* diagnostic information;
* requested live values.

The more precisely the question identifies a signal, block or observed
behavior, the more useful the answer will be.

== Analyze ==

The <code>Analyze</code> button requests a technical overview of the current
PLC project. The result covers project structure, important blocks, data flow,
technical risks and open questions.

== Live values ==

With an active online connection, Copilot can include current PLC information
in an answer. Examples include:

* CPU operating state;
* diagnostic buffer;
* specific operands;
* specific data block fields;
* status information for the active S7 block.

Examples:

<pre>
Read the current value of Q 8.0.
Is the enable currently active?
Why is pump 1 not running?
</pre>

Use a specific data address such as <code>DB13.DBX0.0</code>,
<code>DB13.DBW4</code> or <code>DB13.DBD20</code>. A complete block such as
<code>DB13</code> is not a single live value.

== Signal recording and timing ==

Signals can be recorded over time and evaluated by Copilot.

<pre>
Record I 0.0 and Q 8.0.
Stop the recordings.
How long did it take from I 0.0 to Q 8.0?
Show all rising edges of M 10.0.
</pre>

Recorded values are useful when the cause of a fault cannot be determined from
a single snapshot.

== File attachments ==

Depending on the selected provider, Copilot can process supported images, PDF
files, text files and source code files. Files are checked for readability,
size and format before they are sent.

== Good diagnostic questions ==

Good questions contain the affected signal and the observed behavior:

<pre>
Q 8.0 remains off although I 0.0 is on. Which condition is missing?
Where is DB36.DBX3.1 set and reset?
Which network creates the motor enable?
</pre>

Avoid questions without project context such as <code>What is wrong?</code>.

== Important limitations ==

* AI responses can be incomplete or incorrect.
* Generated PLC code must be reviewed and tested before use.
* Live values are available only with a suitable online connection.
* Project data may be transferred to the selected AI provider.
* Use only providers approved by your organization for confidential projects.

== Further documentation ==

* [[S5/S7 AI for Windows:Copilot access to AI|Copilot access to AI]]
* [[Complete example: Analyze a missing motor enable with Copilot|Complete diagnostic example]]
* [[S5/S7 AI for Windows:Company Server|Set up a Company Server]]
* [[S5/S7 AI for Windows:What's new?|What's new?]]