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Introduction
The new STEP 7 V5.2 will enter the market in December 2002,
replacing STEP 7 V5.1 that has been shipping since 08.2001.
In STEP 7 V5.2 we have implemented new functions such as
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
...
Multi-language project management
Block comparison
...
as well as further developing existing functions such as
This set of slides provides information covering all aspects of
the new STEP V5.2.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
Order number Description
6ES7810-4CC06-0YX0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 V5.2
SINGLE LICENSE FOR 1 INSTALLATION
E-SW, SW AND DOCU. ON CD,
LICENSE KEY ON FD, CLASS A,
5-LANGUAGE (G,E,F,I,S),
EXECUTABLE UNDER WIN95/98/ME/
WINNT4/2000PROF/XPPROF,
REFERENCE HARDWARE: S7-300/400, C7
STEP 7 V5.2
Single License for one installation
Requirements: none
For installation on one programming device/PC.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
Order number Description
6ES7810-4CC06-0YX4
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 V5.2
UPGRADE,
SINGLE LICENSE FOR 1 INSTALLATION
E-SW, SW AND DOCU. ON CD,
LICENSE KEY ON FD, CLASS A,
5-LANGUAGE (G,E,F,I,S),
EXECUTABLE UNDER WIN95/98/ME/
WINNT4/2000PROF/XPPROF,
REFERENCE HARDWARE: S7-300/400, C7
STEP 7 V5.2 – Upgrade
Single License for one installation
Requirements: STEP 7 V3.x, V4.x, V5.0 or V5.1
For upgrading an existing STEP 7 installation (V3.x, V4.x, V5.0 or V5.1) to the
new STEP 7 V5.2.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
Order number Description
6ES7810-4CC06-0YX5
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 V5.2
POWERPACK – STEP 7 LITE TO STEP 7
E-SW, SW AND DOCU. ON CD,
LICENSE KEY ON FD, CLASS A,
5-LANGUAGE (G,E,F,I,S),
EXECUTABLE UNDER WIN95/98/ME/
WINNT4/2000PROF/XPPROF,
REFERENCE HARDWARE: S7-300/400, C7
STEP 7 V5.2 – PowerPack
Single License for one installation
Requirements: STEP 7 Lite V2.0
For upgrading an existing STEP 7 installation STEP 7 Lite V2.0 installation to
the new STEP 7 V5.2.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
Note: If STEP 7 Lite is installed at a XP Home PC, bevor upgrading STEP 7
Lite to STEP 7 the operating system must be upgraded too, because STEP 7 is
not executeable under XP Home.
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Ordering information
STEP 7 – Software Update Service
Requirements for new order: STEP 7 V5.2
STEP 7 is under continuous development. The Software Update Service is the most user-
friendly way of consistently utilizing these improvements. It guarantees automatic
shipment of all new software versions released after ordering the Software Update
Service. This keeps the software always up to date.
Order number Description
6ES7810-4BC01-0YX2
SIMATIC S7, STEP7
SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICE
FOR 1 YEAR W.AUTOM.RENEWAL,
REQUIRES LATEST SW-RELEASE
Ordering
One Software Update Service is required per installed software license
The Software Update Service is valid for a period of 1 year from ordering
It is automatically extended by one year if not cancelled 3 months before expiry
An annual flat rate is charged per license
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
STEP 7 V5.2 documentation - basic knowledge
Order number Description
6ES7810-4CA06-8AA0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENT.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE, COMPRISES:
GETTING STARTED, HW CONFIG MAN.,
PROGRAMM. MANUAL, CONVERTER MAN.,
FOR V5.2, GERMAN
6ES7810-4CA06-8BA0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENT.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE, COMPRISES:
GETTING STARTED, HW CONFIG MAN.,
PROGRAMM. MANUAL, CONVERTER MAN.,
FOR V5.2, ENGLISH
6ES7810-4CA06-8CA0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENT.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE, COMPRISES:
GETTING STARTED, HW CONFIG MAN.,
PROGRAMM. MANUAL, CONVERTER MAN.,
FOR V5.2, FRENCH
6ES7810-4CA06-8DA0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENT.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE, COMPRISES:
GETTING STARTED, HW CONFIG MAN.,
PROGRAMM. MANUAL, CONVERTER MAN.,
FOR V5.2, SPANISH
6ES7810-4CA06-8EA0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENT.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE, COMPRISES:
GETTING STARTED, HW CONFIG MAN.,
PROGRAMM. MANUAL, CONVERTER MAN.,
FOR V5.2, ITALIAN
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
STEP 7 V5.2 documentation - reference manuals
Order number Description
6ES7810-4CA06-8AR0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENTATION
REFERENCE MANUAL, COMPRISES:
MANUAL FOR STL/LAD/CSF
REFERENCE MANUAL S7-300/400,
FOR V5.2, GERMAN
6ES7810-4CA06-8BR0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENTATION
REFERENCE MANUAL, COMPRISES:
MANUAL FOR STL/LAD/CSF
REFERENCE MANUAL S7-300/400,
FOR V5.2, ENGLISH
6ES7810-4CA06-8CR0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENTATION
REFERENCE MANUAL, COMPRISES:
MANUAL FOR STL/LAD/CSF
REFERENCE MANUAL S7-300/400,
FOR V5.2, FRENCH
6ES7810-4CA06-8DR0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENTATION
REFERENCE MANUAL, COMPRISES:
MANUAL FOR STL/LAD/CSF
REFERENCE MANUAL S7-300/400,
FOR V5.2, SPANISH
6ES7810-4CA06-8ER0
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 DOCUMENTATION
REFERENCE MANUAL, COMPRISES:
MANUAL FOR STL/LAD/CSF
REFERENCE MANUAL S7-300/400,
FOR V5.2, ITALIAN
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
STEP 7 Professional Edition 12/2002
To accompany STEP 7 V5.2, there will also be a new STEP 7
Professional Edition. Below is a list of the STEP 7 Professional
components with their version releases:
STEP 7 V5.2
S7-GRAPH V5.2
S7-SCL V5.1 including SP4
S7-PLCSIM V5.1
New
Ne
w
Ne
w
Updated
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
STEP 7 Professional Edition 12/2002
Single License for one installation
Requirements: none
For installation on a programming device/PC.
Order number Description
6ES7810-5CC07-0YE0
SIMATIC S7,STEP7 PROF ED12/2002
SINGLE LICENSE FOR 1 INSTALLATION
E-SW, SW AND DOCU. ON CD,
SINGLE LICENSE ON FD, CLASS A
5-LANGUAGE (G,E,F,I,S),
EXECUTABLE UNDER WIN95/98/ME/
WINNT4.0/2000PROF/XPPROF,
REFERENCE HARDWARE:S7-300/400, C7
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
STEP 7 Professional Edition 12/2002 – PowerPack
Single License for one installation
Requirements: STEP 7 V3.x, V4.x, V5.0 or V5.1 (V5.2)
For upgrading an existing STEP 7 installation (V3.x, V4.x, V5.0 or V5.1) to the
new STEP 7 Professional Edition 12/2002
Order number Description
6ES7810-5CC07-0YE5
SIMATIC S7,STEP7 PROF ED12/2002
POWERPACK,
SINGLE LICENSE FOR 1 INSTALLATION
E-SW, SW AND DOCU. ON CD,
LICENSE KEY ON FD, CLASS A,
5-LANGUAGE (G,E,F,I,S),
EXECUTABLE UNDER WIN95/98/ME/
WINNT4.0/2000PROF/XPPROF,
REFERENCE HARDWARE: S7-300/400, C7
Note: You can, of course, upgrade from an existing STEP 7 V5.2 installation to STEP 7
Professional Edition 12/2002 with this PowerPack.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
Order number Description
6ES7810-5CC07-0YE4
SIMATIC S7,STEP7 PROF ED12/2002
UPGRADE,
SINGLE LICENSE FOR 1 INSTALLATION
E-SW, SW AND DOCU. ON CD,
LICENSE KEY ON FD, CLASS A,
5-LANGUAGE (G,E,F,I,S),
EXECUTABLE UNDER WIN95/98/ME/
WINNT4.0/2000PROF/XPPROF,
REFERENCE HARDWARE: S7-300/400, C7
STEP 7 Professional Edition 12/2002 – Upgrade
Single License for one installation
Requirements: STEP 7 Professional Edition 01/2000, Edition 08/2000 or
Edition 08/2001
For upgrading from an existing STEP 7 Professional Installation (Edition
01/2000, Edition 08/2000 or Edition 08/2001) to the new STEP 7 Professional
Edition 12/2002
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Ordering information
STEP 7 Professional – Software Update Service
Requirements for new order: STEP 7 Professional Edition 12/2002
We also offer a Software Update Service for STEP 7 Professional. The contract
conditions are identical.
Order number Description
6ES7810-5CC04-0YE2
SIMATIC S7, STEP7 PROF
SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICE
FOR 1 YEAR W.AUTOM.RENEWAL,
REQUIRES LATEST SW-RELEASE
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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System requirements - software
STEP 7 V5.2 runs on the following Microsoft operating systems:
Windows 95
Windows 98SE
Windows Me
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP6a)
Windows 2000 Professional (at least SP2)
Windows XP Professional
Note:
Windows XP Home is not supported.
Windows 95 / 98 / Me / NT were last supported by STEP 7 V5.2.
With the successor version of STEP 7 V5.2, support will be provided
only for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional, and
possibly also for new MS operating systems.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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System requirements - hardware
Win95
SP1
Win98, Win98SE
Win ME
Win NT 4.0 WS
SP 6A
Win2000 Prof.
SP2
Win XP Prof.
SP1
Minimal P166 P300
Recommended
Minimal
SVGA,
16-bit color
depth
Recommended
CD-ROM
Minimal 16 24 32 64 64 64
Recommended 32 128 128
Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 5.01 5.01 5.01 5.01 6
STEP 7
Professional Release OS
√ √ √ √ √, recommend. √, recommend.
Additional RAM
STEP 7 Release OS √ √ √ √ √, recommend. √, recommend.
Additional RAM
64 MB
32 MB
300 MB
Processor
Graphics
Requires free space on hard
disk for 2-language
installation
450 MB
Pentium P133
P III 450 or Celeron 600
RAM required for
operating system
Super VGA (SVGA)
800 x 600, 256 colors
Extended VGA (XGA), 1024 x 768, 16-bit color depth
CD-ROM or CD-ROM/DVD drive
Explanation: Windows NT 4.0 and free memory 1GB.
I want to use STEP 7 Professional on this. How much RAM do I require?
Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a with Internet Explorer V4.01 alone requires 64MB.
To this are added a further 64MB for STEP 7 Professional.
With 128MB RAM, I’ll be able to load all my desired applications in parallel.
Note: The values listed are recommendations from Microsoft. STEP 7 V5.2 can, of course, run on
hardware platforms with lower specifications. However, performance restrictions can then result.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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STEP 7 goes Internet
STEP 7 is already equipped with a powerful, context-sensitive Help
system.
To be able to access current information and software updates
quickly and accurately (finding instead of searching), we now link
STEP 7 with our Internet product information system.
The following functions are possible:
Detailed information (technical specifications, FAQs,
documentation) on modules can be queried direct from HW Config
via our Product Support pages on the Internet.
Updating of HW Config via Internet – this provides the opportunity
of integrating individual components such as new CPUs or new
distributed I/O devices "a bit at a time" into the current version of
STEP 7 without having to install an extensive Service Pack.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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STEP 7 goes Internet
Detailed information on modules
Product Information System
Internet
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
STEP 7 - Hardware Configuration
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STEP 7 goes Internet
Hardware Config - updating the module catalog
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
Internet
STEP 7 - Hardware Configuration
Product Information System
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Multi-project
Benefits
The Multi-project allows you to configure your systems flexibly. At
the forefront here is time-saving parallel creation of projects that can
be combined with support from the system.
With the help of the Multi-project, you can, for example, create one
project per operator for distributed processing and share the stations
among the projects according their operators.
Agreement is only needed for executing cross-project functions such
as networking.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Multi-project
Previous situation: centralized project
Advantages
1 project
Project is always consistent with
regard to
Networks
(AS-OS assignment)
(Mapping)
Centralized project
Station 1 Station 2
Station 3
Station 2 *
Copy
Station 3 *Station 1 *
Copy
Copy
Disadvantages
Copying/moving of project
sections time-consuming
Centralized project can become
extremely large
‘Save as’ to centralized project
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Multi-project
New: Multi-project as additive method for structuring the project
Advantages:
Distributed working easily possible (even on different computers)
(Sub-)projects are completely independent
No complex operations required (Copy)
Small sub-projects
Only a few functions need to access ALL sub-projects
Cross-project sub-networks can be created within the scope of working
with projects of a multi-project.
Multi-project
Reference to Project 3
Reference to Project 2
Reference to Project 1
Station 1 Station 2 Station3
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Configuration in RUN (CiR)
There are plants that must not be shut down during operation.
Nevertheless, dismantling work or conversion work can become
necessary.
With the help of CiR, it is possible to carry out certain changes to the
hardware configuration during operation (that is, in the RUN state of
the S7-CPU). In doing so, operation of the process is interrupted for
one second at the most.
This requires the use of an S7-400-CPU (from FW V3.1*) or an S7-
400-H-CPU of expansion stage 1v1 (from FW V3.1*).
*Planned start of delivery: start of 2003
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Configuration in RUN (CiR)
Principle of CiR
In configuring the hardware, provision is made for later hardware
modifications by setting “CiR capability activated”.
CiR elements are defined that can be replaced later, step-by-step, with
actual objects (slaves and/or modules) in the RUN operating state.
CiR means
During the CiR synchronization time, the process inputs and outputs
are maintained at their last values.
The CiR synchronization time depends on the degree of expansion of
the line (input and output bytes of the DP master system)
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
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Configuration in RUN (CiR)
Permissible configuration changes
Addition of modules in the case of the ET 200M modular DP slave
Re-parameterization of ET 200M modules; selection of other alarm limits,
for example, or the use of previously unused channels
Addition of DP slaves to an existing DP master system
Addition of PA slaves (field devices) to an existing PA master system
Addition of DP/PA couplers behind an IM157
Addition of DP/PA Links (including PA master systems) to an existing DP
master system
Assignment of added modules to a partial process image
Modification of partial process image assignment in the case of existing
modules or compact slaves
Undoing of changes: added modules, DP slaves and PA slaves (field
devices) can be removed again.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
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LAD/STL/FBD Editor
New operator interface
The program editor for LAD/FBD/STL contains a restructured, user-friendly
operator interface. All the important information is presented at a glance.
Navigation is made simple and fast by the use of tabs.
Monitoring variables from the program editor
Binary inputs and bit memories can be monitored in the program editor
using a button
Further development of existing functionality
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LAD/STL/FBD Editor
New operator interface
Explanation of the structure of the interface:
Overview
Program Elements provides a complete overview of the commands that you can
insert in your LAD, FBD, or STL program.
Call structure shows the call hierarchy of the blocks in the current S7 program.
Variable declaration
Variable declaration is subdivided into an overview and a detailed view.
Statements – program code
The block code is shown in the statement section.
Details
Displaying error messages
Information on addresses
Processing symbols
Monitoring addresses
Comparison of blocks
Processing fault definitions for process diagnostics
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Statement -
program code
Variable declaration
Overview
Details
Fast navigation using
tabs
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
New operator interface
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LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Monitoring variables from the program editor
Binary inputs and bit memories can be provided with a button in the
program editor that enables these addresses to be monitored easily
and quickly at the click of the mouse.
Using multiple selection (CTRL key), several addresses can be
monitored simultaneously.
The function can also be used from SIMATIC WinCC.
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LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Further development of existing functionality
STL sources
When generating a source from a block, the configuring data from message
and project diagnostics are also stored and are therefore retained when the
source is compiled again.
Format, character font, and printer settings for the text in STL sources can be
selected freely.
Address browser as input aid also for local addresses, structures,
and DB components.
Example: address browser to DB components
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LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Further development of existing functionality
The designation of addresses has been extended by the facility for
adding symbol information to the address. The information is also
visible on the printout to supplement the tooltip.
Address with symbol comment
Tooltip
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LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Further development of existing functionality
Automatic setting of network title
The network title can be adopted into the network if desired from the symbol
comment of the first assignment in the network.
Network title
Symbol comment
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LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Further development of existing functionality
Variables can be tested direct in the program editor.
Addition to the Standard Library of the new "Miscellaneous Blocks"
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LAD/STL/FBD –Editor
Further development of existing functionality
The function "Go to" can now also be used for local variables.
Editing of arrays has been made easier.
Colors have been introduced for different text types when editing
sources.
Symbols and symbol comments can be redefined, modified, or
deleted.
The data type of the symbol can be changed.
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LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Further development of existing functionality
When selecting the program elements, the blocks can be sorted in
libraries or in the program according to "Type And Number" or
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Multi-language management of projects
Since STEP 7 V5.1, we have offered the facility for multi-language
management of project texts (line and symbol comments, etc.).
Incorporating the feedback from our customers, we have further
developed this functionality.
Automatic correction of the database from the
LanguageSupportTool in the case of changes to comments in
blocks
Automatic correction of the database from the
LanguageSupportTool after copying blocks to other projects
“Concealment” of comments in the languages into which they are
not to be translated
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Address priority (symbolic/absolute)
Setting the address priority (symbolic/absolute)
In the dialog box for block folder properties, you can specify whether
the symbol or the absolute value is to have priority when opening the
blocks following changes to the symbol table. In STEP 7 versions
older than V5, the absolute value has priority.
This functionality has been expanded and is now valid for all accesses
(inputs, outputs, bit memories, timers, counters, and data blocks).
You can specify STEP 7’s behavior, from absolute access right up to
symbolic access.
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Address priority (symbolic/absolute)
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Block comparison
Further development of block comparison
Block comparison can be started both in the LAD/STL/FBD Editor and
from the SIMATIC Manager.
The first difference per network is now displayed.
You can navigate between the differences.
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Block comparison
Offline project Online project
Navigation
Differences – textual
representation
Differences – graphical
representation
Compatibility
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Parameterizing data blocks
Using the function "Parameterizing Data Blocks", you can carry out
the following outside the LAD/STL/FBD program editor:
Process actual values of instance data blocks and load them into
the PLC without having to load the entire data block
Monitor instance data blocks online
User-friendly parameterization and online monitoring of instance
data blocks and multi-instances in the parameterization view
(technological functions)
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Parameterizing data blocks
User-friendly
parameterization view
(Stage 1: for Siemens blocks only)
New view for
parameterizing
instance DBs
Delta loading into the
CPU
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Symbol table
The symbol table has been completely revised. The following
performance features deserve a special mention here:
The previous restriction to a maximum of 16380 symbols in one
symbol table has been removed.
The "special object properties" of the symbols are represented
clearly and are easy to edit. All the information on the symbol is
available at a glance.
In the new "Status" column, non-unique symbols, for example, are
graphically designated. There is also a powerful filter function.
Support for the wheel mouse.
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Monitor/force variables
The table for the monitoring and forcing of variables has been
revised:
Address priority is taken into account when opening a table.
If the "Symbol Comments" column is blanked out, the symbol
comments are displayed in a condensed form in the "Symbol"
column.
Condensed information can now also be shown using the keyboard.
The table can be maximized and minimized.
It is possible to display force values with results.
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Diagnostics and status/monitor on native
PROFIBUS services
This new functionality makes it possible to access PROFIBUS nodes
online with STEP 7, even if only DP slaves are connected to
PROFIBUS (without DP master).
Access is possible from the SIMATIC Manager or from the HW
Configuration.
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Configuring networks and connections
Cross-project sub-networks can be created within the scope of
working with projects of a multi-project.
In NetPro, connections can be exported and imported with the
station data.
NetPro can automatically merge connections that are loaded back
into the programming device.
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Hardware Configuration
New versions of the CPU 31xC have additional functions already familiar in
other CPUs, for example:
Distributed reading and writing of consistent data (> 4 bytes)
In "DP slave" mode, the option "Startup/test mode" can be set. This option
allows powerful execution of the programming device functions and it
enables S7 routing.
The new S7-400-CPUs (V 3.1) offer the possibility of operating up to four
DP master systems in clocked mode with the help of OBs 61 to 64.
Parameterization of acknowledgement-triggered signaling (SFB 33 to 35)
for CPUs used for PCS 7: if this function is activated on the tab
"Diagnostics/Clock" of CPU Properties, the above-named SFBs only report
a signal change again if the previous fault message has been acknowledged.
This prevents the piling up of messages that cannot then be processed.
New versions of the DP/PA Link support DPV1 mode. When the DP/PA
Link is plugged in, the mode of the higher-level DP master is automatically
adopted.
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Hardware Configuration
Online coordination of identification data:
For the new ET 200M interface module (153-2AA03) and the new DP/PA
Link (157-0AA82) as well as for other signal modules of the S7-300,
modifiable identification data such as plant designation and creation date
can be coordinated (that is coordination between configuration and loaded
identification data).
The times specified for events in the diagnostics buffer can be displayed
both as module time and as local time.
In module status (PLC >Module Status), specific help can be called up for
many of the displayed hardware channel faults. In the case of DP slaves
integrated via GSD file, help for device-specific diagnostics can be called
up, provided the associated GSD file contains the relevant help texts.
The module status of slaves can be called up via accessible nodes.
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Hardware Configuration
Visualization of possible slots
Possible slots are highlighted in color in mounting racks. This makes
configuring simpler and faster
Help in selecting possible modules
A selection of possible modules for the slots of a mounting rack can be
displayed using the context menu (right mouse key). This saves searching
the Hardware Catalog
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Topology display - diagnostics repeaters
In conjunction with diagnostics repeaters Stage 2 (6ES7 972-0AB01),
it is possible to display the topology of the PROFIBUS network in
addition to displaying PROFIBUS line diagnostics.
In contrast to the network view with NetPro, it is not the "logical"
view of a PROFIBUS sub-network that is presented but the physical
arrangement of the PROFIBUS nodes with the actual order and
distanced to the nodes.
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Saving data on MMC/flash card
Since STEP 7 V5.1, we have offered the facility for storing the entire
project (programs, symbol information, comments, and HW
Configuration) on a MicroMemoryCard (MMC). We have expanded
this function too.
Now, any data can be stored along with the project data on the MMC
or, in the case of the S7-400, on the flash card.
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Configuring messages
In addition to project-wide assignment of message number, CPU-
wide assignment is also possible.
Advantage: with CPU-wide assignment of the message numbers, a program
can be copied without the message numbers changing and giving rise to the
necessity for recompiling.
Standardizing the message attributes
Advantage: there are no more specifications for monitors. This simplifies
configuring.
Integration of the message texts into the project texts
Advantage: multi-language message texts can be exported, edited, and
centrally managed in a user-friendly way.
Text libraries
Advantage: users can create their own text libraries.
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Report system fault
Since STEP 7 V5.1, S7 components and DP standard slaves
can initiate organization block calls when a system fault
occurs.
Example: in the event of a wirebreak, a diagnostics-enabled
module can initiate a diagnostics interrupt(OB 82).
With the function "Report system fault", STEP 7 offers a user-
friendly method of displaying the diagnostics information
provided by the component in the form of messages.
STEP 7 automatically generates the blocks and message texts
required for this. The user only has to load the generated
blocks into the CPU and transfer the texts to the connected
HMI devices.
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Report system fault
Further development of functions
The function "Report system fault" can now also be used for F
systems.
The name of the user blocks and the diagnostics blocks can be
entered as an absolute name or as a symbolic name.
In the case of an existing block, the available parameters of the
interface are preset after the block name has been entered.
For messages, the help texts for correcting the fault can be
incorporated into the message text or the info text.
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Online help - information management
In STEP 7 Help, an information portal is opened using the "Start
page" symbol. The information portal provides you with access to the
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Compatibility
In previous STEP 7 versions it was possible that the modules and the
lower-level objects were not displayed when opening a project - if the
project contained new modules unknown to that STEP 7 version.
With the new STEP 7 version, this behavior is a thing of the past:
Effective retroactively from STEP 7 V5.1 including Service Pack 3,
all modules will be represented, even those configured with a later
STEP 7 version and therefore unknown to the "older" STEP 7.
Modules configured with an optional package will also be
represented - even if the required optional package is not installed
on the programming device used to open the project. Normally it is
also possible to delta load the new module over the Internet into
the existing version (from STEP 7 V5.2) (see also "STEP 7 goes
Internet").
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility
56. Automation and Drives
SIMATIC Industrial Software STEP 7 V5.2 – Highlights of the Version
SIMATIC Software
STEP 7 V5.2
A&D AS FA PS , 15.01.03, 56
Compatibility
Basic information on compatibility:
STEP 7 V5.2 is fully upwards compatible with STEP 7 V5.1, V5.0,
V4.x and V3.x, that is, programs and projects created with these
predecessor versions can continue to be processed unchanged with
STEP 7 V5.2.
STEP 7 V5.2 is also downwards compatible with these versions
provided no components and functions are used in a new V5.2
project that are not supported by STEP7 V5.1, V5.0, V4.x or V3.x,
such as the new CPUs or the multi-project function.
If a project created with STEP 7 V5.2 is to be further processed
with, for example, STEP 7 V5.0, only module MLFBs that are known
to STEP 7 V5.0 must be used in the V5.2 project. In certain
circumstances, new modules must be configured with the
"predecessor MLFB".
Effective retroactively from STEP 7 V5.1 including SP3, this no
longer has to be taken into account, since new modules unknown to
the STEP 7 version are also represented here.
Normally new modules can be "delta loaded" with STEP 7 V5.2.
Introduction
Ordering information
System requirements
STEP 7 goes Internet
Multi-project
Configuration in Run
LAD/STL/FBD Editor
Multi-language projects
Symbols
Block comparison
DB parameterization
Symbol table
Monitor/force
Networks/connections
Hardware Config
Topology display
Data on MMC
Messages
Report system fault
Online help
Compatibility