1. System Requirements
Windows compatible Personal Computer, Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 / 2000 (Pentium 133 minimum 32 MB RAM). 16 MB hard disk space. CD-ROM drive or Floppy Disk drive 1,44MB/3,5 inch (for installation).
2. Instruction set
S7 for Windows® supports the complete set of STEP® 7 instructions.
3. File Format
Internal file format with the date the Block was created / change date and a Block comment. ASCII text file format for PLC program export. Symbolic files in the SEQ. format. S7 PLC programs and libraries can be imported directly.
4. Presentation
Block List with the date of the last modification of each Block. Control System Flowchart (CSF), Statement List (STL) and Source Text. Ladder Logic (LAD) optional.
5. Editing
Ladder Logic (LAD), Control System Flowchart (CSF), and step sequence (G5 for Windows®) programming with graphic editor using mouse or key board. Statement List, Symbolic Table and extended comment with integrated text editor. Cut, Copy, and Paste function via the Windows Clipboard. This function can move text to other Windows applications. The Symbolic Table editor is integrated with the Ladder Logic (LAD), Control System Flowchart (CSF), Statement List (STL), and Step Sequence display.
6. Cross Reference
On-Line Cross Reference with a mouse or keyboard for a selected address (symbolic or absolute) from the edit or status windows. Direct jump to the block from the cross reference list. Double use supported (if a word or byte and a bit from the same address is used separately). Cross Reference printout.
7. Symbolic Table
Editing with the integrated or external editor. Check if address (symbolic or absolute) is defined more than once. Sorting by address or symbol. Search and display of undefined addresses. Rewire (search and replace).
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8. Block Functions
Blocks (single or groups) may be selected (marked) with the mouse or the keyboard. These blocks may then be transmitted from/to the PLC, renamed, copied, printed, or copied into other programs.
9. Online Functions (COM1 - COM4)
Block Status display in Ladder Logic (LAD), Control System Flowchart (CSF), Statement List (STL) or Step Sequence programming. Signal Set and Reset directly within the status display. Data Block status display. PLC Block List, Compress PLC Memory, Block comparison with the PLC, Interrupt Stack Display with the part of a faulty program, and S7 Diagnostic Buffer. Display and modify variables directly within the status display. DDE interface. H1 Bus connection. TCP/IP protocol support.
10. Printing
Block List with the date of Block creation or change and comments. Blocks in Ladder Logic (LAD), Control System Flowchart (CSF), Statement List (STL), or Step Sequence programming. Cross Reference, Symbolic Table, Footer with file name, Block name, Block creation or change date, programmer name, date printed, three (3) lines for company name and address, two (2) lines for special use (unassigned) Sheet number. Fonts and sizes selectable. Support for all printers selected under Windows.
11. Help Function
Help with index. Help for selected function.
12. Simulation PLC
Step® 7 instructions of the SIMATIC® PLC S7 CPU 416. Block status presentation in Ladder Logic (LAD), Control System Flowchart (CSF), Statement List (STL). Signal Set and Reset directly within the status display. DDE - Interface. |
