Installing And Using The Step 7-Micro/Win Version 2.0 Software - Siemens Simatic S7-200 CPU 210 System Manual

Installing and Using the STEP 7-Micro/WIN
Version 2.0 Software
This manual describes Version 2.0 of STEP 7-Micro/WIN. Previous versions of the software
may operate differently.
STEP 7-Micro/WIN is a Windows-based software application used for programming the
S7-200 Micro PLC (programmable logic controller). The STEP 7-Micro/WIN programming
software package provides a set of tools required to program the S7-210 in either statement
list (STL) or ladder logic (LAD) programming language.
In order to use STEP 7-Micro/WIN, you must have the following equipment:
Recommended: a personal computer (PC) with an 80486 or greater processor and
8 Mbyte of RAM or a Siemens programming device (such as a PG 740); minimum
computer requirement: 80386 with 8 Mbyte of RAM
A PC/PPI cable connected to your communications port (COM)
A program development station (PDS 210)
VGA monitor, or any monitor supported by Microsoft Windows
At least 35 Mbyte of free hard disk space (recommended)
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95, or Windows NT 3.51
or greater
Optional but recommended: any mouse supported by Microsoft Windows
STEP 7-Micro/WIN provides extensive online help. Use the Help menu command or press
to obtain the most current information.
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Chapter Overview
Section
2.1 Installing the STEP 7-Micro/WIN Version 2.0 Software
2.2 Establishing Communication with the PDS 210
2.3 Configuring the Preferences for STEP 7-Micro/WIN
2.4 Creating and Saving a Project
2.5 Creating a Program
2.6 Downloading a Program
2.7 Using Symbolic Addressing
2.8 Using the Status Chart
2.9 Debugging and Monitoring Your Program
2.10 Error Handling for the PDS 210
S7-200 Programmable Controller, CPU 210
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