Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.2 Getting Started page 3

Welcome to STEP 7...
...the SIMATIC standard software for creating programmable logic control
programs in Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, or Statement List for SIMATIC
S7-300/400 stations.
About This Getting Started Manual
In this manual, you will get to know the basics of SIMATIC STEP 7. We will show
you the most important screen dialog boxes and the procedures to follow using
practical exercises, which are structured so that you can start with almost any
chapter.
Each section is split into two parts: a descriptive part, marked in gray, and a
process-oriented part, marked in green. The instructions start with an arrow in the
green margin and may be spread out over several pages, finishing in a full stop
and a box containing related topics.
Previous experience of working with the mouse, window handling, pull-down
menus, etc. would be useful, and you should preferably be familiar with the basic
principles of programmable logic control.
The STEP 7 training courses provide you with in-depth knowledge above and
beyond the contents of this Getting Started manual, teaching you how entire
automation solutions can be created with STEP 7.
Requirements for Working with the Getting Started Manual
In order to carry out the practical exercises for STEP 7 in this Getting Started
manual, you require the following:
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A Siemens programming device or a PC
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The STEP 7 software package and the authorization diskette
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A SIMATIC S7-300 or S7-400 programmable controller
(for Chapter 7 "Downloading and Debugging the Program").
Additional Documentation on STEP 7
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STEP 7 Basic Information
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STEP 7 Reference Information
After you have installed STEP 7, you will find the electronic manuals in the Start
menu under Simatic > Documentation or alternatively, you can order them from
any Siemens sales center. All of the information in the manuals can be called up
in STEP 7 from the online help.
Have fun and good luck!
SIEMENS AG
STEP 7 Getting Started
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