STEP 7 basic software is the standard tool for the SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC C7 and SIMATIC WinAC automation systems. It enables the user to use the performance capability of these systems easily and conveniently.

STEP 7 contains convenient functions for all phases of an automation project:

• Configuring and parameterizing the hardware.
• Specifying the communication.
• Programming.
• Test, start-up and service.
• Documentation, archiving.
• Operating/diagnostics functions.

All functions are supported by the extensive online help.

STEP 7 is installed as standard on the Field PG M programming device. It is also available as a software package for a PC installation. For use with a PC, a PC module or PC adapter is required. STEP 7 allows several users to work on a project simultaneously. Write access from more than one user is prevented.

STEP 7 trial license

If the customer wishes to test that STEP 7 can run on the intended system before it is implemented, the STEP 7 trial license is available for a token fee.

STEP 7 Professional

STEP 7 Professional provides a software package that, in addition to STEP 7, includes the options of S7-SCL, S7-GRAPH and S7-PLCSIM. STEP 7 Professional is available as an upgrade package for STEP 7. If a common software update package is used, all the languages in the current version can be maintained.

Note:

Screenshots for the individual tools can be found in the form of a PDF in the detailed information.