Siemens S7-400PLC User Manual

Preface, ContentsInstalling the PLCSimulation Software1Getting Started withS7-PLCSIM2Running a Program on theSimulated PLC3Monitoring and ModifyingDat

1-2PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-011.1 Product OverviewThe S7-PLCSIM software enables you to run and test your program on asim

1-3PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01The simulated PLC functions as either an S7-300 or S7-400 CPU. It providesthe following cap

1-4PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-011.2 AuthorizationThe S7-PLCSIM programming software requires a product-specificauthorizatio

1-5PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01If you attempt to start the S7-PLCSIM software and there is no authorizationavailable for t

1-6PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-011.3 Installing and Uninstalling the S7-PLCSIM SoftwareS7-PLCSIM includes a Setup program wh

1-7PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01All languages of the user interface and all examples require approximately5 Mbytes of memor

1-8PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Installing the PLC Simulation Software

2-1PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Getting Started with S7-PLCSIMSTEP 7 provides a sample program called “S7_ZEBRA”. You can u

2-2PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-012.1 Downloading the Sample Program to the Simulated PLCSTEP 7 provides a sample program tha

2-3PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-012.2 Setting Up the Simulated PLCThe S7_ZEBRA sample program uses several inputs, outputs an

This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, aswell as to protect the product and connected equipment. Th

2-4PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-012.3 Running the Sample ProgramWith the sample program downloaded to the CPU, you can now ru

2-5PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01In the view objects, you can watch the timer values as they change and theoutputs as they t

2-6PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-012.4 Using STEP 7 Tools to Monitor the ProgramSTEP 7 allows you to use a variable table (VAT

2-7PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01To view the execution of program logic in the ladder view of the program,follow these steps

2-8PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Getting Started with S7-PLCSIM

3-1PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Running a Program on the Simulated PLCS7-PLCSIM works with the STEP 7 software to test and

3-2PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-013.1 Starting the PLC SimulationYou use the SIMATIC Manager to determine whether a program t

3-3PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-013.2 Downloading a Program to the Simulated PLCS7-PLCSIM starts when you download a program

3-4PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-013.3 Selecting Simulation OptionsYou select the program execution options with the Execute m

3-5PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-013.4 Accessing Data in the Simulated PLCYou can access data in the simulated PLC with the “v

iiiPLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01PrefaceS7-PLCSIM is an optional software product for STEP 7 version 3.1. TheS7-PLCSIM softw

3-6PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01You can use the STEP 7 tools to monitor and modify the program that isbeing executed by the

3-7PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-013.5 Opening, Saving, and Closing the Simulated PLCYou can open a simulated PLC in one of th

3-8PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Running a Program on the Simulated PLC

4-1PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Monitoring and Modifying Data with theView ObjectsS7-PLCSIM provides view objects that allo

4-2PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-014.1 Controlling the CPUAfter you download a program, the S7-PLCSIM application window displ

4-3PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01The check boxes on the CPU view object allow you to change the CPUoperating modes: S In STO

4-4PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-014.2 Monitoring and Modifying the Data Used by the ProgramYou can create view objects that a

4-5PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01To create view objects for monitoring and modifying the data used by theprogram, use the In

4-6PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-014.3 Displaying the Symbolic AddressesYou can display the symbol names assigned to the absol

4-7PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-014.4 Accessing the Accumulators, Status Word, and Address RegistersYou can display the conte

ivPLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Title ContentStatement List, LadderLogic, S7GRAPH1,SCL1, and FBD1ManualsThe manuals for the

4-8PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-014.5 Monitoring the Block RegistersYou can view the contents of the data and logic block reg

4-9PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-014.6 Monitoring the Data in the CPU StacksThe “Stacks” view object displays the status of bo

4-10PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Monitoring and Modifying Data with the View Objects

A-1PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01TroubleshootingTable A-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible CauseYour program does not downlo

A-2PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Troubleshooting

B-1PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01S7 Reference InformationS7-PLCSIM provides view objects for accessing the information store

B-2PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01B.1 Memory Areas for the S7-300 and S7-400 CPUsFigure B-1 shows the memory areas, accumulat

B-3PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Table B-1 Memory Areas for the S7-300 and S7-400 CPUsName Memory Area Function of Memory Ar

B-4PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01B.2 S7-PLCSIM Notation for Entering DataThe “Variables” view object provides a variety of f

Index-1PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01IndexAAccessible nodeslocation of button, 3-2viewing the simulated PLCs, 3-2Accessing t

vPLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Contents1 Installing the PLC Simulation Software1.1 Product Overview 1-2. . . . . . . . . . .

Index-2PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01II/O memory supported, 1-3Input area of memory, description, B-2Inputssetting bits, 2-4

Index-3PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Scan modes, 3-4Showing symbol names, 4-6SIMATIC Managerdownloading a program, 3-3select

Index-4PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Index

1PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-4006ES7841-0AA00-8BA0-01✄Siemens AGAUT E 146Östliche Rheinbrückenstr. 50D–76181 KarlsruheFederal Republic of Germany

2PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-4006ES7841-0AA00-8BA0-01Additional comments:________________________________________________________________________

viPLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-013.5 Opening, Saving, and Closing the Simulated PLC 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

viiPLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Figures2-1 Downloading the S7_ZEBRA Program to the Simulated PLC 2-2. . . . . . . . . . 2-2

viiiPLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Contents

1-1PLC Simulation for S7-300 and S7-400C79000-G7076-C201-01Installing the PLC Simulation SoftwareThe Setup program guides you through the installation