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Installation
2.2 Installing STEP 7
Programming with STEP 7
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2.2 Installing STEP 7
The STEP 7 Setup program performs an automatic installation. The complete installation
procedure is menu controlled. Execute Setup using the standard Windows XP/7/Server 2003
software installation procedure.
The major stages in the installation are:
• Copying the data to your programming device
• Configuration of EPROM and communication drivers
• Installing the license keys (if desired)
Note
Siemens programming devices are shipped with the STEP 7 software on the hard disk ready for
installation.
Installation requirements
• Operating system:
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, MS Windows 7 Professional and Enterprise
(standard installation).
• Basic hardware:
Programming device or PC with:
• Pentium processor (600 MHz)
• At least 512 MB RAM.
• Color monitor, keyboard and mouse, all of which are supported by Microsoft Windows
A programming device (PG) is a PC with a special compact design for industrial use. It is fully
equipped for programming SIMATIC PLCs.
• Hard disk space:
Refer to the Readme file for information on required hard disk space.
• MPI interface (optional):
An MPI interface is only required to interconnect the PG/PC and the PLC if you want to use it
for communication with the PLC under STEP 7.
In this case you require:
• A PC USB adapter that is connected to the communications port of your device, or
• An MPI module (for example, CP 5611) that is installed in your device.