Automating with SIMATIC S7-1200

This book addresses both beginners and users experienced in working with automation systems. It presents the hardware components of S7-1200 and illustrates their configuration and parametrization, as well as the communication via PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-Interface und PtP-connections. A profound introduction into STEP 7 Basic illustrates the basics of programming and troubleshooting.

Introduction into STEP 7 Basic V14 (TIA Portal) and into project handling Hardware components of S7-1200 Configuration of devices and networks Operating conditions and programming Programming in LAD, FBD and SCL Variables and data types Description of all program functions Online operation, program test, simulation with PLCSIM and diagnosis Communication via PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-Interface and point-to-point connections Visualization with HMI basic panels