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Volume 5 3 Getting Started with SIMATIC PDM
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3 Getting Started with
SIMATIC PDM
3.1 How to Get Started
3.2 Installing SIMATIC PDM
3.2.1 Prerequisites for Installation
• Operating system Microsoft Windows:
For more information please refer to the ReadMe.wri file on the
program CD.
• Basic hardware:
PC or programming device with
–Pentium PC:
For more information please refer to the ReadMe.wri file on
the program CD.
– RAM memory:
For more information please refer to the ReadMe.wri file on
the program CD.
– Color monitor, keyboard and mouse supported by Microsoft
Windows.
3.2.2 Installation Process
SIMATIC PDM includes a setup program which carries out the
installation automatically.
Start the installation by double-clicking on
SETUP.EXE.
The prompts on the screen guide you step by step through the
entire installation process.
Major installation stages are:
• copying the data into the path you have selected, and
• authorization
The authorization can either be carried during the first installation
of the software or later (see section 3.2.3).
Step Activity Page
1 Install SIMATIC PDM on the PC and authorize version 5–427
2 Check if the Device Description is integrated in
SIMATIC PDM; if not, install it
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3 Establish communication 5–434