Siemens SIMATIC S5 Series User Manual

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2-5
Working with S5-DOS/ST
C79000-G8576-C760-03
If you use the Windows operating system, you can also start
STEP 5 from the Windows user interface by setting up STEP 5 as a
Windows program.
To set up a program group for STEP 5:
1. Menu command File  New.
The following dialog box is displayed:
New Program Object
New
OK
Cancel
H
elp
Program G
roup
Program I
tem
2. Select Program Group and confirm with OK.
3. Complete the “Program Group Properties” dialog box as shown
below and confirm with OK.
Program Group Properties
OK
Cancel
H
elp
Description:
Group File:
STEP 5
C:\WINDOWS\STEP5.GRP
Creating the icon for STEP 5:
4. Menu command File  New.
The “New Program Object” dialog box is opened.
5. Select Program Item and confirm with OK.
6. Complete the “Program Item Properties” dialog box as shown
below and confirm with OK.
Setting Up STEP 5
in Windows 3.X
Procedure
Installing and Starting Up

Siemens SIMATIC S5 Series Specifications

General

Series	SIMATIC S5
Manufacturer	Siemens
Category	Controller
Programming Language	STEP 5
Modular Design	Yes
Power Supply	24V DC
Communication Interfaces	RS-232, RS-485
Memory Type	EPROM, RAM
Digital Inputs/Outputs	Varies depending on module configuration
Analog Inputs/Outputs	Varies depending on module configuration
CPU Type	Varies by model
Memory	Varies by model
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C