Siemens SIMATIC S5 Series User Manual

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Working with S5-DOS/ST
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 Software requirements
– There must be no ARCNET network software already
installed on the device.
– For FTARC under MS-DOS, the device driver ANSI.SYS
must be installed (entry “device=[dr:] [path]ansi.sys” in the
CONFIG.SYS file).
– Windows SMARTDRV must not be installed.
To start FTARC, you require one of the following program files
depending on the operating system:
 FTARC.EXE for MS-DOS
 FTARC.286 and ARC.DRV for FlexOS
 FTARC.COM for PCP/M
Start FTARC on both devices by
 Typing the command FTARC at the command level or
 Double-clicking on the program file FTARC.EXE under
Windows.
The FTARC main menu appears on the screen (see page 6-10).
The program must only be operated on the local device; the partner
program (on the remote device) runs independently.
As long as FTARC is not started on the partner device, the message
line at the bottom of the main menu shows the status “currently no
connection”. As soon as FTARC is started on the partner device,
the link between the two devices is established.
Starting the
Program
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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