Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Easy Book User Manual

Preface
Introducing the flexible and
powerful S7-1200
1
STEP 7 Basic makes the
work easy
2
Getting started
3
How the S7-1200 works
4
Programming options
5
Communications
6
Using the pulse generators
of the S7-1200
7
Online functionality
8
Technical specifications
A
SIMATIC
S7-1200
Easy Book
Manual
05/2009
A5E02486774-01

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Easy Book Specifications

General

Power Supply	24 V DC
CPU Type	SIMATIC S7-1200
Digital Inputs	14 inputs
Analog Outputs	2 outputs
Communication	PROFINET
Programming Software	STEP 7 Basic
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Analog Inputs	2 inputs

Summary

Preface

Introducing the flexible and powerful S7-1200

Overview of the S7-1200 controller's capabilities and benefits.

STEP 7 Basic makes the work easy

Introduction to the STEP 7 Basic software for programming and configuration.

Introducing the flexible and powerful S7-1200

Expanding the capability of the CPU

STEP 7 Basic makes the work easy

How the S7-1200 works

Operating modes of the CPU

Memory areas, addressing and data types

Details on memory organization, addressing schemes, and data types.

Execution of the user program

Protecting access to the CPU or code block is easy

Security features for restricting access to CPU functions and memory.

Programming options

Easy to configure the hardware devices

Guidance on adding and configuring hardware modules for the PLC.

Structuring your user program is easy

Powerful and easy-to-use instruction set

Overview of available instructions and programming languages.

Communications

PROFINET instructions (T-blocks)

PtP, USS, and Modbus communication protocols

Using the pulse generators of the S7-1200

High-speed counters

Configuration and use of High-Speed Counters (HSC).

Pulse-width modulation (PWM)

How to configure and use Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) outputs.

Online functionality

Downloading a permanent IP address to an online CPU

Going online and connecting to a CPU

Uploading from the online CPU

Using a watch table for monitoring the CPU

Forcing variables in the CPU

Technical specifications

General specifications

Compliance with standards, EMC, and environmental conditions.

CPU modules

Technical details for different S7-1200 CPU models.

Signal boards

Digital signal modules

Analog signal modules

Communication modules