Getting Started with an S7-200 Programming System
3-2
S7-200 Programmable Controller System Manual
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3.1 Overview
General Information
You will need to base your installation on the following criteria:
• The operating system that you are using (Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT 4.0)
• The type of hardware that you are using, for example:
– PC with PC/PPI cable
– PC or SIMATIC programming device with communications processor (CP)
card
– CPU 221, CPU 222, CPU 224, CPU 226
– Modem
• The baud rate that you are using
Recommended Equipment
STEP 7-Micro/WIN 32, version 3.1, and STEP 7-Micro/WIN 32 Toolbox are
Windows-based software applications that support the 32-bit Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT environments. In order to use these software
programs, the following equipment is recommended:
• TP070 Touch Panel for use with STEP 7-Micro/WIN 32 Toolbox
• A personal computer (PC) with an 80586 or greater processor and 16 Mbytes of
RAM, or a Siemens programming device with STEP 7-Micro/WIN 32 installed
(such as a PG 740).
The minimum computer requirement is an 80486
processor with 8 Mbytes.
• One of the following sets of equipment:
– A PC/PPI cable connected to your communications port
– A communications processor (CP) card
• VGA monitor, or any monitor supported by Microsoft Windows with 1024 X 768
resolution
• At least 50 Mbytes of free hard disk space
• Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
• Optional but recommended: any mouse supported by Microsoft Windows
STEP 7-Micro/WIN 32 provides extensive online help and an online
Getting
Started Manual
. Use the Help menu command or press F1 to obtain the most
current information.
STEP 7-Micro/WIN 32 Toolbox also provides the TP070 Configuration Software for
configuring the TP070 touch Panel, and the USS Protocol Instructions for use with
MicroMaster Drives.
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