Siemens Simatic S7-300 - How Do You Work with STEP 7

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Primer: S7-300 Programmable Controller, Quick Start
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You can start up the software quite simply by double-clicking on the icon for
the SIMATIC Manager.
Result: The project window for the SIMATIC Manager opens.
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Figure 4-1 The SIMATIC Manager Window
The SIMATIC Manager is the entry interface for programming with STEP 7.
It shows a hierarchical representation of all the objects in a project, which
enable you to access all the functions you require to solve your automation
task.
Starting from the SIMATIC Manager, you can:
S Configure and assign parameters to your S7-300
S Program your S7-300
Your task is to create an automation solution for a traffic light control system.
You will make it easier for yourself if you acquire and digest the following
basic information:
S What objects you require for working with STEP 7 and
S How you can arrange and handle these objects.
You will get to know these objects on the next page.
Starting Up the
Software
SIMATIC Manager
Further
Procedures
Working with the STEP 7 Programming Software
How Do You Work with STEP 7?