Installation and Authorization
S7-GRAPH for S7-300/400 Programming Sequential Control Systems
C79000-G7076-C526-01
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Requirements for Installation
• Microsoft Windows 95/98 or Windows NT as operating system
• SIMATIC STEP 7 standard package
• PC or programming device equipped as explained in the readme file
A programming device (PG) is a personal computer designed specifically for use in
an industrial environment. It is fully equipped for programming SIMATIC
programmable controllers.
• Disk space:
For the space required on your hard disk, refer to the "Readme".
• MPI interface (optional):
You only require the MPI interface between the programming device or PC) and
PLC if you want to communicate with the PLC via MPI. For this connection you
require either:
- A PC/MPI cable connected to the communication port of your device, or
- An MPI module installed in your device.
An MPI port is integrated in some programming devices.
• External Prommer (optional):
An external prommer is only required when you want to blow EPROMs using
your PC.
Preparations for Installation
Before you start the installation, Windows 95/98/NT must first be started.
To install from CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
Starting the Installation Program
To install the software:
1. Under Windows 95/98/NT, open the dialog for installing programs by double-
clicking the “Add/Remove Programs" icon in the “Control Panel".
2.
Click “Install".
3.
Insert the CD ROM and click “Next". Windows 95/98/NT now automatically
searches for the setup.exe installation program.
4.
Follow the instructions on the screen step by step as they are displayed by the
installation program.
The program guides you step by step through the installation. You can move on to
the next step or back to the previous step.
During installation, you will be prompted to answer questions and to select options.
Please read the following notes so that you have the information you require for
these dialog boxes.