Siemens SITRANS S7-300 - Overview of SIMATIC STEP 7

Configuring a SmartLinx ready device with a PROFIBUS DP card in a S7-300 or S7-400 PLC
5 Application examples, 08\2020, AG060425
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SIMATIC STEP 7 is the Siemens programming software used to set up a S7-300 or S7-400 PLC.
This Application Guide discusses the following:
• Running Hardware Config. to set up a network
• When and how to import a .gsd file
• How to view the data
Please note that the configuration of a MultiRanger 100 on a S7-400 PLC is for illustration
purposes only. The process is similar for all applicable Siemens SmartLinx-ready products.