The Simatic Step7 Driver is also available for EasyPLC v.5.
Here is attached the instruction manual for the driver usage and configuration.
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I see from the website that Step7 V5.4 and PLCSim V5.4 are supported. To use Step7 on Windows 7, would require Step7 5.5 and PLCSim V5.4 SP4. I am not sure if this makes a difference and if it would work?
This driver, in Windows 7 still is not supported, due the limitations of Step7 v5.4.
I'm working on it, when will be ready, I'll publish on the Forum and in the website.
Regards!
were can i get the driver for step 7
If I understand right i can't use the driver to V 5.5 of step7.
And now Siemens have step7 V11.
I cant open the instruction manual for the driver usage and configuration.
Simatic S7 EasyPLC Driver must be purchased separately, due is not included in the standard package.
In order to know about the available drivers, please visit the nirtec website:
http://www.nirtec.com/easyplc/external_drivers.htm
And in this thread you can find more information about the driver, where is explained the versions compatibility:
http://nirtec.com/forum/index.php?topic=30.0
Regards
Hello,
I have tried the driver with Step 7 5.5 and PLCSIM 5.4 and I think that works ok.
Hi AndersG!
Thank you for your comment!
I am trying to test the connection between PLCSIM (V5.4+SP5) and EasyPLC.
I followed the sequence:
1) Run Simatic Step 7 (V5.5+SP2).
2) Load your Step 7 program.
3) Make the modifications in the logic you need.
4) Run PLCSIM.
5) Download the Step 7 program into the PLCSIM
6) Put PLCSIM in run mode.
7) Launch EasyPLC v5.0 to test the Step7-PLCSIM I/O
I get:
Driver Not Ready.
Message: PLCSim connection ERROR, code: -2147220975
Any ideas what the cause is?
Please follow the instructions attached.
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I followed the attached instructions step by step and still, I get:
Driver Not Ready.
Message: PLCSim connection ERROR, code: -2147220975 :-(
I also uninstalled and installed "Simatic S7 PLCSIM EasyPLC Driver Installer" again!!
The software which I worked with:
Step 7 V5.5+Sp1
S7 PLCSIM V5.4 + SP5
OK!, then I need you send me a report file about the status of your software.
Please follow the instructions explained in the following thread about how generate the report:
http://nirtec.com/forum/index.php?topic=254.0 (http://nirtec.com/forum/index.php?topic=254.0)
Do you have a USB license or Single PC license?.
Thanks.
I have a USB license!
Report attached!
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The operating system is windows 7!
Could this be the problem?
The Step 7 V5.5 (Sp1) + S7 PLCSIM V5.4 (SP5) + Simatic S7 PLCSIM EasyPLC Driver have been tested on Windows XP.
For Windows 7 you need SP3 according to Siemens compatibily list:
Compatibility list of the Windows operating systems and SIMATIC optional packages with versions of the STEP 7 basic package
Legend: X = combination permitted
- = combination not permitted
(-) = combination not tested
Notes:
• This list (possibly a more up to date version) is available on the Internet at: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18734363
• All statements regarding compatibility relate to the installation and combined running of the software on the same PC/programming device
• Statements regarding compatibility with a STEP 7 version also apply to the service packs for this version unless restrictions are explicitly stated. (Example: The statements
regarding compatibility with STEP 7 V5.4 also apply to STEP 7 V5.4+SP1, ...)
• Statements regarding compatibility with an S7 optional package also apply to the service packs for this version unless restrictions are explicitly stated. (Example: The
statements regarding compatibility with CFC V7.1 also apply to CFC V7.1+SP1, ...)
• The Microsoft Windows operating systems are abbreviated in the table below as follows:
? Win 2000 SP4 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition + Service Pack 4
? Win XP SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition + Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 1a
? Win XP SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition + Service Pack 2
? Win XP SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition + Service Pack 3
? Win 2003 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition as workstation
? Win 2003 SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 + Service Pack 1 Standard Edition with or without R2 as workstation
? Win 2003 SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 + Service Pack 2 Standard Edition with or without R2 as workstation
? Vista Microsoft Windows Vista 32bit Ultimate or Business
? Vista SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista 32bit + Service Pack 1 Ultimate or Business
? Win 7 Microsoft Windows 7 32bit Ultimate or Professional
? Win 7 SP1 Microsoft Windows 7 32bit + Service Pack 1 Ultimate or Professional
? Win 7 (64) Microsoft Windows 7 64bit Ultimate or Professional
? Win 7 SP1 (64) Microsoft Windows 7 64bit + Service Pack 1 Ultimate or Professional
? Win 2008 R2 (64) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 64bit Std. Edition
? Win 2008 R2 SP1 (64) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 64bit + Service Pack 1 Std. Edition
This list was updated with STEP 7 V5.5 SP3 at 12/2013. This is the list like delivered with STEP 7.
You will find the newest list for download at our Compatibility Tool.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/64847781
Any way I have checked your report file and I have not found any problem regarding the EasyPLC Software suite.
Please contact with info@nirtec.com in order to ask for technical service.
Thanks.