Simatic Step7 Driver for EasyPLC v.5

[EasyPLC_Master]

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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[pmulder]

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?

[EasyPLC_Master]

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!

[AndersG]

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.

[EasyPLC_Master]

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

[AndersG]

Hello,

I have tried the driver with Step 7 5.5 and PLCSIM 5.4 and I think that works ok.

[EasyPLC_Master]

Hi AndersG!

Thank you for your comment!

[Mario]

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?

[EasyPLC_Master]

Please follow the instructions attached.

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[Mario]

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

[EasyPLC_Master]

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

Do you have a USB license or Single PC license?.
Thanks.

[Mario]

I have a USB license!

Report attached!

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[Mario]

The operating system is windows 7!
Could this be the problem?

[EasyPLC_Master]

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.