How to Install STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE for S7-200 Smart PLCs
How to Install STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE for S7-200 Smart PLCs
STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE is a programming software for Siemens S7-200 Smart PLCs, which are compact and modular controllers for small automation systems. With this software, you can create, edit, test and debug ladder logic programs for S7-200 Smart PLCs on your Windows PC.
However, downloading and installing STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE is not straightforward, as it is not available on the Siemens website or online support forum. In this article, we will show you how to get and install this software on your Windows 10 PC.
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Step 1: Purchase STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE
The first step is to purchase the software from Siemens or an authorized partner. The part number for the software is 6ES7810-2CC03-0YX0. You can find it on the Siemens Industry Mall (electronic catalog) or contact your nearest Siemens representative for pricing and availability.
Note that this software is mostly available in South-East Asia, so you may need to contact Siemens India for more information. You can find links to Siemens India in this presentation: https://new.siemens.com/in/en/products/automation/systems/industrial/plc/simatic-s7-200-smart/step7-micro-win-smart.html
Step 2: Download the latest service pack for STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE
The second step is to download the latest service pack (SP) for the software from the Siemens online support forum. The latest SP is SP9, which you can download from this link: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/58523240
This SP contains all the previous updates and fixes for the software, so you do not need to download any other SPs. You will need a valid license for STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE to install this SP.
Step 3: Install STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE and the service pack
The third step is to install the software and the service pack on your Windows 10 PC. However, there is a compatibility issue between the software and Windows 10, as the drivers to connect to a S7-200 Smart CPU will not work on Windows 10.
Therefore, you will need to install another software called STEP 7 v5.6 SP2, which is compatible with Windows 10 and can enable the drivers for STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE. You can download a trial version (at no cost, working for 21 days) of STEP 7 v5.6 SP2 from this link: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109773842
After downloading both softwares, follow these steps:
Install STEP 7 v5.6 SP2 on your Windows 10 PC.
Install STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE on your Windows 10 PC.
Install SP9 for STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE on your Windows 10 PC.
Restart your PC.
Connect your S7-200 Smart CPU to your PC via USB or Ethernet cable.
Launch STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE and start programming your PLC.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to install STEP 7- MICRO/WIN SMART SOFTWARE for S7-200 Smart PLCs on your Windows 10 PC. This software allows you to create and edit ladder logic programs for S7-200 Smart PLCs, which are compact and modular controllers for small automation systems.
We hope this article was helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below or contact us at support@siemens.com. 0efd9a6b88