[?]: newbie questions...

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[?]: newbie questions...

Post by mua » Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:34 pm

Hello Everyone,

first of all i need to tell you that im total n00b in 'these' things (programming).

Ive found on this board a lot of usefull links but I wasnt able to find some tutorials for newbies (re plc's, s7-400/200).

can i ask you for some links for a beginner in programming the plcs? i think you will know what do i need ;) (in the sum - how to start?)

i'd be greatfull. thank you in advance.
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Post by CoMod » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:01 pm

Mua wrote:...in the sum - how to start?
1. Install Step7 Proffessional 2006
2. Read manuals in _Manuals folder (first STEP 7 - Working with STEP 7.pdf)
3. Open an EXAMPLE project "Zebra" in Open wizard and study LAD language.
4. Upload an project to simulator PLCSIM
5. Press F1 button for Help.

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Post by mua » Sat Dec 02, 2006 10:46 am

thank you, as you said, I will start study but...

but... I got a problem with it :/
I cant install Step7 v5.4.
Is it the case of yellow disk?
I got the message that
'the software cannot be installed on the os Windows XP Prof'
. :S

and a... i also have a problem with Protool :) (dont ask if i know anything about it plz).
i cant install it :/ it says something
about some languagues which need to be installed.

nonsense.

any tips? cheers and thanks in advance.

[edited]
hahaha i looked once again at your post comod, it seems like i stuck on the first step :D ;(
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Post by CoMod » Sat Dec 02, 2006 10:54 am

Readme.wri wrote:STEP 7 V5.4 incl. SP1 is a 32-bit application that is released for the following operating systems:

Operating System Service Pack
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· MS Windows 2000 Professional SP4
· MS Windows XP Professional SP 1 (or SP1a) or SP2
· MS Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition as a workstation computer

STEP 7 V5.4 incl. SP1 will not run in:
· MS Windows 3.1
· MS Windows for Workgroups 3.11
· MS Windows XP Home
How install keys see http://simatic.net.ru/viewtopic.php?t=2

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Post by mua » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:27 pm

hiho, its me again. i dont want to make a mess in here with new topics so i decided to add my new newbie questions in here. here it is:

- what are a differences between s7400 and m7400? what is m7-400?
- what is a profibus?
- what is "mpi adress"? ... maybe i know what is this but not with this name...
- i was doing 'getting started' project and i was going fine but one thing interested me.
Press Key 1 and Key 2 in your test
configuration and monitor the result in
the variable table.
ok. i know you can do it in plcsim by setting input variable but - how to do it in "real life". i mean - how to tell the program that you push the button in real? how does plc get the information that key_1 was pressed? is it the clear "electric case"?
update: or maybe... its about the button pressed on the control panel :o
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thanks in advance for answers.
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one thing more:
2. Read manuals in _Manuals folder (first STEP 7 - Working with STEP 7.pdf)
what should be second? ;)

cheers guys. gw.

update:
totally advanced question.
do you have some easy recipe to download software from a OP27 siemens control panel? o_O