User Manual WinPLC7 V4
1. What features does WinPLC7 offer?
WinPLC7 is a complete programming system for the S7-PLCs of the type S7-300®, S7-400® and
compatible PLCs. WinPLC7 includes a software PLC that simplifies the simulation of S7 programs.
You can monitor digital and analog inputs and outputs by means of a graphical S7-300 mask.
2. The hardware configurator provides special support for S7-PLCs supplied by VIPA GmbH. It
offers a simple user interface for the configuration of VIPA-CPUs and modules. Most of the
hardware modules that are currently available from VIPA GmbH have already been
implemented in the hardware configurator, i.e. it is not necessary to import these via GSD
files.
WinPLC7 V4 versions
1. Standard-Version-- s intended for pupils and students.
2. Profi-Version-- for commercial applications
3. New features in version 4 Consistency-check with straightforward trouble shooting
facilities The consistency-check scans the entire application program and creates a list
with the following errors:
Obsolete instance data blocks
Conflicting time stamps in block calls
Bad call-statements
4. Global dialog-controlled CALL-statement processing You can use dialog-controlled Call-
statement processing for the following situations: A FB/FC header was modified and you
want to update all the calls. Other parameters of one or more CALL-statements must be
modified. All the actual parameters of a specific block must be listed and inspected.
5. Sequencer wizard The sequencer wizard creates a sequencer that can be edited in a STL,
FBD or LAD. You can enter every step via a dialog and define the respective step-
condition in the STL. You can also specify whether the step addresses should consist of
bit memories or the variables of a data block. In this case the wizard programs the
following items automatically: Setting and resetting of step-addresses Resetting the
sequencer in the start-up OB PLC ON/OFF and emergency-off mechanism Symbol table
6. Using the sequencer wizard you can achieve results much quicker! New project-manager
with context-sensitive quick-start buttons The new project-manager is located on the
left side of the screen. This section always displays all the sub-projects that exist in the
project that is currently open. You can administer sub-projects much quicker by means
of a right-click of the mouse. The familiar quick start buttons for the most important
functions are located directly below this window. These are divided into two groups: The
first group includes buttons that always execute the same commands. The second group
consists of so-called context-sensitive buttons. These commands change with the
context of the application. If, for example, the PLC-mask simulation is active, buttons will
be inserted here that permit you to add further modules.
7. Network view in the hardware configurator The new network view in the hardware
configurator displays the network topology of the current configuration. In this way
larger configurations become clear and more serviceable.
8. Object list for OFF-LINE and ON-LINE views The new object list replaces the existing
"block management" dialog (note: this dialog is still available). The object list displays
the project contents (sub-project). The following objects are displayed here: Blocks (OB,
FB, FC, SFC, SFB, SDB) UDTs (user defined types) Lists of status variables Symbol tables
Document files that describe the current sub-project (WORD, EXCEL, etc.) An object list
can also display PLC blocks directly (ONLINE object list). It is also possible to open several
object lists and objects can be copied and edited by drag and drop operations
9. Object list for OFF-LINE and ON-LINE views The new object list replaces the existing
"block management" dialog (note: this dialog is still available). The object list displays
the project contents (sub-project). The following objects are displayed here: Blocks (OB,
FB, FC, SFC, SFB, SDB) UDTs (user defined types) Lists of status variables Symbol tables
Document files that describe the current sub-project (WORD, EXCEL, etc.) An object list
can also display PLC blocks directly (ONLINE object list). It is also possible to open several
object lists and objects can be copied and edited by drag and drop operations
10. Stations that are accessible via Ethernet with temporary assignment of IP
parameters Version 4 of WinPLC7 provides TCP/IP access to any PLC that has not been
configured. This is made possible by allocating a temporary IP address that remains valid
until the PLC is switched off. Until now it was necessary to first configure the PLC by
means of an MPI interface, before it could be accessed via Ethernet
11. A new and comprehensive online help system The online help was revised
completely. Not only does it offer help on WinPLC7, but it also contains tips and tricks on
S7 PLCs.
12. You can now use the SIEMENS MPI adapters Starting with version 4 of WinPLC7, the
system supports the SIEMENS MPI adapters: CP5611 CP5512 SIEMENS MPI-USB adapter
etc.
13. This option is subject to the condition that the hardware drivers are available on the
PC. This is true, if one of the following software products was installed on the computer:
STEP®7 V5.x Prodave V5.6 incl. service pack SIEMENS Teleservice option
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