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Name confusion Step7 basic vs. Step7 pro?

Created by: Wulfgar at: 3/2/2011 3:34 PM (4 Replies)

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3/2/2011 3:34 PM	Rate (0)
Wulfgar Posts: 42 Rating: (3)	The naming makes you think that Step 7 pro is a more advanced package then Step7 basic not a completely different package. Step 7 Basic is version 10.5 but Step7 Pro is version 5.4 or 5.5 but there is no corrilation. They say Step 7 Basic is the their flagship software platform but it seems to be missing so many basic features as if it's still a early beta release and not something that has reached it's 10th version. So when you talk about Step7 you have to clarify that you are talking about the software to program S7-300/400 or S7-1200 series PLCs. Maybe they should of given one of them a different name.
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Denilson Pegaia Platinum Expert Joined: 9/23/2005 Last visit: 11/14/2024 Posts: 4352 Rating: (1452)	Hi, today we havea trasiton state, where it is avaliable: STEP 7 V5.5 (S7-300/400) STEP 7 Profetional (= STEP 7 V5.5 + SCL + PLCSIM + S7-Graph) STEP 7 Basic 10.5 (S7-1200) In future V(11), it would be a merge of then, and we will have just: STEP 7 BasicV11 (S7-1200 with SCL) STEP 7Profetional (S7-1200, 300, 400 with SCL + PLCSIM + S7-Graph integrated)
	Last edited by: Pegaia at: 3/2/2011 8:13 PM Graph not avaliable for S7-1200 Last edited by: Pegaia at: 3/2/2011 8:13 PM Denilson Pegaia Siemens Industry Sector Technical Support
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tokzu23 Posts: 17 Rating: (3)	Pegaia Hi, today we havea trasiton state, where it is avaliable: STEP 7 V5.5 (S7-300/400) STEP 7 Profetional (= STEP 7 V5.5 + SCL + PLCSIM + S7-Graph) STEP 7 Basic 10.5 (S7-1200) In future V(11), it would be a merge of then, and we will have just: STEP 7 BasicV11 (S7-1200 with SCL + S7-Graph integrated)) STEP 7Profetional (S7-1200, 300, 400 with SCL + PLCSIM + S7-Graph integrated) hi Everything is as pegaia said, but i just wanna be a little clear with this new release for TIA PORTAL software: next month (Abril/11) the last version TIA PORTAL V11 will be release for purchasing, with two TIA PORTAL licence options: TIA PORTAL STEP 7 BasicV11 (S7-1200 with SCL + S7-Graph integrated + Basic Panels) TIA PORTAL STEP 7Professional V11(S7-1200, S7-300, S7-400 with SCL + AWL+ PLCSIM + S7-Graph integrated + Basic panels, Standart panels, Comfort Panels)
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3/3/2011 2:00 AM	Rate (0)
fritz Diamond Member Joined: 10/7/2005 Last visit: 11/18/2024 Posts: 3027 Rating: (1057)	Let's not forget that the good old Step 7 (aka Simatic Manager) will still be around for some time to come yet. I certainly haven't heard of any plans to abolish it, PCS7 will continue to "need" it (together with the "traditional" WinCC)and anyone who deals with S7 PLC'swillend up having to maintain a copy of the "traditional" Step 7as well as TIA Portal based one to ensure he can serve all customers. That'smy two cents on this subject anyhow and I also agree thatnaming confusion as mentioned by Wulfgardoes indeed exist and is not helpful.
	Cheers fritz The advice and opinion given in this thread is that of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of I S Systems Pty Limited. To find out how I S Systems can help you with your automation needs please visit www.issystems.com.au.
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3/3/2011 2:35 PM	Rate (0)
Wulfgar Posts: 42 Rating: (3)	Thanks for the information. Sounds like this version 11 is the first real version of the new platform and somewhat explains why they choose the confusing naming scheme.
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