3/25/2020 9:32 PM | |
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Hello David; The versions of Step 7 that would work on Windows 2000 are all obsolete and out of production. For example, here is a document concerning installation requirements for Step 7 v5.2: System requirements for SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.2 https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/14504087 There might be a forgotten CD of Step 7 v5.2 or v5.3 in some archive at your nearest Siemens rep's office, you would have to check with them. Or you might try a Support Request (see the link at the top of this page). The latest version of Step 7 is v5.6 SP1, and it runs on Win10 64-bit. One of the licenses it is available on is a TRIAL license: this is a free-downloadable version of the software, fully functional, but time-limited for 21 days (continuous from the day of installation), This might be waht you are looking for. STEP 7 V5.6 SP1 / STEP 7 Professional 2017 SR1 Trial Download https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109761679 To connect from your programming PC (with Step 7 v5.6) to the PLC you will need some kind of adapter. The CPU ports are either MPI or Profibuis-DP, and since modern PCs do not have COM ports you will need to connect through USB probably, The PC Adapter USB A2 adapter cable is the easiest way to connect to MPI or Profibus, see the screenshot below. Tell us also if there is a CP 343-1 on your PLC rack, this would be an Ethernet processor, you could also connect through this CP for your program upload, with a simple TCP/IP cable. Hope this helps, Daniel Chartier |
3/26/2020 1:55 PM | |
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Hello David; If someone has a CD for an older version of Step 7 and you can install it without an appropriate license you will run in "Demo" mode, with the drivers disabled, so you would not be able to connect to the PLC. So make sure you get both the software and an appropriate license ,,, Unfortunately I have done some cleanup in my CD collection recently and have scrapped all my older (more than 10 years...) software, so I am not in a position to help you. What part number is this adapter you purchased Can you post a picture of the adapter? Equipment has been known to be sold on EBay from uncertified sources, with unwarranted results... Edit: from the accompanying compatibility file, it appears that Step 7 v5.4 can be supported by Windows 2000 SP4. If you have this SP4 you can extend your search criteria for the software. http://fs1.gongyeku.com/data/usershare/201601/20160130091229.pdf Hope this helps, Daniel Chartier |
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3/30/2020 7:22 PM | |
Joined: 2/20/2020 Last visit: 7/8/2020 Posts: 11 Rating: (0) |
Hello Daniel, I have checked and my system on older laptop is Windows 2000 with SP4. Attached I am sending photo of Adapter that I have purchased on E-bay. Br, David Petrc
AttachmentS7-300 USB_MPI.pdf (331 Downloads) |
3/30/2020 7:49 PM | |
Joined: 1/21/2013 Last visit: 9/4/2024 Posts: 4620 Rating: (707) |
Hello, this adapter is not original, If function good luck |
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