The SIMATIC S7-200 series PLC is suitable for automation of detection, monitoring, and control in various industries and scenarios. The series offers powerful functionality, allowing for complex control tasks, and provides an excellent performance-to-price ratio.
This manual covers the hardware overview of the S7-200 series, including the different CPU types (221, 222, 224, 224XP, 226), their power supply ranges, memory sizes and I/O capacities. It also describes the physical layout, mounting options and safety information.
The guide explains how to connect the controller using Ethernet (10/100 Mbit/s RJ45), RS‑485, PPI and PROFIBUS‑DP, and provides step‑by‑step programming instructions with STEP 7‑Micro/WIN V4.0, including CPU configuration, module setup and troubleshooting tips.
| Communication speed | 10/100 Mbit/s |
|---|---|
| CPU voltage range | 85‑264 V AC |
| Maximum CPU frequency (high speed) | 100 kHz |
| Program memory | 4096 bytes |
Programming is done with STEP 7‑Micro/WIN V4.0.