Siemens STEP 7 V5.5 User Manual – Getting Started Guide

About this manual

The Getting Started guide introduces the basic concepts of Siemens STEP 7 V5.5 and is aimed at new users who need to program SIMATIC S7‑300/400 controllers. It explains the software environment, safety requirements, and the hardware needed to follow the exercises.

The manual is organized into sections covering the SIMATIC Manager, symbolic programming, creating programs in OB1, working with function and data blocks, configuring the central rack, downloading and debugging programs, and programming functions, shared data blocks, and multiple backgrounds. Appendices and an index provide quick reference to topics such as distributed I/O configuration. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Introduction to STEP 7
• SIMATIC Manager
• Symbolic Programming
• Creating Programs in OB1
• Creating Programs with Function and Data Blocks
• Configuring Central Rack
• Downloading and Debugging Programs
• Programming Functions
• Programming Shared Data Blocks
• Programming Multiple Backgrounds

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What safety symbols are used in the manual?

The manual uses symbols for danger, warning, caution and notice, each indicating the level of risk and required precautions.

What hardware is required to follow the Getting Started guide?

You need a Siemens programming device or a PC, the STEP 7 software package with a license, and a SIMATIC S7‑300 or S7‑400 controller.