Description:
In STEP 7 MicroWin, you use the PPI interface to access an S7-200 CPU.
This entry shows how you can access an S7-200 CP using the USB adapter CP5711 in STEP 7 MicroWin via the PPI interface.
Requirements:
Proceed as follows to install SIMATIC NET PC software.
No. |
Procedure |
1 |
Insert the SIMATIC NET CD in your computer's CD or DVD drive. |
2 |
Wait for the following dialog.

Fig. 01
If this dialog does not appear after a certain time (approx. 30s), then your computer's Autostart function is not enabled. In this case, start the "Setup.exe" program in the main directory of the SIMATIC NET CD.
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3 |
Follow the installation instructions. |
4 |
Select the "SIMATIC NET PC Software 2008" product for installation.

Fig. 02
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5 |
Skip the "Install License Key" dialog. |
6 |
Complete the installation of the SIMATIC NET PC software. |
After successfully completing the installation of the SIMATIC NET PC software, install the CP5711. This is then available in STEP 7 MicroWin.
Further steps are required to parameterize an S7-200 CPU via the integrated PPI interface.
No. |
Procedure |
1 |
Slot the CP5711 into the USB port of the computer. The CP5711 is then installed automatically. |
2 |
Start "STEP 7 MicroWin". |
3 |
Open the "Set PG/PC Interface" dialog.

Fig. 03
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4 |
Select the "CP5711 PROFIBUS" for "Interface Parameter Assignment Used".

Fig. 04
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5 |
Open the parameter settings by clicking on the "Properties..." button.

Fig. 05
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6 |
Set the "Transmission Rate" parameter to 9.6 kbps the "Profile" parameter to Universal DP/FMS.

Fig. 06
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7 |
Then confirm the settings with "OK" and then close the "Set PG/PC Interface" tool with "OK".
Now can you access the S7-200 CPU with the CP5711 in STEP 7 MicroWin via the PPI interface? |
Note:
The update for the CP5711 is available for downloading in Entry ID: 39722731.