Automating with SIMATIC

Through a description of the automation system SIMATIC S7, the reader gains an insight into the structure and operation of a state-of-the-art programmable controller. There is also an introduction to configuration and parameter setting for the hardware by means of STEP 7, along with an explanation of control tasks using various PLC programming languages. For this fourth edition, the book´s entire content was revised and updated, new functions for Profinet IO and the open communication over Industrial Ethernet have been added.
As the central automation tool, STEP 7 manages all relevant tasks and offers a choice of various text and graphics-oriented PLC programming languages. The available languages and their respective different features are explained to the reader.

The fourth edition describes the latest components and functions. The STEP 7 basic software is explained in its latest version. New functions for Profinet IO and the open communication over Industrial Ethernet have been added.

The book is ideal for those who have no extensive prior knowledge of programmable controllers and wish for an uncomplicated introduction to this subject.