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Easy Book
SIMATIC
S7-1200
Easy Book
Manual
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Preface
Introducing the powerful and
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flexible S7-1200
STEP 7 makes the work
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easy
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Getting started
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PLC concepts made easy
Easy to create the device
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configuration
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Programming made easy
Easy to communicate
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between devices
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PID is easy
Web server for easy Internet
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connectivity
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Motion control is easy
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Easy to use the online tools
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Technical specifications
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
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be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
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Preface
Welcome to the world of S7-1200, the latest in a line of the Siemens SIMATIC controllers.
The SIMATIC S7-1200 compact controller is the modular, space-saving controller for small
automation systems that require either simple or advanced functionality for logic, HMI and
networking. The compact design, low cost, and powerful features make the S7-1200 a
perfect solution for controlling small applications.
As part of the SIMATIC commitment to "totally integrated automation" (TIA), the S7-1200
product family and the STEP 7 programming tool give you the flexibility you need to solve
your automation needs.
The S7-1200 helps to make the most challenging tasks easy!
The SIMATIC S7-1200 controller solution, designed for the "compact" controller class, is
comprised of the SIMATIC S7-1200 controller and SIMATIC HMI Basic panels that can both
be programmed with SIMATIC STEP 7 engineering software. The ability to program both
devices using the same engineering software significantly reduces development costs.
The S7-1200 compact controller includes:
Built-in PROFINET
High-speed I/O capable of motion control, onboard
analog inputs to minimize space requirements and
the need for additional I/O, 2 pulse generators for
pulse-width applications (Page 103), and up to 6
counters
high-sp
On-board I/O points built into the CPU modules
provide from 6 to 14 input points and from 4 to 10
output points.
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Signal modules for DC, relay, or analog I/O
expand the number of I/O points, and
innovative signal boards snap onto the front
of the CPU to provide additional I/O
(Page 16).
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The SIMATIC HMI Basic p
designed specifically for the S7-1200.
This Easy Book provides an introduction to
the S7-1200 PLC. The following pages offer
an overview of the many features and
capabilities of the devices.
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For additional information, refer to the
information about UL and FM certification, CE labeling, C-Tick and other standards, refer to
the Technical specifications (Page 223).
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Preface
This manual describes the following products:
● STEP 7 V11 Basic and Professional
● S7-1200 CPU firmware release V2
Documentation and information
S7-1200 and STEP 7 provide a variety of documentation and other resources for finding the
technical information that you require.
● The S7-1200 system manual provides specific information about the operation,
programming and the specifications for the complete S7-1200 product family. In addition
to the system manual, the S7-1200 Easy Book provides a more general overview to the
capabilities of the S7-1200 family.
Both the system manual and the Easy Book are available as electronic (PDF) and printed
manuals. The electronic manuals can be downloaded from the customer support web site
and can also be found on the companion disk that ships with every S7-1200 CPU.
● The online information system of STEP 7 provides immediate access to the conceptual
information and specific instructions that describe the operation and functionality of the
programming package and basic operation of SIMATIC CPUs.
● My Documentation Manager accesses the electronic (PDF) versions of the SIMATIC
documentation set, including the system manual, the Easy Book and the information
system of STEP 7. With My Documentation Manager, you can drag and drop topics from
various documents to create your own custom manual.
The customer support entry portal (http://support.automation.siemens.com
link to My Documentation Manager under mySupport.
● The customer support web site also provides podcasts, FAQs, and other helpful
documents for S7-1200 and STEP 7. The podcasts utilize short educational video
presentations that focus on specific features or scenarios in order to demonstrate the
interactions, convenience and efficiency provided by STEP 7. Visit the following web sites
to access the collection of podcasts:
– STEP 7 Basic web page (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/simatic-
controller-software/en/step7/step7-basic/Pages/Default.aspx)
– STEP 7 Professional web page (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/simatic-
controller-software/en/step7/step7-professional/Pages/Default.aspx)
● You can also follow or join product discussions on the Service & Support technical forum
(https://www.automation.siemens.com/WW/forum/gu
n&siteid=csius&treeLang=en&groupid=4000002&extranet=standard&viewreg=WW&nodei
d0=34612486). These forums allow you to interact with various product experts.
– Forum for S7-1200
(https://www.automation.siemens.com/WW/forum/gu
LastPostDate&SortOrder=Descending&ForumID=258&Language=en&onlyInternet=Fa
lse)
ests/Conferences.aspx?Language=e
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) provides a
– Forum for STEP 7 Basic
(https://www.automation.siemens.com/WW/forum/gu
LastPostDate&SortOrder=Descending&ForumID=265&Language=en&onlyInternet=Fa
lse)
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