Siemens Step7 Micro/WIN software for programming an S7-200 PLC - PLCS.net

AutomationTechBrian · March 5th, 2014, 10:07 AM

I have an opportunity to quote an HMI project for one of my customers. It's a small project, and the customer is not the type with deep pockets. Business is a little slow, and I'd love to do it, but I'm stuck on the Siemen's PLC programming software.

I'm hoping to find a copy of the Siemens Step7 Micro/WIN software for programming an S7-200 PLC. A lot of copies were given away free from Siemens reps in the past. I've talked with my MN Siemens rep and I guess I don't do enough business with them to get that kind of perk. Either that or he can't find a copy.

I'm just trying to access the PLC's ladder and address a couple of outputs for alarms. I have the files and a print-out of the ladder. I still need to confirm the file can be opened, and then make the additions and download. I've seen the programming cable on Ebay for $30.

Siemens does things a little differently than Allen Bradley, or the 61131-3 programming I've done in the past. I'm hoping to get a copy of the Siemens software to spend some quality time with. I don't know if I'll ever have an opportunity to program another S7-200, so I'm a little hesitant to invest a lot of money into this. Still, I'm too much of a geek not to want to know how.

I have either Windows 7, or VMWare running XP.

Does anyone know how to get a really cheap or free copy of the software?

Lancie1 · March 5th, 2014, 01:24 PM

I found the Step 7-300 Lite free versions 3 and 4 at this Siemens site:
https://support.automation.siemens.c...96&treeLang=en

But not the old Step 7-200 Micro/Win version. I do have an old copy of the MicroWin16 version 2.11 given to me by a Siemens distributor about 20 years ago. It runs (sort of) in Windows XP.

Jeff23spl · March 5th, 2014, 01:44 PM

the soft for this was under 100$ so the term ''a lot of money'' here isn't muchto me.
don't look at Step7 pro but Microwin V4
http://www.automation.siemens.com/WW...45&language=en

AutomationTechBrian · March 5th, 2014, 03:41 PM

Thanks so much for your replies. I kept trying my rep and he came through for me.

March 5th, 2014, 10:07 AM	#1
AutomationTechBrian Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 626	Siemens Step7 Micro/WIN software for programming an S7-200 PLC I have an opportunity to quote an HMI project for one of my customers. It's a small project, and the customer is not the type with deep pockets. Business is a little slow, and I'd love to do it, but I'm stuck on the Siemen's PLC programming software. I'm hoping to find a copy of the Siemens Step7 Micro/WIN software for programming an S7-200 PLC. A lot of copies were given away free from Siemens reps in the past. I've talked with my MN Siemens rep and I guess I don't do enough business with them to get that kind of perk. Either that or he can't find a copy. I'm just trying to access the PLC's ladder and address a couple of outputs for alarms. I have the files and a print-out of the ladder. I still need to confirm the file can be opened, and then make the additions and download. I've seen the programming cable on Ebay for $30. Siemens does things a little differently than Allen Bradley, or the 61131-3 programming I've done in the past. I'm hoping to get a copy of the Siemens software to spend some quality time with. I don't know if I'll ever have an opportunity to program another S7-200, so I'm a little hesitant to invest a lot of money into this. Still, I'm too much of a geek not to want to know how. I have either Windows 7, or VMWare running XP. Does anyone know how to get a really cheap or free copy of the software?

March 5th, 2014, 01:24 PM	#2
Lancie1 Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,999	I found the Step 7-300 Lite free versions 3 and 4 at this Siemens site: https://support.automation.siemens.c...96&treeLang=en But not the old Step 7-200 Micro/Win version. I do have an old copy of the MicroWin16 version 2.11 given to me by a Siemens distributor about 20 years ago. It runs (sort of) in Windows XP. Last edited by Lancie1; March 5th, 2014 at 01:27 PM.

March 5th, 2014, 01:44 PM	#3
Jeff23spl Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 860	the soft for this was under 100$ so the term ''a lot of money'' here isn't muchto me. don't look at Step7 pro but Microwin V4 http://www.automation.siemens.com/WW...45&language=en __________________ Siemens Addict

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March 5th, 2014, 03:41 PM	#4
AutomationTechBrian Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 626	Thanks so much for your replies. I kept trying my rep and he came through for me.

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