secure. strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure
to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Industrial Security RSS Open-source software is used in the firmware of the I/O modules. Open Source Software is
provided free of charge. We are liable for the product described, including the open-source
software contained in it, pursuant to the conditions applicable to the product.
accepts no liability for the use of the open source software over and above the intended
program sequence, or for any faults caused by modifications to the software.
For legal reasons, we are obliged to publish the original text of the license conditions and
copyright notices. Please read the information relating to this on the The documentation for the SIMATIC automation system and the SIMATIC
ET 200MP distributed I/O system is arranged into three areas.
This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require.The System Manual and Getting Started describe in detail the configuration, installation,
wiring and commissioning of the SIMATIC and ET 200MP systems. The STEP 7
online help supports you in the configuration and programming.
Device information
Product manuals contain a compact description of the module-specific information, such as
properties, wiring diagrams, characteristics and technical specifications.
General information
The function manuals contain detailed descriptions on general topics regarding the SIMATIC
and ET 200MP systems, e.g. diagnostics, communication, motion control, Web
server, OPC UA.
You can download the documentation free of charge from the Changes and supplements to the manuals are documented in a Product Information.
You can download the product information free of charge from the
The Manual Collection contains the complete documentation on the SIMATIC
automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O system gathered together in one file.
You can find the Manual Collection on the The comparison list contains an overview of which instructions and functions you can use for
which controller families.
You can find the comparison list on the With "mySupport", your personal workspace, you make the best out of your Industry Online
Support.
In "mySupport", you can save filters, favorites and tags, request CAx data and compile your
personal library in the Documentation area. In addition, your data is already filled out in
support requests and you can get an overview of your current requests at any time.
You must register once to use the full functionality of "mySupport".
In the Documentation area in "mySupport" you can combine entire manuals or only parts of
these to your own manual.
You can export the manual as PDF file or in a format that can be edited later.
You can find "mySupport" - Documentation on the In the CAx data area in "mySupport", you can access the current product data for your CAx
or CAe system.
You configure your own download package with a few clicks.
In doing so you can select:
● Product images, 2D dimension drawings, 3D models, internal circuit diagrams, EPLAN
macro files
● Manuals, characteristics, operating manuals, certificates
● Product master data
You can find "mySupport" - CAx data on the The application examples support you with various tools and examples for solving your
automation tasks. Solutions are shown in interplay with multiple components in the system -
separated from the focus on individual products.
You will find the application examples on the With the TIA Selection Tool, you can select, configure and order devices for Totally
Integrated Automation (TIA).
This tool is the successor of the SIMATIC Selection Tool and combines the known
configurators for automation technology into one tool.
With the TIA Selection Tool, you can generate a complete order list from your product
selection or product configuration.
You can find the TIA Selection Tool on the You can use the SIMATIC Automation Tool to perform commissioning and maintenance
activities simultaneously on various SIMATIC S7 stations as a bulk operation independent of
the TIA Portal.
General function overview:
● Network browsing and creation of a table showing the accessible devices in the network.
● Flashing of device LEDs or HMI display to locate a device
● Downloading of addresses (IP, subnet, gateway) to a device
● Downloading the PROFINET name (station name) to a device
● Placing a CPU in RUN or STOP mode● Placing a CPU in RUN or STOP mode
● Setting the time in a CPU to the current time of your PG/PC
● Downloading a new program to a CPU or an HMI device
● Downloading from CPU, downloading to CPU or deleting recipe data from a CPU
● Downloading from CPU or deleting data log data from a CPU