Micro Automation Set 11: Simplest possible access to PLC data via standard PC applications
Reading and writing of SIMATIC S7-200 data with standard Windows applications using the example of MS Excel
The PC software enables data transfer between PC/PG and the S7-200 CPU. Process data can be swapped out, backed up in the long term, and written to the controller, with Excel, for example.
Highlights
Low-cost and modern processing and visualization of data or variables.
Programming-free access to SIMATIC S7-200 data using supplied MS Excel add-in.
All data types supported by SIMATIC S7-200 can be used.
All SIMATIC S7-200 connection options are supported, e.g. modem, GSM modem, MPI, PPI and Ethernet.
Symbols can be imported direct into a SIMATIC S7-200 PC Access project from STEP 7 Micro/WIN.
Access to several SIMATIC S7-200 CPUs is possible in conjunction with Multimaster cable.
Micro Application Example with Startup Code
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Simplified diagram
Overlook about the combination of the individual components. Simplified diagram