> S5 forWindows

IBH softec S5 for Windows is an excellent software tool for creating, modifying, testing and documenting programs for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). S5 for Windows is used to program the Siemens PLC SIMATIC® S5 with the programming language STEP® 5. The logic presentation is available in Ladder Diagram (LAD), Constrol System Flowchart (CSF), and Statement List (STL). Import and Export Functions are available to convert existing programs in the S5 for Windows format and vice-versa.

Creating and Editing

The Editor, integrated under S5 for Windows can create, modify and manage the Content of an entire Symbol Library, as well as search and replace functions with multiple criteria. This Editor provides the same easy to use tools as supplied with other Windows applications.

Documentation

S5 for Windows supports the installed Windows Printer. The program created will be printed with multiple comments and preset headers and footers. The selection of font and size are obvious. A separated dialog box is provided to select groups of operands to be printed as a Cross Reference List. Open windows, such as the status window, may also be printed.

> S7 for Windows (S7-300/400)

IBH softec has introduced an efficiente and straightforward programming system for the new Siemens Simatic® S7 300 y S7 400 series of PLC's. IBH softec now offers an optional sofware package, S7 for Windows, as an upgrade to the S5 for Windows Basic Programming System

Programming Philosophy

IBH softec takes a different view with regard to programming the S7 300 and S7 400 series of PLC's. A smooth transition to a moder controller concept can be obtained by extending the capabilities of the popular S5 for Windows Programming System, that does not impose a new programming philosophy on the user.

S5 for Windows, which operates with the STEP® 5 Programming Language, continues to be used as the basic package. An optional package, S7 for Windows, is then installed as an upgrade, enabling the programming of the S7 300 and S7 400 series of PLC's, under the familiar S5 for Windows user interface.

Short Familiarization Period

The upgrade to S7 for Windows provides the programmer the ability to exploit the substantial benefits of the new hardware without a complicated learning phase or expensive training. For the programmer there are hardly any differences to write and test a PLC program for the SIMATIC® S5 or S7 series.