This book gives an overview of the design and the workings of a modern automation system. Using the SIMATIC S7-300/400 Programmable logic controller as an example, the book gives an insight into the hardware configuration and software conficguration of the controller, presents programming with the various programming languages, explains data exchange using network connections and describes the multitude of possibilities for monitoring and modifying a controlled process.
1. Introduction
2. SIMATIC Controllers - the Hardware Platform
3. STEP 7 : Standard Tool for SIMATIC
4. The Programming Languages
5. The User Program
6. Communication
7. Operator Control and Process Monitoring
Index