Automating with SIMATIC: Integrated Automation with SIMATIC S7-300/400: Controllers, Software, Programming, Data Communication, Operator Control and Process Monitoring [Hardcover]

Hans Berger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 19, 2004 | ISBN-10: 3895782238 | ISBN-13: 978-3895782237 | Edition: 2nd Revised Edition, 2003

Now in its second edition, the contents of all sections of the book have been revised and updated.

Totally Integrated Automation is the concept by means of which SIMATIC controls machines, manufacturing systems and technical processes. Taking the example of the S7-300/400 programmable controller, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to:

• The architecture and operation of a state-of-the-art automation system.
• Insight into configuration and parameter setting for the controller and the distributed I/O.
• The communication via network connections.
• The available scope for operator control and monitoring of a plant.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A book that gives a good overall picture of the Siemens Simatic S7 200/300/400. It may help engineers and technicians who are working with this product to understand many other configurations of Siemens automation products. Not a book if you are only interested in how to program S7 PLC." (George Yu, Australia; Amazon 10/2000) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Automating with SIMATIC

Totally Integrated Automation is the concept by means of which SIMATIC controls machines, manufacturing systems and technical processes. Taking the example of the S7-300/400 programmable controller, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the architecture and operation of a state-of-the-art automation system. It also gives an insight into configuration and parameter setting for the controller and the distributed I/O. Communication via network connections is explained, along with a description of the available scope for operator control and monitoring of a plant.

As the central automation tool, STEP 7 manages all relevant tasks and offers a choice of various text and graphics-oriented PLC programming languages and their respective different features are explained to the reader.

For this second edition, the contents of all sections of the book have been revised and updated, the latest version of the STAEP 7 basic software is described.

The book is ideal for those who have no extensive prior knowledge of programmable controllers and wish for an uncomplicated introduction to this subject.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 221 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 2nd Revised Edition, 2003 edition (March 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3895782238
• ISBN-13: 978-3895782237
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,947,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gives a good overall picture of Simatic S7 200/300/400, October 15, 2000

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George Yu (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Automating with SIMATIC: Integrating Automation with SIMATIC S7-300/400, Controllers, Software, Programming, Data Communication, Operator Control, and Process Monitoring (Hardcover)

A book that gives a good overall picture of the Siemens Simatic S7 200/300/400. It may help engineers and technicians who are working with this product to understand many other configurations of Siemens automation products. Not a book if you are only interested in how to program S7 PLC.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for those starting out, May 25, 2011

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James E. Rayburn "student of life and enginee... (Gastonia, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Automating with SIMATIC: Controllers, Software, Programming, Data Communication Operator Control and Process Monitoring (Hardcover)

If you're an experienced Step 7 programmer this book may not be for you, but if you're new to Step 7 this book is great.

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Resource, August 17, 2009

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G. Lovell (The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Automating with SIMATIC: Controllers, Software, Programming, Data Communication Operator Control and Process Monitoring (Hardcover)

This book provides a good overview of an automation system as well as details about the components of the system. Even with all the Siemens manuals, etc. on the Siemens website, I needed the perspective and information this well written book provides. I consider it to be a valuable asset.