SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic Course

Contents 1
1. Positioning of the Modular S7 Controllers ........................................................... 1-2
1.1. Overview of Available Central Modules ................................................................................ 1-3
1.1.1. Overview SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU ........................................................................................ 1-4
1.2. Overview of Available Signal Modules (Central)................................................................... 1-5
1.3. SIMATIC S7-1200: The Modular Mini-PLC........................................................................... 1-6
1.3.1. SIMATIC S7-1200: Modules ................................................................................................. 1-7
1.3.2. SIMATIC S7-1200: Installation and Mounting Positions ....................................................... 1-8
1.3.3. SIMATIC S7-1200: Signal, Communication or Battery Board .............................................. 1-9
1.3.4. Signal Modules ................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.3.5. Installing and Removing a Signal Module (SM) .................................................................. 1-11
1.3.6. SIMATIC S7-1200 Accessories .......................................................................................... 1-12
1.3.7. PROFINET I/O .................................................................................................................... 1-13
1.3.8. PROFIBUS DP .................................................................................................................... 1-14
1.4. Additional Information ......................................................................................................... 1-15
1.4.1. CPU Firmware Update -> New Functions........................................................................... 1-16

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1. Positioning of the Modular S7 Controllers

SIMATIC
Advanced

S7-400

SIMATIC S7-400
SIMATIC SIMATIC
S7-1500
S7-1500
Basic

SIMATIC S7-300 SIMATIC

S7-300
Micro

SIMATIC
SIMATIC S7-200 S7-1200
SIMATIC S7-1200

TIA Portal

SIMATIC S7
The programmable logic controllers can be divided into the micro PLC (S7-1200) and the
mid/upper (S7-1500) performance ranges.

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1.1. Overview of Available Central Modules

S7-1200 S7-1500 S7-300 S7-400

Standard

Fail-safe

Compact

High
availability

different different
Technology
functions functions

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1.1.1. Overview SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU

CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU

1211C 1212C 1214C / FC 1215C / FC 1217C

1214C / 1215C /
CPU Type 1211C 1212C 1217C
1214FC 1215FC

PROFINET / IE PROFINET / IE PROFINET / IE PROFINET / IE PROFINET / IE

Interface

Program /
50KB 75KB 100/125 KB 125/150 KB 150KB
int.
1 MB 1 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB
Load memory

Bit
85 ns 85 ns 85 ns 85 ns 85 ns
performance

Width 90 mm 90 mm 110 mm 130 mm 150 mm

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1.2. Overview of Available Signal Modules (Central)

S7-1200 S7-1500 S7-300 S7-400

DI/DQ

AI/AQ

F-DI/F-DQ
2016

F-AI/F-AQ

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1.3. SIMATIC S7-1200: The Modular Mini-PLC

Features
• Modular compact control system for the low-end performance range
• Scaled CPU range
• Extensive range of modules
• Can be expanded to up to 11 modules (depends on the CPU)
• Can be networked with PROFIBUS or PROFINET
• Slot rules
− CM left of the CPU (number depends on the CPU)
− SM right of the CPU (number depends on the CPU)
• "Total package" with CPU and I/O in one device
− integrated digital and analog I/O
− an expansion with signal board
• "Micro PLC" with integrated functions

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1.3.1. SIMATIC S7-1200: Modules

Communication module(s) Signal-

(max. 3 depending on CPU) module(s)
(max. 8 depending on
CPU)

...

CPU DI, DO, DI/DO, AI, AO, AI/AO

CM/CP
- Point-to-Point
(RS232, RS485) Optional signal, - DI, DO, DI/DO
- PROFIBUS - AI, AO, AI/AO
communication - Point-to-Point (RS485)
- ASi
or battery board - Battery backup of real-time clock
- GPRS

Slot Rules
• CM left of the CPU (number depends on the CPU)
• Signal modules (digital, analog) right of the CPU (number depends on the CPU)

Signal Modules
• Digital input, output or mixed modules (24VDC, relay)
• Analog input, output or mixed modules (voltage, current, resistance, thermocouple)

Communication Modules (CM - Communication Module, CP - Communication Processor)

• Point-to-point connection (RS232, RS485)
• PROFIBUS
• ASi-Master
• Telecontrol (GPRS functionality)

Expansion Board
With this the CPU can be expanded by onboard I/O or an interface.
A battery board ensures the long-term battery backup (buffering) of the real-time clock.

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1.3.2. SIMATIC S7-1200: Installation and Mounting Positions

Standard
mounting rail Bus connector
Busverbinder
Vertical
1x expansion cable
Horizontal

Alternative attachment

Installation
The modules are mounted on a standard mounting rail or alternatively screwed into the control
cabinet.

S7-1200 Expansion Cable

It offers additional flexibility in configuring the S7-1200 system. One expansion cable can be used
for each CPU system.
• Either between the CPU and the first SM or between two SMs

Bus Connector
It is located as a mechanical slide on the left side of the SM modules.
It is mechanically attached on the right side of the CMs/CPs.

Mounting Positions
A horizontal or vertical mounting is possible.
Caution!
With a vertical mounting, the maximum allowed ambient temperature is 10 °C lower.

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1.3.3. SIMATIC S7-1200: Signal, Communication or Battery Board

Available boards:
● analog, digital
● RS485
● battery

Application
These boards are used for application-specific adaptation of the CPU to the requirements of the
plant. The physical size of the CPU remains unchanged.

Signal Board (SB)

• Digital signal board
− only inputs
− only outputs
− inputs and outputs
• Analog signal board
− only inputs
− only outputs

Communication Board (CB)

• RS485 interface

Battery Board (BB)

A battery board (housing for CR1025 battery) ensures the long-term battery backup (buffering) of
the real-time clock.
• Buffering time without battery board typically 20 days / minimum 12 days at 40°C
• Buffering time with battery board approximately 1 year

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1.3.4. Signal Modules

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1.3.5. Installing and Removing a Signal Module (SM)

2.

3.

1.

Installing

• Install the CPU onto the mounting rail and then continue with these steps.
• Remove the cover for the connector from the right side of the CPU.
− Insert a screwdriver into the slot on the cover.
− Gently remove the cover.
• Attach the SM from top to bottom onto the mounting (DIN) rail.
• Pull out the bottom mounting rail clip to allow the SM to fit over the rail.
• Swing the SM down into position beside the CPU and push the bottom clip in to latch the SM
onto the rail.
• Extend the bus connector.
− Place a screwdriver beside the tab on the top of the SM.
− Slide the tab fully to the left to insert the bus connector into the CPU. Inserting the bus
connector establishes the mechanical and electrical connections for the SM.
• Use the same procedure to install further signal modules.

Removing
Removal is done in a correspondingly modified sequence.

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1.3.6. SIMATIC S7-1200 Accessories

Power supply
module

Compact switch module

SIMATIC memory cards

Power Supply Module

• Inputs: 120 / 230 V AC 50 / 60 Hz, 1.2 / 0.7 A
• Outputs: 24 V DC / 2.5 A

Compact Switch Module

Compact switch modules are used to assemble communication networks.
4 x RJ 45 sockets 10 / 100 Mbit/s

Memory Card
A SIMATIC Memory Card is an SD memory card pre-formatted by Siemens that under no
circumstances is to be formatted in Windows. If data is to be saved or deleted on the SD card, the
write-protect or the little slide switch on the side of the card must be switched off.

Application
• The memory card can be used...
− ...for transferring a program to one or more CPUs
− ...for transferring firmware updates
− ... as a substitute for the CPU internal load memory
• On the memory card, you can store...
− ...S7 programs
− ...any data (e.g. documentation)
− ...projects

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1.3.7. PROFINET I/O

Support of all modules

on the PROFINET header module, e.g.:
 Standard I/O PROFINET I/O Controller
 Siwarex
 Drives
 etc.

ET200pro ET200S ET200eco PN

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1.3.8. PROFIBUS DP

Download also via PROFIBUS PROFIBUS Master

max. 32 PROFIBUS slaves S7-1200
Single master
Routing
Master module

ET200S ET200S

S7-300

Maximum modules: Slave module

 max. 1 PROFIBUS master
 max. 3 PROFIBUS slaves S7-1200
 Mixed config. with RS232, RS485 possible
ET200S
PROFIBUS Slave

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1.4. Additional Information

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1.4.1. CPU Firmware Update -> New Functions

Siemens SIMATIC MEMORY

Unzip & Copy New Firmware
Customer&Support CARD (24MB)

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Insert the SIMATIC

Download new firmware Unzip .Zip archive to MEMORY CARD into Remove card
from the Siemens the SIMATIC MEMORY the S7-1200 +
Customer&Support site CARD (24MB) + Restart PLC
Restart

CPU Firmware Update

An update from S7-1200 V3 to S7-1200 V4 is not possible.

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