STEP 7 basic software is the standard tool for the SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC C7 and SIMATIC WinAC automation systems. It enables the user to use the performance capability of these systems easily and conveniently.
STEP 7 contains convenient functions for all phases of an automation project:
Configuring and parameterizing the hardware.
Specifying the communication.
Programming.
Test, start-up and service
Documentation, archiving.
Operating/diagnostics functions