One of the most useful tools from Siemens outside of the programming software is the S7 PLC simulation software. Siemens and 3rd party vendors have software on which you can test and tweak your code. If you need information on the main software needed for your S7 PLC: Siemens S7 PLC Software S7 PLC Simulation Software from Siemens S7-PLCSIM V15.1 Part#: S7-PLCSIM is included with the software below 6ES7822-0AA05-0YA5 STEP 7 Basic V15.1 (only for S7-1200) 6ES7822-1AA05-0YA5 STEP 7 Professional V15.1 6ES7810-5CC12-0YA5 STEP 7 Professional V15.1 / 2017 Combo Operating systems (64-bit only): Wind ..read more

Do you need help with an automation project, but it doesn’t warrant hiring permanent staff? Do you need additional staff for an on-site commissioning, but can’t get anyone on your staff to go due to scheduling conflicts or vacations? Then add Contrologica to your team as a freelancer! We can be the help you need when your resources are temporarily overloaded, or when you have a very busy time where outside help will get you through. We can provide temporary PLC, HMI & SCADA programming, integration, program conversions, program upgrades, and commissioning whenever and wherever needed. We c ..read more

This is a frequently asked question – how do I upload from a Siemens S5 PLC using STEP 5? The Siemens S5 PLC family is now mature and obsolete, therefore not many newcomers to the PLC Programming field have experience with making a backup of the S5 PLC for backup or conversion purposes. This FAQ is to remind existing users or to teach new users how to upload. The focus will be using the RS-232 to TTY download cable. Information about the STEP 5 software and cable can be found here. S5 PLC Upload Procedure Step 1: With STEP5 opened, do File > Project > Set Step 2: With the cable connecte ..read more

On this page, you will find information about the different variants of Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC simulation software, the operating system required, and the latest version available. Note: the links below are subject to change. If there is a problem with one or more of the links, please fill out our contact form at the bottom of this page. Studio 5000 Logix Emulate V32.00.00 Part#: 9310-WED200ENE Studio 5000 Logix Emulate Studio 5000 Logix Emulate is included in Logix Designer Professional Edition Operating systems (64-bit): Windows 7 SP1 Professional/Ultimate/Enterprise Windows 10 Professio ..read more

if you need a printout of your PLC, HMI or SCADA project, contact us to provide this service for you. See our list of software below. Which PLC printouts can you provide? We have an extensive list of PLCs & software that we can provide electronic (pdf) printouts and support for.  This list is not complete, so if you do not see your PLC on this list, contact us using the form, email, or phone numbers below. SiemensSIMATIC S5 – STEP 5, IBH Softec S5 for Windows, Quadriga, Fastrak Workshop for Siemens S5 SIMATIC S7 – STEP 7 V5.x, STEP 7 (TIA Portal), IBH Softec S7 for Windows SIMOTION ..read more

Note, see this post for the latest release of TIA Portal V16: https://contrologica.com/siemens-tia-portal-v16-software/ On this page, you will find information about the different variants of Siemens S7 PLC software, the operating system required, and the latest version available. Note: the links below are subject to change. If there is a problem with one or more of the links, please fill out our contact form at the bottom of this page. S7 PLC Software from Siemens STEP 7 Basic V15.1 (TIA Portal) (only for S7-1200 PLC) STEP 7 Professional V15.1 (TIA Portal) Part#: 6ES7822-0AA05-0YA5 STEP 7 Bas ..read more

If you only have Quadriga software backup files for your Siemens S5 PLC, you can recover your S5 program by contacting us. The list of program files for the Quadriga software that you most likely have are the following file extensions: .BCF .BK5 .PLC .TEX .URF .UX0 .UX1 .XRF What happened to the Quadriga software? Quadriga is a software that was supplied by a company called Pantek in the UK. But their website points to another company now, and information about the Quadriga software is nowhere to be found. It is unknown whether you can even purchase this software or not. What should I do nex ..read more

We have acquired a Siemens USB Prommer, so now we can offer you a service to read and write your Siemens EPROMS with us! We can read and write most SIMATIC S5 and SIMATIC S7 memory modules. Why do I need to read or write my Siemens EPROM? The Siemens S5 PLC Series (S5-90, S5-95U, S5-100U, S5-115U, S5-135U and S5-155U) have been declared mature products for over a decade now. Many times, your S5 CPU has an EPROM or EEPROM installed with the program stored on it. If your CPU fails and you do not have a replacement, you can read the program from the EPROM or EEPROM using a Siemens USB PROMMER. Th ..read more

Siemens TIA Portal V16 Software was announced for release, which is comprised of STEP 7 Basic or Professional, and WinCC Basic/Comfort/Advanced, WinCC Professional or WinCC Unified. This is an update to the following post: https://contrologica.com/siemens-s7-plc-software/ Note: the links below are subject to change. If there is a problem with one or more of the links, please fill out our contact form at the bottom of this page. S7 PLC Software STEP 7 Basic V16 (TIA Portal) (only for S7-1200 PLC) STEP 7 Professional V16 (TIA Portal) Part#: 6ES7822-0AA06-0YA5 STEP 7 Basic V16 6ES7822-1AA06-0YA5 ..read more

On this page, you will find information about the different variants of Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC software, the operating system required, and the latest version available. For information about Allen-Bradley PLC Simulation software, click here. Note: the links below are subject to change. If there is a problem with one or more of the links, please fill out our contact form at the bottom of this page. Studio 5000 Logix Designer V32.01.00 Part#: 9324-RLD700NXENE Professional Edition 9324-RLD600ENE Full Edition 9324-RLD300NXENE Standard/Network Edition 9324-RLD300ENE Standard Edition 9324-RLD ..read more