S7-1200 and TIA portal software

The S7-1200 is the successor of the S7-200. The S7-1200 is designed for and sold in the worldwide marketplace.
The SIMATIC S7-200 products are declared phased-out products effective 10/01/2013. With
their phase-out declaration, the products will still be available as new components for another year
until 10/01/2014. After that, the products can be obtained as spare parts for an additional 9 years.
For new applications, it is recommended to employ SIMATIC S7-1200 products with the
configuration software STEP 7 Basic.
The TIA portal with STEP 7 Basic programming (ordered separately from the hardware) is used
for programming the S7-1200.
- Provides LAD (Ladder diagram, FBD (Function Block Diagram), and SCL (Structured Control
Language) programming editors.
- STL (Statement List) programming is not supported.
- Includes WinCC Basic for configuring HMI Basic panels.
- No separate USB license stick is required. The software is automatically activated when
installed.
To move project files from one PC to another PC, use the Windows explorer and file
compression to copy the project directory structure.
S7-1200 Agency approvals
S7-1200 hardware has the necessary approvals for the US and European market.
The S7-1200 has cFMus approval for hazardous locations:
The Factory Mutual Research FM): Approval Standard Class Number 3600 and 3611
Approved for use in:
- Class I, Division 2, Gas Group A, B, C, D, Temperature Class T3C, Ta = 60 C
- Class I, Zone 2, IIC, Temperature Class T3 , Ta = 60 C
The S7-1200 hardware has cULus and CE approvals.

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S7-1200

CPU
Digital I/O

CPU
Analog I/O

CPU 1211C

6 IN - 4 OUT

2 IN

CPU 1212C

8 IN 6 OUT

2 IN

CPU 1214C

14 IN -10 OUT

2 IN

CPU 1215C

14 IN -10 OUT

2 IN - 2 OUT

CPU 1217C

10 IN Sink/source
4 IN 1.5V differential
6 OUT MOSFET sourcing
4 OUT 1.5V differential

2 IN - 2 OUT

CPU
Power and I/O type

Available in three options of

CPU power / input type / output type.
DC / DC / DC
AC / DC / Relay
DC / DC / Relay

Available as DC / DC / DC only

S7-1200 communication options

On-board PROFINET network connection
CB 1241 RS485
CM 1241 RS232
CM 1241 RS485
CM 1241 RS422/485
CP 1242-7 GPRS
CM 1242-5 PROFIBUS slave
CM 1243-5 PROFIBUS master
CM 1243-1 DNP3 Ethernet WAN
CM 1243-1 IEC Ethernet WAN
CP 1243-1 Ethernet WAN (firewall and VPN)
CM 1243-2 AS-I master
RF120C RFID
TS Adapter and TS adapter modular for SIMATIC Teleservice

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S7-1200 I/O options

Digital and analog signal
modules

SM 1221 digital IN

Analog signal boards

SB 1231 analog IN

DI 8 x 24 VDC
DI 16 x 24 VDC
DQ 8 x Relay
DQ 8 x Relay NO/NC contacts
DQ 8 x 24 VDC
DQ 16 x Relay
DQ 16 x 24 VDC
DI 8 x 24 VDC / DQ 8 x Relay
DI 16 x 24 VDC / DQ 16 x Relay
DI 8 x 24 VDC / DQ 8 x 24 VDC
DI 16 x 24 VDC / DQ 16 x 24 VDC
DI 8 x 120/230 VAC / DQ 8 x Relay
AI 4 x 13 bit, AI 8 x 13, AI 4 x 16
AQ 2 x 14 bit, AQ 4 x 14
AI 4 x 13 bit / AQ 2 x 14 bit
AI 4 x 16 bit TC, AI 8 x 16 TC
AI 4 x RTD x 16 bit, AI 8 x RTD x 16
DI 4 x 24 VDC, 200 kHz
DI 4 x 5 VDC, 200 kHz
DQ 4 x 24 VDC, 200 kHz
DQ 4 x 5 VDC, 200 kHz
DI 2 x 24 VDC / DQ 2 x 24 VDC, 200 kHz
DI 2 x 5 VDC / DQ 2 x 5 VDC, 200 kHz
AI 1 x 12 bit

Thermocouple and RTD

signal boards
IO-Link technology
Weighing technology

SB 1231 analog OUT

SB 1231 Thermocouple IN
SB 1231 RTD IN
SM 1278 4xIO-Link Master
SIWAREX

AQ 1 x 12 bit
AI 1 x 16 bit TC
AI 1 x 16 bit RTD
DI 4x24 VDC or DQ 4x 24 VDC
WP231, WP241

SM 1222 digital OUT

SM 1223 digital IN/OUT

Thermocouple and RTD

signal modules
Digital signal boards

SM 1231 analog IN
SM 1232 analog OUT
SM 1234 analog IN/OUT
SM 1231 thermocouple IN
SM 1231 RTD
SB 1221 digital IN
SB 1222 digital OUT
SB 1223 digital IN/OUT

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Password protection

S7-200: Off-line block protection passwords provide know-how protection that prevents
unauthorized access to your code blocks.
The S7-200 on-line password level is assigned in the system block . There are no restrictions
on any on-line password level to read/write user data, stop/start/restart the CPU, and
read/write the time-of-day clock.

- Level 1 full access: No protection

- Level 2 restricted access: A password is required to download to a CPU, view STL status,
delete user program/data/configuration, force program data, copy to the memory cartridge,
and write to the outputs in STOP mode.

- Level 3 restricted access: In addition to the level 2 restrictions, a password is also required to

upload the user program, data, and the CPU configuration.

S7-1200: Off-line block protection passwords provide know-how protection that prevents
unauthorized access to your code blocks.
The S7-1200 on-line password level is assigned in the CPU device configuration properties.

- Level 1 full access: No protection

- Level 2 read access: The CPU allows HMI access and all forms of PLC-to-PLC
communications without password protection. Password is required for modifying (writing to)
the CPU and for changing the CPU mode (RUN/STOP).

- Level 3 HMI access: The CPU allows HMI access and all forms of PLC-to-PLC
communications without password protection. Password is required for reading the data in
the CPU, for modifying (writing to) the CPU, and for changing the CPU mode (RUN/STOP).

- Level 4 No access: The CPU allows no access without password protection. A password is
required for HMI access, reading the data in the CPU, for modifying (writing to) the CPU, and
for changing the CPU mode (RUN/STOP).
I/O address assignment

S7-200 : I/O addresses are automatically fixed by the CPU operating system according to
module location.

S7-1200: The default I/O assignment can be modified by Device configuration properties.
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S7-1200 serial communication

MODBUS RTU is possible on both RS485/422 and RS232 signal modules.

The USS library is supported on the RS485 port and is included with STEP 7 Basic.
The CM 1241 RS232 module supports handshaking.

The S7-1200 RS232 and RS485/422 modules have electrically isolated ports.

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S7-1200 Ethernet communication

The PROFINET port on the CPU supports simultaneous communication connections:

Maximum
number of
connection
resources

Programming
terminal (PG)

Human
Machine
Interface
(HMI)

3
guaranteed to
support
1 PG device

12
guaranteed to
support
4 HMI devices

GET/PUT
client/server

Open User
Communications

Web browser

30
guaranteed to
support
3 web browsers

OPC server (Object Linking and Embedding OLE) for Process Control server. OPC
functionality is possible using the SIMATIC NET OPC Server.

PROFINET functionality including controller and device

The S7-1200 Ethernet interfaces are designated as PROFINET which supports PROFINET IO
and iDevices.
Communication with 3rd party devices via the Ethernet is supported. The S7-1200 has "Native"
Ethernet TCP/IP protocol available ("FreePort" for Ethernet) for custom development of this
functionality. It is possible to communicate with 3rd party PLCs as long as they support the same
open Ethernet connectivity as the S7-1200.

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S7-1200 HMI general

HMI Basic Panels can communicate with up to four S7-1200 CPUs.

Compatibility with current HMI Ethernet devices

MP277 and 377 (discontinued panels) can communicate with the S7-1200. Use WinCC flexible
for programming and select the S7-300 communication channel (Rack 0 - Slot 0) at the start.

HMI update rate

S7-200: HMI data update occurs at end of the program scan and is therefore scan rate limited.

S7-1200: HMI data update occurs asynchronously during the program scan. You must ensure
that data variables are buffered from change, during program processing where new HMI data
values are generated.

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Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure
operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are important
components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens products and
solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that you regularly
check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic, stateof-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also be
considered. You can find more information about industrial security on the Internet
(http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific newsletter.
You can find more information on the Internet (http://support.automation.siemens.com).

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HMI Basic panels require a PC for a download operation. They do not have memory cards.

Library graphics are created in WinCC Flexible.

WinCC Flexible Micro will be available as long as HMI Micro panels (for the S7-200) are sold.
At this time there are no plans for discontinuing the micro panel.

It is not possible to migrate any library items directly from WinCC Flexible to WinCC Basic.
However, you can copy all the elements from the library to an HMI screen in a project and
then migrate the resulting project into WinCC Basic.
Changing from WinCC flexible to WinCC Basic: A firmware update is not necessary in the
case of WinCC flexible 2008 and WinCC Basic.
The S7-1200 does not support Sm@RtAccess or Sm@rtService.
The TIA Portal provides the tools for managing and configuring the devices in your project,
such as PLCs and HMI devices. As a component of the TIA Portal, STEP 7 Basic provides
three programming languages (LAD, FBD, and SCL). The TIA Portal also provides the tools
for creating and configuring the HMI devices in your project.

BASIC HMI panels supported by S7-1200 CPUs

1st gen: KP300 BASIC MONO PN, 3 monochrome LCD, 10 keys
1st gen: KP400 Basic COLOR PN, 4 -256 colors , 4 keys
1st gen: KTP400 BASIC MONO PN and COLOR PN, 4-256 colors , touch, 4 keys
2nd gen: KTP 400 BASIC 4- 65536 colors, touch, 4 keys
1st gen: KTP600 BASIC MONO PN, COLOR PN, and COLOR DP, 6-256 colors, touch, 6 keys
2nd gen: KTP700 BASIC, 7- 65536 colors, PROFINET, 8 keys
2nd gen: KTP900 BASIC, 9- 65536 colors, PROFINET, 8 keys
1st gen: KTP1000 BASIC COLOR PN and COLOR DP, 10-256 colors, touch, 8 keys,
1st gen: TP1500 BASIC COLOR PN 15-256 colors, touch

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S7-1200 memory cards

SIMATIC memory cards have a Windows file system and comply with the necessary industrial
requirements. The memory card can be written to and read in a PC with standard SD slot and then
used again for operation in a CPU.

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S7-1200 SIMATIC memory card usage

Before programming a memory card, be sure there is a valid network configuration in your project
so that it can connect to the PLC after installing the card.
SIMATIC memory cards are pre-formatted with a SIMATIC memory format that must be preserved.
Do not use a PC to delete the two hidden files __log__ (system file) and crdinfo.bin (bin file). Do not
use a PC to reformat the memory card or the card will become unusable.
Refer to the S7-1200 Programmable controller system manual for details on how to create and use
a Program card and Transfer card.

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S7-1200 Organization Block (OB) types:

Program cycle OB1

Startup OB100 series
Time delay interrupt OB200 series
Cyclic interrupt OB200 series
Hardware interrupt OB200 series
Time error interrupt OB80
Diagnostic error interrupt OB82
Pull or plug of modules OB83
Rack or station failure OB86
Time of day OB10
Status OB55
Update OB56

Profile OB57

Non-fatal error handing

S7-200: By default, continue RUN mode

S7-1200: By default, go to STOP mode

If OB80 or OB82 error OB blocks exist in your program, then continue RUN mode.
OB80 and OB82 may be empty or contain your programmed error reaction.

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