Overview

✅ Step-by-Step: Creating a New Project in SIMATIC Manager

1. Open SIMATIC Manager

   • Launch the software via Start Menu → Siemens Automation → SIMATIC Manager.

2. Create a New Project

   • Go to the File menu → Click on New.

   • In the dialog box:

     • Enter a Project Name.

     • Choose or create a folder where the project will be saved.

     • Click OK.

3. Insert a New Station (PLC)

   • In the project tree, right-click on the project name.

   • Select Insert New Object → SIMATIC 300 Station (or 400 depending on your hardware).

4. Configure Hardware

   • Double-click on the SIMATIC 300(1) station to open HW Config (hardware configuration tool).

   • Insert the Rack (e.g., UR1).

   • Add the CPU:

     • Double-click the appropriate slot (usually slot 2).

     • Select the CPU model matching your hardware (e.g., CPU 315-2 DP).

     • Click OK.

5. Save and Compile Hardware Configuration

   • Click on Station > Save and Compile.

   • Close the hardware configuration window.

6. Insert a Program (Blocks)

   • Under the PLC station, right-click on S7 Program(1) → Choose Insert New Object → Block.

   • You can now create:

     • OB1 (organization block – the main program block),

     • FB/FC (function blocks/functions),

     • DB (data blocks).

7. Write Your First Logic

   • Double-click on OB1 to open the editor.

   • Use LAD (Ladder), FBD (Function Block Diagram), or STL (Statement List) to write your logic.

   • Save and compile your code.

8. Download to PLC

   • Connect your PC to the PLC using MPI/PROFIBUS/USB or Ethernet.

   • Click PLC → Download.

   • Select the hardware and blocks to download.

9. Monitor and Test

   • After download, go online by clicking PLC → Monitor.

   • Observe the status of logic in real time.