[Communication Drivers] Siemens AG SIMATIC S7 Ethernet Driver

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Last update:2022/02/10

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TitleSiemens AG SIMATIC S7 Ethernet driver
VersionVer. 1.19.12
Applicable SoftwareGP-Pro EX Ver2.10.000 or later
Pro-Server EX Ver.1.30.000 or later
(TAG data functionality support requires GP-Pro EX Ver3.01.000 or later and Pro-Server EX Ver.1.31.000 or later)
You can check your version by”Help”function→”Version Info”.
Related Devices
  • S7-200 Series
  • S7-300 Series
  • S7-400 Series
  • S7-1200 Series
  • LOGO! Series
Related UnitsRequired versions depend on models.
Please check "Supported Models / Version" for the required versions of GP-Pro EX.
Required driver versions for different models are listed below
ModelRequired driver verison
GP3000 SeriesVer. 1.00.01 or later
LT3000 SeriesVer. 1.16.08 or later
GP4100 SeriesGP4104Ver. 1.13.07 or later
GP4114Ver. 1.18.10 or later
GP4000M SeriesVer. 1.14.08 or later
GP4000 SeriesVer. 1.14.08 or later
GP4000H SeriesVer. 1.18.10 or later
LT4000M SeriesVer. 1.17.09 or later
SP5000 SeriesVer. 1.17.09 or later
SP5000X SeriesVer. 1.19.11 or later
ST6000 SeriesVer. 1.19.11 or later
IPC Series for WinGPVer. 1.11.03 or later
General PCs for WinGPVer. 1.12.04 or later
Device/PLC Connection ManualFor details, please read the "Device/PLC Connection Manual" in the lower part of this page.
For general information regarding Device connection and documentation conventions please refer to "Device/PLC Connection Manual(link is external)".
Updated Contents

[Ver. 1.19.12]  (Feb 10, 2022)

The following functionalities have been added:
  • When using the filter function in Tag import, the GP-Pro EX might stop working.

How to install (This is a self-extracting file.)

Please confirm that the supported software is installed in your computer. Prior to installing the driver, close all your personal computer applications, including any resident programs such as virus detection program, etc.

  1. Click on the above file name to download the data to desired folder.
  2. After the download to your PC is finished, double-click on the file’s icon to start the installer program.
  3. After the installer starts, follow the instructions given on each screen.
  4. After installation, execute  GP-Pro EX/Pro-Server EX.
  5. After installation, click on the Device/PLC area’s [Siemens AG] selection and select [SIMATIC S7 Ethernet].
When using the driver, be sure to refer to the Device Connection Manual PDF (Shown above). Also, for general information regarding Device connection and documentation conventions please refer to "Device/PLC Connection Manual(link is external)".

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Update history

[Ver. 1.19.12]  (Feb 10, 2022)

The following functionalities have been added:
  • When using the filter function in Tag import, the GP-Pro EX might stop working.
 

[Ver. 1.19.11]  (Mar. 23, 2017)

The following functionality has been added:
  • Support LOGO8 new version (FS04)
    * Please check FS04 version by PLC side version description or online connection TIA Portal tool. You can check FS04 version by packing box label.
 

[Ver. 1.18.10] 

The following setting was added:
  • Tag import dialog box now improved.
 

[Ver. 1.17.09]  (Nov. 16, 2012)

The following functionality has been added:
  • TAG data
    In the case of S7-300/400 series: It can import TAG data from Siemens AG STEP7 v5 project files.
    * To use TAG import functionality, if GP-Pro EX is used, Ver. 3.01.000 or later is required [If GP4000M Series used, GP-Pro EX Ver. 3.10.000 or later is required.], and if Pro-Server EX is used, Ver.1.31.000 or later is required.
 

[Ver. 1.16.08]  (Jul. 27, 2012)

The following setting was added:
  • LT3000 Series is supported.
 

[Ver. 1.15.08]  (Mar. 16, 2012)

The following setting was added:
  • LOGO! Series is supported.
 

[Ver. 1.14.08]  (Jun. 22, 2011)

The following setting was added:
  • S7-1200 Series is supported.
  The following issue was corrected:
  • When a wrong device code is specified in Indirect Designation, access be made to an inappropriate device.
 

[Ver. 1.13.07]  (Apr. 25, 2011)

The following setting was added:
  • Support GP4100 Series
    *To use a GP4100 Series, Ver. 2.70.000 or later versions of GP-Pro EX are necessary.
 

[Ver. 1.12.07]  (Dec. 8, 2009)

The following issue was corrected:
  • Inputting 32 or more characters in the device address field in the address input screen in the Device Monitor may cause the Display freeze.
 

[Ver. 1.12.06]  (Jan 22, 2009)

The following issue was corrected:
  • When GP-Pro/PB III project is converted.
    The device address is converted to "-Undefined-".
 

[Ver. 1.12.05]  (Jun 18, 2008)

The following content has been improved:
  • Processing of divided packet.
 

[Ver. 1.12.04]  (Aug 31, 2007)

The following setting was added:
  • S7-200 Series is supported.
   

[Ver. 1.11.04]  (Jun. 14, 2007)

The following setting was added:
  • OP Communication is supported.
 

[Ver. 1.11.03]  (Jan. 9, 2007)

The following setting was added:
  • Support for DeviceMonitor.
    *Ver. 2.00.000 or later version of GP-Pro EX are necessary to use a DeviceMonitor.
 

[Ver. 1.10.03]  (Nov. 28, 2006)

The following issue was corrected:
  • Monitoring a bit address from Pro-Server EX causes the ON/OFF status to be indicated incorrectly in each bit of the monitored value.
 

[Ver. 1.10.02]  (Jul. 3, 2006)

The following issue was corrected:
  • The improper address is displayed when sampling is specified