New development environment Simatic TIA Portal v10.5 - or Simatic Step 7 Basic v10.5
# Is the first simplified version of the integrated system design
# Designed for the controller of a new series S7-1200 (replacement S7-200) and a series of operator panels Basic Panels.
Simatic TIA Portal v10.5 greatly simplifies and accelerates the process of programming, configuring, networking, commissioning and controllers, and operator panels.
Package TIA Portal v10.5 with built-in software Simatic Step 7 Basic v10.5 and WinCC Basic v10.5 (analog WinCC Flexible Compact) provides the user with many new, intuitive ability to jointly develop projects for the controller and panels.
This greatly increases the convenience and efficiency.
The new controller Simatic S7-1200, a series of panel Basic Panels, as well as a new development environment form a comprehensive solution for both simple and complex tasks of small compact automation (Micro Automation).
Step 7 Basic v10.5 does not yet have built a simulator - debugging only online with a live controller.
WinCC Basic v10.5 has a built-in simulator, but because of the lack of PLC simulator allows to simulate the work of the panels only with the help of simulation table tags.
In 2010, plans to release a professional version of Simatic TIA Portal, supporting controllers series S7-300/S7-400, all new series S7-1 *** and panels.