Install software and updates
3.3 How to install and authorize SIMATIC STEP 7
PCU-Basesoftware (IM8)
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How to install and authorize SIMATIC STEP 7
Overview
SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5 SP1 can also be installed on the PCU.
Components: SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5 SP1 and
AddOn for SINUMERIK 840D sl
Note
The "MPI driver" package available on the PCU is part of the HMI software and must not be
uninstalled!
A network connection or a connection to a DVD drive is required.
Mouse port
Installation under Windows XP
You must follow the installation sequence described here!
1. Boot up the PCU in the service desktop.
2. Access DVD (via network or external DVD drive) and call up SETUP.EXE in the root
directory there.
3. The installation proceeds with operator prompting. The installation directory for STEP 7
should be changed to F:\... where the directory in F: can be freely selected.
4. The prompt for "Transfer license keys" must be answered with "No, transfer the license
keys later." The licensing is done after the installation of SINUMERIK add-on. Once
installation is complete, the PC will need to be rebooted. During boot up, select the
service desktop again.