Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2 is a software package that allows you to program and configure Siemens PLCs using the Simatic Manager interface. It supports various hardware modules, such as S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500, and more. In this article, we will show you how to download and install Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2 on your Windows PC.

To download Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2, you need to have a valid license from Siemens. You can purchase a license online or contact your local Siemens representative. Once you have a license, you can access the download link from the Siemens Industry Online Support website. Alternatively, you can use this direct link: https://support.industry.siemens.com/forum/WW/en/posts/step-7-v5-5-sp2-available-for-download/70505.

The download file is a ZIP archive named Simatic_S7_Step7_V55_SP2.zip. It has a size of about 1.3 GB. You need to have enough free space on your hard drive to store and extract the file.

After downloading Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2, you need to extract the ZIP archive to a folder on your PC. You can use any file compression software, such as WinRAR or 7-Zip, to do this. Right-click on the ZIP file and select “Extract here” or “Extract to Simatic_S7_Step7_V55_SP2”. You will see a folder with the same name as the ZIP file.

To install Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2, you need to run the setup.exe file inside the extracted folder. Double-click on the file and follow the instructions on the screen. You will need to enter your license key and select the components you want to install. The installation process may take some time depending on your system configuration.

After the installation is complete, you can launch Simatic Manager from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut. You can now create and edit projects for your Siemens PLCs using Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2.

Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2 is a powerful and versatile software package for programming and configuring Siemens PLCs. It supports various hardware modules and offers many features and functions for creating efficient and reliable automation solutions. In this article, we showed you how to download and install Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2 on your Windows PC.

To update Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2, you need to download and install the latest Hardware Support Packages (HSPs) from the Siemens Industry Online Support website. HSPs are software updates that enable you to use new hardware modules or firmware versions with Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2. You can find the HSPs for STEP 7 V5.x here: https://support.industry.siemens.com/forum/WW/en/posts/step-7-v5-x-hardware-support-packages-hsps-as-at-06-2021-for-installing-hardware-updates-in-the-hardware-configuration/262728.

To install the HSPs, you need to run the setup.exe file inside the downloaded ZIP archive. Follow the instructions on the screen and select the components you want to update. The installation process may require you to restart your PC or Simatic Manager.

After installing the HSPs, you can check the hardware compatibility of your project in the Hardware Configuration. You can also update the firmware of your PLCs using the online functions of Simatic Manager.

Conclusion

Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2 is a powerful and versatile software package for programming and configuring Siemens PLCs. It supports various hardware modules and offers many features and functions for creating efficient and reliable automation solutions. In this article, we showed you how to download, install, and update Simatic S7 Step7 V5.5 SP2 on your Windows PC.