This unique new book has done it all! The book is uniquely organized to include seven practical steps associated with getting the job done efficiently and painlessly. A task-oriented guide to configuring, programming, deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining S7-300/S7-400 PLCs and Simatic Networks.Each of the seven task areas are introduced with a brief tutorial that is followed up with a number of actual task examples. Each task is presented in a two-page spread layout. On the left-hand page, the task is described under the headings Basic Concept, Essential Elements, and Application Tips. On the right-hand page, the task is presented in a step-by-step table format. With over 150 example tasks, your tasks are surely already done!Step 1 - Getting Started with STEP 7Step 2 - Working with Projects and LibrariesStep 3 - Working with Hardware ConfigurationsStep 4 - Working with Programs and DataStep 5 - Managing Online Interactions with the CPUStep 6 - Working with Monitoring and Diagnostic ToolsStep 7 - Working with Simatic Network ConfigurationsBook Highlights- 464 pages- Appendix and Index- Extensive Glossary- Over 175 Examples of Actual Tasks- Each Example Presented in a 2-page layout- Presented in Concise and Easily Read Language