Installation
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4.1
SCOUT and SCOUT Standalone system requirements
Minimum requirements of the system
The readme file on the SIMOTION SCOUT DVD contains information on SIMOTION SCOUT
system requirements; alternatively, you can access this information after installation at Start -
> All Programs -> Siemens Automation -> Documentation -> Readmes -> [English].
Note
Simultaneous operation of SIMOTION SCOUT, Starter and SIMATIC S7-Technology on one
PC is not intended and is not possible.
SIMATIC S7-Technology is integrated as of SIMOTION SCOUT V4.0.
4.2
Installing SIMOTION SCOUT
4.2.1
Installing SIMOTION SCOUT
SIMOTION SCOUT is available as software packages with full license and upgrade license.
Requirements:
● SIMATIC STEP 7 is installed.
● You are logged on to the operating system with administrator rights.
Note
Read the readme file and the important information on the SIMOTION SCOUT Add-Ons
DVD contained in the SIMOTION SCOUT software packages.
To install SIMOTION SCOUT
1. Insert the DVD 1 with SIMOTION SCOUT into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Start Windows Explorer and select the CD-ROM drive.
3. Open the root directory on the DVD.
4. Double-click Setup.exe.
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