S7 data tools
Software tools for Siemens S7 PLCs
Tools developed for you
PLCDataTools.com is trademark of [MB] Software und Systeme GmbH, a German software company. We develop modern software tools. Since year 2000, our customers have benefited from our software products. Our qualified employees and their high level of expertise are the key to our success.
Our claim is to develop easy-to-use and cost-effective software solutions for automation and industry area. We are a leading provider for shopfloor solutions. Our product range suits companies of all sizes – from large companies to midsize companies to freelancer.
Inside our office: A group of software enthusiasts works every day on new features and new products.
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Numerous customers could profit in the past years from our products and services. Our customers range from industrial groups and medium-sized world market leaders to one-man businesses.
“Very sophisticated software tool.”
„Nice, small and simple program.“
„I have to realize that your solution is the best on the market.“
“Easy configuration and handling.”
“It’s fun to work with.”
A selection
| Name | Area of work |
|---|---|
| Porsche | The sports car manufacturer from Germany |
| Carl Kühne | Food industry, you will find them in every german supermarket |
| TMD Friction | One of the world’s largest manufacturers of brake pads |
| Gea | A major system supplier for food industry worldwide |
| KAMAG | Pure heavy-duty expertise |
| PALFINGER | Lifting solutions for commercial vehicles and the maritime sector |
| ArcelorMittal | One of the largest steel producers worldwide |
| Georg Fischer | One of the largest industrial companies in Switzerland |
| Moguntia | Europe’s most modern spice plant |
| Villeroy & Boch | World famous manufacturer of ceramics |
| Bosch Thermotechnik | Since 1932 heating technology at the pulse of time. Brands: Bosch, Junkers Bosch, Nefit, Worcester and Heliotek |
| Continental | Automotive supplier |
| Kuka Robotics | Leading robotics manufacturer, e.g. for industrial production |
| Magna | Automotive supplier. One of the largest companies in Canada |
| Schlenk Metallic Pigments | Metal effect pigments, technical aluminium and copper or copper alloy powders and metal foils and strips |
| SMS group | Metallurgical plant and rolling mill technology |
News and stories
Control a Wolke thermal inkjet printer with a Siemens S7
Connecting an Wolke Thermal Inkjet Printer to our DataSuite According to our slogan "Software written for you", our Excel-PLC software is used in many different industries and fulfills various functions. In most cases, [...]
Writing Excel data to S7 DBs?
You would like to write Excel files into your Siemens S7 PLC? In the past a quite complicated project, today quite simple: With our DataSuite 3 Software (old name PLCDataWriter) you can [...]
How can I backup data from multiple machines?
More and more often, automation engineers get confronted by the question: "How can I back up data from several production machines?" It is simply complex and time-consuming to back up data from many [...]
PLC-PC data exchange: Without OPC Server?
When it comes to exchanging data between the PC world and the automation world, there is no way around an OPC server. At least that is a widely held opinion. However, our experience [...]
Create Excel files faster and better with S7
More and more often there is the need to read or write Excel files with an S7 controller. If you use Siemens products, e.g. WinCC, you can read and write data from CSV [...]
Test transmission speed between PLC and PC
S7 programmers regularly ask themselves "How can I measure the transmission speed between PLC and PC?" Unfortunately it is not possible to give a general answer, because the speed depends on several factors. Among [...]
New in our Excel PLC software: Visualization for machine operators
You would like to generate Excel protocols of your machines or plants? With the latest version of our DataSuite it is easier than ever before. Simply configure the desired triggers and place them on [...]
Save data and function blocks of a PLC automatically
Many S7 programmers ask themselves: How can I automatically save data and function blocks of a PLC? The answer is surprisingly easy for the older series, such as the S7-300 and S7-400: The new [...]
It’s simple: Write Excel files with the Siemens S7
Automation specialists are increasingly confronted with the question: "How can I write Excel files with my S7? This is not possible by default. In this context, Siemens likes to refer to the possibility of [...]
Backup your Siemens PLC data via command prompt
You would like to use the command prompt for the PLCDataBackup software? No problem! Besides the user interface you can also operate the software via the command line. You only need a few steps [...]
ERP connection of machines and plants
edited, Image Source: UlrichAAB How ERP and machines/plants find each other A continuous data flow across all automation levels up to the ERP system is the vision of many companies. [...]
Write CSV files with the S7: Our new DataSuite Basic (previous name: PLCDataReader Lite)
Our PLC Data Tools has been available for several years now. Our DataSuite software has been continuously developed and extended by new functions. We now offer the DataSuite Basic as a slim and [...]
Better use of production data
If you want to make your production more efficient, you have to collect and use your data. For user companies, this means intelligently linking technical concepts such as Big Data and Industry 4.0 with [...]
Academic licenses for research and teaching
With our PLC Data Tools great things can be created even beyond the industrial everyday life. This is especially true for research and teaching at colleges and universities. But there are also exciting projects [...]
Applications in the food industry
We are always amazed at how diverse the applications of our customers are. For example, our PLC Data Tools is used to brew beer, produce steel, produce switches and build sports cars. Customer applications [...]