STEP 7 MicroWIN SMART v2.8 is the latest version of PLC Programming software for the Siemens S7-200 SMART series. Of course, version 2.8 contains some improvements and changes. Today, 365evn shares information and the link to download free MicroWIN SMART 2.8.
What’s New In Step 7 MicroWIN SMART V2.8
As you know, STEP 7 MicroWIN SMART V2.8 the PLC programming software for Siemens S7‑200 SMART PLC, is a line of Micro PLCs that can control a variety of automation applications. In fact, the compact design, low cost, ethernet port support, and powerful instruction set make the S7‑200 SMART a perfect solution for controlling small applications. And now, the STEP 7‑Micro/WIN SMART V2.8 release provides the following new features:
- Firstly, support new instructions
- Bit logic: Alternating output and alternating output on the pulse.
- Convert instructions: Double float to real; Double Integer to BCD; Scale…
- Math: Get the maximum or minimum value; Get the average of an array; Get absolute values…
- Logical operations: NAND, NOR, and NXOR

- Secondly: Enhance the High Speed Counter (HSC) – Support for high-speed frequency counting.
- Thirdly, PID enhancement
- Support a maximum of 16 PID loops
- Support Bidirectional PID
- Support PID Pre-tuning and enhanced fine-tuning
- Fourthly, motion enhancement: New capabilities for motion control are available

- Additionally: enhance PLS and PWM for ST60; Enlarge memory ranges and security enhancement
Detail of the new features in Step 7 MicroWIN SMART v2.8 and S7-200 smart firmware update, you can read on the “S7-200 SMART System Manual V2.8”.
S7-200 SMART PLC Software v2.8 – System Requirements
Before you install and use the MicroWIN SMART v2.8, you need:

- Windows OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10 or Windows 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- At least 500 MB of free hard disk space
- Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with a small font setting
- One of the following cables for communication with S7-200 SMART:
- Ethernet cable connected to Network Interface Card
- USB/PPI Multi-Master cable for serial communication
- Additionally, you cannot install and run STEP 7-Micro/WIN SMART 2.8 on the same computer with the following Siemens products: SIMOTION SCOUT or STARTER Commissioning Software.
Download Step 7 MicroWIN SMART 2.8
Information version 2.8
- File name: “365evn.com_Step 7_MicroWIN SMART v2.8”
- File type: ISO
- File size: 329 MB
- Version: v2.8 (Aug 2023)
- Link fast speed

How to install
- Step 1 – download the install source file on 365evn automation.
- Step 2 – log in with administrator privileges. Then, double-click on the ISO file and mount the ISO file to the drive.
- Step 3 – Open the folder, and double-click “Setup.exe” to start the setup program.
- Then, follow the displayed instructions to complete the installation.
Link Download Step7 MicroWIN SMART 2.8
- Step 7 MicroWIN SMART v2.8 Download
- S7-200 SMART System Manual V2.8: Link
- Older version of MicroWIN SMART: v2.7, v2.6…
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