SIMATIC NET PC Software Edition 2008 + SP3 is a suite of industrial communication components that connects Windows-based PCs to automation networks. It supplies drivers and services for PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, and S7 protocols, enabling PC stations, HMIs, SCADA systems, and custom applications to exchange data with PLCs and field devices. The package includes an OPC server, S7 communication libraries, configuration and diagnostics tools, and robust runtime services for continuous operation. Service Pack 3 consolidates fixes and compatibility updates for the Edition 2008 line.

Key capabilities:

PC-based access to SIMATIC S7 controllers via PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/MPI, and Industrial Ethernet (including ISO-on-TCP/RFC 1006 and TCP/IP).
OPC interfaces for standardized data exchange with third-party software.
Tools for configuring PC stations and communication channels, plus integrated diagnostics and tracing.
Support for software-only stacks (SOFTNET) and hardware-assisted communication with compatible communication processors.
Suitable for engineering workstations, SCADA/HMI systems, test benches, and data acquisition servers.

Note: Licensing is component-based; specific protocol stacks and options require corresponding licenses. Platform and OS support depend on the Edition 2008 SP3 release—consult the vendor’s release notes for exact compatibility.

The most popular version of SIMATIC NET PC Software Edition 2008 + SP3 among our users is 7.1.