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The intelligent choice for your automation tasks

The intelligent choice for your automation tasks

The intelligent choice for your automation tasks

Product catalog summary
Overview of SIMATIC Controller Portfolio
Siemens provides a diverse range of SIMATIC controllers tailored for various automation needs, including Basic, Advanced, Distributed, and Software Controllers. These controllers offer scalability and functional integration, supported by the Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) for optimal automation solutions.
Basic Controller
Basic Controllers are suited for compact automation solutions, featuring integrated communication and technology functions. They come in standard and safety versions, allowing flexibility through networking and modular expansion.
Distributed Controller
Distributed Controllers are ideal for machines with distributed architecture and limited space, combining the SIMATIC S7-1500's advantages with the compact SIMATIC ET 200SP design for space and cost efficiency.
Advanced Controller
Advanced Controllers cater to complete production plants and applications needing high performance, flexibility, and networking capabilities, with the SIMATIC S7-1500 in a compact design being a key component.
Software Controller
Software Controllers are used for applications requiring maximum precision and speed, offering PC-based automation independent of the operating system, and facilitating integration with PC applications and high-level language code.
Integrated Functions in SIMATIC Controllers
All SIMATIC controllers include integrated system functions such as efficient engineering, high performance, reliable diagnostics, and integrated safety, technology, and security features, enhancing flexibility and reducing the need for additional expertise.
Engineering and Performance
The TIA Portal ensures seamless integration of SIMATIC controllers, enabling consistent data storage and a smart library concept. Controllers are scalable in processing speed and performance, with networking options across various communication standards.
Diagnostics and Safety
Integrated system diagnostics support efficient fault analysis and troubleshooting, reducing commissioning times and production downtimes. Safety Integrated features provide fail-safe automation with a single controller and communication system.
Technology and Security
Technology Integrated functions support tasks like metering, measuring, closed-loop control, and motion control. Security Integrated features protect intellectual property and investments through know-how protection and additional password protection.
Specifications
SIMATIC controllers can be expanded centrally up to 64 modules or on a distributed basis. Wiring options include screw terminals and push-in terminals, with mounting on IP20 DIN rail or IP67 hardware. They support communication options like PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU and TCP, and feature integrated system diagnostics, user-defined messages, and safety and technology integration for enhanced performance.
Modernization and Benefits
Siemens offers modernization solutions for automation systems using SIMATIC technologies to boost productivity, efficiency, and availability. Benefits include higher productivity, minimized downtimes, increased profitability, and improved competitiveness, supported by online tools and personal support for planning and implementation.
Modernization Strategy Planning
Siemens provides online tools for planning individual migration strategies, including documentation, hardware and software conversion guides, and communication sample projects. Personal support is available for specific requirements, and Siemens offers comprehensive modernization services from consulting to project completion.
Additional Information
The document provides a detailed overview of all SIMATIC controllers, with transparent representation through videos and 3-D animations. It highlights the importance of staying updated with the latest manufacturing standards and industrial security requirements to remain competitive.
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The intelligent choice for your automation tasks SIMATIC Controllers

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Overview of the SIMATIC controller portfolio Siemens offers the right controller for a wide range of automation requirements. The SIMATIC range of controllers comprises of Basic, Advanced, Distributed and Software Controllers offering impressive scalability and integration of their functions. The engineering in the Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) enables optimum automation solutions to be found for every application. System performance Engineered with TIA Portal Advanced Controller SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller SIMATIC S7-1500 Distributed Controller SIMATIC ET 200SP Basic...

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Integrated functions in all SIMATIC controllers Apart from scalability, every controller offers integrated system functions such as efficient engineering, high performance, innovative design, reliable diagnostics, Safety Integrated, Technology Integrated and Security Integrated. This allows flexibility in the design or adaption of automation solutions, without repeatedly having to accumulate further know-how and expertise. Efficient engineering The seamless integration of SIMATIC controllers in the common TIA Portal engineering framework permits the consistent storage of data, the smart library...

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The intelligent choice for every requirement Every machine or plant is different in terms of system performance needs and complexity. Requirements regarding technology and safety systems may be applied. With its comprehensive range of SIMATIC controllers, Siemens offers the perfect control solution for every application. The overview below simplifies the intelligent choice for every requirement! CPU types Engineering efficiency Programming software Innovative design Programming languages Design of the IO modules Wiring Mounting PROFINET interfaces/ports (max.) High performance Performance characteristics...

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Basic Controller – Be flexible thanks to networking possibilities Advanced Controller – Increase productivity with the ultimate power • Compact controllers with integrated IOs, technology and communication functions • Controllers with extensive system functions and high performance • Networking options via various communication standards by means of integrated functions (PROFINET, Modbus, etc.) or add-on modules (IO-Link, AS-i, etc.) • Unique power thanks to high-performance backplane bus, extremely short terminal-to-terminal response times and high-speed signal processing • Flexible in design...

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Distributed Controller – Save space with the smallest footprint Software Controller – Be open and independent • Distributed controllers • PC-based controller independent of the operating system • ET 200SP controller: combines the advantages of the S7-1500 and the very compact design of the ET 200SP with a high channel density • Complete engineering in the TIA Portal: no Windows settings necessary • Space savings in the control cabinet and financial savings due to the use of distributed intelligence • Easy implementation of interfaces to PC applications, and integration of high-level language...

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Now is the time to try something new Modernization with SIMATIC controllers – Higher productivity, efficiency and availability by means of retrofit or modernization To remain competitive in the long term, machines and plants must be continually adapted to the latest requirements. If your automation systems are no longer state-of-the-art, then a modernization will bring your company advantages in productivity, efficiency and availability. For this purpose, Siemens offers solutions using SIMATIC technologies tailored to your individual needs. Benefit from the time-saving simulation of automation...

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Find out more: siemens.com/controller Find the right controller for your application: • Detailed overview of all controllers • Transparent representation with videos and 3-D animations • References and applications SIMATIC Controllers – everything at a glance! Subject to change without prior notice Article No.: DFFA-B10100-00-7600 Dispo 06303 756210 WS 111510. Printed in Germany © Siemens AG 2015 The information provided in this brochure contains merely general descriptions or characteristics of performance which in case of actual use do not always apply as described or which may change as a...

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