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Press Release05 February 2018Digital Factory Nuremberg
Automation controller for distributed and PC-based applications
Distributed Simatic automation controllers
Safety functionalities have now been integrated in the Simatic S7-1500 Software Controllers for the first time. This makes the CPU 1507S F the world's only software controller with fail-safe PC-based control which is operated independently of the operating system. This guarantees high system availability and facilitates the controller's rapid start-up. What is more, installation of Windows updates and rebooting is now possible while the controller is running. This also eliminates the need for the hardware controller that would otherwise also be necessary, thereby saving space and money and reducing engineering costs. The combination of PC-based control and high-level language programs makes the Simatic S7-1500 Software Controller particularly suitable for special-purpose machine manufacturing.
Background information:
Siemens offers the right controller for an extremely wide range of automation requirements. The scalable Simatic range of controllers, comprising Basic, Advanced, Distributed and Software Controllers, all have the same range of functions. The S7-1200 Basic Controllers are used for compact automation solutions, and the S7-1500 Advanced Controllers for complex tasks, while the ET 200SP Distributed Controllers are suitable for distributed applications, and the Software Controllers for PC-based applications.
Further information at www.siemens.com/distributed-controller and www.siemens.com/software-controller
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2017, which ended on September 30, 2017, Siemens generated revenue of €83.0 billion and net income of €6.2 billion. At the end of September 2017, the company had around 377,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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Gerhard Stauss
Siemens AG
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Germany
90475 Nuremberg
Germany
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