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Press Release11 December 2019Digital IndustriesNuremberg
New generation of machine-level block I/O devices with IP65/67 protection
The new I/O devices
feature individually configurable M12 sockets and support S2 redundancy, making
them suitable for use in redundant systems such as the high-availability
Simatic S7-1500R/H systems, for example in tunnel applications.
Thanks to
the internal Modular Shared Input (MSI) and Modular Shared Output (MSO), the
user has simultaneous and independent read access to the current switching
state of module inputs and outputs from multiple controllers, without the need
for additional programming overhead. This enhances machine and plant
transparency.
The shared device
function means that the I/O device channels can be split between two IO
controllers. This allows the creation of flexible automation concepts.
Background information:
Concepts for new machinery and plants are becoming increasingly
distributed. Control cabinets are getting smaller, or even disappearing
completely, and I/O systems which used to be deployed in the control cabinet
are being replaced with smaller, rugged versions in IP65/67 with complete
protection from dust and water. It is now possible to design smaller machines, as
the devices can be mounted almost anywhere on the machine, saving space and
costs. This also helps to significantly reduce cabling distances between I/O
devices and sensors/actuators, not only cutting material costs, but also making
machine transport, installation, and disassembly easier and reducing the likelihood
of cabling errors.
For this press release
Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 76,000 employees internationally.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, and automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Through the separately managed company Siemens Mobility, a leading supplier of smart mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is shaping the world market for passenger and freight services. Due to its majority stakes in the publicly listed companies Siemens Healthineers AG and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital healthcare services as well as environmentally friendly solutions for onshore and offshore wind power generation. In fiscal 2019, which ended on September 30, 2019, Siemens generated revenue of €86.8 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2019, the company had around 385,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com
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