- New Simatic RF615R UHF reader with particularly compact design
- Connection to cloud environments via OPC UA interface and industrial IoT gateway
- "UHF for Industry" algorithms secure operation in environments with poor radio signals
Siemens is extending its range of Simatic RF600 ultra-high frequency (UHF) devices to include a new RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader. The Simatic RF615R comes with a particularly compact design (133 x 155 x 45 millimeters), an internal, circularly polarized antenna and an additional external antenna connection. Using the connection for the additional external antenna, it is possible to set up a cost-efficient small-scale RFID gate. The device supports OPC UA as an IoT (Internet of Things) interface and communicates via the OPC UA AutoID Companion Specification V1.0 data model. This permits vendor-independent communication within the automation and a standardized connection to cloud applications such as the open cloud-based IoT operating system MindSphere via an industrial IoT gateway such as Ruggedcom RX1400 with CloudConnect. Analysis of gathered data provides transparency for KPIs such as plant availability, utilization of assets, or energy saving potential. This in turn means optimized supply chains – resulting in improved efficiency and quality in production, logistics, asset management and other areas.
- First CO2-neutral high-voltage project for Siemens in Sweden
- Vacuum switching technology combined with "clean air" replaces SF6 as switching and insulating medium
- High operational performance even at lowest temperatures
Siemens will equip a 145-kilovolt (kV) substation owned by E.ON Sweden with SF6-free high-voltage products by the middle of 2020. The orders comprise six bays, including circuit breakers for 72.5-kV and 145-kV as well as 145-kV instrument transformers. With these innovative products of the so called "blue portfolio," Siemens is supporting E.ON Sweden's goal towards a sustainable F-gas free power transmission. The solution will be deployed at the Fårhult project site located in southern Sweden close to Västervik. It will deliver high-performance operation at extreme temperatures as low as -55° Celsius without a heating system.
- First new frame size in 0.4 to one kilowatt output range
- New shared DC link coupling reduces waste heat during braking and increases traversing cycle of individual axes
- Higher-level control now possible with Simatic ET 200SP CPUs and Open Controllers or Simatic S7-1500 Software Controllers
- Engineering and commissioning using Sizer and Start Drive, engineering in TIA Portal V15.1
Siemens is extending its Sinamics S210 single-axis servo drive system for mid-range applications to include a number of additional output and connected voltage variants. In the first of the new frame sizes, the system is available with an output of 0.4 to one kilowatt with 3 AC 400 volts. The new Sinamics S210 device variants come with an optional busbar trunking system and a shared DC link coupling to enable their international application. The DC link coupling permits energy equalization during dynamic reversing operations by using the integrated braking resistor to reduce waste heat occurring during braking and increasing the traversing cycle of the individual axes. Alongside S7-1500 Advanced Controllers, higher-level control of the new devices is also possible using Simatic ET 200SP CPUs (Central Processing Units) and Open Controllers or Simatic S7-1500 Software Controllers, all of which are connected over time-synchronized Profinet IRT. The drive system can be simply engineered and commissioned using the integrated web server. Alternatively, engineering can now also be performed using Startdrive in the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal from Version V15.1.
- Siemens to supply 19 net-gas, off-gas and recycle gas compressors for crude flexibility project
- The project will enable the refinery to process up to 420,000 barrels per day of offshore crude oil
Siemens was recently selected to provide 19 process reciprocating compressors for ADNOC Refining’s crude flexibility project at Ruwais Refinery-West. The project is intended to increase the refinery’s crude processing flexibility, enabling the site to process up to 420,000 barrels of oil per day of the local crude grade known as Upper Zakum, which is found offshore. The upgrade will improve the value of each barrel of oil and allow ADNOC to export more of its main onshore, lighter-grade Murban crude.
- 94 metro trains for London based on the Inspiro platform
- Delivery beginning in 2023
- Digital services based on Siemens Mobility's Railigent
- New trains will be more spacious, air-conditioned, have walk-through carriages and improve accessibility
- Additional capacity, maximized throughput and improved passenger experience for millions of passengers
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a major contract in the United Kingdom. London Underground (LUL), a subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL), responsible for the urban rail system in Britain's capital, signed a contract with Siemens Mobility to design and build 94 new generation Tube trains worth around 1.5 billion GBP (1.54 billion Euro) to replace the existing 1970s fleet. The trains will serve the Piccadilly line and delivery will begin in 2023.
- Simatic RF18xC communication modules extend Simatic Ident portfolio
- Cost efficiency due to differentiated connection variants for readers
- Modular system integration for Profinet using standard function blocks
- Cloud connection via OPC UA interface and industrial IoT gateway
Siemens is extending its portfolio of Simatic Ident communication modules. The first devices of the new series to launch are the Simatic RF185C, RF186C and RF188C. Available options allow one, two or four readers to be connected and operated via Ethernet/Profinet, ensuring a match to the required number of readers. Depending on the application, data throughput can be increased by up to 20 percent using the new devices. The web-based management and the engineering in the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal, enable secured access to configuration, commissioning and diagnostic tools at any time. This means that users benefit from flexible visualization, improving project efficiency. The diagnostic function during operation and the diagnostic history which is available in the logbook also enhance plant availability. The new devices support OPC UA as an IoT (Internet of Things) interface, and communicate via the OPC UA AutoID Companion Specification V1.0 data model. This enables vendor-independent communication within the automation and a standardized connection to cloud applications through an industrial IoT gateway.
Siemens has honored 12 particularly resourceful researchers as Inventors of the Year 2018. Together, these scientists are responsible for some 590 inventions and 589 patents. Two of the inventors are from Germany, three are from Austria, one is each from Norway, France, Poland, Mexico, China, India and the United States. Every year since 1995, Siemens has been presenting this award to its outstanding researchers and developers whose inventions have made major contributions to the company's strong performance. Since 2016, this award has also been presented to researchers from outside the company. In fiscal 2018, Siemens filed around 3,850 patents worldwide – an increase of 200 patents over the previous year. Worldwide, Siemens holds about 65,000 patents. In fiscal 2018, Siemens employees submitted about 7,300 invention disclosures. On a basis of 220 workdays during the year, this figure corresponds to about 33 inventions per day.
- New Simogear coupling adapter for Simotics servomotors
- Flexible-use adapter for simplified handling
- KS adapter reduces downtimes, optimizes stock keeping and is suited for high-precision applications
Siemens has launched a new coupling adapter for linking Simogear gear units to Siemens servomotors. As the flexible new solution can connect different gear unit types to different servomotors rather than using a separate dedicated adapter for each motor, the new solution radically simplifies handling. Versions KS03 to KS05 of the new adapter are made of aluminum and are currently available for Simotics S-1FL6 motors. As of calendar year 2019 it will also be possible to connect series S-1FK2, S-1FK7, S-1FT7 and M-1PH8 series motors to practically any size and type of gear unit. The benefits of the new adapter solution include shorter downtimes and lower costs due to simple installation and removal, optimized stock keeping and a backlash-free design enabling connection with no parallel key as standard for high-precision applications.
- Simatic Field PG M6: Ready-to-use, high-performance programming device for mobile engineering with the TIA Portal
- Light, rugged and completely shielded device for use in machines and plants in a harsh industrial environment
- Preinstalled engineering software and integrated automation interfaces
- Equipment and performance graduated in Advanced and Comfort versions
The latest generation of ready-to-use, high-performance programming devices from Siemens has been optimized for engineering with the TIA Portal and designed for mobile use in machines and plants for configuration, commissioning, service, and maintenance. The new Simatic Field PG M6 programming device, with a stylish silver housing cover and M6 inscription, is equipped with a high-speed DDR4 work memory of up to 32 GB and an impact-resistant SSD mass storage device of up to 2 TB. Thanks to the light, rugged and completely shielded magnesium housing, the semi-ruggedized device is suitable for use in harsh industrial environments. Additionally, bumpers on exposed parts of the housing protect against shocks and vibrations.
As part of its deep commitment to supporting Bolivia's efforts to improve access to electricity for its growing population, Siemens recently celebrated the start of construction on a new, modern energy service and training center in Bolivia.