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Press Release27 October 2022Digital IndustriesNuremberg
Milestone for the process industry: new version of the web-based Simatic PCS neo control system available
Simatic PCS neo V4.0: Completely web-based process control system
"Whether
individual process modules or world-scale plants – Simatic PCS neo is the
control system of the future for the process industry," says Dr. Hartmut
Klocker, Vice President Automation and Engineering Systems at Siemens Process
Automation. "As the world's first and only completely web-based system,
the process control system enables location-independent teamwork – whether from
the home office or the office, on mobile devices or desktop computers. This is
a real milestone."
In version
4.0, Simatic PCS neo supports all parts of the MTP standard (Module Type
Package) defined and released jointly by NAMUR and ZVEI up to now. Plant
modules can thus be integrated even more easily into the process control system
and can be described, configured, and automated independently of the
manufacturer. In addition, version 4.0 offers workflow improvements that
further reduce the engineering effort. "With Simatic PCS neo, plant
operators are also pioneers in the MTP standard. Process plants can thus be
controlled even more efficiently than before," says Klocker.
New controller generation available
With the
Simatic S7-4100 automation system, Siemens is also presenting the new
generation of controllers for the process industry. The first release will be
available exclusively for Simatic PCS neo. Compared to the current model, which
will continue to be available in the long term, the new controller is 30 percent
smaller and thus saves space in the control cabinet. In addition, Simatic
S7-4100 offers extended communication options with up to six Profinet or
Profibus interfaces. The use of the latest Siemens chipsets reduces the energy
consumption of these controllers by up to 50 percent. In addition, the S7-4100
controller is absolutely robust and maintenance-free: When operating at ambient
temperatures of minus 25 to plus 70 degrees Celsius, no fan is necessary, and
no batteries are required to buffer the system data in the event of a power
failure. Klocker: "The controller is the brain of the process plant. With
the Simatic S7-4100 controller, we have taken our automation platform for the
process industry to a completely new level of performance."
Simatic S7-4100: New generation of controllers for process automation
Simatic CN 4100 communication gateway for maximum connectivity
Parallel to
Simatic PCS neo V4.0, Siemens is introducing the fully integrated Simatic CN
4100 communication gateway, which enables simple and secure process data
exchange with Simatic PCS neo both at the control level and in parallel at the
visualization level. It plays the role of a convenient data switch, which makes
it possible to configure data from the plant only once and then feed it to the
controller, the process control system, or both at the same time. Supported
protocols include Modbus TCP and OPC UA, and more protocols are planned. This
relieves process control, simplifies engineering, and increases plant security
by separating the networks.
Siemens will
be presenting Simatic PCS neo V4.0 together with the new hardware for the first
time at this year's SPS trade fair from November 8 to 10, 2022 in Nuremberg
(Hall 11).
Further information on the Simatic PCS neo V4.0 can be found here:
https://siemens.com/pcs-neo#SIMATICPCSneoV40
https://siemens.com/pcs-neo#SIMATICPCSneoV40
This press release and further information about Siemens at the SPS can be found at:
www.siemens.com/press/sps22
www.siemens.com/press/sps22
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In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com on the Internet.