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Press Release28 October 2022Digital IndustriesNuremberg
Siemens and Hilscher are partnering to provide customers with a wide range of flexible communication solutions
By integrating the cifX PC card technology from Hilscher into Siemens’ SIMATIC IPCs, customers get flexible access to all relevant fieldbus and real-time Ethernet systems to support their digital business transformation in different industries.
By integrating the cifX PC
card technology from Hilscher into Siemens’ SIMATIC IPCs, the two companies
provide customers flexible access to all relevant fieldbus and real-time
Ethernet systems – the technology for communication between devices and the
exchange of data between machines and plants in the existing very heterogeneous
IoT world. This supports the digital business transformation of industry and
helps address today’s complex technology challenges such as achieving faster
time-to-market and greater efficiency.
The Simatic Box and Panel
PC—a series of highly reliable rugged industrial PCs from Siemens with optional
industrial-grade touch screen display—enables customers to connect, innovate,
and run applications so they can turn data into valuable insights.
PC cards in the M.2 format
from Hilscher’s cifX PC card family can be integrated into Siemens’ SIMATIC IPC
by a simple plug-and-play setup and activation. Hilscher's intelligent netX
network controller then enables the integration of 19 different fieldbuses and
real-time Ethernet protocols in the M.2 PC card.
Users benefit from unified
device drivers, one configuration tool, as well as a consistent API across all
protocols. With this scalable platform, they can easily and efficiently
integrate all relevant automation protocols:
- PROFIBUS-DP
- CANopen
- DeviceNet
- PROFINET-IO
- EtherCAT
- EtherNet/IP
- OpenModbus/TCP
- POWERLINK*
- SERCOS
- CC-Link IE Field Basic*
- Varan*
* Device only
Switching to the required
protocol can be carried out via Hilscher’s loadable firmware, which is included
in the scope of delivery. Hilscher also offers protocol stacks for Controller
as well as Device applications.
The variety of protocols
ensures that the SIMATIC IPC can adapt to the communication requirements of
different market segments and different regions around the world, e. g. Ethernet-IP
in USA or Korea or Modbus in India. In addition, users can rely on the fact
that specific network requirements of different devices, machines and systems
of the global automation market are reliably met.
The M.2 bundles for
ready-to-use integration, e. g. into the SIMATIC IPC227G and IPC BX-39A, are
available directly from Hilscher. Customers benefit from the flawless
interaction of the tested combinations of SIMATIC IPC and cifX M.2 PC cards.
For further information regarding SIMATIC IPC Systems please see:
https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/pc-based.html
https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/pc-based.html
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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 72,000 employees internationally.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
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.
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.