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Press Release11 March 2021Tokyo, Japan
Siemens starts full-scale delivery release of Simatic MultiFieldbus Interface Modules in Japan
The interface modules are for Siemens Simatic ET 200SP and Simatic PN/MF Coupler respectively. The two new products enable different controllers o communication on the same network via three fieldbus protocols which are PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP.
The Interface Module for Simatic ET200SP contribute savings in costs and planning efforts when designing machines and plants as well as standardization of hardware configuration, since the same Input/Output configuration can be used independently of the overarching controller. It is not necessary to amend electrical circuit diagrams.
Additionally Simatic ET 200SP Interface Module is suitable for the customers who, due to end user preference, occasionally use other Ethernet-based I/O systems in addition to PROFINET, acquire energy data via Modbus TCP, customer segments which until now exclusively use Modbus TCP or EtherNet/IP controllers.
SIMATIC PN/MF Coupler makes it easy to configure deterministic data exchange, even across different fieldbus protocols, between Simatic and 3rd party controllers and enables simple integration of Simatic controls into existing machines and plants. Users can connect an EtherNet/IP network to a PROFINET subnet or connect two PROFINET subnets with each other. To do this, users use the data via input or output address ranges which can be subdivided and coupled. It offers simple configuration using I/O data modules, regardless of whether via PROFINET or EtherNet/IP protocol, two-way communication, almost delay-free coupling of data between the subnets and thus deterministic data exchange, complete network separation for no influence on neighboring subnet through fault states and redundant power supply.
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. Active around the world, the company focuses on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Siemens brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers and society. Through Mobility, a leading supplier of intelligent mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is helping to shape the world market for passenger and freight services. Via its majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital health services. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power that has been listed on the stock exchange since September 28, 2020. In fiscal 2020, which ended on September 30, 2020, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €57.1 billion and net income of €4.2 billion. As of September 30, 2020, the company had around 293,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at http://www.siemens.com.
Siemens Group in Japan
Since establishing our first office in Tokyo in 1887, we have been committed to being a trusted partner to Japanese customers. We supply the best solutions to the mega trends of urbanization, demographic change, climate change, globalization and digitalization. With our products, service and solutions, we will continue to provide competitive advantages to our Japanese customers as well as to respond to environmental challenges. In 2020, total sales of Siemens in Japan amounted to 158.2 billion yen, with a workforce of about 2,300. Further information is available on the Internet at http://www.siemens.com
Since establishing our first office in Tokyo in 1887, we have been committed to being a trusted partner to Japanese customers. We supply the best solutions to the mega trends of urbanization, demographic change, climate change, globalization and digitalization. With our products, service and solutions, we will continue to provide competitive advantages to our Japanese customers as well as to respond to environmental challenges. In 2020, total sales of Siemens in Japan amounted to 158.2 billion yen, with a workforce of about 2,300. Further information is available on the Internet at http://www.siemens.com