The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is generating massive volume of data. While this could mean potential business opportunities for manufacturers, it also means headaches – lack of storage capacity, overloaded networks and inability to sift through data fast enough to come to the right conclusions. Edge computing offers a solution to these … [Read More...]
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Rugged High Performance SIMATIC Field PG M6 Programming Device
Laptops and notebooks used in the field can be in for some rough treatment within some harsh environments. Technicians typically must service equipment at various hazardous locations. It’s no wonder their devices suffer a variety of dings, scrapes and drops, … [Read More...]
New SIMATIC Automation Tool Service Pack
Machine manufacturers and plant operators face challenges when commissioning, maintaining and servicing their machines and plants. The latest service pack for the SIMATIC Automation Tool enables users to manage TIA automation components during all stages of … [Read More...]
PRONETA Simplifies Commissioning, Configuration and Analysis of PROFINET Networks
PROFINET is great for diagnosis of network faults and other situations. Siemens PRONETA is a PC-based tool which supports the operator in configuring and commissioning of PROFINET networks. It utilizes the built-in mechanisms of PROFINET as well as other IT … [Read More...]
Linux-based IPC Operating System Facilitates Commissioning
Industrial PC (IPC) operating systems must be compact, easily configurable and cover a wide range of requirements. While Linux operating systems already address these challenges, you still have to decide between using a ready-to-use distribution package or setting … [Read More...]
LINK Enables Seamless PROFINET to J1939 Connectivity
Siemens recently released its SIMATIC PN/J1939 LINK—enabling seamless data exchange between PROFINET and SAE J1939 (CAN) networks. It supports up to 253 logical nodes, 30 addressable engine control units (ECUs) and several J1939 functions, including Broadcast … [Read More...]
Industrial PC and IoT Gateway Features Rugged, Flexible Design
Machines from different manufacturers don’t always speak the same data language—especially when they’re on different technological levels. Fortunately, you can still incorporate disparate machines into your communications network using the SIMATIC IPC127E, a … [Read More...]
New Industry Web Panels Bring Greater Scalability, Configurability and Usability
A new set of Industry Web Panels from Siemens is now available. Based on entry-level SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 2nd generation, they come in 7", 9" and 12" displays, as well as with combined key or touch operation. These widescreen displays offer high resolution … [Read More...]
Siemens Improves IIoT Connectivity
The numbers are mind-boggling. The number of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and internet-connected devices will mushroom as high as 50 billion by 2020 and generate over 500 zettabytes of data. Analyst firm IDC predicts that spending on IoT related equipment and … [Read More...]
Eliminate Sensor and Actuator Adjustment with the IO Link Master Module
Mechanical adjustment of sensors and actuators used to be commonplace for those operating IPCs and industrial control systems. Siemens IO Link allows parameters for the production and processing of different product variants and batches to be easily changed. This … [Read More...]
SIMATIC IPC1047 PC Tackles Tough Industrial Computing Tasks
The SIMATIC IPC1047 is a ruggedized rack PC designed to support computationally intensive tasks in the industrial environment. It starts with a dual-socket motherboard featuring INTEL XEON E5 processors with up to 2x 14 CPU kernels/2x 24 processing power makes this … [Read More...]
ET 200SP Double BaseUnits Reduce Costs, Speed Commissioning
SIMATIC ET 200SP Double BaseUnits reduce costs, lower inventory levels, and speed setup of an ET 200SP station. Previously, OEMs using the SIMATIC ET 200SP modular distributed I/O system had to buy one base module for every I/O module. If they were building a … [Read More...]
SIMATIC Notifier Brings Alerts to Mobile Devices
Response time is essential to maintaining production, but maintenance and operations can’t always be at their desks or next to the HMI. Now, the new SIMATIC Notifier app sends automation system alerts direct to your smartwatch or other mobile device. Never again … [Read More...]
Update your CPU1518F-4 PN/DP MFP Firmware
Firmware consists of the background programs that run a machine and help it to do what it's supposed to do. From time to time, it is necessary to make improvements to firmware. These updates are done to improve functionality, integrate with the latest technologies, … [Read More...]
New SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor Software Enables Preventive Maintenance
Maintenance practices have changed markedly in recent times. Methodologies such as run-to-failure and time-based maintenance have been found to be far more expensive in the long run compared to a preventive approach. However, preventive maintenance is only as good … [Read More...]
Artificial Intelligence Built into Siemens SIMATIC
Perhaps the biggest trend in IT is the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Over the past year, it has transitioned from an item of interest to an enabler of the digital enterprise. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the AI market is expected to grow from … [Read More...]
UPS8600 UPS and SITOP BAT8600 Battery Modules Make SITOP PSU8600 Power Supply Uninterruptible
The SITOP PSU8600 modular power supply system, which set the standard for flexibility, efficiency, and connectivity, has now become an uninterruptible power supply. The SITOP PSU8600 already buffers power outages of up to 20 seconds. With the addition of the … [Read More...]
SIMATIC Target 1500S Simplifies Code Development with S7-1500 PLCs
C/C++ development for the S7-1500S software controllers just got easier, courtesy of the newest version of the SIMATIC Target 1500S add-on software. This add-on software transfers model-based controller code directly from MATLAB Simulink to the SIMATIC S7-1500S … [Read More...]
