SIPLUS LOGO! Version 8 provides an extended operating temperature range and an enhanced display that doubles the amount of data that can be clearly shown to operators. The newest member of the product line now has a range startup temperature of -20 to +60 °C. it also operates when the relative humidity soars to 100%. […]
SINETPLAN V1.0 SP1 Supports Planning of PROFINET-based Automation Systems
The Service Pack 1 for SINETPLAN V1.0 is now available for delivery. SINETPLAN, the Siemens Network Planner, calculates and simulates the network load in a PROFINET network and shows critical points where the network load is too high. In addition, it simulates the network load of real-time data (real-time communication between I/O controllers and I/O […]
Power Buffer Reduces Downtime
S7-1500 CPU with complete retentive data, shortening time required to restart the system For fast restart of the process after a power failure, the S7-1500 can now be configured to retain all of the dynamic system data. The PS 60W 24/48/60V DC HF system power supply with buffer supports the power supply to the backplane […]
Siemens Introduces NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 Wall-Mounting Kits for its G-Series Drive Platform
Low-cost kits allow easy-to-install, direct mounting of G120C Compact and G120 PM240-2 modular drive Siemens announced today the availability of wall-mounting kits for its Sinamics G120C and G120 PM240-2 modular drives. These low-cost kits allow easy, fast installation of the drives and conform to NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 standards for interior applications. These […]
Critical Aircraft Maintenance System Gains New Capabilities With SIMATIC Controllers Engineered With TIA Portal
Norfolk, Virginia-based Bauer Compressors, Inc. (Bauer) redesigned its next-generation aircraft tire inflation system using Siemens’ SIMATIC S7-1200 controller with the engineering software TIA Portal, saving in equipment build up costs, and in turn gaining significant new capabilities and flexibility for future add-ons to the product. The company was able to cut weeks off completing the […]
Modernizing Boiler Controls for Greater Reliability, Visibility, and Building Automation Integration
A solution using the SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC resolved longstanding boiler operation issues that affected heating and steam generation at a major U.S. research institution. The result underscored the need to avoid one-size-fits-all approaches and working with providers who fail to understand the overall context of a problem before attempting to solve it. After experiencing repeated […]
Reduce Wiring Time and Effort to Standard Sensors and Actuators—and Eliminate Sources of Errors—With SIRIUS ACT I/O Link
Besides the standard wiring, you can also connect push buttons, indicator lights, and switches directly to the controller via AS-Interface or with IO-Link. With our new SIRIUS ACT PROFINET technology, you can now directly interface to PROFINET and bring all the features of Ethernet down to the field level. IO-Link is the smart concept for […]
Precision at High Speeds
With the new time-based I/O modules for the Simatic ET200MP and ET200SP distributed I/O system, production sequences can be flexibly implemented regardless of the controller’s or fieldbus’s performance. The new modules provide input and output signals with detailed time information. For example, the reaction to an event occurring at the Digital Input (DI) can be […]
Smarter Automation Today for a Better Smart Grid Tomorrow
UniEnergy Technologies’ next-generation energy-storage solution evens electrical loads with integrated I/O, PLCs, and higher-level automation system functions to streamline engineering, procurement and support. As the smart grid quickly evolves into a distribution infrastructure for AC electricity with ever more sensory, interactive and transactional capabilities, a 150-year-old DC technology has re-emerged on the scene. It’s the […]
Easy Safety Implementation in Today’s Complex Application Environment
Lessons are being learned with safety applications that are being successfully implemented across a multitude of industries, like automotive, aerospace, material handling, food and beverage, solar and more. These case studies show the gains achievable through the implementation of safety systems that increase safety, reduce downtime, speed deployment and improve productivity across multiple sectors— automotive, […]
