Operators often complain about having to do one task in a controller and another on a PC. The resulting screen hopping not only consumes valuable time, it can be inconvenient to the workforce. In some cases, protective clothing such as gloves must be removed (and put back on) due to the transition. Having everything on […]
Better Panels for Food and Pharma
There are many challenging conditions to be faced in the workplace. The food and beverage industry, for example, often uses high-pressure washers. Equipment in such areas must be rated for IP69/ IP69K protection. Similarly, the pharmaceutical industry must uphold the highest standards of cleanliness. Hence computers, HMIs and other devices must be resistant to disinfectants. […]
More Screen, More Resolution with the SIMATIC HMI TP1000F Mobile
Personnel on the factory floor, conducting inspections, or involved in field service often have to work in conditions that are far from ideal. Lighting can either be too bright, too dull, or completely absent. Temperatures can either be uncomfortably high or frigid. The presence of particulate matter or smoke in the air can greatly impair […]
Rugged Mobile Displays Come in Larger Format
Siemens has expanded its human machine interface line, coming out with a 10-inch display, the SIMATIC HMI TP1000F MOBILE. The high-resolution color screen can display 1280×800 pixels. This high-resolution is compatible with the 15”/19” IPC visualization, and offers a good solution when needing to run remote operator software to the IPCs for control. As with […]
CPU Boasts Improved Communications
S7-1500 upgrades offer faster real time operations The SIMATIC S7-1500 PC-based Software Controller CPU 1507S (F) implements the function of an S7-1500 controller as software on a PC with Windows which enables a PC to be used for controlling machines or plants. The configuring and programming of the CPU 1507S (F) is handled with the […]
CPUs Include Integrated Displays
Six controllers upgraded with displays The displays of the narrow (35mm) SIMATIC S7-1500 CPUs have been upgraded to integrate the display into the base module and remove it from the door. The six CPUs with the new article numbers are spare-part-compatible with their predecessors (exchange of SIMATIC memory card). The new modules are functionally compatible […]
New Fail-Safe ET 200SP Module for SIMATIC Automation Systems
The Siemens SIMATIC ET 200 is an I/O system for use inside and outside control cabinets. Modular design allows it to be easily scaled and expanded in small steps: digital and analog inputs/outputs, CPUs with full S7-1500 functionality, safety technology, motor starters, frequency converters, and a large variety of technology modules. These technology modules, for […]
Siemens IPCs with SSDs
Solid state drives (SSDs) have taken the IT world by storm. While PCs have traditionally always shipped with hard disk drives (HDDs), more and more now contain SSDs. As a result, shipment numbers of hard disk drives (HDDs) have been in steady decline since the advent of the SSD. Within two years, they will surpass […]
Fast Entry into PC-Based Automation Via SIMATIC IPC Starter Systems
PC-based automation enables facilities to implement applications and solutions that far exceed the functions of a classic controller. Siemens SIMATIC industrial PC-based (IPC) products offer flexible, innovative platforms to meet the challenges of the digital factory for machines and plants. To enable even faster entry into the world of PC-based automation, Siemens has released IPC […]
Drive Modules Add Wireless Commissioning
Siemens Sinamics G120 drive series now includes an option for wireless commissioning and service. The Smart Access module enables wireless connectivity of mobile devices such as tablets, smartphones and laptops over Wi-Fi to Sinamics G120 and Sinamics G120C drives. The Smart Access module setup requires only a few steps using a standard web browser and […]
