OPC UA Data Access as server supports standardized horizontal and vertical communication and meets industry-specific standards. An easy adaptation to industry-specific Companion Specifications is made possible by the Siemens OPC UA Modelling Editor (SiOME).

Cloud connectivity supports data backup and analysis in the Siemens MindSphere, for example, and thus supports the efficiency of the system processes as well as predictive maintenance.

Secure email exchange – with optional attachment – allows for the transfer even of sensitive machine data.

Generally usable functions for programming machines and plants

The powerful SIMATIC S7-1200 / S7-1500 controllers are used to control complete machines and plants. Many standard functions are already available for this in the TIA Portal. Additionally, the LGF (Library of General Functions) library offers you further useful functions that support you in programming.

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Generally usable functions for programming machines and plants

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Convenient automation solution for ventilation and drive technology

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Sending data from SIMATIC controllers to a cloud using the MQTT protocol

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Compressors, compressed air and vacuum technology can be found in many industries and processes. These aspects are important for the controller technology:

• Small to medium-sized quantity structures
  A small number of I/Os, signal processing performance is in the lower and medium range.
• Extensive communication options
  Compressors, compressed air and vacuum technology require different interfaces.
• Cost efficiency
  Compressors, compressed air and vacuum technology require integrated control technology in form of PID controllers.

For these requirements, we recommend the Basic Controller SIMATIC S7-1200.

Manufacturing processing often require a large variety of different sequential programs that must be controlled.

• Medium-sized quantity structure and modular expansion
  Basic control tasks can typically be covered by a medium-sized quantity structure. Many automation solutions must have adaptable functions and require a controller in a modular design.
• Modular expandability and flexibility
  Flexibility is especially important for the automation program so that different sequential programs must often be reserved with the corresponding parameters.
• Cost efficiency
  These applications are subject to high price pressure and must be realized at low cost to remain competitive.

For these requirements, we recommend the Basic Controller SIMATIC S7-1200.

Basic closed-loop control plays an important role in a variety of production processes. For example, temperature, pressure and flow are controlled.

• Extensive communication options
  The devices require different communication interfaces (including PROFINET, Modbus/TCP, serial protocols).
• Modular expandability and flexibility
  The closed-loop control technology must be adaptable in its functionality: Controller in modular design, flexible automation program.
• Integrated technology functions
  Integrated closed-loop control options ensure an exact progression of the controlled variables and parameters.

For these requirements, we recommend the Basic Controller SIMATIC S7-1200.