AUTOMATION
Speed main feature of new controller for automation processes Siemens latest controller via APS is suitable for high-end machines in the automations space. Food & Beverage Industry News explains.
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iemens latest controller is suitable for high-end machines in the automations space. Heres’ why. To remain competitive both now and in the future, machines and plants must be continually adapted to meet the latest requirements and leverage the latest technologies. If an automation system is no longer up-to-date, then there is no better time to consider an upgrade that will bring a company advantages in productivity, efficiency and availability. No matter what the automation application is, every machine or system has its specific demands on system performance and complexity of application. The Siemens range of SIMATIC controllers, which are now available from APS Industrial, has the right controller for a range of automation tasks enabling seamless solutions for individual requirements. The basic, advanced, distributed, and software controllers within the SIMATIC family of products offer a lot of scalability and integration of their functions. And when it comes to high demands on performance, communication, flexibility, and technology functions, the S7-1500
The trace function is supported on all CPUs. advanced controller within the SIMATIC family of controllers deliver results for medium-sized to high-end machines. It is the latest controller generation from Siemens and is future-proof. The controller enables users to turn sophisticated machine designs into reality due to the modular structure of the controller, which provides assistance to users as they work their way through the digital transformation. It features a modular design and can be scaled in terms of its
functionality, so users can adapt assemblies and functions to suit a machine’s design. This makes the SIMATIC S7-1500 controllers a suitable solution for all aspects of production automation and applications for medium-sized and high-end machines.
Fast and precise The SIMATIC S7-1500 has fast backplane bus, PROFINET performance, short reaction times, and a command processing time of up to 1ns in the central processing
unit (CPU). The PROFINET interface with deterministic time response ensures reproducibility and precision in the range.
Optimised handling It offers good handling and user friendliness in numerous new details: Integrated potential bridges, shielding elements requiring no tools to assemble, uniform front connectors, and ergonomic terminal marking. Easy expandability, customised assembly, and upwards compatibility offer cost efficiency and investment security.
Time-saving engineering
SIMATIC controllers are for medium- and high-end machines. 28 Food&Beverage Industry News | February 2020 | www.foodmag.com.au
The seamless integration of SIMATIC Controllers in the shared TIA Portal engineering framework enables the consistent storage of data, the smart library concept, and a uniform operating philosophy. The TIA Portal provides users with access to the digitalised automation system – from digital planning to integrated engineering to transparent operation. Simulation tools decrease the time-to-market, diagnostic and energy management functions increase the productivity of plant, so users can have greater
