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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

SIEMENS SIMATIC S7 controllers - Reliability and functionality combined

Process

For an automation controller to be an effective platform for process applications, it must combine technology with know-how. SIMATIC S7 controllers embed years of process control knowledge into state-of-the-art technology to meet the unique requirements of process applications right out of the box. Take advantage of such features as:

* Installation in demanding environments
* Pre-engineered solutions, templates, and libraries
* Selectable execution speed
* A top-down approach to system engineering

By using the same controller for both process and discrete applications, you can gain financial and performance rewards.

Redundancy

Consider the value of your product and the true cost of downtime. If the value of your product is high (material cost or market value) and downtime results in lost production and potentially damaging or dangerous conditions, redundancy might be your best option. With an industry-leading approach to redundancy, SIMATIC S7 controllers give you:

* High-availability
* Fast, bumpless switchover
* A system-wide scope
* Uncomplicated engineering

With SIMATIC S7 controllers, you can be assured your machine or process will maintain the highest levels of availability.

Logic

Logic control may be the bare minimum expected of an automation controller, however, when performance is critical to the success of your application, SIMATIC S7 controllers deliver:

* Optimized Performance
* System-wide IEC 61131-3 engineering environment
* Structured programming with reusable code
* Easy-to-implement diagnostics
* Investment security

This all adds up to clear performance and financial advantages everyone can appreciate.

Safety

Whether you’re talking machine or process safety, the expectation is for maximum safety for man, machine and environment. Accommodating both standard automation and safety, SIMATIC S7 Controllers eliminate the need for two controllers, saving significant cost while reducing complexity. S7 controllers provide:

* Certification to current standards
* Based on a common platform
* Safety with no extra engineering

SIMATIC S7 controllers are the safe and responsible choice.

Flexible Architecture

Does your application require tight integration with specific hardware or software? Have you ever wished for more memory or processing power? If so, the flexible architecture available with the SIMATIC S7 controller family can help you solve these challenges with:

* An open architecture
* Customization to meet your needs
* Robust embedded platforms
* Performance for your most demanding applications

SIMATIC S7 controllers give you a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) alternative with the flexibility of a proprietary solution - helping reduce your lifecycle costs.

Motion

The reality of machine control is that both motion control and automation must work in tandem. SIMATIC S7 controllers approach automation and motion as a single control task, providing:

* High-speed deterministic operation
* Tools to ease commissioning and optimize performance
* Reliable and established networks to support motion control

All of which make SIMATIC S7 controllers the right choice for keeping your operation moving forward at high speed.

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