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The S7 engineering tool STEP 7 5.4 is now available 26/05/06

STEP 7 is the universal programming software for configuring and programming SIMATIC controllers. The software supports the user throughout all phases of automation solutions - from the design and implementation stage through to plant monitoring and failure diagnostics. more

SIMATIC WinCC Flexible 2005 Service Pack 1 is now available! 26/05/06

WinCC Flexible 2005 SP1 is the latest version of HMI software from Siemens, providing improved engineering performance, support for numerous new devices and various other enhancements. more

S7 319-3 PN/DP CPU - ultra high performance CPU 04/04/06

The SIMATIC S7-300 PLC range for system solutions focusing on manufacturing technology has been further enhanced by the new high performance CPU 319-3 PN/DP. This CPU sets new standards for processing speeds and is the first S7-300 CPU with three communication ports. more

SIMATIC IT v6.1 - more scalability and transparency 03/04/06

Siemens Automation and Drives has released a new version (6.1) of its manufacturing execution systems (MES) software Simatic IT.This new version offers complete fulfilment of ISA-95 requirements, the international standard for manufacturing operations, from three new software components... more

The SCALANCE X 100 Media Converters are now available! 22/02/06

Following the introduction of the SCALANCE X-100 product line of SIMATIC NET, the product range will be supplemented by three unmanaged media converters. The new SCALANCE X101-1, X101-1LD and X101-1POF products each have one electrical 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 port and a corresponding fiber optic port. The media converters of the SCALANCE X-100 product line are ideally suited for the conversion of electrical to optical signals.more

SIMATIC WinCC V6 + Service Pack 4 is now available! 06/02/06

WinCC Version 6 SP4 is the latest version of SCADA software from Siemens, providing new software support, improved engineering and runtime performance, traceability and validation features for regulated industries and various other enhancements.more

SIMATIC ET200S Compact 17/01/06

SIMATIC ET 200S range of remote I/O features high modularity and high functionality in a single system. Your remote I/O requirements can be met precisely by selecting from an extensive range of modules for standard I/O, safety I/O, motor starters, drives and intelligent modules.    more

Sitrans P 300 14/12/05

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has developed a pressure transmitter especially for the requirements of the food and beverages industry and the pharmaceutical industry. The new Sitrans P300 unit with stainless steel housing and measuring cell flush with the front panel is easy to clean and sterilize....    more

SIMOCODE pro 30/11/05

SIMOCODE pro is the new motor management system from SIEMENS Industrial Automation and Control (IAC) for motors in the low-voltage range. The system is the intelligent link between the automation system and the motor feeder. It offers extensive motor control and protection functionality....    more

Sinamics S150 29/11/05

SINAMICS S150 cabinet units have been designed for variable-speed drives in machine building and plant construction.They are particularly suitable for use with variable speed drives with high requirements regarding dynamic response and speed accuracy, frequent braking cycles with high braking loads.SINAMICS S150 offers high-performance speed control with high accuracy and regenerative capability......    more

Profinet Safety 17/11/05

The possibility of integrating safety technology into standard automation not only offers the potential to save costs on plant construction, it also offers more flexibility in plant operation. PROFIBUS has long since offered this feature with PROFIsafe, and PROFINET is now following suit...    more

SCALANCE X005 17/11/05

Following the introduction of the SCALANCE X-100, X-200 and X-400 product families of SIMATIC NET, the range of SCALANCE X switches will be further rounded off. With the introduction of the SCALANCE X005 we can now provide a switch for the Industrial Ethernet entry level. SCALANCE X005 has five RJ45 10/100 MBit/s ports and is ideally suited for the design of small autonomous Industrial Ethernet islands in star and line structures.    more

SITOP smart 08/11/05

One third smaller, but with even more power – the new SITOP smart is one of the narrowest DIN rail-mounted power supply units on the market that exhibits an impressive overload behavior. Even large loads can be switched on without any problems...    more

PDIAG V5.3 03/10/05

S7-PDIAG version 5.3 is the latest version of the process diagnostics configuration tool for Siemens S7 controllers. S7-PDIAG enables the user to configure the process diagnostics required in Step 7 for display on Siemens HMI panels or WinCC SCADA. ...    more

ET 200 Pro 13/01/06

SIMATIC ET 200pro is a compact, rugged and high-performance I/O system with IP65/67protection. The elimination of the control cabinet means it can be directly mounted on the machine. Its modular and multi-functional structure allows flexible, customized, distributed automation solutions to be implemented...    more

TP177B and OP177B 19/09/05

The TP177B and OP177B are small but powerful devices based on a new innovated hardware platform and are the successor products for the successful TP170B, OP170B and OP17 product variants.     more

SIMATIC OP73 19/09/05

The OP73 is a low end graphics capable operator panel for the S7 PLC family. It provides a large number of HMI functions in a compact housing for smaller HMI tasks. It is also the successor product for the successful OP3.    more

WinCC Flexible 2005 19/09/05

WinCC Flexible 2005 is the latest version of HMI software from Siemens, providing improved engineering performance, traceability and validation features for regulated industries, support for numerous new devices and various other enhancements.     more

TP177A 08/09/05

The TP177A is a low end touch panel based on a new innovated hardware platform and is the successor product for the successful TP170A.     more

Sinamics S120 08/09/05

Suppliers of production machines and plant management have been facing the challenge of offering more and more flexible and productive machines at lower selling prices, for a number of years. This has led to the fact that for new machines and plants the proportion of mechatronic solutions has been increasing significantly.
In response to this trend SIEMENS has launched the SINAMICS S120 drive system.     more

Sinamics G130 / G150 07/09/05

SINAMICS G130 chassis units and SINAMICS G150 cabinet units have been designed for variable-speed drives in machine building and plant construction. The have been specially turned to the requirements of drives with quadratic or constant load characteristics with medium performance requirements without regenerative feedback.     more

SCALANCE S 06/09/05

SCALANCE S Security Modules are the core of the new groundbreaking industrial security concept by Siemens Automation & Drives, based on the protection of automation cells and network segments.
This enables an even more effective protection of the automation network against danger from inside...    more

Diverting Waste and Drinking Water into the Right Channels 15/05/05
Siemens has developed a software for controlling and simulating the flow of waste water in sewage systems. As reported in the research magazine "Pictures of the Future", the engineers created the Siwa Plan Sewer program by combining their expertise in process engineering for hydraulics with mathematical optimization and simulation methods for the first time.    more  
Ozwater Exhibition 8-12/05/05
Siemens IAC is part of the Oz Water Exhibition in May. We shall be displaying our Energy Saving Converter SINAMICS G150 and our range of flowmeters and level instruments.

The exhibition model "Energy saving with SINAMICS G150" clearly demonstrates the energy-saving potential when using the SINAMICS G150 variable-speed drive converter for pump, fan and compressor applications.    more
 
SIMATIC TP177 Micro Product Release 22/04/05

The new TP177 Micro is now available for sale and delivery! The TP177 Micro is a price-optimised touch panel tailored exclusively for the S7-200 PLC family and is the successor product for the TP070.     more

 
SIMATIC OP73 Micro Product Release 22/04/05
  The new OP73 Micro is now available for sale and delivery! The OP73 Micro is a price-optimised graphics capable operator panel tailored exclusively for the S7-200 PLC family and is positioned between the TD200 text display and the new TP177 Micro touch panel. more

 

 

Calculating potential energy savings online 15/04/05
Potential energy savings in electrical drives in the process industry can now be calculated online. The calculation tool Sinasave is now available for downloading. The program calculates the savings in the use of frequency converters for variable-speed systems or in the use of energy-saving motors for fixed-speed applications. It considers not just the individual drive but the entire drive train.    more  
A unique battery-operated water meter 11/03/05

The SITRANS F M MAG 8000 W is a battery-operated water meter with superior measurement and long lasting operation with typical 6 years’ battery operation time. Developed to optimize water supply in applications like water distribution, revenue and irrigation, it is the flowmeter of choice for the water industry.    more

 
Positioner provides early signaling 09/03/05
 

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has added new diagnostic functions to its Sipart PS2 electropneumatic positioner. The positioner signals imminent malfunctions in the valve or actuator using “traffic light signaling” in accordance with the Namur NA64 and proposed NE107 requirements.    more

 
Industry specific solutions increase productivity 08/03/05
 

Siemens sets technological trends with industry specific solutions and with a horizontally and vertically fully integrated automation environment. “Potential productivity gains can no longer be made through improved stand-alone solutions, but are now best achieved via the seamless integration of communication and automation systems into workflows”, stated Helmut Gierse, Group President of Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D).    more

 
Long-range FMCW radar level transmitter 04/03/05

The SITRANS LR 400 is a long-range FMCW radar level transmitter. It is available as a Liquids version for use in liquid bulk storage vessels, and as a Solids version with an integral Easy Aimer ball for use on solids applications.

It provides excellent results even during conditions of extreme dust or on low dielectric liquids. The integral Easy Aimer included on all SITRANS LR 400 Solids versions allows for easy positioning for optimum measurement on solids. SITRANS LR 400 is available for standard applications and for applications that require explosion proof protection.    more

 
Pointek CLS 100, the compact point level switch 04/03/05
  Peterborough, Canada – Siemens Milltronics has added an all-plastic model to the Pointek® CLS 100 range. The new model has a thermoplastic polyester enclosure and integrated PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) process connection and probe. It is the economical solution for accurate point level detection in general industry.    more

 

 

Milltronics belt scales now made in Australia by Siemens 01/03/05

Siemens Process Instruments recently started the manufacturing of Milltronics MSI belt scales in Melbourne, Victoria. The first standard epoxy and stainless steel belt scales up to 94" belt widths have found their way to sugar, mining, aggregate and woodchip industries all over Australia.    more

 
SCALANCE X400 for high performance networks 18/02/05

The SCALANCE X-400 industrial Ethernet switch is for application within high performance networks. The X400 extends the Siemens Industrial switch portfolio from the control level switches (SCALANCE X-100 & X-200, OSM/ESM) into the upper performance enterprise segment.    more

 
SCALANCE X200 for hybrid ring topologies 18/02/05

The SCALANCE X-200 line offers plant devices in the managed switch class. They are positioned between the X100 unmanaged class and the higher level OSM/ESM and X-400 switch families in the Siemens Industrial Ethernet family.    more

 
SCALANCE X104-2 and X106-1 18/02/05

The SCALANCE X-100 line provides plant floor devices in the unmanaged switch class. The X104-2 and X106-1 expands the already available X108 that was released in 2004, providing more interface options and combinations.    more

 
Controller for field devices expand Profinet range 02/01/05
  A new CPU for the Simatic S7-300 controller and a Development Kit for field devices expand the range of Profinet products from Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D). The new CPU 315-2 PN/DP with Profinet interface supplements the high-performance CPU 317-2 PN/DP for applications in the mid-range.  more

 

 

From the field level up to ERP - ARC White Paper January 05
The American ARC Advisory Group has published a White Paper on process automation from Siemens. It not only describes the innovative SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system. The focus is also on Siemens' ability to provide universal automation for both the process and discrete industries. The White Paper also shows how PCS 7, together with MES systems, makes possible SIMATIC IT uniform automation from the field level up to interfacing to ERP systems such as SAP. The Siemens philosophy of sole ownership of core system technologies is a key differentiator according to the authors.    more  
SCALANCE W  Industrial Mobil Communication 16/12/04
Your objectives: faster commissioning of complex plants. Interfacing mobile controllers to a data network. Simplifying connections to hard-to-reach locations. Savings on maintenance costs, not on service. Our answer: SIMATIC® NET with SCALANCE™ W for Industrial Wireless LAN.    more  
SCALANCE X108 Industrial Ethernet Switch 05/12/04
You need an industry-standard, reliable network solution for harsh industrial environments but could do without some features in order to save costs? Then the switches of the unmanaged SCALANCE X-100 product line are just right for you !    more  
SITRANS Probe - the new standard for level measurement 15/06/04
  Siemens introduces the new SITRANS Probe LU (ultrasonic) and SITRANS Probe LR (radar) continuous level transmitters for storage vessels, process vessels, and open channels in water and wastewater, food, and chemical industries.    more

 

 

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