SIMATIC S5 – SIMATIC S7 system migration.
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First and foremost, migration from SIMATIC S5 to SIMATIC S7 means increased productivity and overall efficiency by reducing machine and plant downtime while securing the future for expansion or further modernization. Check out our Migration Support Center to discover more on how you can benefit from migrating to SIMATIC S7.

Migration Support Center

Increase production capacities, improve product quality, reduce maintenance costs… There are many good reasons to migrate from SIMATIC S5 to SIMATIC S7. Learn more about the migration to SIMATIC S7, evaluate your present day SIMATIC S5 solution and select the appropriate migration strategy.

Why migration is worth considering

While discussing the necessity of modernization, there are some questions that have to be asked. If you answered ‘yes‘ to any of these questions, you are ready to explore modernization with migration.

• Do you want to increase production capacity, improve product quality, and reduce production and maintenance costs?
• Is your annual maintenance budget increasing year over year?
• Are you spending valuable time on reactive maintenance tasks?
• Are you experiencing increased unscheduled downtime and difficulties sourcing qualified technical service and support?

If you answered ‘yes‘ to any of these questions, you are ready to explore modernization with migration.

Why migration to SIMATIC S7 is worth it

• Compliance to new manufacturing standards
• Access to a broader range of integrated automation functionalities
• Integration of the control system and manufacturing plant into a MES/ERP system
• Integration of further functionalities such as visualization, technology, or data archiving
• Flexible expansion using plug-in I/O modules, function modules, and communication modules

We are convinced that a smooth migration process must not involve production deficits or even downtime. Whether it’s just a system expansion you have in mind or a complete system migration, we supply tailored solutions that keep your production running, reduce technical risks, and keep costs as low as possible during the entire migration from SIMATIC S5 to SIMATIC S7.

System Expansion

• Replacement / enhancement of visual interface (HMI)
• Expanding existing I/O count by adding further I/Os
• Update and upgrade of communication network
• Addition of other field devices such as drivers and inverters

Partial Migration

• Replacement of visual interface (HMI and / or SCADA system)
• Replacement of existing controller
• Update and upgrade of communication network and devices
• Technology add-on to existing control system, such as safety devices and I/Os
• Addition of other field devices, such as drivers and inverters
• Replacement of specific components to fulfill conformity standards
• Connection of existing field level devices without the need for terminal rewiring

Complete System Migration

• Redesign of the entire control system to take advantage of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA)
• Benefit from using automation and networking technologies by linking the manufacturing process to an MES or SAP system