SIMATIC Panels - Highlights

Selection of possible operating modes
SIMATIC Panels are available as Key or Touch panels. OP 177B even offers both at the same time.

Everything at a glance on brilliant displays
All SIMATIC Operator Panels have large, bright and highcontrast displays for optimal operator control and monitoring. Text-based or with pixel graphics, in color or monochrome, with display sizes from 3 to 8 inches - Multi Panels even up to 19 inches. The long service life of the backlighting is exemplary.

Different connection options for controllers and I/O devices
As standard, SIMATIC Panels communicate over PROFIBUS. PROFINET/Ethernet are gaining importance. Many SIMATIC Panels are already prepared for this. Other devices, such as printers, can be connected through additional interfaces such as USB.

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The software: integrated and scalable
SIMATIC Panels are configured with a system-wide software tool: SIMATIC WinCC flexible. WinCC flexible is scalable to match the different performance levels of the panels.

Perfectly suited for worldwide use
Approvals for the most important export countries are available. In addition to the standard version of WinCC flexible with five configuration languages (German, English, French, Spanish and Italian), there is also a version for Asia with four Asian languages. Multiple language configuration is supported by automated text translation and text export and text import functions. Up to 32 languages can be administered in one project.

Open for a wide variety of automation systems
Different interfacing options for SIMATIC S7, drivers for non- Siemens controllers, and vendor-independent communication over OPC ensure correct connection for many different automation solutions.

Benefits of Totally Integrated Automation
With Totally Integrated Automation (TIA), Siemens is the only supplier who offers a system-wide, integrated product and system range for automating the complete production workflow. The distinguishing feature of TIA is that it is completely integrated. The reduced number of interfaces results in very clear structures. This reduces time and costs required for engineering the automation solution and increases the availability of the plant. SIMATIC WinCC flexible, the integrated engineering tool for the SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels, is part of TIA and uses the same database as STEP 7, the programming software for the SIMATIC Controllers. This saves time spent on inputting data and ensures data consistency. The higher software quality that results is also found in a simplified and particularly effective system diagnostics. The integration of WinCC flexible into the SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system offers the same benefits as the integration into SIMATIC STEP 7.