SIMATIC Controller – System benefits

SIMATIC Controllers are an integral component of Totally Integrated Automation. A decision for SIMATIC Controllers is always a decision for a unique level of integration in engineering, diagnostics and communication – as well as a host of further benefits.

Efficiently Engineering

From configuring to commissioning, test and service: the SIMATIC STEP 7 engineering environment supports the entire production life cycle - and sets standards with regard to user-friendliness and efficiency.  more

Intelligent Diagnostics

The plant-wide process and system diagnostics allow you to track down and correct any faults, thus making a crucial contribution towards minimizing standstill times.  more

Boundless Communication

Integrated communication on the basis of standards guarantees maximum transparency – from the actuators and sensors, through the control level, right up to the plant control level and the ERP level.  more

Safety Integrated

SIMATIC Safety Integrated encompasses a scalable range of safety-related controllers: perfect solutions for all areas with increased safety requirements (to SIL3 or Category 4) – in manufacturing automation and process automation.  more

Integrated fault tolerance

From low-cost software redundancy with warm standby functionality to the fault-tolerant S7-400H for hot standby architectures: well thought-out redundancy solutions ensure maximum availability.  more

Integrated Technology

Whether you're dealing with counting, measuring, cam control, closed-loop control or motion control: SIMATIC Technology Controllers solve every technology task or motion control task with appropriately coordinated components.  more

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