Powerful and compact distributed process I/O
Distributed process I/O for SIMATIC PCS neo and SIMATIC PCS 7: the right solution for every requirement
Today, the acquisition and output of process signals via sensors and actuators can take place in a variety of ways: centrally or locally, inside or outside control cabinets, with or without connected drive technology, etc. Our process control systems offer a wide range of options for integrating application process I/O in the best possible way: Either locally via signal and function modules in remote I/O stations on the fieldbus or centrally using analog I/O modules operating in the automation system.
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As individual as your requirements
Flexible, decentralized solutions have become the state of the art in automation for the process industry. Whether compact or modular, purely digital I/O interfaces, or complete decentralized systems including integrated drive technology; installed in the control cabinet or directly in a harsh industrial environment – for every application, SIMATIC hardware for the process industry offers the right solution and corresponding options for connecting sensors and actuators.
Promote digitalization and protect investments!
Process control technology from Siemens paves the way for plant-wide digitalization. By supporting PROFINET, our innovative hardware not only bridges the communication gap into the field level – but also from today into the future. The distributed SIMATIC I/O systems offer high planning reliability for up to 30 years. Standards are the prerequisite for compatibility and promote broad acceptance in various areas of the process industry.
- Fully compatible successor products enable easy replacement
- Fast and simple functional expansion is permanently guaranteed
- Seamless reuse of existing modules and cabling
Process I/O made to measure
The SIMATIC PCS 7 and PCS neo process control systems offer a variety of possibilities for detecting and outputting process signals via sensors and actuators as well as for connecting process I/O to the automation systems. In practice, distributed process I/Os are mainly used which, depending on the type, also support redundant configurations or operation in explosive gas/dust atmospheres.Powerful solutions that can be adapted to any automation task
The SIMATIC ET 200 product family has always been a guarantee for powerful and distributed solutions that can be individually adapted to any automation requirement. The I/O system is ready for use inside and outside the control cabinet and can be expanded in small steps: Modules for digital and analog inputs/outputs, safety technology, motor starters, frequency inverters and other technology modules ensure that you can equip your I/O system with the appropriate signal and function modules.
The powerful, compact I/O system with Safety Integrated
SIMATIC ET 200SP HA
The compact modular SIMATIC ET 200SP HA I/O creates space in the control cabinet and makes it possible to align the expansion in the control cabinet exactly with actual requirements. And the tool-free connection technology with push-in terminals and vertical wiring reduces engineering, assembly and cabling costs. Thanks to its extended temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and conformal coating, the I/O system is ideally suited for use in the field.
Thanks to the newly available Ex-I/Os, SIMATIC ET 200SP HA offers the ideal solution for the special requirements of the Ex field. The new Ex-I/O modules can be installed at levels up to ATEX Zone 2, and provide intrinsically safe Ex-ia circuits for field devices up to Zone 0. Fail-safe digital I/O modules and a fail-safe analog input module are available for applications in the area of functional safety.
The smart field distributor
Benefit from greater flexibility and easier handling coupled with maximum availability: The compact field distributor is installed at the process level and is connected via PROFINET directly to the process control system to form the foundation for digitalization in the field.
The SIMATIC CFU combines a digital fieldbus with conventional I/Os and is suitable for use directly in the field, as far as Ex Zone 2. This significantly reduces the footprint of the entire I/O system: Conventional control cabinets are a thing of the past and significant savings can be made with regard to cables and terminals, as well as in the planning and documentation work. The device reduces the potential for errors during operation, simplifies plant expansions or modernization, and reduces the amount of work required for the hardware FAT.
SIMATIC CFU PA Edition: Plug-and-produce simplicity
The PA edition of the SIMATIC CFU combines the ruggedness and simplified handling of the PROFIBUS PA communication standard with all the advantages of the PROFINET standard based on Industrial Ethernet. This compact hardware innovation automatically initializes connected field devices and integrates them into the process control system. What used to take 30 minutes is now done in less than one minute. That’s plug-and-produce!
SIMATIC CFU DIQ Edition: Easy and flexible use of discrete I/Os
With sixteen freely configurable, digital I/O channels and optional extension functions, the SIMATIC CFU DIQ Edition offers you even more flexibility and easier handling coupled with maximum availability. The additional operating modes “Counter” and “Frequency measurement” can be activated for selected digital inputs. In addition, the safety function “Actuator disconnection” can be set for the digital outputs. This function enables you to bring your actuators to a safe position as required to avoid possible hazardous situations.
Fast and robust fieldbus communication
Distributed I/O devices such as remote I/O stations with their I/O modules, transmitters, drives, valves or operator terminals communicate with the automation systems at field level through a powerful real-time bus system. The universal PROFIBUS covers all of the requirements of the process industry and has already proven itself as a rugged and reliable communication medium at the field level.
Field instrumentation is connected using PROFIBUS PA, which enables power to be supplied via the fieldbus in addition to communication. This standard can be seamlessly integrated into the SIMATIC PCS 7 and PCS neo process control systems as a link via PROFINET or alternatively via PROFIBUS DP.
Talk to your Siemens contact if you have any questions about integrating Foundation Fieldbus in PCS 7.
To create a smooth network transition between PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA, the SIMATIC product range offers two versions: the DP/PA coupler and the PA link. The DP/PA coupler is especially suitable for low quantity structures (data volumes) and low timing requirements. The DP/PA link is ideal for a large number of stations and high cycle time requirements.
Compact Field Unit PA (CFU PA) offers the ideal solution for network transitions between PROFINET and PROFIBUS PA.
With conventional fieldbus installations, changes during runtime are only possible to a very limited extent. This is because short-circuits or contact bounces when connecting or replacing devices can lead to the failure of the fieldbus segment. Fieldbus installations with active field distributors from SIMATIC permit the addition and removal of field devices and of active field distributors during operation without any disruption.
Protecting people, plants and the environment
The complex processes in the process industry are associated with high demands on functional safety. With Safety Integrated you use an innovative safety technology characterized by its flexibility and reliability.
A flexible, powerful hardware basis for present and future requirements
Industrial process control technology from Siemens bundles a broad portfolio of innovative technologies, systems, and components to create a unique product.
Discover our powerful SIMATIC PCS neo and SIMATIC PCS 7 process control systems, our future-proof automation systems, flexible and robust I/O devices, and our solutions for industrial communication.
Service and support throughout the entire lifecycle of your plant
We make it easy for you to launch into the world of process control technology with SIMATIC PCS neo and PCS 7. Our service and support experts will also be there to help you at any time. For further information, you can also draw on a wealth of downloads which we’ve made available.
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