SIMATIC controllers enable innovative machine concepts for your automation system

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Building innovative machines with SIMATIC Controllers

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Innovative highlights SIMATIC controllers offer more than just powerful hardware for controlling all types of machines and plants. The capabilities of SIMATIC controllers are constantly being expanded with new functions.

Innovation Stories The Innovation Stories tell exciting tales of how companies are already using SIMATIC controllers to implement innovative machine concepts. Let yourself be inspired!

Machines that know when they’re due to fail

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An algorithm for machine learning is capable of filtering out critical details from vast amounts of data, such as telltale anomalies. In this way, it can identify impending damage before it occurs.

Applications

Every machine and plant places its own unique demands on system performance and application complexity. You’ll find the right controller for your application in our interactive SIMATIC controller portfolio.

Overview of applications

SIMATIC controller portfolio Whether you’re looking for compact controller solutions with integrated functions, powerful controllers for the highest demands, or controllers for distributed architectures or PC-based automation, our SIMATIC controller portfolio has the right PLC for your requirements.

Basic Controllers – be flexible thanks to networking possibilities

Basic Controllers are the intelligent choice for compact automation solutions with integrated communication and technology functions. They are available in both standard and safety versions.

Advanced Controllers – increase productivity with the ultimate power

Advanced Controllers automate not just complete production plants but also applications that demand the greatest performance, flexibility, and networking capability. SIMATIC S7-1500 is the latest controller generation and therefore the most future-proof controller with optimal system performance.

Distributed Controllers – save space with the smallest footprint

Distributed Controllers are used for machines with a distributed architecture and for series machines with limited space available. They combine the advantages of a SIMATIC S7-1500 with the design of a SIMATIC ET 200SP. With SIMATIC ET 200pro, a CPU module with S7-1500 technology is available as a modular space-saving solution for tough environmental conditions near the machine.

Software Controllers – be open and independent

The Software Controllers are used wherever maximum precision and speed are required as well as PC-based automation. The PC-based controllers operate independently of the operating system.

Drive Controller - combines motion control and drive control in a compact format

The new SIMATIC Drive Controller saves space by combining a controller with motion control and a drive control in a single device. Integrated technology I/Os and powerful communication interfaces make sophisticated machine designs possible.

Integrated functions in all SIMATIC controllers

In addition to scalability, every controller offers integrated system functions like efficient engineering, high performance, an innovative design, a variety of diagnostics, Safety Integrated, Technology Integrated, and Security Integrated. This allows flexibility in the design or adaption of automation solutions, without the need to constantly accumulate additional expertise.

SIMATIC Technology

The perfect basis for all technology tasks.

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SIMATIC Safety Integrated

The seamless integration of machine safety in the SIMATIC automation system.

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