Noticias (5) Nov-2010

SIEMENS

SIMATIC S7-1200 Communication

Integrated PROFINET Interface
The new CPU-Firmware Version 2.0 of Simatic S7-1200 supports communication with Profi net IO devices as a Profi net IO controller. By means of the integrated Web-server, information can be called via the CPU and process data via a standard Web browser. Data can also be archived from the user program during runtime.

Utilizing established TCP/IP standards, the integrated PROFINET interface provided with the SIMATIC S7-1200 can be used for programming, or to communicate with HMI devices and additional controllers. As a PROFINET IO controller, SIMATIC S7-1200 now supports communication with PROFINET IO devices. The interface consists of a noise-immune RJ45 connector with auto-cross-over functionality, which supports Ethernet networks and features a data transmission rate of up to 10/100 Mbit/s.

Communication with third-party devices
Seamless integration of devices from other manufacturers is possible with the integrated PROFINET interface on the SIMATIC S7-1200. It is possible to connect and communicate with multiple third-party devices utilizing the supported open Ethernet protocols TCP/IP native and ISO on TCP.
This communication capability, which is configured with standard T-Send/T-Receive instruc-tions provided by the integrated engineering system SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic, offers you an even higher level of flexibility in designing your automation solution.

Easy communication modules
Up to 3 communication modules can be added to any of the SIMATIC S7-1200 CPUs.
The RS485 and RS232 communication modules are fit for serial, character-based point-to-point connections. The library functions USS drive protocol and Modbus RTU Master and Slave protocols are already included within the SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic engineering system.

Siemens S7-1200 modules

Noticias (4) Oct-2010

SIEMENS

Process visualization system enhanced with telecontrol for smaller installations

The Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a telecontrol option for its process visualization system Simatic WinCC V7. Simatic WinCC TeleControl is ideally suited for smaller installations and complements the existing Siemens telecontrol portfolio. In addition to Simatic PCS 7 TeleControl for process automation it also includes PVSS for hierarchical widely distributed system architectures. The Simatic WinCC TeleControl software option uses a WAN (Wide Area Network) to flexibly integrate remote terminal units equipped with Simatic automation components into the installation’s central process visualization system. Main applications are in the water and wastewater industries as well as oil and gas.

Simatic WinCC TeleControl supports the three main telecontrol protocols IEC 60870-5 101/104, DNP V3 (serial or TCP/IP) and Sinaut ST7 (serial or TCP/IP). The software can be customized for the requirements of a particular installation. A uniform user interface for local and remote processes minimizes the risk of errors. Employee training costs are reduced since the Simatic WinCC process visualization system is used both for telecontrol operations and for the actual process visualization. This results in considerably lower installation, start-up and maintenance costs.

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Simple communication via Ethernet in RFID applications using TCP/IP

The Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a new communication module for the connection of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) read/write devices to Ethernet. The primary application areas of the Simatic RF182C module are in machine building, conveyor systems, assembly lines in the automotive and supplier industries as well as in ancillary assembly lines. The new product is designed for Ethernet communication by means of TCP/IP protocol and supplements the modules already available for Profibus and Profinet.

The new Simatic RF182C communications module is suitable for the read/write devices of all RFID systems except Moby R. The high IP67 degree of protection facilitates distributed installation outside the control cabinet directly in the plant process and rapid commissioning is possible with the plug-in connection technology. Up to two RFID read/write devices can be connected in parallel to the basic unit. The RF182C can be integrated in the field level using one of three different technologies - the RJ45 push-pull plug, M12 7/8" 5-pin or M12 7/8" 4-pin connection blocks.

Simatic RF182C is programmed with standard XML commands. This means the communication module can be easily integrated in a PC environment or connected to commercially available controllers. Since the Ethernet parameterization is stored in the connection block, the user can simply replace the basic unit in case of servicing without interrupting the network.

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Noticias (2) Sept-2010

OMRON

Omron mejora el rendimiento y la flexibilidad de los PLC con la serie CJ2M

La nueva gama de controladores programables CJ2M de Omron, una opción versátil y rentable para aplicaciones de complejidad baja y media, se ha diseñado específicamente para ayudar a los usuarios que necesitan una mayor inteligencia y flexibilidad en sus sistemas de control, al tiempo que mantienen un precio competitivo. Los nuevos controladores CJ2M complementan a los modelos CJ2H, de reciente aparición, que ofrecen ventajas similares en aplicaciones de gama alta.

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Nuevos módulos E/S de pulsos para CPU CJ2M

Con los nuevos módulos E/S de pulsos CJ2M-MD211 y CJ2M-MD212, es posible añadir un versátil control de posición de hasta cuatro ejes a cualquier modelo actual de nuestra serie CJ2M de controladores lógicos programables (PLC) de manera sencilla y económica. Los nuevos módulos ofrecen opciones de control de posición mucho más potentes y versátiles que los PLC de gama baja, pero tienen un precio muy inferior que las soluciones de control de posición de gama alta.