S7-1500
Siemens S7-1500 PLCs are an advanced automation platform for industrial applications. They feature high performance with fast processors and extensive scalability capabilities. The TIA Portal programming environment provides easy application creation. They integrate various communication technologies, such as PROFINET and OPC UA, for flexible connection to other devices and systems. The S7-1500 are ideal for demanding industrial applications.
The SIMATIC S7-1500 features a modular design and is expandable. Various central processing units (CPU versions) are available, each in multiple performance classes. There is a wide variety of signal modules for input and output, as well as technological modules for special functions such as counting and communication. The SIMATIC S7-1500 is approved for IP20 protection and is intended for installation in control panels.
The signal modules or peripheral units of the SIMATIC S7-1500/ET 200 serve as the interface between the controller and the process. Through connected sensors, the controller records the current state of the process and activates the corresponding reactions. Digital and analog modules provide exactly the inputs/outputs required for the respective task. They can be used both centrally, directly in the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU, and remotely in the SIMATIC ET 200 IO system. Analog modules offer extended functions such as sampling or clock synchronization.
Communication interfaces via PROFINET and partially PROFIBUS DP are already integrated into the CPUs. Communication modules enhance the communication capabilities of the S7-1500/ET 200 by providing additional functions or interfaces, increasing the flexibility and performance of automation solutions. Additional interfaces allow the implementation of complex automation structures or the optimization of processes.