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 The right SIMATIC
Controller for every
application

Whether you need compact controller solutions This allows flexibility while designing and adapt-
with integrated functions, powerful controllers ing automation solutions without the need for
for the highest demands, or controllers for dis- building know-how over and over again.
tributed architectures or PC-based automation:
Our SIMATIC controller portfolio has the right PLC Each machine and plant have individual require-
for your requirements. ments regarding system performance and
application complexity. You can find the right
In addition to scalability every controller provides controller for your application in our SIMATIC
consistent system functions like efficient engi- controller portfolio. Below you’ll find many
neering, high performance, innovative design, practical applications and details about imple-
versatile diagnostics, Safety Integrated, Technol- mentation.
ogy Integrated, and Security Integrated.

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Overview of applications

Pumping and ventilating Simple controlling Simple closed-loop controlling Autonomously conveying

Conveying and transporting Electrical charging Higher-level controlling Testing and measuring

Model-based closed-loop
controlling Assembling Cutting and sawing Filling

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 Pumping and Typical of this application:
Compressors, compressed-air technology, and

ventilating vacuum technology are found in many industries

and processes. The following features are import-
ant for control technology:

• S
 mall- to medium-quantity framework
A small number of I/Os, signal processing is
performed in the lower to medium perfor-
mance range.

• C
 omprehensive communication options
Compressors, compressed-air technology, and
vacuum technology require different interfaces.

• I ntegrated technology functions

Compressors, compressed-air technology, and
vacuum technology require integrated closed-
loop control in the form of PID controllers.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic Controller. For more in-
formation, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic Controller TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Ideal for the lower to medium performance range. You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.

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Simple controlling
Typical of this application:
Production processes often require a lot of different sequential programs
that need to be controlled.

• M
 edium-quantity framework and modularly expandable
Simple control tasks can usually be covered with a medium-quantity
structure. Many automation solutions have to be functionally adaptable
and require a modular controller.

• M
 odular expandability and flexibility
Flexibility is especially important for the automation program, which means
that different sequential programs with the corresponding parameters
often need to be kept in reserve.

• Cost-effectiveness
These applications are subject to high cost pressure and have to be imple-
mented as economically as possible in order to stay competitive.

For these requirements, we recommend the SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic

Controller. For more information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic Controller TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Ideal for the lower to medium performance range. You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.

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Simple closed-loop controlling
Typical of this application:
Simple closed-loop control plays an important
part in numerous production processes. For
example, it controls temperature, pressure, and
flow rate.

• C
 omprehensive communication options
The devices require different communication
interfaces (including PROFINET, Modbus/TCP,
serial protocols).

• M
 odular expandability and flexibility
The closed-loop control must be functionally
adaptable: modular controller, flexible automa-
tion program.

• I ntegrated technology functions

Integrated closed-loop control options ensure
an exact sequence of control variables and
parameters.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic Controller. For more
information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic Controller TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Ideal for the lower to medium performance range. You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.

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 Autonomously Typical of this application:
In many production and logistics processes, a

conveying seamless materials supply – for example, via

conveyor belts or AGV – is essential. The right
controller has the following characteristics:

• C
 ompactness and versatility
The controller has to be installed and be
expandable inside a small space in the cabinet.

• Safety
Safety and standard functionalities in one
device save space and make programming
simple and flexible.

• Ruggedness
High resistance to shocks and continuous loads
due to vibration; reliable when exposed to
extreme fluctuations in temperature.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC ET 200SP Distributed Controller. For
more information, visit the product page. Or
you can directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC ET 200SP TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Distributed Controller You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.
Space-saving thanks to a compact design.

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Conveying and
transporting
Typical of this application:
Materials must be transported to a precise destination, for example across
long distances via a conveyor belt or by AGV. This requires the right con-
veyor technology, which is often distributed. The controller must have the
following characteristics:

• Machine-level installation
Renders conveyor units independent of higher-level controller, reduces
cable routes, and simplifies diagnostics.

• Comprehensive functionality
The controller has to deliver a wide range of requirements: safety,
motion tasks, and process and system diagnostics.

• Ruggedness
The systems have to be resistant to water, dust, and loads due to
temperature, shock, and vibration.

For these requirements, we recommend the SIMATIC ET 200pro Distributed

Controller or the SIPLUS extreme modules for harsh environments. For
more information, visit the product page. Or you can directly start our
TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC ET 200pro TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Distributed Controller You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.
Control functionality directly at the machine in
IP65/67

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 Typical of this application:
Mobility in the future will require open and
flexible automation solutions. This means that
the right controller needs to feature:

• C
 ompactness and versatility
Systems for e-charging systems must be as com-
pact and also as functionally versatile as possible.

• I ntegrated and scalable

The system has to be flexibly expandable to far
more than 100 charging points.

• Open interfaces
There are a variety of interfaces between the
charging unit and the backend (often payment
systems).

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller. For more

Electrical charging
information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC ET 200SP TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Distributed Controller Open Controller You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.
Compact controller for open automation with
PC applications

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Higher-level controlling
Typical of this application:
Depending on the size of the machine or plant,
flexibly usable and reliable controllers are
required that cover a large performance range.
In this case, the controller must offer:

• High performance
Power reserves, fast data exchange, smart
communication, and minimal cycle and
response times.

• Large-quantity structures
Read in and continue to process large numbers
of input signals, forward them quickly to many
actuators, and reliably edit data.

• Scalability
Flexible systems and lines require modular
concepts and different configurations of the
automation system.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC S7-1500 Advanced Controller. For more
information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC S7-1500 Advanced Controller TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
The ultimate plus for productivity and efficiency You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.

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Typical of this application:
For material and product testing, the automation
system must decide within a fraction of a second
whether the quality is adequate. The right con-
troller needs to offer:

• Versatile interfaces
A redundant, openly expandable controller for
access from multiple operating terminals or via
the intranet

• H
 igh-performance data acquisition
Supports analyses to improve plant availability,
productivity, energy consumption, and quality.

• C
 omplex data evaluation
The production data has to be available over a
long period of time for tracking and tracing and
for quality assurance.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller. For more
information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

Testing and measuring

SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Top performance for PC-based automation You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.

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 Model-based Typical of this application:

closed-loop
Processes that are complex to control often have
to be physically modeled. That’s why the right
controller needs to offer:

controlling • H
 igh availability during ongoing operation
The controller must be resistant to dirt, shocks,
and vibration.

• M
 odel-based closed-loop control
The controller has to automatically readjust
servomotors, for example for a constant mate-
rial flow in casting processes.

• C
 omplex process monitoring
Processes and legislation require detailed pro-
cess validation and the perfect functioning of
components.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller. For more
information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Top performance for PC-based automation You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.

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Assembling
Typical of this application:
Pick and place, assembly tasks, and handling
tasks require freely programmable movements
in space for different kinematics. The right con-
troller must offer:

• E
 ase of programming
Program in a familiar environment based on
PLCopen.

• System-integrated kinematics
Easily parameterize typical kinematics with up to
four interpolating axes.

• Convenient engineering
Simple configuration, commissioning, and diag-
nosis of kinematics as well as 3D visualization
of movements.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPU Advanced Controller for
complex motion control applications. For more
information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPU TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Advanced Controller You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.
The controller for complex motion control
applications

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 Typical of this application:
Machining products while they’re in motion re-

Cutting and sawing

quires a precise synchronization of axes between
product feed, saw, knife, flying shears, and seal-
ing unit. The right controller has to offer:

• E
 ase of programming
Program technologically complex movements in
a familiar environment based on PLCopen.

• H
 ighly dynamic synchronization/desynchroni-
zation
Fast production sequences and high clock-pulse
rates call for high dynamics and precision for
exact cutting positions.

• Print-mark synchronization
Precise-print mark acquisition for adapting to
changing product characteristics.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPU Advanced Controller for
complex motion control applications. For more
information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPU TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Advanced Controller You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.
The controller for complex motion control
applications

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Typical of this application:
Flexible filling processes – for example, in the
Filling
beverage industry – require that the motion of
the filling tubes be quickly and individually adapt-
able to the container format. The right controller
must offer:

• E
 ase of programming
Program technologically complex movements
in a familiar environment based on PLCopen.

• N
 onlinear motion control
Flexible adaptation to new product characteris-
tics and container geometries for quickly
changing production sequences.

• Print-mark synchronization
Precise labeling requires the precise acquisition
of label positions and their placement.

For these requirements, we recommend the

SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPU Advanced Controller for
complex motion control applications. For more
information, visit the product page. Or you can
directly start our TIA Selection Tool.

SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPU TIA Selection Tool Do you have any other requirements?
Advanced Controller You can configure your controller here. Select your controller in five steps.
The controller for complex motion control
applications

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Integrated functions in all
SIMATIC Controllers
Integrated functions in all SIMATIC Controllers
In addition to their scalability, every controller offers integrated system Security Integrated. This allows great flexibility in the design or adaption
functions such as efficient engineering, high performance, innovative of automation solutions, without having to constantly accumulate more
design, reliable diagnostics, Safety Integrated, Technology Integrated, and knowledge and expertise.

Efficient engineering Innovative design

The seamless integration of SIMATIC Controllers in the shared TIA Portal Each controller can be set up and wired differently. The SIMATIC Controller
engineering framework enables the consistent storage of data, the smart portfolio offers modular, compact, and PC-based CPUs.
library concept, and a uniform operating philosophy. This makes the use
of universal functions especially easy.

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Reliable diagnostics Safety Integrated
The integrated system diagnostics with efficient fault analysis and fast Fail safe SIMATIC Controllers offer the greatest possible level of integration:
troubleshooting cuts commissioning time and minimizes downtime in one controller, one communication system, and one engineering for both
production. Faults are uniformly indicated in the engineering on the HMI, standard and failsafe automation.
in the Web server, and in the display of the SIMATIC S7-1500.

Technology Integrated Security Integrated

Technology functions for counting and measuring tasks, closed-loop Intellectual property and the investment it represents are safeguarded
control, and motion control are integrated into all SIMATIC Controllers. by the integration of knowledge protection, protection against copying
Technology CPUs are used for sophisticated motion control tasks. and manipulation, and extra password protection for access to program
content.

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Siemens AG 2020
Digital Industries
Factory Automation
P.O. Box 4848
90026 Nuremberg
Germany
Article No.: DIFA-B10067-00-7600
Subject to changes and errors.
The information given in this document only contains
general descriptions and/or performance features which
may not always specifically reflect those described, or
which may undergo modification in the course of further
development of the products. The requested performance
features are binding only when they are expressly agreed
upon in the concluded contract.

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