More digitalization down to the field level with Profinet and Simatic PCS 7
With Simatic PCS 7 process control system, Siemens is opening up scope for new perspectives to plant operators in the process industries and creating an additional building block en route for the Digital Enterprise. Version 9 of the Simatic PCS 7 supports the world leading Industrial Ethernet standard Profinet with two new distributed I/O lines for greater digitalization right down to the field level, as well as extensive new software functionality.
The new I/O system Simatic ET 200SP HA allows the properties of Profinet to be used to optimum effect in achieving this goal. Specifically aimed at the process industries, it is designed for high availability and can be used directly in the field up to Ex zone 2. Its protective coating and an extended operating temperature range of -40 to +70°C allow the I/O system to be used in many cases without the need for additional air conditioning. Despite its compact, highly space-saving design – the width of the new module has been reduced by just under half- the number of modules per head assembly or per station has been increased to 56, corresponding to just under 900 I/O signals. Another benefit is its consistently modular and flexible structure, which allows modules to be conveniently hot swapped in running operational mode. The Simatic ET 200SP HA stations can be simply and rapidly extended in line with changing requirements, as the permanent wiring and use of uniform terminal blocks enable control cabinets with a standardized structure. The result: lower costs for planning, assembly and installation.
The Simatic Compact Field Unit (CFU)
opens up new scope for the integration of field devices. The field distributor connected over Profinet is able to overcome the restrictions of conventional I/O concepts, providing consistent decentralization coupled with flexible structures. Distributed deployment of the Simatic CFU allows considerable savings to be made in terms of cables and terminal points. If a field device has to be connected, the Simatic CFU automatically initializes the linked device and integrates it quickly and simply into the process control system. The use of Plug&Produce results The Simatic Compact Field Unit (CFU) opens up new scope for the integration of field devices. The field distributor connected over Profinet is able to overcome the restrictions of conventional I/O concepts, providing consistent decentralization coupled with flexible structures. Distributed deployment of the Simatic CFU allows considerable savings to be made in terms of cables and terminal points. If a field device has to be connected, the Simatic CFU automatically initializes the linked device and integrates it quickly and simply into the process control system. The use of Plug&Produce results
Version 9.0 of the Simatic PCS 7 also comes with extensive software innovations offering greater productivity and flexibility for plant operators and maintenance personnel. For further information please see : www.siemens.com/pcs7
