Regional product versions

Originally, all SIMATIC PCS 7 software products were designed for international use, i.e. there was only one product version for worldwide use, which was offered in up to 6 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Chinese. However, the number of supported languages was not uniform; it varied depending on the product. This internationally usable product variant remains available for all SIMATIC PCS 7 software products.

In addition, a regional "ASIA" product version will also be offered for the SIMATIC PCS 7 Software Media Package and specific SIMATIC PCS 7 software products of the "Engineering System" and "Operator System" system components. The ASIA products are currently available in two languages: English and Chinese (simplified). They are explicitly identified in the name by the suffix "ASIA".

If a product listed in this catalog does not have the suffix "ASIA" in its name, it can always be used globally. However, the following restriction applies: If a regional ASIA product is offered, the pendant for international use does not support the Asian languages (currently Chinese simplified) present in the ASIA product.

The products for international use, i.e. products without the suffix "ASIA", are not intended as the basis for runtime systems with fonts in Asian languages.

The following special points must be observed as a result of the definition of separate products for installation software and licenses. The SIMATIC PCS 7 installation software is available in the form of two data medium packages:

• SIMATIC PCS 7 Software Media Package
• SIMATIC PCS 7 Software Media Package ASIA

The specific ASIA software licenses harmonize exclusively with the SIMATIC PCS 7 Software Media Package ASIA. SIMATIC PCS 7 software licenses for which there is no ASIA pendant can be used with both SIMATIC PCS 7 Software Media Packages.