Integration of switchgear automation with SIMATIC PCS 7 PowerControl provides substantial cost savings over the entire life cycle of the plant by means of, for example,
Simpler plant structures with more transparency in the technological dependencies
Further increase in the level of integration of the plant
Uniform process control and further expansion of the operator's task area
Long-term investment security thanks to globally valid standard IEC 61850
Rational, integrated engineering and fast commissioning
Lower administration, service and training costs resulting from a uniform holistic view
Cost-effective modernization of plants using an existing PROFIBUS DP infrastructure