Engineering

Reduced engineering times

• Standardized, open system for more flexibility (third-party IO-Link devices can be integrated in the engineering)
• Uniform and transparent configuration and programming through integrated engineering (SIMATIC STEP 7)
• Freely available function blocks for SIMATIC for user-friendly parameterization and diagnostics, and read-out of measured values
• Efficient engineering thanks to use of off-the-shelf faceplates in SIMATIC HMI
• Low error rate in CAD circuit design thanks to reduction in control circuit wiring

Commissioning

Reduced commissioning times

• Faster installation and minimized error rate thanks to reduction in control circuit wiring
• Space savings in the control cabinet
• Low-cost wiring technology with several branches thanks to unrestricted use of existing Siemens components

Operation and maintenance

Increased plant availability

• High level of transparency in the plant down to the field level
• Reduction of downtime and maintenance times through plant-wide diagnostics and faster error correction
• Support for preventive maintenance
• High transparency through incorporation of energy management systems, readout of current values, and diagnostic messages
• Shorter conversion times thanks to central parameter and recipe management for field devices as well