Siemens has developed a wide range of coordinated hardware and software components for PC-based Automation.

SIMATIC WinAC RTX is the right, proven solution for you if you are looking for an open, flexible and reliable controller for your PC-based automation task.

All automation tasks, such as open/closed-loop control, HMI and motion control, can be implemented on a single platform on the PC. PC-based Automation is your first choice wherever PC applications have to be handled in addition to classic PLC tasks.

SIMATIC PC-based Control

• Adds PC-based controllers to the SIMATIC S7 controller family
• Especially suitable where a variety of tasks such as data processing, communication, visualization, technology and control have to be integrated in one PC.

Versions

• SIMATIC WinAC Software PLC
  for tasks requiring a high level of flexibility and integration capability.
• SIMATIC WinAC ODK
  allows PC solutions for technological tasks to be integrated flexibly and powerfully into the controller.

Properties:

• Runs on standard PCs under Windows XP or Windows 7 (32-bit).
• Code-compatible with SIMATIC S7-300/-400:
  Programmed with SIMATIC industrial software, created programs can also be used for SIMATIC S7.
• Uses standard interfaces for integration into the office environment.
• Open interfaces for the integration of solution-specific technological hardware and software.

Catalog ST 70:

You can also find information about SIMATIC PC-based controllers in Catalog ST 70:

http://www.automation.siemens.com/salesmaterial-as/catalog/en/simatic-st70-chap08-english-2015.pdf