The SIPLUS HCS3200 heating control system is a distributed I/O device. It communicates via the PROFIBUS DP fieldbus with the SIMATIC S7 controller.

A complete system includes the following components:

• SIPLUS HCS3200 heating controller
• Higher-level control through SIMATIC S7 automation system with integrated interface for PROFIBUS DP or SIMOTION
• PROFIBUS DP
• Cabling
• Heat emitter array
• HMI panel (optional)

Application example with SIMATIC and SIPLUS HCS3200