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New firmware released V3.1 for SIMATIC S7-1500 and ET 200 CPUs available

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An update of previously delivered SIMATIC S7-1500 controllers and ET 200 CPUs to the CPU firmware V3.1 is possible for the following modules:

Modules in the SIMATIC S7-1500 Advanced Controller product range:

CPU typeArticle numberFirmware download
Compact
CPU 1511C-1 PN6ES7511-1CL03-0AB0*is delivered with FW 3.1
CPU 1512C-1 PN6ES7512-1CM03-0AB0*is delivered with FW 3.1 
Standard
CPU 1511-1 PN6ES7511-1AL03-0AB078301349
CPU 1513-1 PN6ES7513-1AM03-0AB078065246
CPU 1515-2 PN6ES7515-2AN03-0AB092273069
CPU 1516-3 PN/DP6ES7516-3AP03-0AB078066881
CPU 1517-3 PN/DP6ES7517-3AP00-0AB0106655787
CPU 1518-4 PN/DP6ES7518-4AP00-0AB092272759
CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0109761490 
Fail-safe
CPU 1511F-1 PN6ES7511-1FL03-0AB0109476729
CPU 1513F-1 PN6ES7513-1FM03-0AB0109476732
CPU 1515F-2 PN6ES7515-2FN03-0AB0106656661
CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP6ES7516-3FP03-0AB092274475
CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP6ES7517-3FP00-0AB0
6ES7517-3FP01-0AB0		106655938
is delivered with FW 3.1 
CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP6ES7518-4FP00-0AB092274064
CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0         109761495 
Technology
CPU 1511T-1 PN6ES7511-1TL03-0AB0109742566
CPU 1515T-2 PN6ES7515-2TN03-0AB0109742567
CPU 1516T-3 PN/DP6ES7516-3TN00-0AB0109757418 
CPU 1517T-3 PN/DP6ES7517-3TP00-0AB0109742571
CPU 1518T-4 PN/DP6ES7518-4TP00-0AB0109805658
CPU 1511TF-1 PN6ES7511-1UL03-0AB0109752626 
CPU 1515TF-2 PN6ES7515-2UN03-0AB0109752627 
CPU 1516TF-3 PN/DP6ES7516-3UN00-0AB0109757419 
CPU 1517TF-3 PN/DP6ES7517-3UP00-0AB0109742573
CPU 1518TF-4 PN/DP6ES7518-4UP00-0AB0109805659
Redundant
CPU 1513R-1 PN6ES7513-1RM03-0AB0**109766300 
CPU 1515R-2 PN6ES7515-2RN03-0AB0**109766318 
CPU 1517H-3 PN6ES7517-3HP00-0AB0**109766415 
CPU 1518HF-4 PN6ES7518-4JP00-0AB0**109805656

*planned for April 2024

**planned for January 2024

After the firmware update, the user program, the hardware parameter assignments, recipes and archives on the memory card and the data declared to be “retentive” remain stored on the CPU.

Compatibility between SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU firmware and display firmware: 

A SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU with a firmware version V3.1 can be operated with a display with a firmware version ≤ V2.9. This holds good for the CPUs 1516T-3 PN/DP,1516TF-3 PN/DP, all 1517 and 1518 CPUs.

Cases where spare parts come into the picture:  

The STEP 7 project need not be changed if a CPU ≤ 1516 with a firmware version ≥ V2.0 and ≤ V3.0 is replaced with a CPU with firmware version V3.1. Upgrading the STEP 7 software is not required.

The STEP 7 project does not need to be changed if a 1516T-3 PN/DP, 1516TF-3 PN/DP or ≥ 1517 CPU with firmware version ≤ V3.0 is replaced with a CPU with firmware version V3.1. Upgrading the STEP 7 software is not required.

Configuration of a CPU with firmware V3.1 in TIA Portal versions < V19:  

CPUs with firmware version V3.1 can also be used with TIA Portal versions < V19. The procedure to be applied for configuration with TIA Portal versions in which the current firmware cannot be selected is described in the following entry:  109744163 

New properties of the CPUs with firmware V3.1: 

To use the new functionalities, the system must be configured in TIA Portal from STEP 7 Professional V19 or higher: 109820993 

In addition to the existing product properties, a SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU or an ET 200 CPU offers the following additional functionalities with Firmware Version 3.1: 

New hardware and configuration limits:

  • Innovated S7-1500 Compact and ET 200pro CPUs
    • 2 compact S7-1500 CPUs 1511C-1 PN and 1512C-1 PN
    • 2 standard and 2 fail-safe ET 200pro CPUs 1513pro (F)-2 PN and 1516pro (F)-2 PN
    • Upto 100% more program memory and data memory
    • Performance improvement depending on CPU and STEP 7 project by a factor of up to 2
    • Enhanced communication performance (2nd Core)
    • Completely redesigned display implementation à no separate FW needed
  • New article number (6ES7517-3FP01-0AB0) for the 1517F-3 PN/DP CPU as a fully compatible successor of the current 1517F-3 PN/DP CPU (6ES7517-3FP00-0AB0)
  • OPC UA server – increased configuration limits:
    The maximum possible number of nodes in the server interface has been increased to 50,000 for the S7-1518 CPUs. The actual possible configuration limit is dependent on various interface factors (including type and content of objects).
  • The total number of configured alarm instances can be loaded while the CPU is in RUN mode
    • CPU 1510SP to 1513: 5,000
    • CPU 1514SP to 1518: 10,000
  • The CPU-internal memory for text lists has been increased to 10 MB for the 1517 and 1518 CPUs
  • The maximum possible number of tags/attributes for subscriptions has been increased to 50,000 for the 1518 CPUs.
  • Display
    • Information on the service life of the SIMATIC memory card used
      • “0%” to “100%” (0% – new memory card, 100% – guaranteed service life reached)
      • “Unknown”: The service life of the memory card could not be read
  • The ET 200SP CPUs support BusAdapters with FO and SCRJ FO connectors.

New functions with firmware V3.1 for S7-1500 Compact and ET 200pro CPUs:

  • A simple configuration option is now available for the SNMP service. For new configurations, this is disabled by default in the sense of “security-by-default”. There may be certain functional limitations with automatic topology detection if both devices have deactivated SNMP.
  • The web server certificate for HTTPS communication can now also be managed via the OPC UA GDS mechanism, without a separate download of the hardware configuration.
  • New functions for general file handling and, in particular, for log file handling via the Web API (as support for the automation of workflows)
    • Backup & restore (including failsafe)
    • Files on the card, user files, recipes, datalogs
  • Read Web API time (read out system time, read out time settings)
  • OPC UA server – Reading of the diagnostic status of the server’s own address space
  • The OPC UA server’s own namespace can be accessed using the OPC UA instruction for reading (“OPC_UA_ReadList”). This enables you to read out the statuses of the OPC UA server and those of the connections of OPC UA clients, of the session and the subscription and then react to them in the user program. In this way, connection problems, for example, can be quickly detected and plant availability increased.
  • OPC UA Server – Time stamping the source time of nodes
    By using the OPC UA instruction for writing (“OPC_UA_WriteList”) it is possible to change both the “source timestamp” and the status code of an OPC UA tag (node). From V18 or higher, this makes it possible to distinguish between the “source” and “server” time.
  • OPC UA server – Increase of the quantity structures
    The possible number of nodes in the server interface has been increased to 15,000 for the small PLCs and 30,000 for the medium PLCs. The maximum possible number of subscriptions per session has also been increased to 50. And the recommendation for monitored values for a subscription was increased to a maximum of 4,000 (at a 1 s sampling and transmission rate).

New functions with firmware V3.1 for fail-safe ET 200pro CPUs:

  • F-consistent Fast Commissioning Download (from FW 3.0 or higher)
    • Together with TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal V18, Consistent Commissioning Download (Consistent Compile) is now also available to the user in addition to the “Fast Commissioning Download” (Fast Compile) introduced with V17.
    • This enables the user with activated Fast Commissioning to perform a consistent compile and download of the fail-safe user program to the F-CPU in RUN mode.
    • In addition, the Consistent Compile in TIA Portal extends the possible customizations of the user program (e.g. adding timer blocks etc.) in Fast Commissioning Mode.
    • This offers greater flexibility during commissioning or when adapting the safety program, while at the same time reducing commissioning time.
    • Finally, the F-CPU is transferred to activated safety mode by a Stop-RUN transition.

New functions with firmware version V3.1 for all S7-1500 and ET 200 CPUs:

  • Local user management:
    Uniform and improved management of users as well as their roles and CPU function rights. The new function rights relate to the PG/HMI communication (engineering accesses), web server and OPC UA. The previous local user configuration for the web server and OPC UA server is integrated in the new user management.
  • PLC Security Logging:
    The syslog functionality newly integrated in the CPUs allows improved tracking and monitoring of critical CPU changes and operations. In the event of security-relevant events, such as user logins, configuration changes and operating state changes, messages are generated in a separate message memory. The configurable forwarding to external syslog/SIEM systems enables integration into existing security monitoring systems.
  • New instruction “Random” – Random number generator:
    You can use the “Random” instruction to generate a 32-bit random number. The instruction is executed synchronously.
  • Implementation of PROFINET Security Class 1:
    To fulfill the requirements for PROFINET Security Class 1, STEP 7 provides extended configuration options for the SNMP and DCP protocols as of V19.
    Customer benefits: Additional protection of communication within PROFINET networks
  • Timeout handling during data exchange:
    In the event of high network loads, timeouts may occur during data record communication with PROFINET IO devices. Previously, the PROFINET IO communication was terminated by the CPU in this case. As of STEP 7 V19 and FW version V3.1, the behavior of the respective PROFINET interface can be configured.
  • Trace functionality of the CPU:
    • Live monitoring for the long-term trace:
      • Display and analysis of values directly in the diagram during the recording
      • Use of superimposed measurements for the long-term trace
      • Synchronizing time bases
    • Long-term project trace:
      • Simultaneous signal recording of various S7-1500 CPUs. The CPUs must be configured in a network.
  • New modes for FC 804 RT_INFO “Read Runtime Statistics”
    Additional modes for restarting the CPU cycle time measurements have been added to the FC 804 RT_INFO block:
    • Mode 40 “Restart measurement of all OB statistics”
    • Mode 41 “Restart measurement of given OB”
    • Mode 42 “Restart measurement of maximum cycle runtime”
    • Mode 43 “Restart measurement of minimum cycle runtime”
    • Mode 44 “Restart measurement of minimum and maximum cycle runtime”

New functions with firmware V3.1 for S7-1500 and ET 200 CPUs (not R/H CPUs):

  • New “SHA2” instruction – Cryptographic hash function:
    The asynchronous “SHA2” instruction enables an integrity check of data in order, for example, to check whether data were corrupted or a data range in a data block was changed during data transmission. A hash value is calculated for this.
    Versions SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 are supported.
  • Profiling (available for CPUs ≤ 1516 (excluded 1516T/TF CPU)):
    With the new Web API method PlcProgram.DownloadProfilingData, detailed runtime data on the user program in the CPU is downloaded. This data can be evaluated and graphically displayed with third-party tools such as “Chrome Tracing” to analyze the program flow.
    The data is helpful for the following tasks:
    • Runtime optimization of the user program
    • Error diagnostics
    • Evaluation of the performance reserve of the automation system
    • Quality assurance of the application
  • Project-internal Shared Device/Shared I-Device:
    From STEP7 V19 and higher, a shared device/shared I-device can be created together with a maximum of two IO controllers in a project. Previously, the second IO controller necessarily required its own project. 

New functions with firmware V3.1 for S7-1500R/H CPUs:

  • Support of OPC UA server
    As of firmware version V3.1, the S7-1500R/H redundant system supports data exchange as an OPC UA server based on the redundancy concept of the OPC UA Specification.
  • Central CP modules and system power supplies supported
    CP 1543-1 communications processors can now also be used in the S7-1500R/H redundant system to extend the Ethernet communications interfaces. The redundant configuration of CPs (for each R/H CPU) increases the availability of the redundant system for communication tasks.
    Use of the active backplane bus enables reaction-free removal and insertion of the CP 1543-1 while in RUN-Redundant system state.
    The option to use system power supplies (PS) in the S7-1500R/H redundant system is also added.
  • Support for IE/PB LINK HA
    The IE/PB LINK HA connects PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP as a gateway. The IE/PB-LINK HA thus enables access to all DP devices connected to the lower-level PROFIBUS network. In the S7-1500R/H redundant system, the IE/PB-LINK HA is integrated into the PROFINET ring as an S2 device and thus enables bumpless connection of the PROFIBUS nodes at a switchover.
  • Access via Web API
    From firmware version V3.1 or higher, the S7-1500R/H redundant system supports the Webserver API. The CPU offers a web-based API (Web API) as an interface for reading and writing CPU data. You will find an overview of the mechanisms and methods supported by the R/H CPUs in the Web server Function Manual.
  • Extension of the OB83 events
    With OB 83 (pull/plug interrupt OB), additional events are reported for the S7-1500R/H redundant system
  • Data logging
    The new firmware version of the S7-1500R/H redundant system supports the data logging function. With data logging, you can save process values from the user program to a file – the data log. The data logs are saved on the SIMATIC Memory Card in CSV format and stored in the “DataLogs” directory.
  • User Files
    The following instructions are supported in the S7-1500R/H system for editing user files:
    FileReadC / FileWriteC / FileDelete
  • Extensions of RH_CTRL-instruction
    The RH_CTRL instruction has been extended to include two additional modes for controlling the operating state and SYNCUP.
  • Support of Long Term Trace
    The “Long-term Trace” function for long-term recording of signal sequences is now also available for the S7-1500R/H redundant controllers.
  • Secure Open User Communication
    Open User Communication (OUC) can now also take place in secure form (Secure OUC) in the S7-1500R/H system.

New motion control functions with firmware V3.1 for S7-1500(F)CPUs:

  • Axis control panel – Setting of absolute encoder
    The axis control panel offers new operating modes for absolute encoder adjustment absolute and absolute encoder adjustment relative.
  • Axis control panel – Display and adjustment of the speed override
    The axis control panel contains two new control elements for setting the velocity override. A slider replaces the control elements for starting and stopping the axis movement.
  • Measuring gearbox for positioning axis and synchronous axis technology objects
    A measuring gearbox is available for encoders of the positioning axis and synchronous axis technology objects.
  • Torque precontrol
    From firmware version V3.1 or higher, a torque precontrol can be configured for faster, more precise execution of motion sequences, which reduces the following error in acceleration phases. The CPU calculates the required torque precontrol from the axis acceleration, the configured motor and load inertias and the mechanical gear ratio.
  • Configurable Response to TO alarms
    For technology alarms with reaction “Remove enable”, coast down (OFF2) and Stop with ramp-function generator (OFF1) can be configured as reactions to TO alarms in addition to the standard deceleration ramp (OFF3).
  • Virtual axis
    The axis is operated with improved runtime behavior in virtual mode. The setpoints are applied as the actual encoder value with a delay of one application cycle clock. One additional application cycle clock later, the transfer to the actual value of the axis takes place, similar to a real axis. Other configurations do not affect the calculation of the actual values. The new mode replaces the previous behavior of the virtual axis.
  • Using a measurement input for several axes (listening measuring input)
    When measured values are acquired using Timer DI or SINAMICS (central measuring input), actual positions can be determined on multiple axes.
  • Cyclic measurement via SINAMICS (central measuring input)
    With central measuring inputs, the times of signal changes can be determined precisely and then transferred to the controller using telegram 39x. The measurements can now be continued cyclically, taking into account time constraints, until they are ended by a command.

New motion control functions with firmware V3.1 for S7-1500T(F)CPUs:

  • Fast reading of the following value from a cyclic cam
    With the motion control instruction “MC_GetCamFollowingValueCyclic”, the following value defined for a leading value of the same application cycle can be read cyclically from a cyclic cam. In so doing, a scaling and an offset of the cyclic cam can be specified without changing the cyclic cam technology object.
  • Extension of the function for reading the following value from a cyclic cam
    The motion control instruction “MC_GetCamFollowingValue” has been extended to include parameters for specifying a scaling and an offset of the cyclic cam. The cyclic cam technology object is not changed in the process.
  • Extension of the function for reading the leading value from a cyclic cam
    The motion control instruction “MC_GetCamLeadingValue” has been extended to include parameters for specifying a scaling and an offset of the cyclic cam. The cyclic cam technology object is not changed in the process. In addition, you can specify an approach direction to the sought leading value.

TO Kinematics (S7-1500T)

  • Conveyor tracking – Blending behavior
    Blending is possible for the following motions:
    • From a motion job in the tracked OCS to a motion job that desynchronizes the TCP.
    • From a motion job that synchronizes the TCP with the tracked OCS to the subsequent motion job in the tracked OCS
    • To blend the intermediate point in the WCS during a motion from a tracked OCS to another tracked OCS, you can also issue the job for synchronization during desynchronization, not earlier, “TrackingState” = 4.
  • To maintain compatibility with technology version ≤ V7.0, configure the motion transition at the following job with “BufferMode” = 1.
    The current motion job is then not blended.
  • Conveyor Tracking – Dynamic response adaptation
    Dynamic adaptation (for motion jobs) can be activated in all phases of conveyor tracking. To adhere to the dynamic limits of the kinematics and the kinematics axes after changes of the conveyor dynamics and the work area, the dynamic reserve “<TO>.Conveyor.DynamicReserve” has been introduced.

TO Interpreter (S7-1500T)

With the SIMATIC Motion Interpreter of the S7-1500T CPU, motion jobs for individual axes and kinematics with up to 6 interpolating axes can be created. The Interpreter executes a series of serial instructions. With the SIMATIC Motion Interpreter, the Interpreter program and the cyclic user program of the CPU for controlling and operating the machine are separate from each other. This allows you to implement the technological production process of a machine with the Interpreter program without affecting the programmed PLC logic of the machine. The Interpreter program is programmed using the new Motion Control Language (MCL). The Interpreter program can be fully simulated and validated without the use of a CPU.

  • Three new technology objects are available: TO_Interpreter, TO_InterpreterProgram, TO_InterpreterMapping
  • Motion Control Language
    A variety of technological tasks can be created textually for the Interpreter in the Interpreter language Motion Control Language (MCL):
    • Support of SCL language constructs and data types
    • Logic operations, operations with tags and mathematical functions
    • Adaptation of the language to the interpretative processing by the Interpreter
    • Sequential programming in an Interpreter program
    • Enabling, disabling and homing of the axes
    • Simple programming of motion jobs on individual axes
    • Activation/deactivation of force and torque limiting and fixed stop detection
    • Simple programming of complex motion jobs on kinematics, e.g. for a pick-and-place cycle
    • Linear, circular and synchronous “point-to-point” movements with absolute and relative position specification
    • Definition of tool and object coordinate systems
    • Definition, activation and deactivation of workspace zones and kinematics zones.
    • Setting of modal parameters, e.g. dynamic parameters

Industrial Field PG-M6 notebook

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Online Downloads Platform updated to v2.1

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Our team has launched in 2023 an alternative to the Siemens Online Software Delivery platform, powered by redundant cloud backups and license management for all our users.

Software can now be purchased very fast by online download.

License will be provided by e-mail in case of registration codes or as a archive or self installing file for certain software products. All software products sold by us are original from their respective manufacturers and come with the manufacturer’s guarantee.

Our Online Downloads Delivery platform allows you to instantly download your software after the online purchase and install it on your PC.

For us, quality comes before growth, which is expressed in our aim for maximum customer satisfaction.

All licensing is done trough S7Automation.com website and email with support@s7automation.com

All license certificates are issued by us and will be delivered as online downloads in the same folder or separately as an email. For all software sold trough our website due to licensing limitation there are no refunds .

You will receive file that is either .zip or seelf extractiv .exe format that will install the license for you. In some cases a PDF file is also attached with license installation instructions for certain software.

The online software download platform will not issue license certificates as the software is procured by us from either surplus stock of certain entities or bulk license purchase.

Understanding S7Automation’s Return Policy: What You Need to Know

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Goods are not to be returned to S7Automation unless agreed by our company

Terms and Conditions Apply.
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Once the request is registered, our team will assign a case number and a confirmation email will be sent to the customer email provided.

If required, attachments such as invoices, pictures, etc. will be requested by email in order to qualify the return request.

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OUR COMPANY AUTHORISES THE PRODUCT RETURN

The customer will receive a separate email confirming either that S7Automation:

  • authorises the return of item/s and includes Goods Return Authorisation paperwork.
  • will not authorise the return stating the reason why.
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CUSTOMER RETURNS THE PRODUCT TO S7AUTOMATION

Goods are not to be returned unless agreed by S7Automation and a copy of the issued Goods Return Authorisation paperwork is included with the delivery.

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3-PH VSD’s

Application

Continuous Non-Continuous
BasicMediumHighBasicMediumHigh
Pumping, ventilating, compressingCentrifugal pumps
Radial / axial fans
Compressors		Centrifugal pumps
Radial / axial fans
Compressors		Eccentric screw pumpsHydraulic pumps
Metering pumps		Hydraulic pumps
Metering pumps		Descaling pumps
Hydraulic pumps
V20
G120C
G120X		G120X
G130/G150
G180 1)		S120G120S110S120
MovingConveyor belts
Roller conveyors
Chain conveyors		Conveyor belts
Roller conveyors
Chain conveyors
Lifting/lowering devices
Elevators
Escalators/moving walkways
Indoor cranes
Marine drives
Cable railways		Elevators
Container cranes
Mining hoists
Excavators for open-cast mining
Test bays		Acceleration conveyors
Storage and retrieval machines		Acceleration conveyors
Storage and retrieval machines
Cross cutters
Reel changers		Storage and retrieval machines
Robotics
Pick & place
Rotary indexing tables
Cross cutters
Roll feeds
Engagers/disengagers
V20
G110D
G110M
G120C
ET 200pro FC‑2 2)		G120
G120D
G130/G150
G180 1)		S120
S150
DCM		V90
G120
G120D		S110
S210
DCM		S120
S210
DCM
ProcessingMills
Mixers
Kneaders
Crushers
Agitators
Centrifuges		Mills
Mixers
Kneaders
Crushers
Agitators
Centrifuges
Extruders
Rotary furnaces		Extruders
Winders/unwinders
Lead/follower drives
Calenders
Main press drives
Printing machines		Tubular bagging machines
Single-axis motion control
such as
• Position profiles
• Path profiles		Tubular bagging machines
Single-axis motion control
such as
• Position profiles
• Path profiles		Servo presses
Rolling mill drives
Multi-axis motion control
such as
• Multi-axis positioning
• Cams
• Interpolations
V20
G120C		G120
G130/G150
G180 1)		S120
S150
DCM		V90
G120		S110
S210		S120
S210
DCM
MachiningMain drives for
• Turning
• Milling
• Drilling		Main drives for
• Drilling
• Sawing		Main drives for
• Turning
• Milling
• Drilling
• Gear cutting
• Grinding		Axis drives for
• Turning
• Milling
• Drilling		Axis drives for
• Drilling
• Sawing		Axis drives for
• Turning
• Milling
• Drilling
• Lasering
• Gear cutting
• Grinding
• Nibbling and punching
S110S110
S120		S120S110S110
S120		S120

1) Industry-specific converters.

2) Information on the SIMATIC ET 200pro FC‑2 frequency converter is available in Catalog D 31.2

Simatic Field PG M5 / M6 alternative

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Field PG M6 by Siemens

You must know that at this moment the Siemens Simatic Field PG M6 is one of the most advanced tools supplied directly by SIEMENS to program PLC’s , HMI’s , perform commissioning on drives, enhance and test Safety performance of your site and even simulate the entire process.

It comes with a nice backpack and all SIEMENS TIA Portal software that you require already installed. Has 2 x GbE lan ports and MPI port for direct connection to PLCs.

However it’s big bulky weights a lot and it’s by far the most expensive alternative coming at approx Eur 6400.

Alternative Lenovo ThinkPad T450P rugged with Siemens Software

We offer a cheaper alternative with the same rugged design and also military tested. We have found this to be very popular with many of our field engineers and hence we have built a nice kit that is able to replace almost everything about the Field PG M6.

Our team will install with license all the software you require from SIEMENS including Tia Portal , Steap 7 , Win CC and many others. We also have options to have installed ServiceLab or other logging software.

We also included a USB to MPI adaptor for free int his pack.

The price of this version is less than half compared to what SIEMENS provides and it proves to be a success for our sales team. Starting at EUR 3149 it’s the best you can get. Contact our Sales Team for more info

Securing OT and Machine Networks

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An industrial automation CyberSecurity course

S7 Automation Engineer using Simatic Step 7 software

Secuting OT and Machine networks

A complete video by SIEMENS that presents modern ways of CyberSecurity defense against IOT / OT attacks on Siemens PLCs

Watch YouTube video

Find out more about our SIEMENS training courses by contacting us directly. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have moved a lot of training courses online , so you will be able to attend from anywhere in the world with a Internet connection.

Our trainers have more tha 15 years of Simatic Step 7 and WinCC programming and development experience and most of them have been commissionning engineers before .

Find out more about our Simatic Step 7 training courses online via the S7Training platform.

Infrared inspections can help keep systems running safely, efficiently

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Infrared cameras are ideal for finding apparent temperature differences between components or materials that can point to a potential problem. Whether you’re looking for hot or cold spots or the apparent surface temperature of a component or target area, using infrared cameras with advanced focus systems, IR-Fusion technology, color alarms, and user-defined spot markers help you find problems fast.

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How to measure output voltage from a VFD to a motor

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Learn the step-by-step measurement sequence for assessing output factors of a variable frequency drive when troubleshooting electrical signals

Learn the 5 steps to measuring output voltage when troubleshooting VFD problems

When troubleshooting the electrical signals within a motor/drive system, think in terms of input vs. output. A variable frequency drive (VFD) transforms the input mains of constant voltage and frequency into a voltage and frequency range that can be varied to control motor torque. Troubleshooting at the input starts with testing power and supply.

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Automation for Oil and Gas

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Brutal competition

Today’s oil and gas sector is facing brutal competition for an increasingly limited resource so engineers can no longer rely on experience and gut feeling when drilling. Furthermore, getting things wrong can be very expensive.

It is well known that downtime in oil extraction is amongst the most expensive in any industry, with one hour costing up to $1 million in lost revenue, fines and maintenance activities. What’s more, the associated safety, environmental and reputation concerns also add to that cost.

Furthermore, oil companies come under extreme scrutiny from regulators, their communities and environmental observers. One way to ensure minimal downtime and zero accidents is to analyze big data.

Petroleum and gas exploration are real-time activities and engineers need “as you drill” information to make the right decision. Site operators need to know whether they are going in the right direction, whether to drill horizontally, vertically or stop altogether.

And this is a difficult undertaking. Everything noteworthy happens underground, miles inside the earth’s crust. Or, if you are lucky to be working on a sea rig or platform—braving the fury of the elements—additional environmental factors need to be taken into account.

Gathering data is crucial for scheduling maintenance activities. It allows site managers to anticipate malfunctions and pro-actively search for solutions while the systems are still functioning.

Beginning the process of looking for a solution once the drilling has been brought to a halt, potentially for safety reasons, is already a lost battle. Site operations personnel need to interpret big data and continuously make provisions in case something goes wrong in the future.

Having this pre-emptive big picture view saves money and potentially lives. What’s more, it gives engineers the insight they need to choose the best supply chain solution to suit their needs.

If you are drilling in the North Sea and realize that one of your pumps, motors or inverters is coming to the end of its life, then you must think ahead. Where can you get the part quickly and at a reasonable price? When you finally get it delivered, what guarantees do you have that it will work? When is the best time to schedule the repairs? Will you need additional support during maintenance?

Often you will be in a situation where, for traceability and validation purposes, the new part will have to be identical in every way to the old one. Unfortunately, thanks to the long lifespan of most upstream applications, the old part can often be obsolete, or at the very least extremely rare by the time it needs replacing.

It’s quite possible that you won’t have the time or financial resources to wait for the part to come from old stock elsewhere in your business. Equally, as a site manager you won’t be able to stock all the parts you may or may not need. It can be counterproductive to keep large stocks of rarely purchase items.

Just in time

Just-in-time philosophy teaches us that everything needs to be calculated with extreme precision. You shouldn’t have unnecessary stock taking up space in your warehouse and monopolising the company’s capital—this is the challenge set by lean industry thinkers.

Although the savings are considerable when applying lean techniques, oil firms subject themselves to very high risks. A fragile supply chain, with delicate links can result in millions of pounds spent on replacing broken components when an emergency arises.

So it becomes imperative that, as a site manager, you create provision for a robust logistics chain that will not disappoint. The best way to do that is to create relationships with spare part suppliers that are committed to delivering the products you require as you need them.

Try looking for a supplier that doesn’t rely on their warehouse alone, nor on those of a handful of preferred manufacturers. A good supplier will employ multi-sourcing tactics that ensure there is an entire network of manufacturers and distributors available to supply each type of component. This ensures that when a customer in a mission critical market places an order, the supplier can pick and choose the product with the best price and quickest delivery option.

This can sometimes be true even if you need an exact match for a component. For instance, did you know that many Omron and Yaskawa inverters are identical in every way, except the badge on the front? A good obsolete component supplier would,

Supplier qualification is another essential policy to apply to the logistics chain. At Industrial Control we don’t just look at the capacity of one manufacturer. We also do a risk assessment on the financial health of the company, its infrastructure, and product quality and last but not least, company culture.

Energy exploitation companies need to look at their supply chain and only place their trust in companies that can really deliver. However, even after satisfactory audits and financial checks you may end up with a less than ideal provider.

One way of sparing yourself the headache is to partner with a one stop shop that guarantees supply, repairs, service and exchange, alongside a sturdy logistics chain that will not break down.

Modern oilmen know that luck and gut feeling are no longer enough when drilling for that next big win. Assessments of all kinds, countless hours in the lab and big data analysis are the tools they need in order to ensure safe operations, free of unplanned downtime.

 

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