Siemens Simatic S7-1200 G2 controllers

Siemens has announced an updated generation of controllers. The Simatic S7-1200 G2 controllers are designed to help bridge the worlds of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). The controllers offer higher communication performance and more efficient data processing to help increase production output. By connecting the controllers to IT systems, it is also possible to use advanced data analysis, eg, in the cloud.

The controllers are part of Siemens Xcelerator, allowing users to benefit from the standardised engineering approach in the Siemens TIA Portal. The Simatic S7-1200 G2 controller generation enables customers to address major challenges, such as productivity, flexibility and cost optimisation.

Machine builders are facing rising demands for more customised and flexible solutions. This is driving the need for technological advances, such as new motion control functionalities, performance improvements and machine safety solutions.

Simatic S7-1200 G2 controllers are aimed to deliver more versatile and high-precision automation applications, combining integrated motion control functionalities with space-saving and flexible machine safety solutions.

For example, the S7-1200 G2 controllers make it possible for machine builders to control multiple coordinated axes and simple kinematics. Users experience increased performance capabilities due to improved processing power, dedicated communication performance and more memory, as well as near-field communication (NFC) functionality with in-app access to diagnostic, operational and device data. Plain text diagnostic information about the entire PLC station reduces machine downtime and gives users quick access to data.