Wednesday, February 20, 2013

NEWSLETTER 20 FEB 2013

SIMATIC S7-1200 app: new iOS version
With this app, you can connect to an S7-1200, read and write PLC values, call diagnostics information, and much more.
The update for the SIMATIC S7-1200 app allows improved management of SSL certificates for HTTPS communication. Try it out on your iPhone or iPad.
 Free download

S7-1200

Where in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V11 is there a program for the S7-1200 that lets different bit patterns rotate or flash under time control? (2013-02-08) [67637302]

For products: 6ES7211-1AD30-0XB0; 6ES7211-1AE31-0XB0; 6ES72
Description For testing and commissioning a machine / plant it is sometimes necessary to output defined signal sequences. This entry includes a function block for the S7-1200 in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V11, with which different bit patterns (flashing / running lights) can be generated. ...
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/news/en/67637302?Datakey=47071380

S7-200

Updates
SINAUT Micro SC Declared a Phased-Out Product and Intended End of Production
For products: 6NH9910-0AA10-0AA3; 6NH9910-0AA10-0AA6; 6NH99
The product SINAUT Micro SC will be declared a 'phased-out product' effective March 15, 2013, and its 'end of production' has been terminated for August 15, 2013. SINAUT MICRO SC is a OPC server and communication manager for the connection of S7-200 PLCs to GPRS mobile telephone networks; see entry ID 22727752. ...
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