NEWSLETTER - 08 MAY 2013

****NEW IMPORTANT DOWNLOADS****

STEP 7 (TIA PORTAL) V11 support packages for hardware catalog in the TIA PORTAL.

Description : New hardware support package to include new models in hardware catalog.

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STEP 7 (TIA PORTAL) V12 support packages for hardware catalog in the TIA PORTAL.

Description : New hardware support package to include new models in hardware catalog.

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****NEW FAQ UPDATES****
 

What are the requirements for installing STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12?

Description :  Requirements for installing STEP 7 Basic / Professional V12
Step 7 (TIA PORTAL) V12 is NOW available to be ordered.

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Which SIMATIC software can you install in 64-bit operating systems?

Description : Software compatibility with 64-bit operating systems.

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*NEW* Release of SIMATIC S7-1217C

The latest release of a powerful new CPU and firmware in the S7-1200 family for compact modular controllers!

• Simatic S7-1217C: New S7-1200 controller for the high-end performance range
• Line driver inputs and outputs to switch stepping motor controls
• New firmware version 4.0 for all Simatic S7-1200 CPUs
• Profinet iDevice functionality and extended access protection

New with Firmware version 4.0 CPU's

• Security Integrated
Protection against unauthorized code or process value changes; which helps to facilitate increased operational availability.
• Know-how Protection
Through password protection unauthorized third parties are not able to open your blocks and thus do not have access to your algorithm.
• Integrated Trace Function
For more effective commissioning and faster problem solving we now have a powerful new integrated tool for analysis of interactions with all CPU tags and analog & digital signals.
• PLCSIM
Complete controller station configuration, programming & testing; and no hardware is required!
Read More
>>> Press Release 08 April 2013 
>>> S7-1200 CPUs

NEWSLETTER UPDATES, 17 APRIL 2013

In The News

1. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) list for SIMATIC products
   DESCRIPTION MTBF = Mean Time Between Failures = time between two consecutive failures of a component.
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2. How can you determine the coordinates and synchronize the system time of the S7-1200 using a commercially available GPS receiver?
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3. With which devices can the S7-1200 communicate over the integrated PROFINET interface and which protocols does the S7-1200 support?
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4. How can you use an analog current output with wire break diagnostics on your S7-1200 PLC?
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5. How do you connect a PC station to an S7-1200 with OPC?
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6. How can you use analog 0~20mA signal modules and signal boards with 4~20mA signals?
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*NEW* ORDER FORM

Dear All,

To ease the ordering system, we have implemented a new form for the ease of our customers who would like to enquire on our products.

You may download the form in PDF format or just submit to us via online enquiry form.

What are you waiting for???
Please head to the ENQUIRY section to do so!

NEWSLETTER - 11 MARCH 2013

*New* FAQ

• How do you do a program upload in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12 when the device has been configured withSTEP 7 V11? (2013-03-04) [66027369]
  For products: 6ES7822-0AA02-0YA5; 6ES7822-1AA02-0YA5
  Description The 'Compatibility Mode V11' must be opened if a program upload of a device configured with STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V11 (a SIMATIC controller or an SIMATIC HMI, for example) is to be made in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12. However, this is only possible if a STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V11 project is open.
  >>>For more info, please click here.
• Recommended programming for S7-1200 and S7-1500 with STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12 (2013-03-04) [67582299]
  For products: 6ES7511-1AK00-0AB0; 6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0; 6ES75
  Description The table below gives an overview of the entries for efficient and high-performance programming of the S7-1200 and S7-1500 with STEP 7 V12 in the TIA Portal. Click the corresponding link (Entry ID) to go to the entry concerned.
  >>>For more info, please click here.
• With what is STEP 7 (TIA portal) V12 compatible and with which version of the Microsoft Windows operating system? (2013-03-06) [67653438]
  For products: 6ES7822-0AA02-0YA5; 6ES7822-1AA02-0YA5
  Compatibility Tool A new Compatibility Tool is available for you at the Service & Support site.
  >>>For more info, please click here.
• PLC migration to STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12 for the S7-1500 (2013-02-28) [67858106]
  For products: 6ES7511-1AK00-0AB0; 6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0; 6ES75
  Description The table below gives you an overview of the entries concerning migration to STEP 7 V12 for the S7-1500 in the TIA Portal. Click the appropriate link (Entry ID) to access the entry.
  >>>For more info, please click here.
   
• What types of access, value columns and operator input options are available for the global data blocks in STEP 7 V12? (2013-03-04) [68015630]
  For products: 6ES7822-0A.02-..; 6ES7822-1A.02-..
  Description In STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12 you have the optimized access and standard access available for accessing data values in data blocks. More information about the differences between standard and optimized block access is available in Entry ID: 67655611.
  >>>For more info, please click here.
  
  

*New* Updates

• Communication via VPN Tunnel with STEP 7 V12 not released for the products listed below (2013-03-04) [68073048]
  For products: 6GK5612-0BA00-2AA3; 6GK5612-0BA10-2AA3; 6GK56
  The communication via VPN Tunnel is not released for the security products listed below with STEP 7 V12. If you wish to use this functionality, please use STEP 7 V5.5 SP3 and the Security Configuration Tool. The functionality will be released for STEP 7 V12 U1 and higher.>>>For more info, please click here.

  *New* Manuals/Operating Instructions

• S7-200 SIMATIC
  Text Display (TD) User Manual (2013-02-28) [1087140]
  For products: 6AV6640-0AA00-0AX1; 6ES7272-0AA30-0YA0; 6ES72
  Edition: 08/2008 System Manual Drawing no.: A5E00765548-03 7454 KB
  >>>For more info, please click here.
  
• SIMATIC PROFINET PROFINET with STEP 7 V12 (2013-02-21) [49948856]
  For products: 3RK1903-3AA00; 3RT1900-1SB20; 6AV2124-0GC01-0
  Edition: 01/2013 Function Manual Part no.: Drawing no.: A5E03444486-03 3937 KB
  >>>For more info, please click here.
  
  
• STEP 7 Basic V12.0 (2013-03-01) [68113678]
  For products: 6ES7822-0A.02-..
  Edition: 01/2013 System Manual Part no.: Drawing no.: 169 KB
  >>>For more info, please click here.
  
  
• STEP 7 Professional V12.0 (2013-03-01) [68113685]
  For products: 6ES7822-1A.02-..
  Edition: 01/2013 System Manual Part no.: Drawing no.: 169 KB
  >>>For more info, please click here. 

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. ...  more