UPDATE 4 JUNE 2024

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Digital maturity in industrial machinery – Episode 1
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/podcasts/digital-transformation/digital-maturity-in-industrial-machinery-episode-1/

Bringing generative AI to the industry – 3 key factors for successful collaboration
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bringing-generative-ai-industry-3-key-factors-successful-rainer-brehm-0cgje

Siemens Congleton Enhances Efficiency with Real-Time Machine Monitoring
https://blog.siemens.com/2024/05/enhancing-productivity-with-siemens-industrial-edge/

Unleashing the power of generative AI in industry
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/tia/future-topics/industrial-copilot.html

Siemens and Foxconn team up to optimize forward-thinking manufacturing
- Siemens and Foxconn sign memorandum of understanding (MoU) highlighting joint commitment to sustainability
- Cooperation to define standards for the factory of the future and manufacturing processes
- Innovations to positively impact information and communications technology and electric vehicle production ecosystems
- Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to optimize Foxconn's operations for efficiency and agility
https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-and-foxconn-team-optimize-forward-thinking-manufacturing

Engineering in focus: How to improve software quality
The right tools for "first-time-right" in the automation program
https://contentpath.siemens.com/efficient_engineering/en_ensure-software-quality

What does your smartphone have to do with Standardization in Automation?
https://contentpath.siemens.com/standardization/en_integration-modularity

Artificial Intelligence: Transforming the food and beverage industry
https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en/industries/food-beverage/smart-manufacturing/white-paper-artificial-intelligence.html

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#  Application examples

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27-05-2024
ID: 109760217
Library for Function blocks and faceplates for evaluation
of the diagnostic interface "COM" of the SITOP PSU6200
and visualization of the device data
The SITOP PSU6200 power supply has a diagnostic interface "COM"
whose signal can be evaluated via a digital input in
a higher-level controller, e.g. S7-1200 CPU, S7-1500 CPU and
S7-300 CPU / S7-400 CPU. The following library helps you with that.

For Products: 6ES7413-2XG00-0AB0, 6ES7151-7AA13-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109760217

14-05-2024
ID: 109793462
LSafe Library for TIA Portal STEP 7
The TÜV-certified library LSafe can be used to implement
basic safety functions for electromechanical or
electronic sensors and actuators.
The library facilitates the acceptance of your
application software, since it can be based on
already tested modules.

For Products: 6ES7515-2FM00-0AB0, 6ES7516-3FN00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109793462

06-05-2024
ID: 58565043
SIMATIC Winder and Tension Control
The SIMATIC application Winder and Tension Control is part of the
Converting Toolbox and was developed with the objective to provide
common functions which are necessary for any kind of converting machine.

For Products: 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0, 6ES7517-3AP00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/58565043

03-05-2024
ID: 70155469
SINAMICS G: Speed Control of a G110M /G115D/G120 with S7-1200
via PROFINET with Safety Integrated and HMI
A SIMATIC S7-1200 can be operated as PROFINET controller.
A SINAMICS G110M, G115D or G120 shall be connected as PROFINET device.

For Products: SINAMICS G120, SIMATIC S7-1200

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/70155469

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17-05-2024
ID: 72341852
Support Packages for the hardware catalog in the TIA Portal (HSP)
Attached are the latest Support Packages for several TIA Portal
versions ready for downloading.

For Products: 6ES7138-6DB00-0BB1

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/72341852

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10-05-2024
ID: 109783704
Drivers for SIMATIC IPC, SIMATIC Tablet PC and SIMATIC Field PG
Last update: New Windows drivers for SIMATIC IPC 547J,
IPC BX-39A / IPC PX-39A (PRO), IPC BX-32A / IPC PX-32A,
IPC 647E / IPC 847E and IPC RW-545A

For Products: 6AG4112-2....-...., 6AG4132-2....-....,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109783704

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02-05-2024
ID: 109963398
Upgrading for LOGO! 8.4 basic units from firmware V1.84.01 to V1.84.02
In the download you will find the necessary description and the necessary data
to install the firmware of a LOGO! 8.4 from version FW1.84.01 to V1.84.02.

For Products: 6ED1052-1CC08-0BA2, 6ED1052-1FB08-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963398


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31-05-2024
ID: 108994400
How do you enable and call the web server on LOGO! 8?
You need at least LOGO! Soft Comfort V8 to parameterize LOGO! 8.

For Products: 6ED1052-2FB00-0BA8, 6ED1052-1HB00-0BA8,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/108994400

31-05-2024
ID: 89852595
In WinCC (TIA Portal), how do you configure a connection
between WinCC Runtime Advanced or HMI Panel and
an S7 controller over Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET)?

For Products: 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0, 6AV6645-0BB01-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/89852595

22-05-2024
ID: 109772298
What hazardous material information is available for SIMATIC IPCs
and the batteries used in them?
Overview about dangerous goods information on the batteries
used in the SIMATIC IPCs and the SIMATIC IPCs

For Products: 6AG4020-3XA21-0AX0, 6ES7650-0UG18-0YX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109772298

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16-05-2024
ID: 42320122
How can you use an analog current output with
wire break diagnostics on your S7-1200 PLC?
You can use the wire break diagnostics function
in TIA Portal to evaluate a wire break on an analog current output.

For Products: 6ES7231-4HF30-0XB0, 6ES7234-4HE30-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/42320122

10-05-2024
ID: 109961590
Establishing a connection between WinCC Unified and CPU with firmware 2.9/4.5
After upgrading the firmware of a SIMATIC S7-1500 to 2.9 or a SIMATIC S7-1200 to 4.5,
it is not possible to establish a connection to WinCC Unified PC Runtime or
HMI Unified Comfort Panel or HMI Unified Basic Panel.

For Products: 6AV2128-3GB06-0AX0, 6AV2128-3GB36-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109961590

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06-05-2024
ID: 109793221
Changing the node ID of the nodes in the OPC UA server
from "Numeric" to "String"
You change the identifier type from "Numeric" to "String"
for the interface in SiOME (Siemens OPC UA Modeling Editor).

For Products: 6ES7822-0A.05-.., 6ES7822-1..05-..,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109793221

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06-05-2024
ID: 64847781
Compatibility Tool for Automation and Drive Technology
The Compatibility Tool is a function provided by
the Industry Online Support with which you can select
compatible software products or check the compatibility
of existing configurations.

For Products: 6EQ2003-1BA16-3BA5, 6GK1716-0HB00-3AN0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/64847781

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28-05-2024
ID: 109971703
Wireless approval/Other, Other
CRAN Telecommunications equipment type approval certificate Namibia
for LOGO! CMR2020 TA - 2024/ 10 612 R

For Products: 6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109971703

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06-05-2024
ID: 45967051
Marine/shipping/DNV (Det Norske Veritas), DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
DNV-GL Certificate for SIMATIC S7-1200 (English) TAA000000K Revision No: 2

For Products: 6AG1231-5PD32-4XB0, 6ES7241-1CH31-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/45967051
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03-05-2024
ID: 109963667
Marine/shipping/DNV (Det Norske Veritas), DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
DNV, Type Approval Certificate, SIMATIC S7-1200 (English)
TAA000000K Revision No: 5

For Products: 6ES7234-4HE32-0XB0, 6ES7222-1BF32-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963667

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#  Product notes
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21-05-2024
ID: 109772259
Sales and delivery release of protective films for SIMATIC IPCs
and Unified Basic/Comfort Panels incl. PRO devices (update 05/2024)
New protective films for Unified Basic/Comfort Panels and IPCs
incl. PRO devices are hereby released for sale and delivery.
The "Type 5" protective film provides tight-fitting protection
for the entire, newly designed multi-touch front.
Update 05/2024: A 4-inch protective film in standard and
antibacterial design is now also available.

For Products: 6AV7250-.E...-...0, 6AV7250-.E...-...8,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109772259

07-05-2024
ID: 109963688
SIMATIC IOT2050 SM --- New IOT into Industrial gateway 2050 family
with significant ability for expanding I/O
SIMATIC IOT2050 SM is a new member with connectivity to S7-1200 Signal modules.

For Products: 6ES7647-0CA00-1AA2

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963688

UPDATE 2 MAY 2024

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News from Hannover Fair 2024
https://contentpath.siemens.com/l/gl_difa_en_23-09_sps

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the way companies design, develop,
manufacture, and operate.
Roland Busch, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/tia/future-topics/industrial-copilot.html

How is Industrial AI supercharging American manufacturing?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-industrial-ai-supercharging-american-barbara-humpton-z1x1e?

Siemens announces a new generation of controller with Simatic S7-1200 G2, part of Siemens Xcelerator
Simatic S7-1200 G2 will be available in winter 2024
https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/debut-hannover-messe-2024-siemens-announces-new-generation-controller-simatic-s7-1200

SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 Technical Slides
https://info.siemens.com/viewer/662188c7cdb405d286e90275

From Lean to Smart: Taking the next steps in Lean Semiconductor Manufacturing with Siemens
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/electronics-semiconductors/2024/02/28/from-lean-to-smart-taking-the-next-steps-in-lean-semiconductor-manufacturing-with-siemens/

What does the smart manufacturing revolution mean for your business?
A fully connected smart factory, utilizing data-driven insights
from operational performance can deliver significant opportunities
for continuous improvement
https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/e-book-what-does-the-smart-manufacturing-revolution-mean-for-your-business

Generative AI and Predictive Maintenance Deep Dive- with Dan Reid
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxlKrby8h5k

Sustainability in industry: Gamble or opportunity?
Talking with three automation and digitalization experts

https://blog.siemens.com/en/2024/04/sustainability-in-industry-risk-or-opportunity/

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#  Application examples

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25-04-2024
ID: 109748872
Use the SIMATIC controller as an MQTT client
MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) is a simple protocol on TCP/IP level.
It is suitable for messaging between devices with minimum functionality
and for transmission via unreliable networks.
With the LMQTT library, the MQTT protocol is implemented
in SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 Controllers.

For products:6ES7317-7TK10-0AB0, 6ES7317-2FK14-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109748872

23-04-2024
ID: 109963251
SIMATIC IOT2050 Quick Install Guide (Edition: 04/2024)

For Products: 6ES7647-0AA00-1YA2, 6ES7647-0BA00-1YA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963251

22-04-2024
ID: 109955629
PCS 7 TeleControl Typ configuration
For the remote units, there is a requirement to monitor them
from a central control room or to operate and monitor them remotely.
PCS 7 TeleControl is used for this purpose

For Products: 6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0, 6DL5101-8CX00-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955629

22-04-2024
ID: 109755133
Siemens OPC UA Modeling Editor (SiOME)
The platform-independent protocol OPC UA including
the "Companion Specifications" extension offers
standardized cross-manufacturer communication
and reduces implementation effort.

For Products: 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0, 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109755133

18-04-2024
ID: 109762616
Door interlocking for distributed industrial control panels
according to UL 508A and NFPA 79
To protect persons from injuries caused by electricity,
control panels that are operated in USA must be designed
so that they ensure proper protection against direct contact.
This means that no live parts can be touched under normal operating conditions.

For Products: 3SU1152-6AA40-1AA0, 3SU1050-4BC01-0AA0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109762616

12-04-2024
ID: 109780503
Libraries for Communication for SIMATIC Controllers
The Libraries for Communication are a collection of blocks
for various communication tasks, functions, and protocols
for SIMATIC Controllers.

For Products: 6ES7822-1AA06-0YA5

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109780503

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22-04-2024
ID: 109825750
Image Downloads for SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels: Comfort / Mobile / Basic Panels
Deployment of SIMATIC HMI Operator Panel Images.for Comfort Panels, Comfort Panels PRO,
Mobile Panels, Basic Panels, Classic Panels, WinCC Basic, Comfort and Advanced.

For Products: HMI Devices (TIA Portal)

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109825750

22-04-2024
ID: 109770510
Data2Unified - TIA Portal Add-in
Continue to use the project contents you have created when switching
to SIMATIC WinCC Unified and save time during engineering with
the “Data2Unified” add-in.

For Products: 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0, 6AV2124-0JC01-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109770510


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29-04-2024
ID: 109955139
Storage concept for HMI Unified Comfort Panels
The storage concept for SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels
includes the use of external storage media,
the compatibility of memory cards and
the optimum use of the internal memory.

For Products: 6AV2128-3GB06-0AX0, 6AV2128-3GB36-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955139

23-04-2024
ID: 102325771
Which IO controllers and IO devices support the following functions in
STEP 7 (TIA Portal): IRT, prioritized startup, MRP, MRPD, PROFIenergy,
Shared device, MSI/MSO, I device, clock-synchronized mode,
system redundancy and option handling?
An overview shows which PROFINET functions you can configure in
STEP 7 (TIA Portal) for the PROFINET IO controllers and IO devices.

For products:6AG1214-1AG40-4XB0, 6GK5204-0JA00-2BA6,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/102325771

08-04-2024
ID: 109479986
Connection resources and connection optimization for HMI operator panels
with S7-Controllers (S7-1200, S7-1500)
Optimize the HMI connection and what has to be considered regarding
the connection resources? (HMI operator panels with S7-1200 or S7-1500
controllers).
The entry helps you optimize the data exchange between a panel and a PLC.
In addition, it discusses connection resources and the number of
possible HMI operator panels on a controller.

For Products: 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0, 6AV2124-0JC01-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109479986

05-04-2024
ID: 109955585
Configuration of Wireshark Ring Buffer Network Analysis
The analysis of network traffic is crucial for diagnosing
communication issues within a network.
Often, continuous monitoring is required to capture sporadic problems,
which requires tools that can handle longer recording periods.
With the ring buffer feature in Wireshark, you can perform this recording.

For Products: 6GK5204-0JA00-2BA6, 6GK5204-2BC10-2CA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955585


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23-04-2024
ID: 109963260
IOT2050 Secure Boot
03/2024, Operating Instructions, A5E52411777-AB

For Products: 6ES7647-0BA00-1YA2, 6ES7647-0BB00-1YA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963260

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22-04-2024
ID: 109954691
Environment/Siemens EcoTech Profile (SEP), Manufacturer
SEP (Siemens EcoTech Profile), Logic Module LOGO! (English) SEP00010 V1.2

For Products: 6ED1052-1CC08-0BA2, 6ED1052-1FB08-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109954691

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17-04-2024
ID: 109811109
General product approval/Other, Manufacturer
SIPLUS – Statement on China RoHS Directive SJ/T 11364-2014
(English) A5E38634688A_002_China_RoHS_SIPLUS

For Products: 6AG1231-5PD32-4XB0, 6AG1193-6BP20-7BB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109811109

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15-04-2024
ID: 109779397
General product approval/UL, UL
UL Certificate of Comliance für Industrial PC, SIMATIC IOT2050,
SIMATIC IOT2050 SM (English) E472609-D1006-1/A4/C0-UL

For Products: 6ES7647-0BA00-0YA2, 6ES7647-0BA00-1YA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109779397

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10-04-2024
ID: 109773352
Wireless approval/Other, Other
Overview Radio Country Approvals for mobile network based Products

For Products: 6GK5876-4AA00-2DA2, 6GK5876-4AA00-2BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109773352

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04-04-2024
ID: 109808217
Marine/shipping/CCS (China Classification Society),
CCS (China Classification Society)
CCS, China Classification Society for
Programmable Logic Controller (Chinese / English) HB24PTB00002

For Products: 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0, 6AV2124-0JC01-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109808217

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23-04-2024
ID: 109963232
Specification of readable functional state (FS)
for the S7-1200 SM 1234
Note on the saved device data for SM1234 4AI/2AO

For Products: 6ES7234-4HE32-0XB0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963232

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16-04-2024
ID: 109808608
Delivery release: New SITOP Ex portfolio
The SITOP power supplies, add-on modules and DC UPS modules
with new Ex approval are released for worldwide delivery
from the Nuremberg delivery center with immediate effect.

For products:6ES7307-1EA01-0AA0, 6EP1333-4BA00,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109808608/news

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03-04-2024
ID: 109955596
Sales and delivery release for firmware V2.2.11
for LOGO! CMR2020 (6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0) and
LOGO! CMR2040 (6GK7142-7EX00-0AX0) including download
The new firmware V2.2.11 for the LOGO! CMR2020 and
LOGO! CMR2040 modules has been released and
is now available for download free of charge.
Firmware V2.2.11 is the successor of version V2.2.10
and mainly contains function extensions
for supporting communication between LOGO! CMR and
the new LOGO! BM 8.4.

For Products: 6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0, 6GK7142-7EX00-0AX0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955596