UPDATE 2 SEP 2024

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#  Industry References
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MACHINE PERFORMANCE
Knowledge at a glance: More productivity through higher availability  
Exclusive white paper on redundancy in automation
https://contentpath.siemens.com/machine-performance-and-reliability/re-4503_m-performanc-1

Automating the way to sustainable production with decarbonization
SUSTAINABILITY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
A guide to emissions reporting compliance in industrial operations
https://contentpath.siemens.com/l/decarbonization

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#  Application examples

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27-08-2024
ID: 109782314
EtherNet/IP Scanner – Connecting third party I/O’s using EtherNet/IP
The library used in this application example allows you to use
EtherNet/IP field devices with SIMATIC controller.

For Products: 6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0, 6ES7511-1AK00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109782314

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#  DOWNLOAD
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28-08-2024
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

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08-08-2024
ID: 109773999
TIA Add-Ins
Add-ins give you the opportunity to expand the functionality of the TIA Portal.
With the installation of "TIA Portal Openness" you have the possibility to use add-ins.

For Products: 6ES7822-1A.09-..

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109773999

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01-08-2024
ID: 109810588
TIA Project-Server
On this page get the TIA Project-Server in the latest version.

For Products: 6ES7822-0A.04-.., 6ES7822-1..04-..,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109810588


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#  FAQ
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29-08-2024
ID: 109974062
Topology error when IO device is deactivated with the instruction "D_ACT_DP"
Why is a topology error displayed in TIA Portal if the IO device
was deactivated with the instruction "D_ACT_DP"?

For Products: 6ES7822-1..03-.., 6ES7822-0A.02-..,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974062

29-08-2024
ID: 109813487
Virtual PC image for diagnostics in SIMATIC Support
How do I create a virtual image of a computer with SIMATIC software
or of a SIMATIC IPC and transfer this image to Technical Support
for diagnostics?

For Products: 6AV63.1-....7-4..., 6ES7658-...58-....,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109813487

27-08-2024
ID: 109973204
SCL program is not executed correctly after compiling in TIA Portal
Install the patch to TIA Portal V19 Update 2 or V18 Update 4 to avoid the behavior.

For Products: 6ES7822-1A.08-.., 6ES7822-0A.08-..,...

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973204

14-08-2024
ID: 109777593
Using Trace Viewer with WinCC Unified
The configuration of the WinCC Unified Trace Viewer depends on the SIMATIC HMI Hardware used.
It is used between the use cases. SIMATIC HMI WinCC Unified Panels and
the SIMATIC HMI WinCC Unified PC Runtime and Simulation.

For Products: 6AV2153-....1-6, 6AV2154-....1-6,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109777593

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12-08-2024
ID: 109813592
How can you test or simulate the PLC program of a software controller
with S7-PLCSIM or S7-PLCSIM Advanced?
Simulation with S7-PLCSIM or S7-PLCSIM Advanced is supported
by software controllers / OpenControllers from V30.0.

For Products: 6ES7672-7AC01-0YA0, 6ES7677-2DB42-0GB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109813592

08-08-2024
ID: 109973485
The Device status or Online status shows a gray question mark "?"
You can set the access level for the PLC in the CPU properties.

For Products: 6ES7822-0A.07-.., 6ES7822-1A.07-..,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973485

08-08-2024
ID: 109973950
How much current do the respective IO-Link Masters provide per interface?

For Products: 6ES7278-4BD32-0XB0, 6ES7148-6JA00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973950

01-08-2024
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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#  Manual
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08-08-2024
ID: 109974073
SIMATIC IOT2050
07/2024, Operating Instructions, A5E39456816-AF

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974073

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02-08-2024
ID: 109973965
SIMATIC STEP 7 S7-1200 Motion Control V6.0 to V8.0 in the TIA Portal as of V17
08/2024, Function Manual, A5E03790551-AH

For Products: 6ES7810-5CC04-0YY2, 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973965

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#  Certificates
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20-08-2024
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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15-08-2024
ID: 19169596
Marine/shipping/LR (Lloyds Register), LR (Lloyds Register)
Lloyds Register (LR), Type Approval Certificate,
Fail Safe Programmable Logic Controller (English) LR2138888TA-03

For Products: 6ES7317-2FK14-0AB0, 6ES7336-4GE00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/19169596

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15-08-2024
ID: 109974235
Explosion protection/CCC Ex, NEPSI
CCC Ex-Certificate NEPSI for SCALANCE 2020322310002625

For products:6GK7342-5DF00-0XE0, 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE1,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974235

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13-08-2024
ID: 109744147
Marine/shipping/KR (Korean Register of Shipping), KR (Korean Register of Shipping)
KR, Korean Register of Shipping, Type Approval Certificate, SIMATIC Fail Safe
(S7-1500, ET200MP, ET200SP, ET200pro, ET200eco, HMI) (English) HMB29074-AC010

For Products: 6ES7515-2FM00-0AB0, 6ES7136-6RA00-0BF0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109744147

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12-08-2024
ID: 109974088
ID: 109974087
ID: 109974085
ID: 109974083
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), SIMATIC S7-1200 Signal Module (English)
EPD_DI_FA_EPD00051.01

For Products: 6AG1232-4HD32-2XB0, 6AG1232-4HB32-4XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974088

For Products: 6AG1231-5PD32-4XB0, 6ES7234-4HE32-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974087

For Products: 6AG1223-1QH32-2XB0, 6AG1223-1QH32-4XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974085

For Products: 6ES7222-1BF32-0XB0, 6AG1222-1BH32-2XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974083

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#  Product notes
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09-08-2024
ID: 109963365
Sales and Delivery Release for TIA Project-Server Cloud
TIA Project-Server Cloud is now available!

For Products: 6ES7823-1AA00-0YL5, 6ES7823-1AA23-0YA5,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963365

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09-08-2024
ID: 40466415
Status of the SIMATIC HMI accessories
This entry provides general information on the subject of SIMATIC HMI accessories,
as well as the associated product status changes.
The cross-list available for download makes it quick and easy
to find the right accessories for a core product.
Updates (8/2024) - Cross-list - Linkbar Product Information -
Sell-off / change of status

For Products: 6AV6545-0DB10-0AX0, 6AV7240-.D...-...8,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/40466415

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09-08-2024
ID: 40466415
Status of the SIMATIC HMI accessories
This entry provides general information on
the subject of SIMATIC HMI accessories,
as well as the associated product status changes.
The cross-list available for download makes it quick and
easy to find the right accessories for a core product.
Updates (8/2024) - Cross-list - Linkbar Product Information -
Sell-off / change of status

For products:6AV6545-0DB10-0AX0, 6AV7240-.D...-...8,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/40466415

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12-08-2024
ID: 109825198
Information on TÜV certification
With the extension of the TÜV certification,
the structure of the certificate documents has also changed:

For products:6ES7336-4GE00-0AB0, 6ES7326-1RF01-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109825198

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31-07-2024
ID: 109973456
Announcement of product phase-out
for LOGO! CMR2040 (6GK7142-7EX00-0AX0)
The LOGO! CMR2040 (6GK7142-7EX00-0AX0) module will be
listed as a phase-out product as of September 01, 2024
and will thus enter the passive product phase.

For Products: 6GK7142-7EX00-0AX0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973456

NEW BUSINESS ADDRESS W.E.F 1 SEP 2024

UPDATE 2 AUG 2024

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#  Trending
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#  Industry References
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How to Ride the Wave of Generative AI
https://blog.siemens.com/2024/07/how-to-ride-the-wave-of-generative-ai/

What do Siemens and NASA have in common?
Digital Twins, from space missions to the backbone of future smart factories.
https://www.linkedin.com/comm/pulse/what-do-siemens-nasa-have-common-siemens-cgfec

TIA Portal References
See how customers are experiencing up to 30% reduced engineering time with the TIA Portal.
https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/automation/references.html

Predictive Maintenance goes mainstream
https://blog.siemens.com/2024/07/predictive-maintenance-goes-mainstream/

Siemens Emerges as Leader in Discrete Manufacturing: ABI Research’s Competitive Rankings 2024
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/opcenter/siemens-emerges-as-leader-in-discrete-manufacturing-abi-researchs-competitive-rankings-2024/

3 clever ways to optimize your production with Digital Twins
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-clever-ways-optimize-your-production-digital-twins-fb3fe

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#  Application examples

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29-07-2024
ID: 91174767
HMI design with the HMI Template Suite
Give your machine an unmistakable face and turn the interface between machine
and human into the trademark of your automation solution.
The templates are available for SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels,
SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, SIMATIC HMI Unified Basic Panels,
SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels and for SIMATIC WinCC Unified Runtime.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/91174767

09-07-2024
ID: 109780337
Central User Management with "User Management Component (UMC)"
The UMC allows the setup of a central user administration.
This means you can define and manage users and
user groups across software and devices.

For Products: 6GT2700-0FE10, 6ES7822-0AA01-0YK5,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109780337

08-07-2024
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

04-07-2024
ID: 90529409
Application of the device-specific blocks for IO-Link
This application uses a concrete example to illustrate
the simple connection of Siemens IO-Link devices
to a SIMATIC S7-CPU using the Library for IO-Link

For Products: 3UG4822-2AA40, 3RA6500-2DB43,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/90529409

02-07-2024
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

02-07-2024
ID: 109749508
Library of Basic Processes (LBP) V2.8
Global library (TIA Portal) with 23 SCL function blocks
for the control level and with faceplates for visualization
with TIA Portal V17 (STEP 7 Basic / Professional,
WinCC Comfort / Professional, WinCC Runtime Advanced /
Professional), WinCC V8 and WinCC Open Architecture 3.19
with documentation, libraries and demo projects.

For Products: STEP7 / WinCC (TIA Portal); WinCC; WinCC OA

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109749508

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#  DOWNLOAD
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24-07-2024
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

12-07-2024
ID: 109825897
Image Downloads for SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels: Unified Basic Panels
Deployment of SIMATIC HMI Operator Panel Images for Unified Basic Panels.

For Products: 6AV2123-3DB32-0AW0, 6AV2123-3GB32-0AW0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109825897

04-07-2024
ID: 109783704
Drivers for SIMATIC IPC, SIMATIC Tablet PC and SIMATIC Field PG
Last update: New Support Package Manager for IPC520A and IPC BX-35A

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

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

03-07-2024
ID: 109482729
SIMARIS therm
Power loss calculation for the right design of system cabinets

For Products: 3RK1315-6NS71-0AA3, 3RT2026-1BG40,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109482729


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#  FAQ
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31-07-2024
ID: 109973054
Which IO-Link masters support the FW update of IO-Link devices?
Starting with IO-Link specification 1.1, FW updates of IO-Link devices are supported.

For Products: 6ES7278-4BD32-0XB0, 6ES7148-6JA00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973054

19-07-2024
ID: 109794243
Alternatives to the area pointer for Unified Panel
The functionality of area pointers can be emulated on
WinCC Unified Comfort Panel and WinCC Unified Basic Panel
in part with the help of JavaScript.

For Products: 6AV2153-....1-6, 6AV2128-3GB06-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109794243

03-07-2024
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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#  Manual
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15-07-2024
ID: 109973108
CP 1242-7 GPRS V2 / CP 1243-7 LTE: OSS License Conditions and License Summary
07/2024, Readme, 6GK7242-7KX31-0XE0,6GK7243‑8RX30‑0XE0,6GK7243‑7KX30‑0XE0

For Products: 6GK7243-7SX30-0XE0, 6GK7243-7KX30-0XE0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973108

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15-07-2024
ID: 109973109
CP 1243-1 / CP 1243-8 IRC: OSS License Conditions and License Summary
07/2024, Readme, 6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0,6AG1243-1BX30-2AX0,6GK7243‑8RX30‑0XE0

For Products: 6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0, 6GK7243-8RX30-0XE0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973109

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04-07-2024
ID: 109750255
Programming Guideline Safety for SIMATIC S7-1200/1500
07/2024, Programming Manual

For Products: 6ES7515-2FM00-0AB0, 6ES7500-4FP00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109750255

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#  Certificates
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29-07-2024
ID: 109955752
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU (English)
EPD_DI_FA_EPD00042.02

For Products: 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0, 6AG1212-1HE40-4XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955752

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29-07-2024
ID: 109955753
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU (English)
EPD_DI_FA_EPD00043.02

For Products: 6AG1215-1HG40-4XB0, 6ES7215-1HG40-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955753

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29-07-2024
ID: 109955754
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU (English)
EPD_DI_FA_EPD00044.02

For Products: 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0, 6AG1217-1AG40-2XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955754

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ID: 109973557
29-07-2024
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for SIMATIC LOGO! Analog Module
(English) EPD_DI_FA_EPD00054.01
For Products: 6ED1055-1MM00-0BA2, 6ED1055-1MA00-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973557

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29-07-2024
ID: 109973559
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for LOGO! Digital Module 12/24V
(English) EPD_DI_FA_EPD00033.01

For Products: 6ED1055-1NB10-0BA2, 6ED1055-1MB00-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973559

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29-07-2024
ID: 109973560
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for LOGO! Digital Module 230V
(English) EPD_DI_FA_EPD00034.01

For Products: 6ED1055-1FB10-0BA2, 6ED1055-1FB00-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973560

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29-07-2024
ID: 109973562
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for LOGO! Communication Interface Module
(English) EPD_DI_FA_EPD00056.01

For Products: 6ED1055-5MC08-0BA2

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973562

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29-07-2024
ID: 109973565
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment), Manufacturer
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for LOGO! Text Display Module
(English) EPD_DI_FA_EPD00055.01

For Products: 6ED1055-4MH08-0BA1, 6AG1055-4MH08-2BA1

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109973565

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23-07-2024
ID: 109811109
General product approval/Other, Manufacturer
Information to Hazardous substances and the Environmental Protection Use Period Marking
according to "Marking for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic
and Electrical Products (SJ/T 11364-2014)”

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

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

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15-07-2024
ID: 18335190
Marine/shipping/NK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai),
NK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai)
ClassNK Shipping Certificate of Nippon Kaiji Kyokai,
SIMATIC HMI / Panel Systems (English)

For products:6AV6545-0DB10-0AX0, 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/18335190

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04-07-2024
ID: 109972732
Explosion protection/FM, FM
FM, Certificate of Conformity for SIMATIC Network Components, Scalance Modules FM19US0167X

For Products: 6GK5992-2HA00-0AA0, 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109972732

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#  Catalogs / Brochures
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29-07-2024
ID: 109744146
Catalog - ST 80/ST PC: Human Machine Interface Systems/PC-based Automation
2024, Catalog, E86060-K4680-A101-D2-7600

For Products: 6XV1870-3RH60, 6AV2107-0GB00-0BB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109744146

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#  Product notes
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18-07-2024
ID: 109825198
Information on TÜV certification
With the extension of the TÜV certification,
the structure of the certificate documents has also changed:

For products:6ES7336-4GE00-0AB0, 6ES7326-1RF01-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109825198

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04-07-2024
ID: 109972735
Sales Release and Download for Firmware 3.5.20
for CP 1242-7 V2, CP 1243-7, CP 1243-1, CP 1243-8
Firmware version 3.5 for the following S7-1200
communication modules is available for download:

For Products: 6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0, 6GK7243-7SX30-0XE0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109972735