UPDATE 1 OCT 2024

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#  Trending
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#  Industry References
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Flexibility in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: One Machine Concept for Everything!
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/factory-automation/packaging-machines-pharma-iberfar.html

Tech heroes powering net-zero: AI & the race against climate change
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/insights/tech-heroes-powering-net-zero-ai-and-the-race-against-climate-change.html

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#  Application examples

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27-09-2024
ID: 109974940
Library of Unit Control (LUC)
The Library of Unit Control (LUC) is a specialized collection
of function blocks and HMI faceplates designed to simplify
and standardize unit-level control.

For Products: 6ES7822-1A.23-..

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974940

27-09-2024
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

17-09-2024
ID: 109782433
SIMATIC WinCC Unified Tutorial Center (Videos)
The SIMATIC WinCC Unified Tutorial Center is a media system with videos
that gives you an overview of the general functions of WinCC Unified
and the Unified Panels.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109782433

13-09-2024
ID: 109974720
LOGO! CIM - VPN (SGLAN) via mobile communications using
the example of a simulated pumped storage power plant
The focus in this example is on the communication between two LOGO! -
CIM (Communication Interface Module) in a VPN, over a provider's mobile network.

For Products: 6ED105.-., 6ED1058-0BA08-0YA1,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974720

12-09-2024
ID: 109822799
Demo projects for SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime,
SIMATIC Unified Comfort Panels and SIMATIC Unified Basic Panels
Current demo projects that are available for the use of
SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime, SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels
and SIMATIC HMI Unified Basic Panels.

For Products: 6AV2154-....1-8, 6AV2153-....1-8,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109822799

10-09-2024
ID: 102379345
SITOP PSU8600: Faceplates and Communication Blocks
(TIA Portal, STEP 7 and WinCC / WinCC Unified)
Use the rapidly applicable faceplates and function blocks
in this sample application to connect the controllable
power supply SITOP PSU8600 to your plant.
Information is also given about how to control
the power supply with your PLC.

For Products: 6EP3437-8SB00-2AY0; 6ES75163AN010AB0; ...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/102379345

05-09-2024
ID: 67460624
PRONETA Basic 3.8 Commissioning and Diagnostics Tool for PROFINET
The PROFINET network analyzer PRONETA Basic is a simple tool
intended for the rapid analysis and configuration of
PROFINET networks and the simple testing of ET 200 distributed
IO systems and other components.

For Products: 6ES7143-4BF50-0AA0, 6ES7322-5GH00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/67460624

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18-09-2024
ID: 109925643
Updates for STEP 7 V19, S7-PLCSIM V19 and WinCC V19
Status 09/2024: TIA Portal V19 Update 3 / S7-PLCSIM V19 Update 1

For Products: 6ES7822-1A.23-.., 6ES7822-0A.23-..,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109925643

16-09-2024
ID: 109773999
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

11-09-2024
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

10-09-2024
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

04-09-2024
ID: 109784441
Updates for STEP 7 V17, S7-PLCSIM V17 and WinCC V17
Status 09/2024: TIA Portal V17 Update 8 / S7-PLCSIM Update 1

For Products: 6AV210.-....7-0, 6ES7822-0A.07-..,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109784441


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#  FAQ
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30-09-2024
ID: 109955142
How do you configure an HMI connection to an S7-1500 CPU with FW V3.1?
You are using a SIMATIC HMI Unified Panel (Basic/Comfort), SIMATIC HMI Panel (Basic/Comfort/Mobile),
SIMATIC WinCC Runtime (Unified, Advanced, Professional) or SIMATIC WinCC V7/V8 to establish
a connection with the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU with firmware V3.1 or a software controller firmware V30.1.
The connection is not established due to insufficient user rights

For Products: 6AV63.1-....7-4..., 6AV63.1-....7-5...,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955142

18-09-2024
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

05-09-2024
ID: 109813592
How can you test or simulate the PLC program of a software controller
with PLCSIM or PLCSIM Advanced?
You can simulate SIMATIC S7-1500 software controllers from V30
with PLCSIM and PLCSIM Advanced.

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

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

04-09-2024
ID: 109974055
Why are controller alarms not logged in WinCC Unified?
Controller alarms (program alarms) are not logged in
the SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime and on the Unified Panel
(HMI Unified Comfort Panel, HMI Unified Basic Panel).

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974055

03-09-2024
ID: 109738401
How do you install a GSD file and which GSD file version
is released for which version of TIA Portal?
In order to configure the devices (PROFINET, PROFIBUS)
of a manufacturer in the device configuration of TIA Portal,
you have to install the GSD file beforehand.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109738401

02-09-2024
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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02-09-2024
ID: 109974160
Why do SIPLUS modules have two different serial numbers?
You can use TIA Portal or PRONETA to read the serial numbers
of the SIPLUS components used.
However, the serial numbers displayed in the Engineering
differ from the serial numbers printed on the components.
What is the reason for this?

For Products: 6AG1231-5PD32-4XB0, 6AG1132-4BD01-2AA0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974160

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#  Certificates
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25-09-2024
ID: 109975415
Explosion protection/CCC Ex, NEPSI
CCC Ex-Certificate NEPSI for SCALANCE Ethernet Switches 2021322310003952

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109975415

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23-09-2024
ID: 18359178
Marine/shipping/DNV (Det Norske Veritas), DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
DNV, Type Approval Certificate, Fail-Safe Programmable Logical Controller
and Fail-Safe Modules (English) TAA000120 Rev. 5

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/18359178

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23-09-2024
ID: 109815952
Marine/shipping/LR (Lloyds Register), LR (Lloyds Register)
LR (Lloyds Register), Type Approval Certificate, Programmable Controller,
SIMATIC S7-1500/ET 200MP (English) LR2478038TA

For Products: 6ES7522-1BF00-0AB0, 6ES7505-0RA00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109815952

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23-09-2024
ID: 88867719
Marine/shipping/DNV (Det Norske Veritas), DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
DNV (Shipping Approval), Type Approval Certificate, SIMATIC S7-1500 /
ET 200MP (English) TAA00001MN Rev. 5

For Products: 6ES7522-1BF00-0AB0, 6ES7505-0RA00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/88867719

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23-09-2024
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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13-09-2024
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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02-09-2024
ID: 109756281
Marine/shipping/RINA (Registro Italiano Navale), RINA (Registro Italiano Navale)
RINA, Type Approval Certificate, SIMATIC S7-1500/ET200MP (English) ELE207724XG

For Products: 6ES7522-1BF00-0AB0, 6ES7505-0RA00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109756281

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#  Catalogs / Brochures
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13-09-2024
ID: 109777360
SIMATIC IPC powered by SITOP. Optimal for the PC-based Automation
2024, Brochure, DIPA-B10309-00-7600

For Products: 6EP1933-2EC41, 6EP1931-2FC01,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109777360

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#  Product notes
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16-09-2024
ID: 109974920
SIMATIC Industrial OS has been preinstalled on SIMATIC IPC BX-35A,
and has been released for delivery with immediate effect.

For Products: 6ES7647-0JC..-....

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974920

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11-09-2024
ID: 109974721
Release for sale and delivery of CMS1200 bundle (for SM1281 FW V3.4)
Information about the release of a new CMS1200 bundle,
providing a description and useful product information.
With effect from 11.09.2024, the sales and delivery release
of the CMS1200 bundle supporting all the new functionalities
that were introduced in the last FW V3.4 of SM1281.

For Products: 6AT8007-1AA30-0AA0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109974721

05-09-2024
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

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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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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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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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