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# Application examples------------------------------
28-08-2026
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.
=> https://support.industry.
26-08-2026
ID: 109749141
TIA Openness Library Compare
The "Library Compare" tool gives you the opportunity to compare libraries.
=> https://support.industry.
19-08-2026
ID: 110004851
Pumping station using Aggr8 Application Example with
Control Function Library and MTP Studio
This application example shows how to control a group of pumps
with the SIMATIC Control Function Library on an S7-1200 G2.
The Aggr8 aggregator manages the pumps as a single drive and
automatically adjusts how many run, based on the process pressure.
It also shows how to expose the whole logic as a modular MTP service
and export it with SIMATIC MTP Studio.
=> https://support.industry.
17-08-2026
ID: 109998257
IT/OT Framework
As a leading industrial automation system and operations software provider,
Siemens intends to standardize production processes and workflows
to increase efficiency and reduce engineering and operations efforts.
For this, structured and networked data exchange between IT and OT systems
is an important prerequisite.
=> https://support.industry.
18-08-2026
ID: 109792175
SIMATIC Library of Basic Controls (LBC)
The “Library of Basic Controls” (LBC) provides basic control modules
that are programmed in a standardized concept according to
the Siemens programming style guide and the “PLC open” guideline.
=> https://support.industry.
14-08-2026
ID: 109770480
SIMATIC WinCC Unified - Toolbox
Often it is the small aids that make the work easier.
This article contains a few useful tools that you can easily integrate
into your HMI configuration with the help of libraries.
Examples are a stopwatch and a calculator.
The toolbox for SIMATIC WinCC Unified currently offers 15 tools and
is always being expanded.
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14-10-2026
ID: 109773999
TIA Portal Add-Ins
TIA Portal Add-ins give you the opportunity to expand
the functionality of the TIA Portal.
=> https://support.industry.
13-08-2026
ID: 109562021
Graphics Export & Import Tool : Export and import graphics from
TIA Portal (WinCC Basic/Advanced/Professional/
into a local directory
With this tool, you can export graphics from the "graphics collection"
of a TIA Portal project planning, edit them if necessary and
then import them again.
=> https://support.industry.
13-08-2026
ID: 109817223
Automation Framework for Discrete Automation (AF)
The Automation Framework is a TIA Portal project for machine builders
that helps with the implementation of the automation program for
different machines.
=> https://support.industry.
13-08-2026
ID: 109987391
Automation Framework Basic for Discrete Automation (AF Basic)
The AF Basic for Discrete Automation is a simplified version
of the Automation Framework and focuses on applications with low
to medium level requirements in terms of quantity, structure,
functionality, and performance.
=> https://support.industry.
11-08-2026
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.
=> https://support.industry.
10-08-2026
ID: 109742322
Tool for easier use of the TIA Portal Openness interface
(TIA Scripting Python)
TIA Scripting Python allows you to automate your tasks in
TIA Portal with basic programming skills – you just need
to create small Python scripts.
=> https://support.industry.
10-08-2026
ID: 109809007
TIA Portal Add-In Code2Docu for generating documentation
With the help of "Code2Docu" a documentation is generated
from functions (FCs), function blocks (FBs) and PLC data types
of a TIA Portal project.
=> https://support.industry.
10-08-2026
ID: 109811744
TIA Portal Project Upgrader
With the TIA Portal Project Upgrader you can upgrade TIA Portal
projects to the current version of TIA Portal (e.g. from V17 to V21).
=> https://support.industry.
10-08-2026
ID: 109760816
TIA Portal Openness Explorer
"TIA Portal Openness Explorer" helps you to obtain an overview
of the TIA Portal Openness API.
=> https://support.industry.
07-08-2026
ID: 110004476
Guideline for Eigen Engineering Agent
Eigen Engineering Agent is a generative AI powered assistant connected
to TIA Portal that helps you increase engineering efficiency,
reduce repetitive workload, and integrate AI powered automation into
your daily engineering tasks.
=> https://support.industry.
06-08-2026
ID: 110004851
Pumping station using Aggr8 Application Example with
Control Function Library and MTP Studio
This application example shows how to control a group of pumps
with the SIMATIC Control Function Library on an S7-1200 G2.
The Aggr8 aggregator manages the pumps as a single drive and
automatically adjusts how many run, based on the process pressure.
It also shows how to expose the whole logic as a modular MTP service
and export it with SIMATIC MTP Studio.
=> https://support.industry.
05-08-2026
ID: 109812150
SIMATIC Vibration Reduction (LVibX)
The Vibration Reduction application for PLCs prevents natural frequency excitation
in mechanical systems, reducing load oscillation without requiring a load encoder.
It enables smoother positioning with faster settling times for stacker cranes,
robot arms, and reduces sloshing when transporting liquids in containers.
=> https://support.industry.
05-08-2026
ID: 109773999
TIA Portal Add-Ins
TIA Portal Add-ins give you the opportunity to expand the functionality of the TIA Portal.
=> https://support.industry.
03-08-2026
ID: 109738702
TIA Portal - Overview of Libraries in the TIA Portal
This page gives you an overview of the most important documents
and links to the libraries in the TIA Portal.
=> https://support.industry.
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# DOWNLOAD
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26-08-2026
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.
=> https://support.industry.
25-08-2026
ID: 109817218
Updates for STEP 7 V18, S7-PLCSIM V18 and WinCC V18
Status 08/2026: TIA Portal V18 Update 6
=> https://support.industry.
06-08-2026
ID: 109741799
Downloads for SIMATIC IOT20x0
SIMATIC IOT20x0 is a freely programmable platform for industrial
IoT gateway applications.
For an easy introduction into this topic, various images and
software are available to assist you in development of solutions
with the SIMATIC IOT20x0 devices.
=> https://support.industry.
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# FAQ
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28-08-2026
ID: 109989723
IoT2050's factory firmware versions for different FS number
As products continuously update and iterate, products manufactured
at different times may come with different pre-installed factory
firmware versions.
This FAQ introduces the correspondence between product FS numbers
and their factory firmware versions.
=> https://support.industry.
28-08-2026
ID: 109823581
How do you activate the TIA Portal Cloud Trial?
The video included in the FAQ shows you how to activate TIA Portal Cloud Trial.
=> https://support.industry.
27-08-2026
ID: 109821880
Reset SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort/Basic Panels to factory settings
(maintenance mode with IP 0.0.0.0)
The Unified Panel (HMI Unified Comfort Panel, HMI Unified Basic Panel)
can be reset to factory settings using SIMATIC ProSave.
=> https://support.industry.
27-08-2026
ID: 110004619
What can you do if unexpected issues occur in TIA Portal V20 Update 6
when loading the project into the PLC?
STEP 7 projects that were upgraded with TIA Portal V20 version <= Update 5
or were originally created with it, may be affected after the transition to
TIA Portal V20 Update 6 and may cause one of the error symptoms listed below.
In this case, perform one of the troubleshooting steps listed below.
=> https://support.industry.
27-08-2026
ID: 109974189
Why is the PROFINET connection to a SCALANCE device not established?
If SCALANCE devices are not recognized by the CPU as PN IO devices,
check whether they are properly configured with TIA Portal.
=> https://support.industry.
20-08-2026
ID: 36752540
Which PROFINET nodes support automatic commissioning (device replacement without
exchangeable medium) with topological configuration and device replacement without
topological configuration?
Automatic commissioning (device replacement without interchangeable medium) with
topological configuration and device replacement without topological configuration?
For products:6SL3244-0BB13-1FA0, 6SL3544-0FA21-1FA0,...
=> https://support.industry.
14-08-2026
ID: 109821886
WinCC Unified - Creating and configuring parameter set control
To create and configure a parameter set control in WinCC Unified,
certain requirements must be met.
=> https://support.industry.
06-08-2026
ID: 110004619
What can you do if unexpected issues occur in TIA Portal V20 Update 6
when loading the project into the PLC?
STEP 7 projects that were upgraded with TIA Portal V20 version <= Update 5
or were originally created with it, may be affected after the transition
to TIA Portal V20 Update 6 and may cause one of the error symptoms listed below.
In this case, perform one of the troubleshooting steps listed below.
=> https://support.industry.
06-08-2026
ID: 109772298
What dangerous goods and battery information is available for
SIMATIC IPCs and the batteries used in them?
Overview about dangerous goods and battery information on
the batteries used in the SIMATIC IPCs and the SIMATIC IPCs
=> https://support.industry.
04-08-2026
ID: 109765947
How do you download a software product from the Online Software Delivery (OSD)?
In the following we take an example to show you how to download a software product from the OSD.
=> https://support.industry.
04-08-2026
ID: 110001701
What do you need to consider when performing an Image Update on
HMI Unified Panels to V20 Update 6 or V21 Update 2 (Error 6404)?
A direct image update to V20 Update 6 or higher requires
at least V20 Update 4. A direct image update to V21 Update 2
or higher requires at least V21 Update 1.
Please note that the minimum version and the target version
must belong to the same version line.
In particular, an image update from V20 Update 4 to V21 Update 2
or higher is not possible.
=> https://support.industry.
04-08-2026
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.
=> https://support.industry.
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# Manual
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31-08-2026
ID: 110006096
SIMATIC IOT2050
08/2026, Operating Instructions, A5E39456816-AH
=> https://support.industry.
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24-08-2026
ID: 109477906
Important note for maintaining the operational safety of your system
08/2026, Product Information, A5E36184919-AE
=> https://support.industry.
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31-08-2026
ID: 110006096
SIMATIC IOT2050
08/2026, Operating Instructions, A5E39456816-AH
=> https://support.industry.
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24-08-2026
ID: 109477906
Important note for maintaining the operational safety of your system
08/2026, Product Information, A5E36184919-AE
=> https://support.industry.
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# Certificates
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24-08-2026
ID: 110005632
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment),
Manufacturer, Siemens
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration),
SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 Failsafe SM (englisch) EPD_DI_FA_EPD00127.01
=> https://support.industry.
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06-08-2026
ID: 110005621
General product approval/EU Declaration of Conformity,
General product approval/UK Declaration of Conformity,
Manufacturer, Siemens
EU and UK Declaration of Conformity, SIMATIC Programmable Logic Controller /
SIMATIC Industrial PC, IOT2050 SM / SIMATIC Industrial PC, IPC SM SENS DI
(english / german) 4150-Rev_09-2025
=> https://support.industry.
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05-08-2026
ID: 110005577
Functional safety/Type examination certificate,
TÜV (German Technical Inspectorate)
TÜV SÜD, Annex 1 of the Report on the Certificate Z10 067803 0020 Rev. 02,
Generic Logic Device SIMATIC Safety System, Programming Tool for
Safety Applications STEP 7 Safety (english) SN101344C-A1 V1.13
=> https://support.industry.
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04-08-2026
ID: 110005538
General product approval/EU Declaration of Conformity,
General product approval/UK Declaration of Conformity,
Manufacturer, Siemens
EU and UK Declaration of Conformity, SIPLUS Programmable Logic Controller
Based on SIMATIC, SIPLUS Extreme, SIPLUS S7-1200 G2 (english / german)
A5E55588593A_002-Date_07-2026
=> https://support.industry.
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24-08-2026
ID: 110005632
Environment/EPD Type II/III (with life cycle assessment),
Manufacturer, Siemens
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration),
SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 Failsafe SM (englisch) EPD_DI_FA_EPD00127.01
=> https://support.industry.
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06-08-2026
ID: 110005621
General product approval/EU Declaration of Conformity,
General product approval/UK Declaration of Conformity,
Manufacturer, Siemens
EU and UK Declaration of Conformity, SIMATIC Programmable Logic Controller /
SIMATIC Industrial PC, IOT2050 SM / SIMATIC Industrial PC, IPC SM SENS DI
(english / german) 4150-Rev_09-2025
=> https://support.industry.
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05-08-2026
ID: 110005577
Functional safety/Type examination certificate,
TÜV (German Technical Inspectorate)
TÜV SÜD, Annex 1 of the Report on the Certificate Z10 067803 0020 Rev. 02,
Generic Logic Device SIMATIC Safety System, Programming Tool for
Safety Applications STEP 7 Safety (english) SN101344C-A1 V1.13
=> https://support.industry.
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04-08-2026
ID: 110005538
General product approval/EU Declaration of Conformity,
General product approval/UK Declaration of Conformity,
Manufacturer, Siemens
EU and UK Declaration of Conformity, SIPLUS Programmable Logic Controller
Based on SIMATIC, SIPLUS Extreme, SIPLUS S7-1200 G2 (english / german)
A5E55588593A_002-Date_07-2026
=> https://support.industry.
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# Product notes
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24-08-2026
ID: 109486162
Status change for SIMATIC HMI products
This product notification provides information about current
and upcoming status changes to SIMATIC HMI products.
These changes occure, because our SIMATIC products are subject
to the Siemens PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
=> For products:6AV6545-0DB10-0AX0, 6ES7272-1BA10-0YA1,...
18-08-2026
ID: 110005681
Information about the product phase-out of the power supply module
in SIMATIC design for the SIMATIC S7-1200 (G1)
The PM400 milestone (announcement of product phase-out)
will be set on 1 November 2026 for the SIMATIC S7-1200 (G1) system.
=> https://support.industry.
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12-08-2026
ID: 110005676
Product Information – Change: FM Approval (Explosion Protection North America)
for SIMATIC Power supplies (SITOP)
Change in approval strategy for SIMATIC design Power supplies of SITOP.
=> https://support.industry.
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11-08-2026
ID: 110005627
End of product life cycle: LOGO! 8.4 starter kits
With immediate effect, LOGO! 8.4 starter kits are no longer available.
=> https://support.industry.
06-08-2026
ID: 109982975
Sales and delivery release: SIMATIC Control Function Library (CFL)
for TIA Portal V20 / V21; incl. download
The SIMATIC Control Function Library (CFL) for TIA Portal V20 / V21
is released with immediate effect. (Update: 07/2026)
=> https://support.industry.
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03-08-2026
ID: 110004612
Delivery release: LOGO! Soft Comfort V9.0.0.0 OSD
LOGO! Soft Comfort in version 9.0.0.0 has been released
for delivery with immediate effect.
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