IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM POSLAJU

extracted from 15 JUL 2020 posting at  https://www.facebook.com/PosMalaysiaBerhad/

RM500 INSTANT REBATE ON TIA PORTAL V16 BASIC

UPDATE 1 JUL 2020

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#  Industry References

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SIMATIC S7-1200 - Take control of communication

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7IMi3WX-m4

The Five Phases of Successful IOT Implementation

https://www.siemens-advanta.com/insights/5-phases-successful-iot-implementation  

The new W3C Web of Things (WoT) standard makes IoT configuration and the development of IoT apps a lot easier,
faster, and less expensive. It’s an important milestone for the Internet of Things (IoT).

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/research-technologies/topics/web-of-things.html?spr_cid=120_150&spr_pid=300000049233638&linkId=300000000420678  

A 5G network for every factory

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/industrial-5g-the-wireless-network-of-the-future.html?spr_cid=120_150&spr_pid=300000048481216&linkId=300000000412808

Migrating to smart factories: a key to surviving and thriving

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/finance-industry40-sfs.html?spr_cid=120_113&spr_pid=300000047888058&linkId=300000000413219

First Aquaculture 4.0 closed containment system for tropical fish launched in Singapore
https://press.siemens.com/sg/en/pressrelease/first-aquaculture-40-closed-containment-system-tropical-fish-launched-singapore?linkId=300000000409801

Standardization for dairy products

https://ingenuity.siemens.com/2020/06/standardization-for-dairy-products/

Siemens answers for the woodworking and timber processing industry  

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/markets/machinebuilding/woodworking-industry.html

Making robot cells safe

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/robotics.html?spr_cid=120_113&spr_pid=300000048412657&linkId=300000000419255  

Cloud-based app for micro breweries

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/brewing-craftbeer-cloud.html?spr_cid=120_113&spr_pid=300000047991357&linkId=300000000406245  

Totally Integrated Automation as far as the eye can reach

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/tia.html?spr_cid=120_113&spr_pid=300000046286523&linkId=300000000384689&utm_campaign=PostBeyond&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=%23322213&utm_term=Totally+Integrated+Automation+from+Siemens++Integration  

Beyond the Hype: A Practical Use Case on the Edge

https://ingenuity.siemens.com/2019/11/beyond-the-hype-a-practical-use-case-on-the-edge/?utm_campaign=PostBeyond&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=%23333468&utm_term=Beyond+the+hype+-+Use+cases+for+edge+computing  

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#  Product News 
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Pond automation with LOGO! 8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0H-wdYUVTc

Condition Monitor SIPLUS CMS1200 SM1281 FW3.0.1

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109755629

https://youtu.be/RudDj8pPHWU

Four Ways to Turn a Basic Controller into an Automation Dynamo

https://storyscape.machinedesign.com/siemens-automation-dynamo-webinar/

Siemens Automation Products - Technical Documentation at a Glance
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwLSxxRQQsA  

Siemens Tunnel Digitalization Center, Switzerland
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-UeSKWNmjM 

Ready before it's built - Your Digital Tunnel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Of-ewKWGlY

Low cost visualisation of smart instruments

https://youtu.be/DymKHQG6uK0

Energy Efficiency Analytics – quick and easy energy savings
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2_zs01txUE  

Expert Interview to the updated IEC 60204-1
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm91e4YyOMk

Integrated Control Panels - Holistic support for the control panel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oVh6045XN8  

Integrated Control Panels - Optimize your Electrical Engineering
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvXySjwmEmU  

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#  Application examples

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2020-06-25

ID: 64396156

Process Data Acquisition and Monitoring with 

the SIMATIC S7-1200 / S7-1500 (Data Logging)

This entry deals with the "DataLog" process data acquisition 

and alarm generation/data log sending via email with 

remote access to the CPU.

For products:6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0, 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/64396156

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2020-06-22

ID: 109760217
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.

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

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

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2020-06-10
ID: 109758943
SIMATIC Machine Simulator Virtual commissioning of machines Getting Started
This Getting Started helps you to become familiar with essential steps for
performing virtual commissioning with the SIMATIC Machine Simulator based on
a specific application example.

For products:6ES7822-1AA05-0XC2, 6ES7822-1AA05-0XC5,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109758943

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2020-05-28
ID: 81318674
Programming Guidelines and Programming Styleguide
for SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500
To create an optimal program regarding technical possibilities
and consistency, it is recommended to use the programming guidelines
and programming styleguide for SIMATIC S7-1200/1500.

For products:6ES7822-1A.06-..

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/81318674

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2020-05-28

ID: 109779806
Test Suite Advanced: Example for checking TIA Portal projects
for compliance with a programming style
The application example provides you with a rule set for checking
the Styleguide with TIA Portal Test Suite Advanced.
A demo project shows you how the Styleguide check works.

For products:6ES7822-1A.06-..

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109779806

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2020-05-27
ID: 106226404
Toolbox for HMI Projects
It is often the small tools that make work easier.
This entry contains some useful tools that you can easily integrate
into your HMI configuration via libraries. For example, a stopwatch,
a file explorer or also a calculator, ....
The toolbox for HMI projects currently offers 29 tools already and is continuously expanded.

For products:6AV210.-....5-0;6AV2104-....5-0;6AV2105-....5

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/106226404

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#  DOWNLOAD
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2020-06-24

ID: 109780231

SIMATIC IOT2050 SD-Card example image

For products:6ES7647-0BA00-0YA2, 6ES7647-0BA00-1YA2

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109780231

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2020-06-22

ID: 109746530

Image downloads for HMI operator panels

Download HMI operator panel images.

For products:HMI Devices (TIA Portal)

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109746530

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2020-06-03
ID: 107540595
Firmware update for CPU 1217C, DC/DC/DC, 14DI/10DO/2AI/2AO
6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107540595

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2020-06-03
ID: 107540296
Firmware update for CPU 1215C, DC/DC/RLY, 14DI/10DO/2AI/2AO
6ES7215-1HG40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

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

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107540296

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2020-06-03
ID: 107539980
Firmware update for CPU 1215C, DC/DC/DC, 14DI/10DO/2AI/2AO
6ES7215-1AG40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6ES7215-1AG40-0XB0, 6AG1215-1AG40-4XB0,..

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107539980

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2020-06-03
ID: 107540594
Firmware update for CPU 1215C, AC/DC/RLY, 14DI/10DO/2AI/2AO
6ES7215-1BG40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6ES7215-1BG40-0XB0, 6AG1215-1BG40-4XB0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107540594

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2020-06-03
ID: 107539979
Firmware update for CPU 1214C, DC/DC/Relay, 14DI/10DO/2AI
6ES7214-1HG40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6AG1214-1HG40-4XB0, 6ES7214-1HG40-0XB0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107539979

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2020-06-03
ID: 107540156
Firmware update for CPU 1214C, AC/DC/Relay, 14DI/10DO/2AI
6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0, 6AG1214-1BG40-4XB0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107540156

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2020-06-03
ID: 107539750
Firmware update for CPU 1214C, DC/DC/DC, 14DI/10DO/2AI
6ES7214-1AG40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6AG1214-1AG40-4XB0, 6ES7214-1AG40-0XB0,..

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107539750

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2020-06-03
ID: 107539748
Firmware update for CPU 1212C, DC/DC/DC, 8DI/6DO/2AI
6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

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

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107539748

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2020-06-03
ID: 107539957
Firmware update for CPU 1212C, AC/DC/Relay, 8DI/6DO/2AI
6ES7212-1BE40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6AG1212-1BE40-4XB0, 6ES7212-1BE40-0XB0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107539957

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2020-06-03
ID: 107540369
Firmware update for CPU 1212C, DC/DC/Relay, 8DI/6DO/2AI
6ES7212-1HE40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6ES7212-1HE40-0XB0, 6AG1212-1HE40-2XB0

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107540369

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2020-06-03
ID: 107539825
Firmware update for CPU 1211C, DC/DC/Relay, 6DI/4DO/2AI
6ES7211-1HE40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6ES7211-1HE40-0XB0

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107539825

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2020-06-03
ID: 107539610
Firmware update for CPU 1211C, AC/DC/Relay, 6DI/4DO/2AI
6ES7211-1BE40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6ES7211-1BE40-0XB0

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107539610

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2020-06-03
ID: 107247170
Firmware update for CPU 1211C, DC/DC/DC, 6DI/4DO/2AI
6ES7211-1AE40-0XB0 - Latest change: new firmware version V4.4.1

For products:6ES7211-1AE40-0XB0

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/107247170

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#  FAQ
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2020-06-23

ID: 109778942

What are your advantages if you use the digital input channel 

instead of opening a Service Request over the telephone?

This FAQ response describes the advantages you have by using

the digital input channel to open a Service Request compared to

opening a Service Request by telephone. 

It also answers whether the telephone input channel still exists 

for opening a Service Request and how you can prioritize your request 

or add service packages.

For products:6SL3040-1LA01-0AA0, 6SL3040-0LA01-0AA1,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109778942

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2020-06-24

ID: 40913432

How do you connect a sensor to the analog signal modules 

of the S7-1200/S7-1500 and the ET 200MP?

The following entry also shows you how to connect a sensor 

with 3-wire connection (3-wire measuring transducer) 

to the analog signal modules of the SIMATIC.

For products:6ES7134-6GD00-0BA1, 6ES7135-6HB00-0CA1,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/40913432

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2020-06-26

ID: 109780650

How can I contact the Siwarex Tech Support?

For products:7MH4138-6AA00-0BA0, 7MH4950-1AA01,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109780650

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2020-06-16
ID: 109780246
Why is the selection 'Assign PROFIsafe Address' missing in the 

pop-up menu for an F device?
You want to assign a PROFIsafe address to an F device. 

However, the command required for this is not in the pop-up menu 

of the hardware configuration.

For products:6ES7317-2FJ10-0AB0, 6ES7317-2FK14-0AB0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/pe/en/view/109780246

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2020-06-03
ID: 109780036
Where can you find the firmware files for the S7-1200 CPUs?
The following is an overview of the firmware versions of the 

S7-1200 CPUs and their links

For products:6ES7211-1HD30-0XB0, 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109780036

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#  Certificates
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2020-06-24
ID: 109479573
For use in hazardous locations, IECEx, DEKRA EXAM, DMT
IECEx_DEK-15.0054X Issue 14 Certification according to IEC regulations
for SIPLUS Programmable controller systems DP, ET200S, ET200M, ET200MP,
ET200SP, S7-1500, S7-300 and S7-1200

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

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479573

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2020-06-24
ID: 48734913
For use in hazardous locations, Explosion Protection Certificate, KEMA
SIPLUS Extreme Programmable Logic Controller System SIPLUS. Released for
6AG1... product numbers. Ref. KEMA03ATEX1432X, Issue 27 Certificate,
Temperature ranges between -40° and +70°C

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

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/48734913

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#  Product notes
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2020-06-25

ID: 40466415

Status of the SIMATIC HMI accessories

This entry provides information about the status of the available 

SIMATIC HMI accessories because our SIMATIC products are subject to 

PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). 

Further, a cross list (can be downloaded from the entry) allows you 

to quickly and conveniently find the major accessories for a core product. 

Update: 06/2020

For products:6ES5728-0BD00, 6XV1440-0AH25,...

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