UPDATE 1 APRIL 2023

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#  Product News 
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Download og opdatering af firmware til SIMATIC S7-1200 og S7-1500
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zx7nes5iLs

PROFINET - The right technology for your perfect product development
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLLDqWAeCIk


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#  Industry References
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How to make a real difference with automation technology
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-make-real-difference-automation-technology-rainer-brehm

Designing the next generation of AI chips
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/podcasts/ai-spectrum/designing-the-next-generation-of-ai-chips/

Smart Manufacturing Starts with a Siemens Smart Factory
https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/smart-factory.html

Recycling technology for a better tomorrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0zTdojgT6Q 

Why technology should not just work
To me as a designer, 'Technology with Purpose' means not only that a technology works
and is useful in its domain, but that it is meaningful to the people who use it.
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/innovation/inventors/user-experience-design.html

How to adapt to customer needs through digital agility
Learn how flexible manufacturing helps small and medium businesses stay agile
https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/e-book-digital-agility-for-manufacturing

How to build a smart factory for small and medium manufacturers
In the swarm of buzzwords surrounding today’s manufacturing sector,
the “Smart Factory” or “Factory of the Future” buzz is especially prominent.
https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/white-paper-smart-factory-guide-for-manufacturers

Sustainable digitalized pharma production at Pfizer
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/2023/pfizer-highcon-pharma-mom-industrial-logistics-building-management-sustainability-us-germany.html

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#  Application examples

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2023-03-21
ID: 109816582
SIMOCODE pro V PN – Info dashboard with Node-RED
The SIMOCODE motor management system has been setting standards
in the field of motor protection and control functions for many years.
SIMOCODE performs motor protection and control functions in the chemical,
paper, oil and gas industries as well as in water and wastewater technology.

For products: 3UF7011*

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109816582

2023-03-21
ID: 109802750
Network concept for discrete manufacturing
With increasing digitalization, more and more devices need ever more data
over additional connections/services inside a plant network.
This document is intended to provide automation engineers
a possible network concept.

For products: 6SL3710-1PE35-8AA0, 6SL3223-0DE33-7BA0,..

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109802750

2023-03-16
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

2023-03-13
ID: 109817223
Machine Template for SIMATIC S7 & WinCC Unified

For products: 6ES7822-1A.08-..

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817223

2023-03-08
ID: 81318674
Programming Guidelines and Programming Styleguide for SIMATIC S7-1200 and
S7-1500 and WinCC (TIA Portal)
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/my/en/view/81318674

2023-03-06
Application example 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 WinCC Basic Panels and
SIMATIC WinCC Comfort Panels.

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

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

2023-03-01
ID: 109816616
Application example Efficient Engineering in Automation
Here you can directly access the most important technical Information and solutions.

For products: 6ES7822-1A.08-..

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109816616

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#  DOWNLOAD
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2023-03-15
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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2023-03-14
ID: 109762496
SIMATIC NET: TeleControl Configuration - DNP3
02/2023, Configuration Manual, C79000-G8976-C508-04

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109762496

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2023-03-14
ID: 109762495
SIMATIC NET: TeleControl Configuration - IEC 60870-5
02/2023, Configuration Manual, C79000-G8976-C509-04

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109762495

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2023-03-09
ID: 32469496
S7-PCT V3.5 SP3 Upd2 für IO-Link Master
The Port Configuration Tool ("PCT") is a PC-based software
for parameterizing Siemens IO-Link master modules and
third-party IO-Link devices.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/32469496

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2023-03-08
ID: 10347815
Download Service tool SIMATIC ProSave
SIMATIC ProSave for download

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/10347815


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#  FAQ
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2023-03-29
ID: 37364723
How do you open, edit and upgrade global libraries in the TIA Portal?
We provide a video showing you how to open, edit and
upgrade global libraries in TIA Portal.

For products: 6ES7822-0AA00-0YA0, 6ES7822-1..03-..,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/37364723

2023-03-27
ID: 109817857
How do you load a project into an S7-1200 CPU if its firmware version
cannot be selected in the hardware catalog of STEP 7 (TIA Portal)?
You can also load the project data into the S7-1200 CPU even if
there are differences between the configured module and
the destination module (online).

For products: 6ES7292-1AG40-0XA0, 6ES7292-1AH40-0XA0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817857

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2023-03-17
ID: 109817909
Under what conditions must the applied standards in
EU-type examination certificates (ATEX) be updated?

For products: 7MB1943-2FE04, 7MA2041-8A., 7MH5114-4QL70,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817909

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2023-03-02
ID: 109779477
How do you protect SITOP power supplies on the input side?
There are 1-phase and 3-phase SITOP power supplies.
They are protected in different ways.

For products: 6EP1933-2EC41, 6EP4134-3AB00-2AY0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109779477


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#  Manual
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2023-03-14
ID: 109762496
SIMATIC NET: TeleControl Configuration - DNP3
02/2023, Configuration Manual, C79000-G8976-C508-04

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109762496

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2023-03-14
ID: 109762495
SIMATIC NET: TeleControl Configuration - IEC 60870-5
02/2023, Configuration Manual, C79000-G8976-C509-04

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109762495

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2023-03-09
ID: 109750255
Programming Guideline Safety for SIMATIC S7-1200/1500
03/2023, 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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2023-03-30
ID: 109817857
Functional Safety/Safety of Machinery/TUEV,
TÜV (technischer Überwachungsverein)
Z10-Annex 1 of the Report to the Certificate Z10 067803 0020
for SIMATIC Safety System (English) Annex1 to Z10 067803 0020 Rev. 00

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/57141289

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2023-03-27
ID: 109806896
Marine / Shipping/DNV / Det Norske Veritas, DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Shipping Approval of the LOGO! logic module
DNV TAA00001AS Rev.3 Chengdu

For products: 6ED1055-1NB10-0BA2, 6ED1055-1MM00-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109806896

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2023-03-27
ID: 17050074
Marine / Shipping/BV / Bureau Veritas, BV (Bureau Veritas)
Bureau Veritas of Shipping (BV) Approval for the LOGO!,
programmable logic control units (English) BV LOGO! 07414 F0 BV Chengdu

For products: 6ED1055-1NB10-0BA2, 6ED1055-1MM00-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/17050074

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2023-03-24
ID: 57141289
Functional Safety/Safety of Machinery/TUEV,
TÜV (technischer Überwachungsverein)
Z10-Annex 1 of the Report to the Certificate Z10 067803 0020 for
SIMATIC Safety System (English) Annex1 to Z10 067803 0020 Rev. 00

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/57141289

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2023-03-14
ID: 109815522
Declaration of Conformity/UK Declaration of Conformity, Manufacturer
UK Type Examination Certificate 3486

For products: 3RK7, 6GK1, 6GK7

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109815522

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2023-03-10
ID: 109817762
Declaration of Conformity/RCM, ACMA
Supplier's declaration of conformity , RCM, ACMA,
S7-1500 CPU RCM_S7_1500_CPU_02_2023

For products: 6ES7505-0RA00-0AB0, 6ES7505-0KA00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817762

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2023-03-02
ID: 109817514
Certificate For use in hazardous locations/CCC, NEPSI, CQST
CCC Ex-Certificate NEPSI for Programmable Logic Controller Systems 2022322310004772

For products: 6GK5005-0BA00-1AB2, 6GK5004-1BF00-1AB2,..

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817514

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2023-03-01
ID: 109817506
Certificate other/Manufacturer Declaration, Manufacturer
RoHS-/REACH-Manufacturer Declaration for SIMATIC SPG-PLC A5E52607340A, Rev 001

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817506

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2023-03-16
ID: 109817855
Validity EU Type Examination Certificate (ATEX)

For products: 7MB1943-2FE04, 7MA2041-8A., 7MH5114-4QL70,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817855

Ramadan Kareem

 Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all our customers, partners and colleagues who celebrate the holy month

Maintenance & Price Adjustment 2023 May 01

 

UPDATE 1 MARCH 2023

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#  Product News 
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News for digital enterprise 2023 release 1
https://siemensdit.pathfactoryeu.com/c/siemens-news-digital-enterprise?x=2lCPrS#page=1

SIPLUS CMS Condition Monitoring Systems create the prerequisites
for the early detection of damage to machines and plants and
the targeted planning of maintenance work – for a minimum of downtimes.

https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/products-for-specific-requirements/siplus-cms.html


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#  Industry References
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Vertical farming is flourishing thanks to digitalization
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/2023/vertical-farming-controlled-environment-agriculture-cea-digital-transformation-sustainability-80-acres-farms.html

Drive digitalization with our Analytics and AI Services
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/services/digital-enterprise-services/analytics-artificial-intelligence-services.html

EBOOK
Energy management software for consumer products and retail
https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/e-book-consumer-products-retail-energy-management-software?stc=wwdi107561

Role of IIoT sensors and cloud in data-driven maintenance
https://iebmedia-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/iebmedia.com/technology/iiot/role-of-iiot-sensors-and-cloud-in-data-driven-maintenance/?amp

Financing Digital Transformation: Healthcare
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/financing/whitepapers/whitepaper-financing-digital-transformation-healthcare.html

Decision-making in wireless adoption projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtgJrXznf0s

2022 Flexible Manufacturing Study: Understanding Small and Medium-Sized Business Priorities in Manufacturing
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/small-medium-business/2023/02/01/2022-flexible-manufacturing-study/

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#  Application examples

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2023-02-13

ID: 109742322

Tool for easier use of the TIA Portal Openness interface (Openness Scripter)

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/pe/en/view/109742322

2023-02-14
ID: 109782317
CIP Client – exchanging process data with third party control systems
Via a function block in the SIMATIC S7 controller,
it can access process values of a Rockwell Automation Control System as a CIP client.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109782317

2023-02-06
ID: 109741418
Project Check for TIA Portal: Check against programming style guides
Code quality is a fundamental pillar in the software development,
which is encouraged by the help of standards, guidelines, suggestions,
or “best practice” examples.
Checks, analyses, and tests can provide information about gaps,
errors or potential for optimization.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109741418

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#  DOWNLOAD
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2023-02-14
ID: 113652
PROFIBUS GSD files: SIMATIC
PROFIBUS GSD files: SIMATIC

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/113652

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2023-02-10
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.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/72341852

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2023-02-02
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 avialable
to assist you in development of solutions with the SIMATIC IOT20x0 devices.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109741799


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#  FAQ
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2023-02-03
ID: 109779477
How do you protect SITOP power supplies on the input side?
There are 1-phase and 3-phase SITOP power supplies.
They are protected in different ways.
For products:6EP1933-2EC41, 6EP4134-3AB00-2AY0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109779477/news


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#  Manual
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2023-02-22
ID: 78028908
CPU-CPU Communication with SIMATIC Controllers

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/78028908

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2023-02-08
ID: 109815304
S7-PLCSIM V17 Update 1 Readme
V17 Upd1, 01/2022, Readme, A5E51611959-AC

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109815304

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2023-02-08
ID: 109815306
S7-PLCSIM V17 Readme
V17, 05/2021, Readme, A5E46238799-AC, A5E46238799-AC

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109815306

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2023-02-07
ID: 49851842
SIMATIC NET: S7-1200 - PROFIBUS SIMATIC CM 1243-5
01/2023, Operating Instructions, C79000-G8976-C246-05

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/49851842

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2023-02-07
ID: 61029535
SIMATIC NET: S7-1200 - PROFIBUS SIMATIC CM 1242-5
01/2023, Operating Instructions, C79000-G8976-C245-06

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/61029535

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2023-02-04
ID: 109817081
SIMATIC IOT2050: Getting Started Guide for AWS IoT Greengrass
02/2023, Product Information, A5E52619353-AA

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817081

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#  Certificates
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2023-02-21
ID: 109791885
Declaration of Conformity/EC/EU-Declaration of Conformity, Manufacturer
EU-Declaration of Conformity for SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches
with Accessory A5E50693759A, Rev. 009

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109791885