UPDATE 1 SEP 2023

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#  Trending
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How predictive maintenance impacts the bottom line
https://blog.siemens.com/2023/08/how-predictive-maintenance-impacts-the-bottom-line/

 

Predictive Maintenance: Resistance to Scalability
https://blog.siemens.com/2023/08/predictive-maintenance-resistance-to-scalability/

INTERNET OF THINGS - WIE FUNKTIONIERT "IoT"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wekj3oWQVHI

Evolving IIoT and Digital Ecosystems for SMEs
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/evolving-iiot-digital-ecosystems-smes-siemens 

Powering the Cloud Journey: Siemens and AWS
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/aws/2023/08/02/cimdata-white-paper-powering-the-cloud-journey-siemens-and-aws/

Merging digital twin alignment solutions with AR technology partner
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/tecnomatix/merging-digital-twin-alignment-solutions-with-ar-technology-partner/


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#  Industry References
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01-08-2023
ID: 109762616
Door interlocking for distributed industrial control panels
according to UL 508A and NFPA 79
To protect persons from injuries caused by electricity,
control panels that are operated in USA must be designed
so that they ensure proper protection against direct contact.
This means that no live parts can be touched under
normal operating conditions.

For products: 3SU1152-6AA40-1AA0, 3SU1050-4BC01-0AA0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109762616

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#  Application examples

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07-8-2023
ID: 109821826
SINAMICS/SIMATIC - Automation of engineering tasks in machine building
For many customers, the automation of engineering processes is
an important aspect of an efficient engineering workflow.
TIA Portal Openness enables engineering tasks and mass operations
to be automated - even up to the complete generation of engineering projects.

For products: 6SL3072-4GA02-0XG5, 6SL3072-4GA02-0XA0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109821826

08-08-2023
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

04-08-2023
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-....

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

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#  DOWNLOAD
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09-08-2023
ID: 109817218
Updates for STEP 7 V18, S7-PLCSIM V18 and WinCC V18
Status 08/2023: TIA Portal V18 Update 2 / S7-PLCSIM V18 SP2

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109817218


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#  FAQ
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11-08-2023
ID: 109479986
Connection resources and connection optimization for HMI operator panels
with S7-Controllers (S7-1200, S7-1500)
Optimize the HMI connection and what has to be considered regarding the
connection resources? (HMI operator panels with S7-1200 or S7-1500 controllers).
The entry helps you optimize the data exchange between a panel and a PLC.
In addition, it discusses connection resources and the number
of possible HMI operator panels on a controller.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109479986

11-08-2023
ID: 48714468
Invert the output signal in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
In STEP 7 (TIA Portal) how do you invert an output signal after each positive edge?

For products: 6AG1214-1AG40-4XB0, 6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/48714468

11-08-2023
ID: 109792607
PROFIBUS/PROFINET communication between two projects in TIA Portal
How do you configure a PROFIBUS/PROFINET communication between two projects
in TIA Portal for the S7-1200/S7-1500?

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109792607

10-08-2023
ID: 52258437
Define S7-SCL constants in TIA Portal
How do you define the constants in an S7-SCL program in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)?

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/52258437

09-08-2023
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

08-08-2023
ID: 109820712
No connection to PLC after WinCC Panel Images V17 Update 6
Why can the panel (Basic or Comfort) or Runtime Advanced not establish
a connection to the controller after the WinCC Panel Images V17 Update 6
image has been installed on the panel?

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



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08-08-2023
ID: 102325771
Which IO controllers and IO devices support the following functions
in STEP 7 (TIA Portal): IRT, prioritized startup, MRP, MRPD,
PROFIenergy, Shared device, MSI/MSO, I device, clock-synchronized mode,
system redundancy and option handling?
An overview shows which PROFINET functions you can configure in
STEP 7 (TIA Portal) for the PROFINET IO controllers and IO devices.

For products:6AG1214-1AG40-4XB0, 6GK5204-0JA00-2BA6,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/102325771

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#  Certificates
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30-08-2023
ID: 109823982
Environment/China-RoHS, Manufacturer
Statement on the China RoHS directive, SIMATIC

For products: 6XV1870-3RH60, 6XV1871-5BN15,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109823982

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22-08-2023
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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08-08-2023
ID: 109773352
Radio Equipment Type Approval Certificate/Radio Equipment Type Approval Certificate, 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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04-08-2023
ID: 109815952
Marine / Shipping/LR (Lloyds Register), LR (Lloyds Register)
LR (Llody Register ) Type Approval Certificate, Programmable Logic Controller,
SIMATIC S7-1500/ET200MP LR21303165TA-03 (2023)

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

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

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#  Catalogs / Brochures
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23-08-2023
ID: 109765863
SITOP Power Supply Order Overview
08/2023, Brochure
For products:6EP1933-2EC41, 6EP1931-2FC01,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109765863

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#  Product notes
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22-08-2023
ID: 109823721

Sales Release and Download for Firmware 3.4.29 for CP 1242-7 V2, CP 1243-7, CP 1243-1, CP 1243-8
Firmware version 3.4.29 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/109823721

01-08-2023
ID: 109486162
Status change for SIMATIC HMI products
Update: 07/2023: This product notification provides information
about upcoming status changes to SIMATIC HMI products.
This is because our SIMATIC products are subject to PLM
(Product Lifecycle Management).

For products: 6AV6545-0DB10-0AX0, 6ES7272-1BA10-0YA1,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109486162