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#  Industry References
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Inside Siemens’ Bad Neustadt factory: A firsthand look at IT/OT convergence in action
https://blog.siemens.com/2024/03/inside-siemens-bad-neustadt-factory-a-firsthand-look-at-it-ot-convergence-in-action/

Smart is Sustainable
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/electronics-semiconductors/2024/03/13/smart-is-sustainable/

Siemens and NVIDIA expand collaboration on generative AI for immersive real-time visualization
https://newsroom.sw.siemens.com/en-US/siemens-nvidia-gtc24/

AI helps to monitor and harvest strawberries
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-helps-monitor-harvest-strawberries-siemens-industry--ydidf

AI’s Achilles’ Heel: Breaking down Bias for trust in industrial AI
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ais-achilles-heel-breaking-down-bias-trust-industrial-ai-siemens-nguie

A holistic approach to manufacturing operations management (MOM)
Digitalize production-related functions for better operational efficiency
https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/infographic-holistic-approach-manufacturing-operations-management-mom

Siemens celebrates 125 Years of Public Listing
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/about/history/stories/going-public.html

The impact of AI on the future of work and how to deploy this technology responsibly.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/buschroland_ai-teamsiemens-futureofwork-activity-7171527833431842816-QNUD

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#  Application examples

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27-03-2024
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

15-03-2028
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

15-03-2024
ID: 109954971
Solar Positioning Algorithm (SPA) Library
for SIMATIC S7-1200 / S7-1500
The "Solar Positioning Algorithm (SPA) Library" provides
the calculation of the actual position of the sun
for any location on Earth.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109954971

14-03-2024
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 style guide
for SIMATIC S7-1200/1500.

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

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

14-03-2024
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/my/en/view/109779806

14-03-2024
ID: 109782433
SIMATIC WinCC Unified Tutorial Center (Videos)
The SIMATIC WinCC Unified Tutorial Center is a media system with videos
that give 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

11-03-2024
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.

For Products: 6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0, 6ES7511-1AK00-0AB0,...

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

08-03-2024
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

07-03-2024
ID: 109753067
Library for PROFINET data records
The "LPNDR" block library includes several function blocks.
With these you can read various device and status information
from a PROFINET device and describe parameters.

For products:6ES7132-6HD00-0BB0, 6GK5302-7GD00-4GA3,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109753067

07-03-2024
ID: 109753067
Library for PROFINET data records
The "LPNDR" block library includes several function blocks.
With these you can read various device and status information
from a PROFINET device and describe parameters.

For Products: 6ES7132-6HD00-0BB0, 6GK5302-7GD00-4GA3,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109753067

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#  DOWNLOAD
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28-03-2024
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

26-03-2024
ID: 109825897
Image Downloads for SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels: Unified Basic Panels
Deployment of SIMATIC HMI Operator Panel Images for Unified Basic Panels.

For Products: 6AV2123-3DB32-0AW0, 6AV2123-3GB32-0AW0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109825897

13-03-2024
ID: 114358
Handling programs for authorization or licensing of
SIMATIC products (ALM, Authors)
On this page you will find the various handling programs
for licensing SIMATIC products in the latest version.

For Products: 6ES5894-0MA62, 6ES5894-0MA04-2UL0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/114358

06-03-2024
ID: 109925643
Updates for STEP 7 V19, S7-PLCSIM V19 and WinCC V19
Status 03/2024: TIA Portal V19 Update 1

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

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

06-03-2024
ID: 23183356
STEP 7 V5.x Hardware Support Packages (HSPs - as at 03/2024)
for installing hardware updates in the Hardware Configuration
Attached are the latest Hardware Support Packages for STEP 7
ready for downloading.

For Products: 6GK5980-3CB00-0AA7, 6ES7132-6HD00-0BB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/23183356


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#  FAQ
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27-03-2024
ID: 38051505
With which devices can the S7-1200 communicate via the integrated
PROFINET interface and which protocols does the S7-1200 support?
This entry shows how many simultaneous, asynchronous communication
connections the S7-1200 CPU supports.

For Products: 6AG1214-1AG40-4XB0, 6AG1215-1HG40-4XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/38051505

27-03-2024
ID: 109827383
What are the requirements for installing TIA Portal V19 (STEP 7 Professional / Basic,
STEP 7 Safety, WinCC Unified / Professional / Advanced / Comfort)?
The following information and links give you an overview of the general requirements
for installing SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional / Basic, STEP 7 Safety and WinCC Unified /
Professional / Advanced / Comfort.

For Products: 6AV2101-3AA00-0UE0, 6AV2101-3AA00-0UK0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109827383

26-03-2024
ID: 109778386
Error when loading the project into an HMI Panel with Firmware adaption
Why does loading the configuration with Firmware adaption into a SIMATIC HMI-Panel fail?

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109778386

19-03-2024
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/news

19-03-2024
ID: 23678970
Which PROFINET nodes support the extended PROFINET diagnostics
and what do you have to configure?
With the extended PROFINET diagnostics it is possible to have
functions like the diagnostics and parameterization of integrated
Ethernet interfaces (fiber-optic diagnostics and topology
configuration, for example).

For products:6GK5302-7GD00-4GA3, 6AG1214-1AG40-4XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/23678970

13-03-2024
ID: 109826847
How can you load the project data from the CPU into your PG
if the project data has been loaded with one of the earlier versions
of STEP 7 (TIA Portal)?
In the following, we will show you two workarounds for loading the project data
from the CPU into your PG/PC if the download was previously carried out
with one of the STEP 7 (TIA Portal) versions V11, V12 or V13 and their Service Packs.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109826847

12-03-2024
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

12-03-2024
ID: 109925755
How do you activate PUT/GET access on an S7-1500 CPU from FW V3.1
or S7-1200 CPU from FW V4.7?
As of TIA Portal V19 and CPU firmware V3.1 (V4.7 for S7-1200),
S7-1500 and S7-1200 CPUs have improved management of users,
roles and CPU function rights.
This requires advanced configuration for PUT/GET access.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109925755

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#  Manual
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27-03-2024
ID: 109955580
SIMATIC NET LOGO! - Industrial Ethernet LOGO! CMR2020, LOGO! CMR2040
03/2024, Operating Instructions, C79000-G8976-C356-09

For Products: 6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0, 6GK7142-7EX00-0AX0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955580

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19-03-2024
ID: 109809206
S7-1200 automation system - Original instructions
03/2024, Compact Operating Instructions, A5E51784853-AD

For Products: 6AG1231-5PD32-4XB0, 6AG1241-1CH30-5XB1,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109809206

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19-03-2024
ID: 109815293
LOGO! - Original instructions
03/2024, Compact Operating Instructions, A5E52459864-AD

For Products: 6GK7177-1MA10-0AA0, 6ED1055-1NB10-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109815293

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05-03-2024
ID: 109954702
SIMATIC S7-1200 Update to the S7-1200 Functional Safety Manual,
edition 11/2022
03/2024, Product Information, A5E03471951-AJ

For Products: 6ES7214-1AF40-0XB0, 6ES7215-1AF40-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109954702

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#  Certificates
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27-03-2024
ID: 109773352
Radio Equipment Type Approval Certificate/Miscellaneous, 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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26-03-2024
ID: 109811109
General Product Approval/Miscellaneous, 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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05-03-2024
ID: 109818361
General Product Approval/EU declaration of conformity,
General Product Approval/UK Declaration of Conformity, Manufacturer
EU / UK Declaration of Conformity for SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU (German / English)
EU/UK 1061 / S7-1500 CPU / A5 / 01.2024

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109818361

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04-03-2024
ID: 109825379
Functional Safety/Type Examination Certificate,
TÜV (technischer Überwachungsverein)
Annex 1 of Report on the Certificate Z10 067803 0020 Rev.01,
Programming Tool for Safety Applications STEP 7 Safety (English)
SN101344C-A1 Rev.1.3

For Products: 6ES7833-1FA13-2YQ0, 6ES7833-1FC00-0YX2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109825379

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03-07-2024
ID: 109954691
Environment/Siemens EcoTech Profile (SEP), Manufacturer
Logic Module LOGO!, Siemens EcoTech Profile (English) SEP00010 Ver. 1.1

For Products: 6ED1052-1CC08-0BA2, 6ED1052-1FB08-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109954691

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#  Product notes
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22-03-2024
ID: 109883868
Delivery release LOGO! 8.4 Basic devices
For Products: 6ED1052-1CC08-0BA2, 6ED1052-1FB08-0BA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109883868