UPDATE 2 MAY 2024

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#  Industry References
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News from Hannover Fair 2024
https://contentpath.siemens.com/l/gl_difa_en_23-09_sps

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the way companies design, develop,
manufacture, and operate.
Roland Busch, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/tia/future-topics/industrial-copilot.html

How is Industrial AI supercharging American manufacturing?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-industrial-ai-supercharging-american-barbara-humpton-z1x1e?

Siemens announces a new generation of controller with Simatic S7-1200 G2, part of Siemens Xcelerator
Simatic S7-1200 G2 will be available in winter 2024
https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/debut-hannover-messe-2024-siemens-announces-new-generation-controller-simatic-s7-1200

SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 Technical Slides
https://info.siemens.com/viewer/662188c7cdb405d286e90275

From Lean to Smart: Taking the next steps in Lean Semiconductor Manufacturing with Siemens
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/electronics-semiconductors/2024/02/28/from-lean-to-smart-taking-the-next-steps-in-lean-semiconductor-manufacturing-with-siemens/

What does the smart manufacturing revolution mean for your business?
A fully connected smart factory, utilizing data-driven insights
from operational performance can deliver significant opportunities
for continuous improvement
https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/e-book-what-does-the-smart-manufacturing-revolution-mean-for-your-business

Generative AI and Predictive Maintenance Deep Dive- with Dan Reid
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxlKrby8h5k

Sustainability in industry: Gamble or opportunity?
Talking with three automation and digitalization experts

https://blog.siemens.com/en/2024/04/sustainability-in-industry-risk-or-opportunity/

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#  Application examples

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25-04-2024
ID: 109748872
Use the SIMATIC controller as an MQTT client
MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) is a simple protocol on TCP/IP level.
It is suitable for messaging between devices with minimum functionality
and for transmission via unreliable networks.
With the LMQTT library, the MQTT protocol is implemented
in SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 Controllers.

For products:6ES7317-7TK10-0AB0, 6ES7317-2FK14-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109748872

23-04-2024
ID: 109963251
SIMATIC IOT2050 Quick Install Guide (Edition: 04/2024)

For Products: 6ES7647-0AA00-1YA2, 6ES7647-0BA00-1YA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963251

22-04-2024
ID: 109955629
PCS 7 TeleControl Typ configuration
For the remote units, there is a requirement to monitor them
from a central control room or to operate and monitor them remotely.
PCS 7 TeleControl is used for this purpose

For Products: 6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0, 6DL5101-8CX00-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955629

22-04-2024
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.

For Products: 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0, 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109755133

18-04-2024
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

12-04-2024
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

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#  DOWNLOAD
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22-04-2024
ID: 109825750
Image Downloads for SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels: Comfort / Mobile / Basic Panels
Deployment of SIMATIC HMI Operator Panel Images.for Comfort Panels, Comfort Panels PRO,
Mobile Panels, Basic Panels, Classic Panels, WinCC Basic, Comfort and Advanced.

For Products: HMI Devices (TIA Portal)

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109825750

22-04-2024
ID: 109770510
Data2Unified - TIA Portal Add-in
Continue to use the project contents you have created when switching
to SIMATIC WinCC Unified and save time during engineering with
the “Data2Unified” add-in.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109770510


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#  FAQ
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29-04-2024
ID: 109955139
Storage concept for HMI Unified Comfort Panels
The storage concept for SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels
includes the use of external storage media,
the compatibility of memory cards and
the optimum use of the internal memory.

For Products: 6AV2128-3GB06-0AX0, 6AV2128-3GB36-0AX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955139

23-04-2024
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

08-04-2024
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

05-04-2024
ID: 109955585
Configuration of Wireshark Ring Buffer Network Analysis
The analysis of network traffic is crucial for diagnosing
communication issues within a network.
Often, continuous monitoring is required to capture sporadic problems,
which requires tools that can handle longer recording periods.
With the ring buffer feature in Wireshark, you can perform this recording.

For Products: 6GK5204-0JA00-2BA6, 6GK5204-2BC10-2CA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955585


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#  Manual
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23-04-2024
ID: 109963260
IOT2050 Secure Boot
03/2024, Operating Instructions, A5E52411777-AB

For Products: 6ES7647-0BA00-1YA2, 6ES7647-0BB00-1YA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963260

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#  Certificates
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22-04-2024
ID: 109954691
Environment/Siemens EcoTech Profile (SEP), Manufacturer
SEP (Siemens EcoTech Profile), Logic Module LOGO! (English) SEP00010 V1.2

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

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

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17-04-2024
ID: 109811109
General product approval/Other, Manufacturer
SIPLUS – Statement on China RoHS Directive SJ/T 11364-2014
(English) A5E38634688A_002_China_RoHS_SIPLUS

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109811109

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15-04-2024
ID: 109779397
General product approval/UL, UL
UL Certificate of Comliance für Industrial PC, SIMATIC IOT2050,
SIMATIC IOT2050 SM (English) E472609-D1006-1/A4/C0-UL

For Products: 6ES7647-0BA00-0YA2, 6ES7647-0BA00-1YA2,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109779397

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10-04-2024
ID: 109773352
Wireless approval/Other, 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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04-04-2024
ID: 109808217
Marine/shipping/CCS (China Classification Society),
CCS (China Classification Society)
CCS, China Classification Society for
Programmable Logic Controller (Chinese / English) HB24PTB00002

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109808217

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#  Product notes
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23-04-2024
ID: 109963232
Specification of readable functional state (FS)
for the S7-1200 SM 1234
Note on the saved device data for SM1234 4AI/2AO

For Products: 6ES7234-4HE32-0XB0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963232

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16-04-2024
ID: 109808608
Delivery release: New SITOP Ex portfolio
The SITOP power supplies, add-on modules and DC UPS modules
with new Ex approval are released for worldwide delivery
from the Nuremberg delivery center with immediate effect.

For products:6ES7307-1EA01-0AA0, 6EP1333-4BA00,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109808608/news

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03-04-2024
ID: 109955596
Sales and delivery release for firmware V2.2.11
for LOGO! CMR2020 (6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0) and
LOGO! CMR2040 (6GK7142-7EX00-0AX0) including download
The new firmware V2.2.11 for the LOGO! CMR2020 and
LOGO! CMR2040 modules has been released and
is now available for download free of charge.
Firmware V2.2.11 is the successor of version V2.2.10
and mainly contains function extensions
for supporting communication between LOGO! CMR and
the new LOGO! BM 8.4.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109955596