UPDATE 4 JUNE 2024

------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  Trending
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  Industry References
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

Digital maturity in industrial machinery – Episode 1
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/podcasts/digital-transformation/digital-maturity-in-industrial-machinery-episode-1/

Bringing generative AI to the industry – 3 key factors for successful collaboration
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bringing-generative-ai-industry-3-key-factors-successful-rainer-brehm-0cgje

Siemens Congleton Enhances Efficiency with Real-Time Machine Monitoring
https://blog.siemens.com/2024/05/enhancing-productivity-with-siemens-industrial-edge/

Unleashing the power of generative AI in industry
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/tia/future-topics/industrial-copilot.html

Siemens and Foxconn team up to optimize forward-thinking manufacturing
- Siemens and Foxconn sign memorandum of understanding (MoU) highlighting joint commitment to sustainability
- Cooperation to define standards for the factory of the future and manufacturing processes
- Innovations to positively impact information and communications technology and electric vehicle production ecosystems
- Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to optimize Foxconn's operations for efficiency and agility
https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-and-foxconn-team-optimize-forward-thinking-manufacturing

Engineering in focus: How to improve software quality
The right tools for "first-time-right" in the automation program
https://contentpath.siemens.com/efficient_engineering/en_ensure-software-quality

What does your smartphone have to do with Standardization in Automation?
https://contentpath.siemens.com/standardization/en_integration-modularity

Artificial Intelligence: Transforming the food and beverage industry
https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en/industries/food-beverage/smart-manufacturing/white-paper-artificial-intelligence.html

-----------------------------------------------------------

#  Application examples

-----------------------------------------------------------

27-05-2024
ID: 109760217
Library for 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. The following library helps you with that.

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

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

14-05-2024
ID: 109793462
LSafe Library for TIA Portal STEP 7
The TÜV-certified library LSafe can be used to implement
basic safety functions for electromechanical or
electronic sensors and actuators.
The library facilitates the acceptance of your
application software, since it can be based on
already tested modules.

For Products: 6ES7515-2FM00-0AB0, 6ES7516-3FN00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109793462

06-05-2024
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

03-05-2024
ID: 70155469
SINAMICS G: Speed Control of a G110M /G115D/G120 with S7-1200
via PROFINET with Safety Integrated and HMI
A SIMATIC S7-1200 can be operated as PROFINET controller.
A SINAMICS G110M, G115D or G120 shall be connected as PROFINET device.

For Products: SINAMICS G120, SIMATIC S7-1200

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/70155469

------------------------------------------------------------------------

#  DOWNLOAD
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

17-05-2024
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

------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

10-05-2024
ID: 109783704
Drivers for SIMATIC IPC, SIMATIC Tablet PC and SIMATIC Field PG
Last update: New Windows drivers for SIMATIC IPC 547J,
IPC BX-39A / IPC PX-39A (PRO), IPC BX-32A / IPC PX-32A,
IPC 647E / IPC 847E and IPC RW-545A

For Products: 6AG4112-2....-...., 6AG4132-2....-....,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109783704

------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

02-05-2024
ID: 109963398
Upgrading for LOGO! 8.4 basic units from firmware V1.84.01 to V1.84.02
In the download you will find the necessary description and the necessary data
to install the firmware of a LOGO! 8.4 from version FW1.84.01 to V1.84.02.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963398


------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  FAQ
------------------------------------------------------------------------   

31-05-2024
ID: 108994400
How do you enable and call the web server on LOGO! 8?
You need at least LOGO! Soft Comfort V8 to parameterize LOGO! 8.

For Products: 6ED1052-2FB00-0BA8, 6ED1052-1HB00-0BA8,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/108994400

31-05-2024
ID: 89852595
In WinCC (TIA Portal), how do you configure a connection
between WinCC Runtime Advanced or HMI Panel and
an S7 controller over Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET)?

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/89852595

22-05-2024
ID: 109772298
What hazardous material information is available for SIMATIC IPCs
and the batteries used in them?
Overview about dangerous goods information on the batteries
used in the SIMATIC IPCs and the SIMATIC IPCs

For Products: 6AG4020-3XA21-0AX0, 6ES7650-0UG18-0YX0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109772298

------------------------------------------------------------------------  

16-05-2024
ID: 42320122
How can you use an analog current output with
wire break diagnostics on your S7-1200 PLC?
You can use the wire break diagnostics function
in TIA Portal to evaluate a wire break on an analog current output.

For Products: 6ES7231-4HF30-0XB0, 6ES7234-4HE30-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/42320122

10-05-2024
ID: 109961590
Establishing a connection between WinCC Unified and CPU with firmware 2.9/4.5
After upgrading the firmware of a SIMATIC S7-1500 to 2.9 or a SIMATIC S7-1200 to 4.5,
it is not possible to establish a connection to WinCC Unified PC Runtime or
HMI Unified Comfort Panel or HMI Unified Basic Panel.

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109961590

------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

06-05-2024
ID: 109793221
Changing the node ID of the nodes in the OPC UA server
from "Numeric" to "String"
You change the identifier type from "Numeric" to "String"
for the interface in SiOME (Siemens OPC UA Modeling Editor).

For Products: 6ES7822-0A.05-.., 6ES7822-1..05-..,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109793221

------------------------------------------------------------------------

06-05-2024
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

------------------------------------------------------------------------

#  Certificates
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

28-05-2024
ID: 109971703
Wireless approval/Other, Other
CRAN Telecommunications equipment type approval certificate Namibia
for LOGO! CMR2020 TA - 2024/ 10 612 R

For Products: 6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109971703

------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

06-05-2024
ID: 45967051
Marine/shipping/DNV (Det Norske Veritas), DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
DNV-GL Certificate for SIMATIC S7-1200 (English) TAA000000K Revision No: 2

For Products: 6AG1231-5PD32-4XB0, 6ES7241-1CH31-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/45967051
------------------------------------------------------------------------
03-05-2024
ID: 109963667
Marine/shipping/DNV (Det Norske Veritas), DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
DNV, Type Approval Certificate, SIMATIC S7-1200 (English)
TAA000000K Revision No: 5

For Products: 6ES7234-4HE32-0XB0, 6ES7222-1BF32-0XB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963667

------------------------------------------------------------------------

#  Product notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------

21-05-2024
ID: 109772259
Sales and delivery release of protective films for SIMATIC IPCs
and Unified Basic/Comfort Panels incl. PRO devices (update 05/2024)
New protective films for Unified Basic/Comfort Panels and IPCs
incl. PRO devices are hereby released for sale and delivery.
The "Type 5" protective film provides tight-fitting protection
for the entire, newly designed multi-touch front.
Update 05/2024: A 4-inch protective film in standard and
antibacterial design is now also available.

For Products: 6AV7250-.E...-...0, 6AV7250-.E...-...8,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109772259

07-05-2024
ID: 109963688
SIMATIC IOT2050 SM --- New IOT into Industrial gateway 2050 family
with significant ability for expanding I/O
SIMATIC IOT2050 SM is a new member with connectivity to S7-1200 Signal modules.

For Products: 6ES7647-0CA00-1AA2

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109963688