Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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UPDATE 3 FEB 2026

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#  Industry References
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Redefining Automotive Production with Software-Defined Innovation
Scale Smarter, Not Harder: The Power of Virtualization and AI
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/redefining-automotive-production-software-defined-innovation-pqcqf


Siemens' AI powered Nanjing facility named World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Factory
https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-ai-powered-nanjing-facility-named-world-economic-forum-global-lighthouse










Siemens at CES 2026: Industrial AI takes center stage

https://press.siemens.com/global/en/event/siemens-ces-2026-industrial-ai-takes-center-stage











Siemens unveils Digital Twin Composer

https://news.siemens.com/en-us/digital-twin-composer-ces-2026/


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#  Application examples
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23-01-2026
ID: 109986645
TIA Portal Mass Operation Tool
The TIA Portal Mass Operation Tool streamlines project tasks with GUI and CLI.
It enables batch operations like copying drives/technology objects,
connecting drives, downloading devices, and setting parameters.
This improves efficiency, consistency, and reduces errors in complex TIA Portal
projects by automating updates.  

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109986645








21-01-2026

ID: 58565043
SIMATIC Winder and Tension Control (LConSMC)
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.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/58565043







21-01-2026

ID: 109977573
SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 Flying Saw (LFlyingSawBasic_S71200G2)
The application example provides a flying saw or flying punch on
the controller platform SIMATIC S7-1200 G2.
A continuous moving material (e.g. foil, metal, paper, corrugated,
steel profiles, etc.) can be cut or punched on the fly.
Functions: Automatic mode, immediate cut, cut to length or
cutting mark, virtual or real master.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109977573












20-01-2026

ID: 109975682
📦 TIA Package Manager – download, manage and deploy Libraries,
Add-Ins, Templates & Software Tools
The TIA Package Manager is a centralized platform for managing
Siemens TIA Portal assets. It enables engineers to discover, evaluate,
and deploy ready-to-use libraries, Add-Ins, machine templates,
and standalone automation tools with Openness API integration.
Advanced search, compatibility checks, and one-click installation
streamline asset management and reduce development time.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109975682











19-01-2026

ID: 23488061
IWLAN configuration using RCoax radiating cables in a PROFINET IO environment
Due to their particular properties, in numerous environments radio networks
are the preferred, if not the only, possible transmitting medium.
The RCoax radiating cables are radiating cables that act as special antennas
in demanding wireless environments.

=>  https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/23488061











16-01-2026

ID: 109483416
RFID Basic Examples
With the SIMATIC Ident product portfolio, Siemens offers a wide range of hardware
and software components to make your automation solutions as simple and
efficient as possible.
On the topic of RFID, we provide you with minimalist basic examples as
a configuring aid for standard configurations to explain the basics of engineering.

=>  https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109483416











15-01-2026

ID: 109997591
Dual-bag Packaging Machine

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109997591











15-01-2026
ID: 109997439
Stick Insertion Machine

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109997439











15-01-2026
ID: 109998623
Paper Cup Machine

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109998623










12-01-2026
ID: 109998257
IT/OT Framework
As a leading industrial automation system and operations software provider,
Siemens intends to standardize production processes and workflows
to increase efficiency and reduce engineering and operations efforts.
For this, structured and networked data exchange between IT and
OT systems is an important prerequisite.

For products:6ES7591-8AA00-0AA0, 6ES7522-1BF00-0AB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109998257/news














09-01-2026
ID: 109742322
Tool for easier use of the TIA Portal Openness interface
(TIA Scripting Python)
TIA Scripting Python allows you to automate your tasks
in TIA Portal with basic programming skills
– you just need to create small Python scripts.

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
















09-01-2026
ID: 109990304
Migration of an ST7sc project to ST7 ScadaConnect
The control center software "ST7 ScadaConnect" represents
the next generation of the SINAUT software from Siemens
and replaces the previous software "ST7sc".
Switching to ST7 ScadaConnect is advisable to ensure access
to the latest features, security updates, and full product support.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109990304


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29-01-2026
ID: 109825038
TIA Administrator Updates
This entry provides you the newest version of TIA Administrator
as separate download independent from TIA Portal.
New Version: TIA Administrator V3.1.1

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109825038

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27-01-2026
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:6ES7822-1A.24-..

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/72341852


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#  FAQ
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16-01-2026

ID: 109995993
Display Web Server of an S7-1500/S7-1200 CPU in the Web Control of WinCC Unified PC Runtime
How can you display the Web Server of a CPU in the Web Control of WinCC Unified Runtime?

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109995993

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09-01-2026
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?
This 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


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#  Manual
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29-01-2026
ID: 109988966
SIMATIC IEC 62443-4-2 Conformity document for S7-1500/S7-1200 G2 CPUs
01/2026, Product Information, A5E54384186-AB

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109988966

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14-01-2026
ID: 109998743
S7-1200 G2 automation system - Original instructions
01/2026, Original Operating Instructions, A5E55439004-AA

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109998743


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#  Certificates
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30-01-2026
ID: 109999198
General product approval/EU Declaration of Conformity,
General product approval/UK Declaration of Conformity,
Manufacturer, Siemens
EU and UK Declaration of Conformity,
SIPLUS Industrial Ethernet Switches with Accessory
Based on SCALANCE X, SIPLUS Extreme, SIPLUS NET (german / english)

For products:6AG1342-5DA03-7XE0, 6AG1901-1BB20-7AA0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109999198

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27-01-2026
ID: 109999078
General product approval/UL, UL
UL Solutions, Certificate of Compliance,
UL 121201 / CSA C22.2 NO. 213-17,
S7-1200 G2 (english) UL-US-2436287-5 / UL-CA-2427868-5

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109999078

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26-01-2026
ID: 109999052
General product approval/EU Declaration of Conformity,
General product approval/UK Declaration of Conformity,
Manufacturer, Siemens
EU and UK Declaration of Conformity,
SIMATIC Programmable Logic Controller,
SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 (english / german) 7050-Rev_1-2026

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109999052

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23-01-2026
ID: 109999000
EMC/RCM, ACMA
ACMA, Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity,
SIPLUS extreme for AU and NZ (english)
For products:6AG1231-5PD32-4XB0, 6AG1193-6BP20-7BB0,...

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109999000/news

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23-01-2026
ID: 109999004
Explosion protection/IECEx, DEKRA
IECEx Certificate of Conformity for SIPLUS Programmable
Logic Controller Systems DP, ET200S, ET200M, ET200MP,
ET200SP, S7-1500, S7-300 S7-400 and S7-1200 (english)

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109999004

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22-01-2026
ID: 109998986
Explosion protection/ATEX, DEKRA
DEKRA, Certificate Type Examination for
Programmable Logic Controller System SIPLUS, Modules
Type 6AG1 ... (english)

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

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109998986

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23-01-2026
ID: 109998884
General product approval/Other, Other
TAF, BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrolog)y and Inspection),
Certificate of the Registration of Product Certification,
SIMATIC IPC BX-35A (chinese / english) CI344061270545-00

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109998884

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16-01-2026
ID: 109998797
Maritime application/ABS (American Bureau of Shipping),
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
ABS, Certificate of Product Design Assessment,
Programmable Logic Controller, SIMATIC S7-1200 (english) 26-0408286-PDA

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109998797

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15-01-2026
ID: 109998737
Maritime application/LR (Lloyds Register), LR (Lloyds Register)
LR, Type Approval Certificate, SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 (english) LR2622124TA

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109998737


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#  Product notes
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23-01-2026

ID: 109999005
Delivery release: Product portfolio enhancements
for SIMATIC S7-1200 G2
Additional digital signal modules with higher I/O channel density,
along with a battery board for SIMATIC S7-1200 G2,
are now available for delivery.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109999005






21-06-2026

ID: 109997336
CPU firmware version 4.1 for the SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller generation
Additional functions are being introduced for the SIMATIC S7-1200 G2
controller generation with this firmware version.

IMPORTANT
The new firmware version of the SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 can only be programmed
with the TIA Portal version V21 (STEP 7 Basic STEP 7 Professional) and higher .


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=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109997336

19-01-2026
ID: 109997586
Announcement Product phase-out V20 for SIMATIC STEP 7, SIMATIC WinCC
including options, Startdrive and SINAMICS DCC
The products SIMATIC STEP 7 V20, SIMATIC STEP 7 Safety V20,
SIMATIC WinCC V20, TIA Portal Optionen V20, SINAMICS Startdrive V20 / V20 SP1
and SINAMICS DCC V20 / V20 SP1 are being phased out as of 19th January 2026.

=> https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/en/view/109997586