New controllers by Siemens with Profinet communication - more compact design, more performance

The two Profinet interfaces enable line structures to be implemented easily and cost-effectively. The new controllers execute user programs more than twice as fast, e.g. bit commands now only require 25 nanoseconds and the time for word, fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic commands is much shorter than before.

The expanded functions of the integrated web server enable user-friendly system diagnostics, for example with automatic page update and a diagnostics buffer for up to 499 entries. What is more, the graphical representation of the Profinet IO topology has been revised. This offers a detailed tabular display of the module status of the connected Profinet stations and a direct link to their web servers.

Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For over 160 years, the company has stood for technical achievements, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality. In addition, Siemens is the world’s biggest provider of ecofriendly technologies. Around €23 billion, or nearly one-third of the company’s revenue, is generated by green products and solutions. In fiscal 2009, ended on September 30, 2009, Siemens had revenue of €76.7 billion and net income of €2.5 billion. At the end of September 2009, the company had around 405,000 employees worldwide.
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