The Industry Automation Division of Siemens (www.usa.siemens.com/process) has equipped its Simatic PCS 7 process control system Version 8 with a host of new features, including an easier engineering workflow and improved data exchange. It also offers more powerful communication, fault-tolerant and redundancy-related functions to its controllers as well as extended functionalities for the software tools. […]
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Siemens introduces user-friendly key panels with Profinet
Siemens Industry Automation Division (www.siemens.com) has expanded its Key Panels portfolio with a control panel featuring two Profinet interfaces and 32 large, freely-configurable keys with LED backlighting. The Profinet interfaces allow the Simatic HMI KP32F PN Key Panel to be easily integrated into networks without the need for extra hardware components like switches. The free […]
Siemens expands its Simotion D motion controllers portfolio
Siemens Industry, Inc. (www.sea.siemens.com) has expanded its range of upper performance Simotion D motion controllers with the addition of the latest Simotion D445-2 DP/PN and D455-2 DP/PN versions. The new Simotion D445-2 multi-axis controllers offer high-speed I/O, onboard Profinet interfaces and with thrice the performance, a single controller can support a maximum of 128 axes […]
Siemens expands SIMATIC ET 200iSP I/O system
Siemens Industry, Inc. (www.siemens.com) has broadened its SIMATIC ET 200iSP I/O system with the addition of three new modules to conform to safety standards ISO 13849-1 up to PLe e or IEC 61508 up to SIL 3. A modular I/O system suitable for hazardous areas, the ET 200iSP features actuators and sensors directly connected to […]
1FK7 Servo Motor Series ideal for motion control applications
The Siemens Drive Technologies Division (www.siemens.com) has released the latest 1FK7 servo motor series which has been optimized and extended for standard motion applications. The 1FK7 series’ basic “Compact” models provide a vast array of versions and sizes that caters to all drive tasks. Its “High Dynamic” version delivers reduced rotor inertia, providing an optimum […]
Siemens introduces Sinamics G110D drive platform
Siemens (www.siemens.com) is proud to announce the company’s latest solution in its Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) portfolio – the new Sinamics G110D drive platform. It is ideal for installation near motors found throughout facilities where water and dust ingression are a concern. Sinamics G110D drive platform combines improved functionality, a smaller footprint, increased energy efficiency, […]
High-Performance Family of Spindle Motors from Siemens
Chicago, Ill. –Siemens Industry, Inc. has introduced the new 1PH8 family of high-performance induction motor drives and servomotors. Available in a wide power range, from 2.8 kW up to 1340 kW, these new motors provide excellent dynamic response, smoother operation and lower vibration levels. The new line combines induction and high-powered servo technologies to give […]
Siemens Industry’s controllers enhanced by Profinet, Profibus and telecommunication services
Siemens Industry Automation Division (www.siemens.com) is pleased to announce the release of its Simatic S7-1200 controllers that are enhanced by Profinet, Profibus and telecommunication services. The new CPU firmware allows communication with Profinet I/O devices. With two new communication modules, the device can be operated as a Profibus slave or master. Three new telecommunication components […]
Siemens offers new high-inertia 1FK7-HI servo motors
Siemens Industry, Inc. (www.sea.siemens.com) has unveiled its expanded 1FK7 servomotor family that features a new high-inertia style. The design’s higher rotor inertia makes the control response of the latest 1FK7-HI servo motors highly robust and ideal for variable- and high-load inertia applications, such as auxiliary and feed axes on machine tools, as well as unwinders […]
Small NEMA Motor with More Horsepower
The SH630 Above NEMA AC induction motor offers higher horsepower in a smaller footprint. It provides up to 11,000 hp at supply voltages from 2.3 to 13.8 kV, 50 or 60 Hz. The low-windage design minimizes friction losses. It is available in a wide selection of cooling configurations and enclosures (Weather-Protected Type II, Totally Enclosed […]
