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Number 2 | December 2014 | siemens.com/go
GO!
Automation with LOGO! and SIMATIC S7-1200
Hello World!
LOGO! 8 Road show
tours Europe
LOGO! 8 Road show
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Editorial
Emergency training
3
16 In the bunker
Hannover Fire Department
LOGO! 8 tours the world
Cover
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Hello World!
LOGO! 8 Road show
LOGO!library
19 New specialist publications on LOGO! 8
Private home
Sewer rehabilitation
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22 Hard-core benefits
I.S.T. Innovative Sewer Technologies GmbH, Germany
Smart building automation with LOGO!
Elektro Paulus GbR, Germany
Sprinkler system
Products
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20 Flexibility with a system
Telecontrol technology based on Simatic S7
Precisely positioned
BSV Hannovera Gleidingen e. V., Germany
Fish farming
11 Fisherman’s friends
Heribert Heitmeier Trout Farm, Germany
24Siwarex WP241
Second-generation Simatic HMI Basic Panels
25 Simatic CP 1242-7 / CP 1243-7
LOGO!Power
Assembly
26 Simatic S7-1200 automation tasks
14 Precise grease application
Lebenshilfe-Werke Trier GmbH, Germany
27 Simatic S7-1200 app
Cover photo: Siemens AG
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Siemens AG
GO! 2/2014 | Contents
LOGO! 8
tours the world
Siemens AG
Editorial | GO! 2/2014
S
imple. Ingenious. Simply more. Our LOGO! 8 has already generated
enthusiasm among its first users. And now, we are sending the
LOGO! 8 on a European “Hello World!” tour in a road-show truck. The
truck is both a presentation space and a demonstration forum. At selected
locations, electrical wholesalers can experience the new LOGO! 8 module
together with their customers in short training courses that will even allow
them to program the device themselves. Perhaps we will be making a stop
in your area –find out more on page 4.
The solutions presented in this issue of GO! demonstrate how simply and
ingeniously processes can be automated with the LOGO! 8. Ranging from
a sprinkling controller for tennis courts to an aeration system for a trout
farm to applications in building services, allowing every user to say, “I’m an
automation engineer.”
Users were particularly impressed with how easy the new LOGO! Soft
Comfort software allows a web server solution to be configured. Being able
to access the latest information and control the LOGO! via smartphone or
tablet PC offers enormous advantages and saves time and money.
For more complex tasks, remote maintenance can also be implemented
with the Simatic S7-1200 controller. Users have embraced the convenient
programming in TIA Portal and the expansion options with different modules. On page 22, we present an example of improved process design in
sewer rehabilitation and the innovative implementation with Simatic
S7-1200. You can find out how compact automation tasks are quickly implemented by watching the short demonstration videos, available at
siemens.com/automation-tasks. Automation tasks for Simatic S7-1200 and
the new Simatic S7-1200 app are just two examples of innovative product
and service solutions we have recently introduced.
Allow yourself to be inspired once again by the solutions and products
presented in this issue of GO!
I hope you enjoy the read!
Heinz Eisenbeiss
Head of Marketing and Promotion,
Factory Automation
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Siemens AG
Siemens AG
GO! 2/2014 | LOGO! 8 Road show
The road show truck has it all:
application walls, a presentation
forum, and a hands-on area
LOGO! 8 Road show tours Europe
Hello World!
A fully equipped road show truck is on its way to the
LOGO! 8 “Hello World” tour throughout Europe.
T
he tour schedule includes stops in 12 countries.
From November 2014 to April 2015, the truck
will visit electrical wholesalers in Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the
Czech Republic. Together with your customers, you
can experience the benefits of the new system in person. All the product benefits of LOGO! 8 are vividly
presented in the fully equipped road show truck with
an integrated presentation forum and hands-on area.
Live presentations and short training sessions
On true-to-life 3-m application walls, live applications will be demonstrated in an industry-related
context with real components. Examples from both
building and industrial automation have been selected for the demonstrations.
Additionally, there will be videos showing the numerous application szenarios for LOGO! 8. Following
the brief hands-on training sessions on fully equipped
workstations, you can then directly experience working with LOGO! 8 yourself.
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Participating in the roadshow
For additional information about the road show, the
schedule, where the truck will be making stops, and
which electrical wholesalers are participating and
when, please visit the road show website. Those
wishing to participate can ask their electrical wholesaler about available spots.
In addition to the road show, or for customers who
do not have the opportunity to attend, Siemens is offering workshops with partners in the electrical
wholesale business. There are also several web-based
training courses on LOGO! Info and contact
siemens.com/logo
[email protected]
Find all information on the Hello World Tour at:
siemens.com/helloworldtour.
LOGO! 8 Road show | GO! 2/2014
The new LOGO! 8
• Eight basic units for all voltages,
with or without display, with
connections compatible with
previous versions
• Seven digital and three analog
modules
• Small and compact,
at four HP wide
In the road show truck you can
experience LOGO! 8 yourself, in
videos and in live applications
• 20 digital outputs and eight
analog outputs
Ethernet interface
on all devices
• Communication with other LOGO!
modules and with Simatic S7
systems using the Ethernet
interface
white, orange, and red
Integrated web server
• Monitoring and controlling with
LOGO! via WLAN and Internet
• Easy configuration without HTML
programming skills, for all
common browsers
• Operation of the LOGO! via
smartphone, tablet, or desktop PC
• Representation as LOGO! or TDE
display
SMS communication via LOGO!
CMR module
• Automatic alerts regarding the
plant status via SMS
• Tracking and tracing via GPS
• Programming via standard
Ethernet cable
• Data exchange between CMR and
LOGO! 8 module
• Creation of Ethernet networks
using the LOGO! CSM auxiliary
module as an Ethernet 4-port
switch
• Worldwide clock synchronization
Display in new look and feel
• LOGO! Soft Comfort V8 for easy
operation in network mode
• Six lines with 16 characters each
• Clear operator information, fewer
abbreviations, and intuitive user
menus
• Diverse diagnostic options via
display
• Background lighting options in
white, orange, and red
Fast and easy
programming
• Up to 16 participants in network
view
• Automatic communications
configuration
• Ability to open up to three
programs side by side
The new TDE text display
• Transfer of signals from one
program to another by using
drag and drop
• Six lines with 20 characters each
• 43 built-in function blocks
• Two Ethernet interfaces
• No maximum distance to the
LOGO!
• Background lighting options in
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Elektro Paulus GbR, Germany
Smart building
automation with LOGO!
Siemens AG / J. Koch
For the monitoring and control of all building services in his
home, Daniel Miehling relies on LOGO! logic modules. These
systems cost-effectively and reliably meet the diverse
requirements of the building owner.
In Daniel Miehling’s home,
LOGO! controls the blinds,
lighting, and presence
simulation
The house is an architectural feast for
the eyes, and together with the garden
grounds, a large terrace, and the privacy shield on all sides, it is an oasis of
well-being in a quiet environment. This
modern single-family home was built
in close collaboration between the
Miehling family and the architects.
In planning the building services of
the new home his family moved into
roughly two years ago, Daniel Miehling
was looking for a simple and costeffective alternative to conventional
bus systems for the switching of blinds
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and lighting as well as presence simula- design and the delivery of seven LOGO!
tion when the family is absent. The 0BA6 units, which were mounted in the
building owner already had positive ex- control cabinet together with the DM16
periences with microcontrollers as part and DM8 digital expansion modules.
of his previous work, so he quickly “Unfortunately,” says Miehling, “the
chose proven Siemens technology for LOGO! 0BA7 was not yet available at
his new home. After extensive plan- the time.”
ning together with Miehling, the installation company Paulus, based in south- Manual entries take precedence
ern Germany, suggested the LOGO!
logic modules for the control and mon- In addition to the opening and closing
of blinds and lighting control for indoor
itoring of the building services.
The project scope of the electrical in- and outdoor areas, automated presstallation included the control cabinet ence simulation was a key function for
Private home | GO! 2/2014
protection against burglary. LOGO! is
programmed so that it opens and
closes the blinds and turns the lighting
on and off randomly.
Triggered by wind monitors, all the
blinds are centrally controlled to move
upward, which protects the equipment
against damage. If the button is held
down for an extended period, the socalled panic function is activated: all
the lights come on and the blinds go
up. The LOGO! unit is time-controlled
but configured so that manual inputs
or signals transmitted by the rain and
wind sensors have priority. It regulates
the indoor temperature and automatically adjusts the central heating ac-
was replaced by an Ethernet interface
on the LOGO! 0BA7. It is also used as a
programming interface and for communication with other logic modules
or HMI panels. This LOGO! was connected to the wireless network in the
house and can thus be programmed
easily from anywhere in the home.
Likewise, Miehling’s wife can now easily adjust the switching times, such as
for the Christmas lights, on the LOGO!
TDE text display. Up to nine systems
can be linked via Ethernet. The new
models are compatible with all previous I/O modules, and the programs of
the previous devices can also be used
in the successor models. In addition,
rameters. Recurring features are stored
as macros in libraries and can then be
integrated into other programs.
Already new ideas for LOGO! 8
The passionate programmer is already
thinking about further expanding his
home automation with the LOGO! 8.
For example, all functions can be conveniently controlled remotely without
HTML programming using the
integrated web server. Message texts
can be displayed on a smartphone or
tablet display anywhere, and entries
can be made with the smartphone buttons just like on a conventional text
“Its use is very simple. In most cases, you can
customize the program
sequences yourself. I keep
finding new applications.”
Daniel Miehling, Building owner
cording to the preselected temperature. The logic module also senses the
outdoor temperature, thus ensuring a
pleasant room climate in all weather
conditions.
LOGO! connectivity via Ethernet
Since Miehling added a LOGO! 0BA7,
he has been benefiting from the performance features of the successor
model, in particular the network connectivity via Ethernet. In the new
model, the previous serial interface
the new LOGO! has a slot in the front
for the insertion of SD memory cards.
Using the LOGO! Soft Comfort programming software, programming
logic modules and simulating functional processes is very easy. The software allows the drawing of contact
and functional plans by selecting premade function blocks and connecting
them via drag and drop. The programs
can be created and tested offline on a
PC. The software is also designed for
documentation of the functional processes with comments and setting pa-
display. For example, the date and
time of a logic module can be read and
compared with the current values of a
mobile device via web interface
Info and contact
siemens.com/logo
[email protected]
Experience Daniel Miehling and this
application highlight in the video at
siemens.com/logo under Application
Highlights.
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GO! 2/2014 | Sprinkler system
Regular watering is
an important
maintenance
measure for clay
tennis courts
BSV Hannovera Gleidingen e. V.
Precisely
positioned
Perfectly groomed clay courts are a pleasure for every tennis player.
Such grooming requires intensive care and adequate watering of the
courts. A LOGO!-controlled sprinkler system ensures that the tennis
courts harden and can quickly be played on again even after it rains.
D
espite heavy rain showers during is more, the ball doesn’t bounce propthe night, Jörg Schlamilch, a erly off such a surface,” explains the
member of the board of the BSV BSV technical groundskeeper.
Hannovera Gleidingen tennis division
and the technical groundskeeper, was Fully automatic control of the
not worried on Saturday morning.
sprinklers
“Our club has four clay courts for tournament play, each equipped with drain- BSV Hannovera Gleidingen e.V. can
age channels. They ensure optimum look back on a rich history. The club,
water flow after heavy rainfall. Damage which has been in existence since
caused by playing on wet courts can June 1, 1869, was at first a purely male
thus be prevented,” says Schlamilch. At gymnastics squad. In the 1950s it bethe same time, he points out that suffi- came a sports club that also offered
cient watering of the tennis courts is an other sports. With some 1,300 memimportant maintenance measure to en- bers today, it is one of the largest sports
sure that the courts harden well and clubs in the Hannover area and continare quickly playable again after it rains. uously welcomes new members to the
“During play on dry surfaces, the mate- sport of tennis.
rial loses its bond, and a short time
Seven years ago, BSV decided to
later you are playing in a sand pit. What equip its courts with a new sprinkler
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system. At the same time, the club
wanted to make the operation of the
system less labor intensive through automation. The court builder was commissioned to install the sprinklers, supply lines, and valves, and the club itself
took responsibility for the automation
of the system. The core of the system
is a LOGO!, which Schlamilch was responsible for installing and programming. It is not without pride that the
automation engineer calculates the investment costs for the logic module
with a display and installation material,
terminals, control box, and power supply adding up to only about €350.
Before BSV implemented the automation concept, the sprinklers were manually operated using control valves and
levers. “We often did not know exactly
Sprinkler system | GO! 2/2014
The sprinklers can
be controlled fully
automatically,
semiautomatically,
or manually
In case of rain, a
program in the
LOGO! ensures that
the automatic
system stops
watering
what valve belonged to which court, pressure of 3 bar and a water volume of
and occasionally players who were on up to 3 m³ per hour.
the court were sprinkled,” says Schlamilch with a grin. Today the sprinklers Considerable savings potential
are controlled fully automatically, semiautomatically, or manually as needed. The automation enables savings in sevThe pump supplies the individual courts eral ways, and increases the ease of
successively with water; this solution use. It was important that the selected
“From the club perspective,
there is no alternative to
automating the sprinkler
system for the clay courts.
LOGO! has significantly
reduced the time required
for maintenance work.”
Jörg Schlamilch, board member of the BSV
Hannovera Gleidingen tennis division
ficial watering when there is adequate
natural humidity. Manual activation of
the sprinklers is also not possible then.
In addition, use of the controller and
sprinkler means that far less time is required for maintenance and care of the
courts.
A large tennis club nearby wants to
adopt the idea and also automate its
system independently. “The ease of use
and simple configuration of the LOGO!
allows even beginners to quickly and
easily perform their automation tasks,”
says the technical groundskeeper. Operating errors that occurred with the
previous manual operation are a thing
of the past. Schlamilch sees a major advantage in that the system can be operated from different locations using
the additional display: “With the TDE
LOGO! display, we practically have a remote control! Before you enter the
locker room, you press the button for
the court on which you want to play. At
the start of the game, you come to a
court that is prepared for use.”
Access via smartphone and
was made possible with the LOGO! shift
registers. The four sprinklers are placed
on the long sides of the court edge,
with two of them sprinkling half the
playing area. Driven by water pressure,
the retractable sprinklers extend from
the ground and distribute moisture
with powerful half-circle movements
over a width of approximately 10 m.
The irrigation takes place with a flow
sprinklers would be easily adjustable tablet PC
and that the courts could be evenly
moistened from a private well. On a The logic module has significantly imtime-controlled basis, the system sprin- proved the ease of use of the BSV syskles the courts in the morning for five tem. “And this will further increase,”
minutes, at noon for four minutes, and the automation engineer explains,
in the evening after completion of play “when the new LOGO! 8 replaces the
for seven minutes. A moisture sensor previous version.” A mobile app reon the club building prevents the auto- trieves the latest information via smartmatic starting of the program and arti- phone or tablet PC from anywhere with
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GO! 2/2014 | Sprinkler system
“When tournament games are taking nance work, which is particularly eviplace on weekends, we turn off the au- dent during the dry and hot seasons.
tomatic sprinkling. This way, no one The result: extended service life of the
runs the risk of getting an unexpected courts with a simultaneous reduction
shower. We can then manually start in maintenance costs, as well as satissprinkling again at any time. Auto- fied club members,” says the BSV techmated moistening of the courts en- nical groundskeeper. sures consistent and optimum court
conditions. From the club perspective,
there is no alternative to automation of
Info and contact
the sprinkler system for the clay courts,”
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says Schlamilch. “It has significantly [email protected]
duced the time required for mainte-
Web server programming
with LOGO! Soft Comfort
The configuration of the web server is easy with LOGO! Soft
Comfort V8 – without any HTML programming skills.
Siemens AG
Know-how
Wi-Fi and Internet access. “For example,
I can query the availability of court
space while I am on the go or prepare
the court where I would like to play in
advance. Also, error messages are displayed to me immediately on my
mobile device,” Schlamilch emphasizes.
The new logic module with its extended
program memory offers capacity for
other applications as well. Another
plus: the programs of previous models
can be directly transferred to the new
LOGO! 8.
Figure 1
There are several preconfigured views on the web server:
• LOGO! variables
Siemens AG
• LOGO! system
Figure 2
• LOGO! BM (base module)
The first two provide system information and selected
parameters. With the base module, message texts can be
displayed, which can be seen on the base unit (Figure 1). The
text display can display message texts, which can be seen on
the external display and which additionally use four function
keys (Figures 2 and 3). The views are adapted to the size of a
smartphone, tablet, or PC and can be displayed on all major
browsers (Figure 4). Here’s how:
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• LOGO! TDE (external display)
Figure 3
++ Connect LOGO! 8 with a router
++ Program a message text for LOGO! 8 or a text display (TDE)
++ Text release for LOGO! 8 display, LOGO! 8 TDE, or both.
Activate the “Message text” function block (click to place a
check for web server – done! [Figures 1 and 2])
++ Load a program into LOGO! 8.
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++ In LOGO! 8, enable access via web server and assign a
password (Figure 3, right)
Figure 4
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Fish farming | GO! 2/2014
Heribert Heitmeier Trout Farm, Germany
Fisherman’s
friends
Friedberg - Fotolia
Using LOGO! 8, Heribert Heitmeier Trout Farm has implemented easy-toinstall solutions for monitoring the oxygen content in the water and
controlling the aerators and feeders. In the event of changes or power
failure, the logic modules inform the fish farmer via his smartphone.
T
he father of the current owner created the first
pond back in 1959, laying the foundation for the
Heitmeier family’s present trout farming facility
in Lichtenau-Kleinenberg in northern Germany. Optimal water conditions and good infrastructure allowed the small business to grow into a freshwater
aquaculture center with 11 ponds, in which brown,
rainbow, golden, and salmon trout, as well as char,
are raised.
The inflowing freshwater comes from a stream in
the immediate vicinity of the system, and from
there it flows into the ponds and the hatchery. For
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GO! 2/2014 | Fish farming
trouble-free operation, the fish farmer began some
eight years ago to automate the monitoring of the
oxygen content and the control system of the water
aerators and feeders.
“Only with constant monitoring is it possible to detect a deterioration in the water quality at an early
point in time, which is vital to the health of our large
number of fish,” says Heribert Heitmeier. “With a bit
of luck and stable, good weather, we can raise our
stocks with few losses. For the different measurement and control tasks, we use six LOGO! logic modules from Siemens. The devices in the buildings and
on the grounds are networked with a PC in the office,
so we can always keep an eye on the various indicators,” says the fish farmer.
night, the oxygen content is lower than during the
day,” explains the fish farmer. “Then the devices are
usually run continuously, while during the day they
run only for a short time.”
“For the healthy growth of the fish, continuous
feeding is equally important. We use high-quality dry
food in the form of small pellets, which we distribute with feeders,” Heitmeier explains. Four feed distributors are connected to LOGO!, which replaces
four electromechanical time switches. The switching
times can be set to the second, and they precisely
meter the food quantity. Two other logic modules
are installed to control the automatic feeders for the
hatchlings in the hatchery.
Alerting and remote control via smartphone
LOGO! controls the feeding of the fish
Especially in the warmer months, it is vital to ensure
sufficient oxygen in the water, says Heitmeier. The
ponds are equipped with water aerators as well as
electronic probes for measuring oxygen content.
Measuring devices register the oxygen content and
pass the values on to LOGO! If the target values are
not met, a logic module sends a switch-on signal to
a second LOGO!, which controls the aerator. “At
As a next step in automation, Heitmeier replaced two
older logic modules with new LOGO! 8 models. “The
transition was very easy. The existing programs were
uploaded to the laptop. I then adapted them on the
PC and stored them on an SD card. With very little effort I was able to replace the devices, insert the
memory cards into the card readers on the front panels of the new controllers, and upload the modified
programs,” says the fish farmer. For programming,
he uses the LOGO! Soft Comfort software, which al-
“I’m Mr. Automation.
Before automation,
I had to measure the
oxygen content every
two days with a
handheld device,
which was completely
eliminated by the
LOGO! controller.”
Heribert Heitmeier, trout farmer
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Fish farming | GO! 2/2014
Self-made water aerators ensure optimal oxygenation of the
ponds at the trout farm
Heribert Heitmeier uses the Ethernet interface of LOGO! as the programming
and communications interface for direct connection with his PC
lows him to simulate individual program sequences Excellent ease of use
in advance as well as optimize and easily assemble
The fish farmer is also planning to build a mobile
the finished modules using drag and drop.
Another advantage of the new LOGO! 8 is the web- feeding machine on a wheel loader. Based on the
based user interface (web server), enabling the con- current pond stock and the weight gain of the fish,
trol programs to be operated even more conve- in the future, a LOGO! installed on the wheel loader
niently. Over WLAN, Heitmeier can use his smart- will provide information on the required amount of
phone to query the current values of the oxygen food. Another automation project is the integration
content in the ponds, for example. If LOGO! 8 is con- of the smokehouse. A logic module installed there
nected to an access point, the message block of the sends a signal once the appropriate temperature is
web server is activated and accessed on the logic reached and the fish can be placed in the smoke cabmodule. With the CMR2020 module, the fish farmer inet. Once the smoking process is complete, the conhas the option of using LOGO! for SMS communica- trol system sends a signal to take the fish out of the
tion for alerting and remote control. “If there is too cabinet. Functions for data logging on the SD card
little oxygen in a pond for too long, I get an auto- form the basis of an application with which Heitmatic alarm message on my smartphone and can meier wants to track the oxygen content level in the
switch directly to LOGO!,” Heitmeier adds.
ponds over an extended period.
The investment in the logic modules paid off in a
As this example shows, the new Logo! 8 is the pershort time, according to Heitmeier. “We used to have fect solution for those getting started in automation
very high electricity costs because the aerators were as well as experienced automation engineers with
running around the clock. By selectively switching high expectations. Heitmeier is convinced that
the devices on and off, the operating costs could be LOGO! 8 not only significantly increases the ease of
significantly reduced. Before the automation, I had use of his automation solutions but also offers him
to measure the oxygen content every two days with the opportunity to optimize other functions and proa handheld device, which is eliminated completely cesses in his fish farming operation.
now.” It is not without pride that the fish farmer refers to the self-made aerators and feeders: “One reason to make my own devices was the high purchase
price of commercially available machines. In addition,
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tions than the ready-made devices.” He knows the
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equipment details very well and thus can eliminate
Experience Heribert Heitmeier and this application
faults himself.
highlight in the video at siemens.com/logo.
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GO! 2/2014 | Assembly
Lebenshilfe-Werke Trier GmbH, Germany
Precise grease application
Siemens AG/G. Fürstenberger
The coupling rod is
inserted into the
slide and LOGO!
automatically starts
the greasing process
With its highly reliable automation, LOGO! is being used in the daily
work routines of disabled people. Lebenshilfe-Werke Trier has been
pleased with the results in the production of subassemblies.
L
ebenshilfe-Werke Trier GmbH employs people with disabilities in a
variety of work areas and areas of
responsibility, enabling them to participate in work and social life. The vocational rehabilitation facility has become
a valued partner in the regional and national economy. Some 140 people work
in the assembly and packaging department alone, producing subassemblies
and product parts for a variety of indus14
tries and markets, ranging from the automotive industry to power distribution
systems and from ironware to the furniture industry. After successfully completing a failure mode and effects analysis, they also assemble parts used for
light and shock absorber settings in
cars – to the full satisfaction of the customers, a major automobile manufacturer and its suppliers. For this process,
two semiautomated operations, cou-
pling rod greasing and ball stud bolting,
have been reliably controlled with a
LOGO! 0BA6 and 0BA7, respectively,
the latter with an external text display.
Errors practically eliminated
After consulting with Gregor Lafos, the
colleague responsible for assembly
work preparation, the resourceful toolmaker Hans-Peter Bach designed the
Assembly | GO! 2/2014
Siemens AG/G. Fürstenberger
The LOGO! text
display gives the
operator the signal
to press the button
for the bolting
operation
two devices according to the poka-
yoke1 system so that employees who
were in some cases very limited in their
motor skills could operate it without
errors. Greasing is comparatively simple: the operator only needs to insert
the coupling rod into a slide and slide
it into the device. LOGO! then starts
the process automatically, which is
monitored by sensors. The four different lengths of coupling rods, which
will soon be five, are preset on a ball
button, so that solenoid valves driven
by LOGO! extend the slide by only the
length required by the device in each
case. Incorrect insertion of the coupling rod is not possible.
“LOGO! controls the entire process in
a completely reliable manner,” says
Bach, “from the duplicate query of
whether a coupling rod has been inserted and is in position, to the advancement of the dosing cartridges,
the pressure pulse for the greasing of
the ball joints of the coupling rod, and
the sensor query whether the greasing
was successful, to the extension of the
slide. A green signal light indicates
when the operation is completed successfully.” If something is wrong, such
as no coupling rod being inserted or
the lumps of grease being too small,
the control system locks the slide. This
can then only be released by the group
manager with a key-operated switch.
1 The
A highly complex task ...
... performed completely in-house
Somewhat more complex for the oper- “With this application, the LOGO! 0BA7’s
ators as well as the LOGO! is the bolting extended program memory and larger
of ball studs with different plastic parts. number of inputs and outputs comA special bolting controller that is sub- pared with the 0BA6 have paid off,” exordinate to the LOGO! is also used. For plains Bach. He was able to program
this operation, Bach needed to write several part counters, which are now
several part-specific bolting programs selected via the function keys on the
that LOGO! automatically selects via a external text display. Using anything
binary code when the multipole plug is else but LOGO! was totally out of the
inserted into the appropriate device question: “I have become more and
after the tool change.
more familiar with LOGO! in the course
Prompted by the display text in the of my career, and this has allowed me
control box, the operator inserts the to automate both set-ups on my own. If
ball stud, a nut, and a plastic part. The I had needed help, I would have relied
parts are locked into position as soon on the proven and competent Siemens
as they are detected by sensors and services, as in previous projects.” Lafos
remain locked until the end of the adds: “The Simatic S7-1200 was cerbolting operation. The text display tainly an option for the bolting operaand a green light signal to the operation, but then we would need to outtor that he or she can start the bolting source the external programming,
operation by pressing a button on the which would ultimately become a quesscrewdriver. If the operator releases tion of cost. Being able to carry out
the button during the bolting opera- modifications to the program in-house
tion, LOGO! immediately interrupts is ideal for us.” Bach is currently preparthe process – as it also does with an ing for a fifth coupling rod length, for
incorrect torque or rotation angle – which he can easily upgrade the set-up,
and evaluates the part as NOK (not both mechanically and in terms of the
OK). Lafos provides an example of the control system using LOGO! “bulletproof” quality assurance: “And
with this device as well, the parts can
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only be unlocked and removed by key
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switch.”
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Japanese term poka-yoke means “avoiding unfortunate errors.” It is a method in which systems that are usually simple and effective
are able to prevent incorrect operations in the manufacturing process and thus defects in the final product.
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GO! 2/2014 | Emergency training
Hannover Fire Department
In the bunker
The Hannover Fire
Department practices the
contingency plan for emergencies
with simulated obstacles that suddenly appear
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Emergency training | GO! 2/2014
The Hannover Fire Department in northern Germany relies on the education
and vocational training of its rescuers as well as the latest technical
equipment to ensure effective and safe deployments. The teams regularly
participate in emergency respiratory protection training, which is
controlled and monitored using Simatic S7 and LOGO!
E
Dealing with sudden obstacles
very day, the Hannover Fire Department is called
to assist in accidents. The fire department’s
scope of duties includes defensive and preventive fire and hazard protection, assistance, rescue
services, and disaster relief. Every year the fire department quickly and efficiently provides assistance
some 60,000 times when residents are in need. In
the state capital of Hannover, this includes five fire
and rescue stations of the professional fire department with more than 750 emergency service personnel as well as 700 men and women in the 17 local
volunteer fire departments.
“We have developed a respiration protection system for emergencies and various training scenarios
with the aim of preparing our forces for emergency
situations in deployments requiring respiratory protection and freeing our personnel from dangerous
situations as quickly as possible,” says Michael Hintz,
press spokesman for the Hannover Fire Department.
“In searching for a suitable location for the emergency training, we chose a former air raid shelter in
the Hannover-Vinnhorst district. It was expanded for
the regularly scheduled respiratory protection drills.”
The equipment of each deployment force includes
a self-contained breathing apparatus to protect
against respiratory poisons. “Our personnel learn
about the routine use of respirators in emergencies
and are optimally prepared for a wide variety of situations,” says Hintz.
In the control room, Libera, who coordinates the respiratory protection emergency training for volunteer fire departments in the practice bunker, monitors the actions of the rescue teams. He sends his
personnel through the bunker to deal with the various emergency scenarios.
In the bunker, there are children’s rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and hallways in which
video cameras are installed. In the practical part of
the respiratory emergency training, rescue dolls in a
variety of sizes are used as training partners. The
challenge of the rescue team is to find the dolls hidden in the bunker rooms and safely bring them out
into the open: adults trapped by flames in rooms or
children hiding in cabinets or behind chairs. “Loudspeakers that we individually control generate noise,
making it difficult to locate the cries for help.
PLC-controlled pneumatic cylinders lock the doors
suddenly and train the drill participants to deal with
unexpected obstacles,” says Libera.
Video display
The central Simatic
S7-300 controller
forwards the signals
to three LOGO!
modules
Cameras
Control room
Beamer
RG59 Cable
Simulation of emergency scenarios
Industrial Ethernet
Siemens AG
“To monitor the drills, we have installed a PC-based
video surveillance system in the bunker, to which 28
cameras are connected,” explains Stephan Libera,
captain of the volunteer fire department of Hannover-Vinnhorst. He is responsible for the planning,
programming, and implementation of information
and communication systems in the practice bunker.
“The cameras continuously transmit images of the
drill to the control center. Projected onto a screen in
large format, they provide real-time information on
how the drill is going and help us identify opportunities for improvement,” explains Libera.
Simatic S7
Video server
VSCS
Industrial Ethernet
Logo 0BA7
WLAN
Logo 0BA7
PC server
WinCC
Simatic field PG
Logo 0BA7
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GO! 2/2014 | Emergency training
From the control room,
a map solution is visualized, controlled, and
monitored using WinCC
Simatic and LOGO! control the effects
which Libera controls the various automation functions. The light switches, loudspeakers, effects,
In the kitchen, Libera’s team has installed lighting doors, and light barriers in the various rooms and
effects for fire simulation with generated fog – floors can be operated using the touch computer in
which is also controlled via PLC. In another room, a the control room. The touchscreen is connected with
gas leak is simulated by remote control. Steel doors the CPU, the WLAN repeaters, and the three LOGO!
padded with heating mats simulate heat generation modules via a switch. “If, for example, a door is
in the room beyond. For the deployed team, this opened using the touchscreen, a LOGO! logic modmeans the door must be secured against explosive ule receives the signal to turn off the light from the
blowback upon ignition of the flue gases before it is Simatic S7. The result is immediately displayed on the
opened. Libera mimics this effect using a pneumatic monitor,” adds drill trainer Libera.
cylinder that ‒ controlled centrally ‒ abruptly pushes
But the light will work even if the PLC fails. In this
the door open.
case, the lighting illuminates only after a light switch
The bunker automation is controlled by a Simatic or a central emergency switch is pressed. The relay
S7-300 PLC, which forwards the signals to three or transistor outputs of the three logic modules are
LOGO! 0BA7 logic modules. The LOGO! Soft Comfort currently used exclusively for lighting control.
software is used to program the logic modules. The
The network for the video cameras is Internet-
automation expert explains: “Each module works in- based. The cameras are controlled individually and
dependently, since each device still needs to fulfill can be centrally controlled with a contactor by the
its specific tasks even if one component fails.” With Simatic S7 PLC for drill operation. The training i mages
the WinCC visualization software, Libera has imple- are transmitted by wire to the video server in the
mented a map solution with rooms and floors, which control room. With this automation of audio and
also runs on a PC server with touchscreen in the video installations, along with the implementation
bunker control room. It is planned to also provide of realistic effects, true-to-life deployments can be
this application for a mobile touch PC.
safely practiced.
WLAN repeaters connect LOGO! with
touchscreen
The controllers are connected via a separate network
in the bunker that has five WLAN repeaters, with
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LOGO! library | GO! 2/2014
Stefan Kruse
Siemens Automation Cooperates with
Education (SCE)
LOGO! 8
A practical introduction, with circuit solutions and
example programs
C
ompared with former generations or competing
products, LOGO! 8 offers a number of additional
advantages. This practical guide descriptively illustrates how to plan LOGO! 8 projects, develop programs, and select the hardware. Standard control
technology scenarios are demonstrated by building
on the fundamentals of
modern
information
technology and with the
help of several real-life
examples.
March 2015,
156 pages, € 24,90
ISBN 978-3-89578-445-3
www.publicis.de/books
SCE training curriculum for
LOGO! 8
B
eginning in February 2015, a new teaching material for LOGO! 8 will be available in German
and English. The new training curriculum was
created by Siemens Automation Cooperates with Education (SCE) for vocational schools, colleges and
universities, and in-house vocational training departments. It provides teachers and students with a
quick overview of the basics regarding the LOGO!
logic module and with a perfect start into programming. Practice-relevant examples directly reinforce
newly attained knowledge for more in-depth understanding and expertise. Additional language versions in French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Portuguese are expected to be available in April 2015.
www.siemens.com/sce/logo
Klaus Machalek
LOGO!-MiniTrainerSchool
T
he LOGO!8 MiniTrainerSchool (MTS) book, combined
with the LOGO! MiniTrainer module, is the ideal start
into the Siemens world of automation. The book provides a brief description of
the new LOGO! 8 functions
along with corresponding
exercises on matching exercise cards that can be placed
directly on top of the MiniTrainer.
January 2015
96 pages, € 16,05
Art.-Nr.: LOGO-MTS
http://neu.minitrainer.com
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GO! 2/2014 | Products
Telecontrol technology based on Simatic S7
Flexible with a system
Telecontrol technology is gaining increasing importance in the context of supplying cities
with water. The automation stations of the supply systems are geographically widely
dispersed and must be monitored and controlled via a centralized control system. New
product offerings for the Simatic S7 automation system that meet current challenges are
constantly being introduced – for example, secure data transmission and data protection
with easy engineering.
R
apid urbanization, growing populations, and the need to distribute energy in a more efficient and
targeted manner pose great challenges to manufacturers of water and
wastewater, gas, and district heating
supply systems. In the future, they will
need to design larger and more flex
ible systems while at the same time
maintaining a high quality standard.
Telecontrol technology to connect remote terminal units (RTUs) to the
control system will be crucial in meeting this challenge. Control technology
based on Simatic S7 allows RTUs to be
easily and flexibly integrated into the
system control center and broad telecontrol systems with networked structures to be set up.
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For low and high degrees of
automation
The TeleControl Basic system is a good
choice for telecontrol technology solutions with a low degree of automation
and for low-cost fault signaling systems. This system is appropriate for
control systems in the lower efficiency
range and stands out due to its optimized transmission protocol with low
transmission volume. The concept is as
suitable for small applications with few
RTUs as it is for larger projects with
thousands of RTUs. The flexible TeleControl Professional system with controllers for the mid- and high-efficiency
range can be used when many telecontrol tasks need to be carried out for the
fully automatic monitoring and control
in process automation of one or more
control centers. Standards such as
DNP3 and IEC 60870 as well as tried
and tested protocols such as Sinaut ST7
are used as transmission protocols.
Simatic S7-1200 for telecontrol
Simatic S7-1200 is a special PLC for simple automation tasks that makes it possible to use telecontrol media and a
variety of protocols due to its modular
design. Furthermore, by using the TIA
Portal Step 7 engineering tool for engineering and programming, it is possible
to easily archive the application data
that are often necessary for telecontrol
solutions using predefined mechanisms
Products | GO! 2/2014
PC with TeleControl
Server Basic
Industrial Ethernet
Scalance
M812-1
PC with Step 7
Internet
Tunnel
Siemens AG
GPRS
Scalance
M812-1
Siemens AG
Simatic
S7‑1200 with
CP 1242-7
Station
Simatic
S7‑1200 with
CP 1243-7
Simatic
S7‑200 with
MD720
Station
Station
Siemens AG
With TeleControl Server Basic, remote terminal units based on Simatic S7-1200 and S7-200
can be linked to the central station via GPRS or Ethernet
within the control system. Another
advantage Simatic S7-1200 offers is

communication modules that make it
possible to transmit data from the RTU
to the central station without any programming effort. This prevents errors
and ensures that the system can meet
the high demands regarding data consistency, buffer storage in case of a
connection failure or ensuring the correct sequential order of the data. By
connecting the CP1243-1 module to the
S7-1200, all measured values relevant
to the control system can be directly
transmitted to the central station. Then
the CPU’s relevant data for the control
center are selected in Step 7 and linked
with the transmission parameters in a
clearly structured menu.
Safety first!
In the industrial environment, con
nection failures can have fatal con
sequences, as measured values might
be inaccurate or errors might not even
be identified. For this reason, automated mechanisms to buffer data have
been integrated into the S7 telecontrol
modules, for example, in module
CP1243-1. In the event of a connection
failure, up to 64,000 values are automatically buffered. To ensure that the
data are sorted in the correct sequential order later, the values are provided
with a current time stamp when they
are buffered. Some situations, however, require the service engineer to act
immediately. For such cases, notification e-mails that have a defined text
and recipient list for determined incidents can be programmed. Should an
incident occur, an automatic e-mail is
sent to the service engineer, who can
then check on-site to see whether there
was any damage and whether it can be
quickly repaired.
If the RTU is somewhere where no
cable connectivity is possible, an existing mobile network can be used to support telemonitoring. Depending on the
chosen telecontrol system, the RTU has
an integrated mobile network interface;
alternatively, the station can be
equipped with a mobile network router.
With the extended Scalance M product
portfolio, which includes both mobile
network routers and DSL routers, users
will find the right networking component for every individual application
scenario. Integrated security concepts,
firewalls, and VPNs protect the commu-
nications systems from unauthorized
external access. To achieve high process
availability, the transmission network
can be set up redundantly.
Standardization saves costs
An additional important factor in the
successful implementation of telecontrol solutions is the use of open communications standards. Introducing established standards such as DNP3 and
IEC 60870 allows significant software
implementation, testing, and conformity audit costs to be saved. The security mechanisms used to authenticate
substations at the control center that
have already been defined in the standards are a good basis for compliance
with the security requirements of end
applications.
Info and contact
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[email protected]
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the secure operation of the plant. Further information on industrial security can be found at siemens.com/industrialsecurity.com
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GO! 2/2014 | Sewer rehabilitation
I.S.T. Innovative Sewer Technologies GmbH, Germany
Siemens AG / G. Fürstenberger
Hard-core
benefits
Up to 320 m of cable length can be cured in UV curing drums. In the Power Light
system, the Simatic S7-1200 controls the light chains
A majority of the sewer and drainage pipes laid in the ground are
unsound by now, and the pipe rehabilitation market is growing rapidly
worldwide. For the control system of its newest pipe liner curing
system, a leading full-service provider relies on the Simatic S7-1200 in
combination with Basic Panels and TIA Portal.
I
.S.T. Innovative Sewer Technologies GmbH,
founded 16 years ago and headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is today a market leader in pipe
and sewer rehabilitation. The company, with 60 employees, has its own research and development department as well as subsidiaries in Copenhagen, Madrid, Zurich, Bahrain, and the United States. Its success is based not only on the company’s uniquely
diverse and high-quality product portfolio but also
on competent and comprehensive customer support.
The innovations developed to meet specific customer
needs very often set new standards.
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The common methods for trench-free rehabilitation include what is known as pipe lining, in which a
tube made of fiber composite materials, mostly based
on unsaturated polyester resins, is inserted into the
defective pipe and cured using various techniques.
I.S.T.’s Power Light system, which takes advantage of
the larger nominal diameters of UV-sensitive photoinitiators to rapidly cure pipe liners, was the final
puzzle piece allowing the company to become a
full-service provider. For this development, I.S.T. recruited Thomas Reutemann, who can look back on 25
years of experience as a pioneer in UV irradiation.
Sewer rehabilitation | GO! 2/2014
Integrated concept
Profinet communication and remote
maintenance
This provides Reutemann with several additional advantages: “Not only can I easily access all the relevant
curing data through our OPC server as well as on the
panel and copy this in real time to my industrial PC,
but I also have easy options for remote maintenance
thanks to the integrated Profinet interface of the
Simatic S7-1200. This means the customer does not
need a service technician on-site, which leads to considerable cost savings. The interplay between the
control system and the touch panel was implemented really well, as with the drives too, by using
TIA Portal as the uniform engineering platform with
common data storage.”
Of the technology functions integrated into the
Simatic S7-1200, Reutemann uses the proportionalintegral-derivative (PID) controller to maintain the
procedurally prescribed speed of the light chain in
Thomas Reutemann
explains to Olaf
Janscheidt, promoter at
Siemens, and Günter
Struck, senior sales
representative at Siemens
(left to right), how the
S7-1200 controller,
Sinamics G120 drive
technology, and contactors
work together
Siemens AG / G. Fürstenberger
The pipe liner curing system is used when a partial
rehabilitation of the sewer or pipe section is no longer cost-effective due to extensive damage. “Compared with curing using hot water or steam, the
UV system has the advantage of achieving the result
much faster,” explains Reutemann, “and for quality
assurance it is associated with better logging and
monitoring, in terms of both temperature and speed,
but also visually with video cameras.” The Power
Light systems designed for trucks consist of UV light
sources with different output levels for pipe sizes up
to DN 1500, together with front- and rear-facing
cameras, UV curing drums with up to 320 m of cable
length, and a control cabinet with a control panel.
Because these systems are sold and used worldwide, for the control system Reutemann has always
relied on the well-known global player Siemens,
which made him feel well looked after and supported. Though he previously used Simatic ET 200
modules as control units, at I.S.T. he now relies on a
much less expensive Simatic S7-1200 with CPU 1214C
and a total of 12 analog and digital input/output
modules in the curing drum as well as on a higher
level in the control cabinet. Additionally, a
Simatic HMI Basic Panel KTP1000 is used for operation, and the drive technology in the drum – a
Sinamics G120 built-in device – and the contactors,
all supplied by Siemens.
the pipe during curing. “Once the lamps are lit, the
customer enters the appropriate set-point value on
the panel and only needs to press Start – the PID controller of the control system then ensures via the
drive that the motor always turns the cable drum at
the same speed.” An SM 1231 TC (thermocouple) signal module processes the exothermic temperature of
the resin infrared sensors during curing and transfers
the value to the Basic Panel, where it is then copied
to the log.
Objective: Comprehensive logging
Being able to flexibly expand the Simatic S7-1200
with a wide range of modules now results in further
benefits for I.S.T. in an important project that is even
more likely to set new standards. Because a UV system is normally sold along with two robots – one for
the necessary preliminary work in the pipe and one
that mills and machines new openings for house
connections after the curing – Reutemann’s next
goal is comprehensive logging that integrates all the
data, from inspection data to UV data to the robot
data, in a single sewer rehabilitation software program on a shared data medium. Here he has again
proved to be an innovator and pioneer who appreciates the advantages of state-of-the-art technology: “The Simatic S7-1200 allows us to connect the
CAN (controller area network) bus used by the robots through an auxiliary module and to transfer
their data to the control system and to our PC
through the OPC server.”
Info and contact
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Siwarex WP241
Flexible weighing electronics for
Simatic S7-1200
Siemens AG
T
he Siwarex WP241 impresses with uated. The new weighing module has
its high flexibility and seamless many diagnostic capabilities for rapid
user-friendliness from installation fault localization and analysis, and in
to ongoing operation. The Siwarex simulation mode it enables complete
WP241 is easily integrated into the functionality testing even without a
Simatic S7-1200 control system and connected belt scale.
can be programmed using TIA Portal.
The weighing module’s many connecStand-alone operation without a tion and integration options simplify
Simatic CPU is also possible. The weigh- the commissioning of the weighing
ing electronics can be connected di- electronics. In addition to interfaces
rectly to Modbus-compatible operator such as Industrial Ethernet (Modbus
TCP/IP) and RS485 (Modbus RTU), there
panels.
Belt-weighing functions such as de- are four digital inputs and outputs and
tecting flow quantity and monitoring an analog output (0/4–20 mA). The
the belt speed or belt load can be indi- modules are easy to replace without revidually configured, adapted, and eval- calibration.
siemens.com/siwarex
Second-generation Simatic HMI Basic Panels
Ideal for fully graphical applications
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duced. Configuring the new Simatic HMI Basic Panels with
WinCC in TIA Portal provides users with a new dimension
of engineering efficiency.
siemens.com/basic-panels
Siemens AG
W
ith 64,000 colors, uniform functionality across
all display sizes, a high-resolution wide-screen
display, and innovative graphical user interfaces,
the new Simatic HMI Basic Panels ranging from 4 to 12
inches offer the ideal introduction to fully graphical
applications.
Numerous integrated software functions, such as an
alarm system, recipe management, trend curve functionality, and language switching, allow users to benefit from
improved visualization and process quality even in simple
applications. An integrated USB interface simplifies process monitoring. The connection of a mouse, keyboard, or
bar-code scanner extends the control options.
Projects that were created on a Basic Panel can be easily transferred to different power classes or display sizes
using Profibus or Profinet. This allows users to quickly respond to changing requirements. Rapid project engineering through flawless interaction with Simatic S7-1200 controllers allows engineering and system costs to be re-
Products | GO! 2/2014
Simatic CP 1242-7 / CP 1243-7
Flexible telecontrol
modules for S7-1200
T
he new CP 1243-7 communications
processor and the new Version 2 of
the CP 1242-7 offer many possibilities
for the realization of highly flexible and
cost-effective remote terminal units based
on the Simatic S7-1200 control system.
Both versions enable cyclic and
event-controlled transmission of measured
values, set points, and alarms to the control station without complex programming.
Using the Step 7 Professional engineering
software of TIA Portal V13 SP1, the user
simply selects the data to be transmitted
from the Simatic S7-1200 CPU and specifies
the desired communications parameters.
The communications processors can cache
values with a time stamp to prevent data
loss in case of connection failure. Comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, locally
using LEDs or in Step 7, provide the user
with quick and meaningful analysis of the
station status.
Connection to the control center with
the Telecontrol Server Basic V3 control center software is carried out using cellular
networks. The new CP 1243-7 complements the Telecontrol Basic product portfolio with remote communication via
fourth-generation mobile networks (LTE).
This allows use in regions where the previous GSM cellular network with GPRS is not
available. The advantages of LTE mobile
technology include higher data rates as
well as additional support of UMTS and
GPRS.
Simatic CP 1242-7
LOGO!Power
Power supplies in the new
LOGO! 8 design
T
he compact LOGO!Power extremely wide temperature
mini power supplies in the range of -20°C to +70°C have
design of the innovative a wide input range of AC 85 V
LOGO! 8 logic modules ensure a to 2 AC 64 V or DC 110 V to
reliable 12-V and 24-V power sup- 300 V, as well as a power reply for logic modules and con- serve for switching loads with
nected loads.
high inrush current. The outThe single-phase power sup- put voltage of the power supply units are available in plies can be adjusted to comwidths of 54 mm, 72 mm, and pensate for voltage drops.
90 mm, with a 1.3- to 4-A These devices also feature
nominal output current at high efficiency over the entire
24 V. The 12-V power supplies load range as well as low nocan be supplied with 1.9 and load losses and extensive cer4.5 A and widths of 54 mm tifications (CE, cULus, FM, GL,
and 72 mm. Versions with 5 V or ETEX).
and 15 V are also available.
The power supplies for an siemens.com/sitop
Siemens AG
Siemens AG
siemens.com/industrial-communication
Siemens AG
Simatic CP 1243-7
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Simatic S7-1200 automation tasks
Automation tasks
quickly solved
In day-to-day work, how can users save
as much configuration time and effort as
possible? Online videos show how for the
Simatic S7-1200 controller.
S
iemens follows the objective of making engineering as easy as possible for automation technology customers. The comprehensive TIA Portal engineering framework creates high process efficiency in all areas. Online videos demonstrate how
quickly compact automation tasks can be implemented – particularly with Simatic S7-1200 solutions.
Take advantage of the opportunity and watch the
videos. This will not require a great deal of time, and
you will save a great deal in terms of future effort
and expense. “Automation in less than 10 minutes” is
the slogan under which marketing manager Matthew Thornton has been developing automation
tasks for the Simatic S7-1200 in videos that show
sample solutions that can be easily implemented. In
this way, you can learn in a practical manner how to
reduce configuration time and costs.
This applies to simple movements such as clamping, swinging, and sliding doors, which can take up
valuable time, especially in manufacturing, as well
as custom web pages and SMS texts as excellent
maintenance assistance for the end user. But valuable time can also be saved in visualization, integration of existing HMI screens and variables in a factory extension, or configuration of a distributed I/O
system. Videos also facilitate the commissioning of
axes of movement and the integration of an AS-i network into an existing machine design. In addition,
Siemens presents the new Simatic S7-1200 app and
its added value for diagnostics and control in video
form.
Info
siemens.com/automation-tasks
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More than 30 web tutorials are clearly
arranged in 9 topics
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Simatic S7-1200 App
Our technical magazines are a real added value for your business. Whether you choose process news, motion world, or advance, in each of our technical magazines covering the various
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technology are interestingly presented, well researched and
up-to-date, and described with application examples.
As a plant operator or machine manufacturer, you are always
well informed – with information specially adapted to your industry.
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Current Newsletters
Do you want to quickly and easily access
your Simatic S7-1200 controller while on
the go? Siemens has developed a special
app that allows you to easily connect
your iPhone or iPad to the control system
via WLAN.
Siemens offers electronic newsletters on various topics for subscription. For example, with the Totally Integrated Automation
newsletter you will be informed by e-mail about new hardware
and software, services, application examples, and important
dates and events relating to Totally Integrated Automation –
electronically and always right up-to-date. Simply register with
your e-mail address.
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T
he app provides comprehensive access to multiple stations for diagnostic and control purposes, as well as the ability to change the operating state of the CPU and put it into the Run or Stop
state. In a manner similar to the LOGO! app, this app
allows you to view and change variables and tags by
adding them to a tag list and to evaluate the status
of the CPU LEDs. The application supports transparent management of SSL certificates for secure communication via the HTTPS protocol with up to 50
network CPUs.
The app is compatible with Simatic S7-1200 CPUs
from firmware Version 3, and with the iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (third,
fourth, and fifth generations), and iPad. It requires
the iOS 5.0 operating system and is optimized for
the iPhone 5. The free application is available in German and English in the iTunes App Store.
GO! 2/2014
Publisher:
Siemens AG
Digital Factory Division
Factory Automation
P.O. Box 48 48
90026 Nuremberg
Germany
Responsible for technical content:
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Editorial chair:
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Industrial security note: Suitable protective measures (including
industrial security, e.g., network segmentation) must be taken to
ensure the secure operation of the plant. Further information on
industrial security can be found at siemens.com/industrialsecurity
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LOGO! 8
Simply ingenious. Simply more.
The logic module
A new design, new hardware, new software: The perfect
intelligent logic module for switching and control tasks in
small-scale automation projects has launched the next
generation! With LOGO! 8, it is even faster, easier, and
more convenient to implement automation solutions for
simple machines or systems, in building automation, and
for applications in the private sector. This new LOGO! generation accommodates virtually every demand of customers with simplified handling. Impressive features include:
• Innovative LOGO! display: twice as many characters per
message for clear formulation of message texts and
with selectable backlighting, such as red, to optically
emphasize the current alarm status
• Integrated Ethernet interface for the entire LOGO! 8
product family: communication and networking are
easier than ever before
• Remote communication via cellular phone network:
text message communications for easy alerts and
remote control
• New external text display: more than twice as many
characters as before and more options thanks to two
Ethernet interfaces
• New backward-compatible software in a new design:
ingeniously simple operation, configuration, and programming in single and network mode
Answers for industry.