PLC Siemens S7-1200

CPUs

The new modular SIMATIC S7-1200 controller is at the core of our new offering for simple but highly precise automation tasks. The SIMATIC S7-1200 controller is modular and compact, versatile, a secure investment, and is powerfully fit for a full range of applications.
A scalable and flexible design, a communication interface that fulfills the highest standards of industrial communication and a full range of powerful integrated technology functions make this controller an integral part of a complete and comprehensive automation solution.
The optimized performance of our SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels, designed for seamless compatibility with this new controller and the powerfully integrated engineering system, ensures simplified development, fast start-up, precise monitoring and the highest level of usability. It‘s the interplay between these products and their innovative features that give you an unprecedented level of efficiency for small automation systems.

Signal modules

Signal Boards, Signal Modules

Signal boards can be added to the CPU to increase the number of digital or analog inputs and outputs, RS485 communication and battery board to the controller for your application requirements without increasing the controller‘s footprint.

Communication

Integrated PROFINET Interface

The SIMATIC S7-1200 supports communication with PROFINET IO devices as a PROFINET IO controller. By means of the integrated Web-server, information can be called via the CPU and process data via a standard Web browser. Data can also be archived from the user program during runtime.

Utilizing established TCP/IP standards, the integrated PROFINET interface provided with the SIMATIC S7-1200 can be used for programming or to communicate with HMI devices and additional controllers. As a PROFINET IO controller, SIMATIC S7-1200 now supports communication with PROFINET IO devices and drives.
The interface consists of a noise-immune RJ45 connector with auto-cross-over functionality,
which supports Ethernet networks and features a data transmission rate of up to 10/100
Mbit/s.

Communication with third-party devices

Seamless integration of devices from other manufacturers is possible with the integrated PROFINET interface on the SIMATIC S7-1200. It is possible to connect and communicate with multiple third-party devices utilizing the supported open Ethernet protocols TCP/IP native and ISO on TCP.
This communication capability, which is configured with standard T-Send/T-Receive instructions provided by the integrated engineering system SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic, offers you an even higher level of flexibility in designing your automation solution.

Easy communication modules

Up to 3 communication modules can be added to any of the SIMATIC S7-1200 CPUs.
The RS485 and RS232 communication modules are fit for serial, character-based point-to-point connections. The library functions USS drive protocol and Modbus RTU Master and Slave protocols are already included within the SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic engineering system.