The SIMATIC S7-1500 controller sets new standards in productivity and efficiency in control technology with its many innovations. The new controller with its outstanding system performance and with PROFINET as standard interface ensures extremely short system response times and the highest control quality with a maximum of flexibility for most demanding automation tasks. A new backplane bus with a high baud rate and efficient transmission protocol ensures this excellent system performance. With PLCopen, the controller provides standardized components for the connection of drives that support PROFIdrive without additional modules. Comprehensive Trace functionalities for all CPU variables allow precise diagnosis of user programs and motion applications as well as fast optimization of drives and controls. The integrated security concept includes authorization levels, component protection and even communication integrity. Thus, it protects your investment and contributes to high plant availability. In the book, the new automation system is presented in detail.

You learn how the consistent control concept for controllers, HMI, and drives is implemented inside TIA portal with common data storage and how you to make the most effective use of the advantages of the TIA portal.