Product Overview; What Is The S7-1500 Automation System - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System System Manual

Product overview

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What is the S7-1500 Automation System?

Introduction
The SIMATIC S7-1500 is the further development of the SIMATIC S7-300 and S7-400
automation systems.
Through the integration of numerous new performance features, the S7-1500 automation
system offers the user excellent operability and the highest performance.
The new performance features are:
● Increased system performance
● Integrated Motion Control functionality
● PROFINET IO IRT
● Integrated display for machine-oriented operation and diagnostics
● STEP 7 language innovations with retention of proven functions
Field of application
The S7-1500 automation system offers the required flexibility and performance for high
bandwidth controller applications in machine and plant design. The scalable configuration
allows you to adapt your control system to the specific local requirements.
The S7-1500 automation system complies with IP20 degree of protection and is intended for
installation in a control cabinet.
Configuration
The S7-1500 automation system is installed on a mounting rail and can comprise up to
32 modules. The modules are connected to each other with U connectors.
S7-1500 Automation System
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