Siemens: SIMATIC Distributed Controller (ET 200 Series)
Always the right Controller: for plant or machine building, for production or process technology, for stand-alone or highly complex applications. Siemens offers the perfect control solution for every application - PLC or PC-based.
The range of SIMATIC Controllers starts from logic modules to Basic, Advanced and Distributed Controllers all the way to Software Controllers.
SIMATIC controllers from Siemens – The intelligent choice for your automation task
SIMATIC controllers from Siemens provide you with controllers for cost-effective automation solutions on all performance levels – with consistent functionality and standardized interfaces, perfectly optimized for applications with requirements ranging from simple to complex.
In addition to best performance, the new controller generation provides the advantage of scalability and functional consistency thanks to the uniform engineering in the TIA Portal and best-in-class solutions in terms of security and safety.
SIMATIC Controller System Overview
SIMATIC controllers offer the intelligent choice for your automation task
Every machine or plant has individual requirements for system performance and application complexity. With its extensive range of controllers, Siemens offers the perfect control solution for each application.
The Basic Controllers S7-1200 for simple and stand-alone applications, the Advanced Controllers
S7-1500 for medium and complex applications, the Distributed Controllers ET 200SP for decentralized applications and the Software Controller S7-1500 for PC-based applications.
All Basic, Advanced and Distributed Controllers are also available as fail-safe versions for implementation of fail-safe applications.
SIMATIC Controllers and their Advantages
SIMATIC controllers are convincing due to their user-friendliness, scalability and functional consistency. The selection provides the optimum controller for each application.
User programs for SIMATIC controllers are largely identical in design and handling. Once written, they can be easily implemented–from small to large and vice versa.
Thanks to the consistent engineering in the TIA Portal, the wide-ranging software and hardware functions can efficiently solve any automation task.
The distribution of intelligence essentially contributes to increased machine and plant flexibility and is thus becoming a decisive competitive factor.
Increasing networking facilitates the incorporation of autonomously operating intelligent units on the field level in integrated communication.
The SIMATIC ET 200 I/O system can be expanded with integrated intelligent controllers. From this the Distributed Controller develops.
Distributed Controller - the central processing units of ET 200
The ET 200 CPU Distributed Controllers combine compactness with flexibility. Distributed Controllers are the perfect solution for standard and fail-safe applications, particularly in the medium performance range for machines with distributed intelligence or series machines with little available space.
Besides SIMATIC ET 200SP CPUs and the new SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller, the portfolio of Distributed Controllers also comprises tried-and-tested controllers for the SIMATIC ET 200S und ET 200pro system.
Distributed Controller based on SIMATIC ET 200SP
High Performance in a very compact design
SIMATIC ET 200SP CPUs with PROFINET feature the same functionalities as the CPU 1511 / CPU 1513 of the S7-1500 controller system, e.g. integrated trace function, integrated system diagnostics, integrated security, web server and fully symbolic programming.
These CPUs come with 3 integrated Ethernet ports, 2 Ethernet connection ports can be flexibly selected by means of bus adapters as a cost saving feature.
The CPUs can also be configured as interface modules with the iDevice functionality. As advantages can be mentioned an interference-resistant configuration due to short signal and encoder wiring and reduced wiring requirements.
The CPUs supports the additional functions as PROFI energy, Isochronous mode, configuration control and DP maste
Functional safety in a decentralized architecture
The fail-safe SIMATIC controllers enable the processing of standard and safety programs on a single controller. The CPU 151xSP F fail-safe controllers are extended standard ET 200SP CPUs. They are certified according to EN 61508 (2nd Edition) for functional safety and are suitable for use in safety-related applications up to SIL 3 according to IEC 62061 and PL e according to ISO 13849.
The CPU 151xSP F fail-safe controllers can be used as PROFINET IO controller or as distributed intelligence (PROFINET I-device). The CPUs 151xSP F can be expanded both centrally with standard and fail-safe ET 200SP modules, and distributed via PROFINET/PROFIsafe with any ET 200 systems.
The expandable PROFINET IO IRT interface is designed as a 2-port switch so that a line structure can be configured in the plant.
For IT security, additional password protection is set up for F-configuration and F-programs..
The CPU 1510SP F-1 PN is the entry-level CPU for standard and fail-safe applications with medium requirements for processing power and reaction speed in discrete manufacturing technology. The CPU 1510SP F-1 PN can be used as PROFINET IO controller or as distributed intelligence (PROFINET I-device).
The CPU 1512SP F-1 PN is the CPU for standard and fail-safe applications with medium requirements for processing performance and reaction speed in discrete manufacturing technology. The CPU 1512SPF -1 PN can be used as PROFINET IO controller or as distributed intelligence (PROFINET I-device).
The SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller is the first controller of this type to combine the functions of a PC-based software controller with visualization, PC applications and central I/Os in a compact device.
The already installed and preconfigured SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller, the PC-based version of SIMATIC S7-1500, is used for control. This controller is operated independently of Windows and thus ensures high system availability. This facilitates the controller's rapid start-up and supports Windows updates and reboot during ongoing operation. Even a failure of Windows does not have any impact on the controller.
The SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller provides know-how and access protection and features important automation functions, for example for axis positioning, integrated system diagnostics or interfaces to Profinet.
The open controller is flexible and expandable by ET 200SP modules and is optimized for series machine manufacturing as well as for machines with distributed architecture.
Thanks to its compact design, the ET 200SP Open Controller requires only minimum space and can be accommodated in compact control boxes directly on the machine.
The SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller allows for the realization of automation solutions with a particularly favorable cost-performance ratio. For instance, visualization can be simply realized via a SIMATIC Industrial Flat Panel connected via the graphics interface, optionally also with multi touch functionality. For commissioning purposes, mouse and keyboard can be directly connected via USB interfaces. At the same time, the Gigabit Ethernet interfaces support high-performance connection to higher-level networks.
"All in one"
- Controller with central I/Os
- Visualization and Windows applications
- PC interfaces for monitor, mouse and keyboard
- Gigabit-Ethernet
High system availability
- Software Controller independent of Windows
- Support of Windows restart during ongoing controller operation
Compact and modular
- Small footprint
- Comprehensive portfolio of I/O modules
- Single-line expansion with up to 64 module
Ruggedness
- Continuous operation at ambient temperatures of 60°C without power loss
- Zero maintenance through fan-free design
- High EMC compatibility
- Resistance to vibration and shock loads
User-friendly design
- Externally accessible bulk memory - protected against unauthorized access
- Integrated run/stop switch for the controller
- Additional memory capacity via SD card
- PROFINET onboard: Replaceable bus adapter for flexible connection
Efficient engineering in the TIA Portal
- no Windows settings for the software controller required
- Reusability of S7 programs on other hardware platforms
Distributed Controller based on SIMATIC ET 200S
The proven distributed system for the control cabinet
SIMATIC ET 200S Interface modules with Standard CPU
The interface modules with integrated CPU can be used both in stand-alone mode and for distributed automation solutions with a medium- sized program. They correspond to an S7-300 CPU 314 and enable distributed preprocessing of the production data locally. Depending on the version, communication can take place via MPI/PROFIBUS and/or PROFINET.
Relieves the central control unit
Reduction in the response times to critical local signals
More transparent and shorter programs
Easier trouble-shooting
Less load on the bus system
Modularization of the system structure and pre-commissioning also at different sites
IM 151-7 CPU and IM 151-7 CPU FO
IM 151-7 CPU and IM 151-7 CPU FO communicate as PROFIBUS DP-Slave with the higher level controller. When adding a DP master module the IM 151-7 expanded with an integrated DP master interface. A lower-level PROFIBUS line can then be configured with further distributed I/O
The IM 151-8 PN/DP CPU offers both PROFIBUS as well as PROFINET interfaces. When running as an PROFINET IO-Controller up to 128 IO-Devices can be connected.The PROFINET interface with integrated 3-port switch allows line topology. Optional the IM can run as an PROFIBUS master for 32 PROFIBUS DP slaves
(like the IM 151-7)
SIMATIC ET 200S Interface Modules with Failsafe CPU
The safety-related, intelligent SIMATIC interface modules IM 151-7 F-CPU for the ET 200S are designed to meet the demands of the lower performance range.
They can be expanded in a centralized configuration with the safety ET 200S I/O modules or distributed via PROFIBUS or PROFINET. The intelligent ET 200S station can also be used as stand-alone, i.e. without PROFIBUS or PROFINET cable.
Both modules comply with safety requirements up to SIL 3 according to IEC 61508, IEC 62061 and Cat. 4 according to EN 954-1.
The IM 151-7 F-CPU offers a combined DP/MPI interface.
Additionally the IM 151-7 F-CPU is also available as a PROFIBUS DP master which can be used with a standard controller or as a stand-alone CPU (incl. safety modules).
The IM 151-8 PN F-CPU offers a PROFINET interface with 3 ports. PROFINET line or ring topologies can be easily realized. E.g. additionally a programming device can be connected via the third available port. Additionally you get a comfortable access to the modules and diagnosis data by the integrated webserver.
Distributed Controller based on SIMATIC ET 200pro
Control next to the machine in IP65/67
Via interface modules the ET 200 pro is connected to the bus system, either the proven fieldbus PROFIBUS or PROFINET the leading Industrial Ethernet Standard.
ET 200pro Interface Modules are offered with CPU functionality in standard or failsafe variants. The interface module IM154- 8 PN/DP CPU with CPU functionality is based on the S7-300 CPU 315-2 PN/DP and offers the same quantity structures and functions.
The Interface module IM154- 8 PN/DP CPU with CPU functionality is based on the S7-300 CPU 315-2 PN/DP and offers the same quantity structures and functions.
The fail-safe interface module IM154-8FX PN/DP F-CPU is available for safety-related applications.
The IM154-8 PN/DP CPU as well as the fail-safe variant has two communication interfaces,
The IM 154-8 PN/DP CPU supports both PROFINET IO (up to 128 IO devices can be connected) and PROFINET CBA, as well as PROFIBUS DP (as master for up to 124 slaves).
The IM 154-8 PN/DP CPU is not only compatible with the programs of the S7-300 CPUs, but it also offers a high degree of data retentivity (protection against voltage failure). A separate LED signals maintenance alarms. Modules can be replaced easily thanks to the Micro Memory Card. Firmware can be updated over the network.
Furthermore, a web server functionality for information, status, diagnostics, clock synchronization via the Ethernet (NTP) is available. The open Ethernet communication (TCP/IP, UDP, ISO-on-TCP) permits reliable and high-speed data exchange.
Isochronous mode is possible on the PROFIBUS. There is less loading on the central controller because individual plant sections can be configured, commissioned, diagnosed and operated individually.