Siemens Process Control

Siemens stands for decades of experience and continuous progress in the field of process automation, and we ensure that our customers are ideally positioned to meet the enormous challenges of the industry. Here are some of our achievements through the decades:

1950s:

• 1950: Release of TELEPERM A, new technology based on the magnetic amplifier and motorized actuator, and the first electronic automation
• 1958: With SIMATIC, Siemens establishes its worldwide leading position in the field of automatic technology

1960s:

• 1960: Release of TELEPERM B, a modular control system based on transistor technology

1970s:

• 1970: Release of TELEPERM 300 single controller and process computer 300, the first visualization systems in process technology, with a central control unit and automation

1980s:

• 1980: Release of SIPART, introducing microprocessors between control system and valves in control technology
• 1980: Release of TELEPERM M, a decentralized and microprocessor-based process control system

1990s:

• 1997: Release of SIMATIC PCS 7, a modular SIMATIC spectrum with Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) and standard Microsoft-based PC architecture

2000s:

• 2000: Introduction of SIMATIC CPU S7-400 with Safety Integrated function
• 2002: Introduction of SIMATIC IT, the first system to consistently implement the ISA-95 standard for MES

2010s:

• 2013: Launch of SIMATIC PCS 7 CPU 410-5H, the fastest and most powerful controller on the market
• 2015: The digital twin of the process industry takes shape
• 2017: SIMATIC hardware for process control systems is introduced

2020s:

• 2020: Introduction of SIMATIC PCS neo
• 2021: Innovations in both SIMATIC PCS 7 and SIMATIC PCS neo

Cloud level:

• The PlantSight digital twin cloud service bundle lets you validate and visualize all relevant plant information from a variety of sources and formats.
• Digital Enterprise is a comprehensive software portfolio of engineering, simulation and automation solutions that enables you to make the most of digitalization.

Management and control level:

• SIMATIC PCS 7 and SIMATIC PCS neo are proven, future-proof control systems that protect your investments over the long term.
• COMOS generates a digital data model that enables comprehensive plant management and can be seamlessly linked to Siemens process control technology for a smooth flow of information.
• PSE/gProms are model-based technologies that are the key to efficient plant engineering and operations.
• The SIMIT simulation platform is a tool for virtual commissioning and operator training that enables comprehensive testing of automation applications and provides a realistic training environment for plant operators.
• XHQ operations intelligence software servers to aggregate, integrate, analyze and visualize asset and business information using all back-end data sources from control technology, engineering and simulation.

Automation and I/O level:

• The scalable SIMATIC ET 200SP HA distributed I/O system is perfectly suited to the requirements of the process industries.
• SIMATIC CFU (Compact Field Unit) makes the integration of field devices easier than ever.
• The SIMATIC CPU 410-5H controller is the heart of automation systems within Siemens process control technology.

Field level:

• SITRANS SAM IQ, the app for smart asset management, gives you an overview of the health status of your field devices and access to detailed displays of process values and device-specific diagnostic data.