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SIMATIC Advanced Controller

Whether you need compact controller solutions with integrated functions, a powerful controller for the toughest demands, or controllers for distributed architecture, PC-based automation systems or even as virtualized Industrial Edge app: our portfolio has the right PLC for your requirements.

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SIMATIC Advanced Controller System

Using SIMATIC S7 controller gives you top performance and built-in viability into the future. You can turn the most sophisticated machine designs into reality thanks to the modular structure of the controller, which provides reliable assistance as you work your way through digital transformation.

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Why SIMATIC Advanced Controller?

Smart solution for every automation requirement

With SIMATIC Advanced Controller, you can turn the most sophisticated machine designs into reality thanks to the modular structure of the controller, which provides reliable assistance as you work your way through the digital transformation.

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Scalable and adaptable

The modular SIMATIC S7-1500 controller offers scalable functionality, letting you adapt assemblies and functions to your machine design. Its modules are IP20-approved and designed for control cabinet installation.

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Precise and fast

Achieve top performance and productivity with SIMATIC S7-1500 – featuring a fast backplane bus, PROFINET with deterministic µs -precision, shortest reaction times, and CPU command processing in as little as ⅓ ns.

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Reliable and customizable

Reliability is key to your productivity and cost-effectiveness. With reliable components you avoid downtime. In addition you benefit from customized solutions for harsh environments, extreme temperatures and special conditions.

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Modular Controller

Modular SIMATIC S7-1500 offers scalable functionality with multiple CPU performance classes, I/O, technology and communication modules for centralized or distributed setups. IP20-rated for control cabinet installation.

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Distributed Controller

Distributed Controllers combine SIMATIC S7-1500 performance with ET 200 design. Distributed intelligence improves availability, supports compact machine installations, and connects to central control cabinets via PROFINET.

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Software Controller

SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controllers combine PLC reliability with PC flexibility. Available in standard and fail-safe versions, they are OS-independent, support C++ integration, scale as needed, and ensure high availability.

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Technology Controller

SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPUs automate Advanced Motion Control applications with dynamic and precise synchronized multi-axis systems and kinematics. Available in modular, distributed, drive-integrated or PC-based designs.

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Redundant SIMATIC S7-1500 R/H controllers for redundancy and high availability, placed on a deep blue background
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Redundant Controller

Redundant SIMATIC S7-1500 R/H CPUs maximize availability with synchronized backup controllers. Integrated redundancy prevents data loss and downtime while simplifying engineering and maintenance, even in distributed plants.

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Legacy Controller

SIMATIC S7-300 and S7-400 controllers are proven PLCs for factory and process automation. Used worldwide in millions of applications, they provide continuity, reliability, and long-term investment protection.

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Virtual PLC

Bring SIMATIC S7-1500 power to Industrial Edge

SIMATIC S7-1500V is a fully virtual PLC based on the familiar functionality and operation of the SIMATIC S7-1500, while being completely hardware-independent. Available as an Edge app, it integrates directly into IT environments and supports digitalization initiatives. The virtual controller enables more flexible, modular production plant designs and helps create highly adaptable manufacturing processes.

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