SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller - Siemens Global

Why SIMATIC S7-1500 controller?

The SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller brings S7-1500 controller functionality to industrial PCs for use with high-level languages like C++. This ensures high system availability and avoids downtimes because the controller runs even if the operating system fails or restarts. It uniquely combines the high reliability of a SIMATIC controller with the flexibility of a PC-based solution.

Key benefits

High performance

Combine the high reliability and system availability of SIMATIC controllers with the advantages of PC-based solutions. Enjoy standardization, scalability, high uptime, simple PC application integration and high productivity.

Reliability

Benefit from the security of a PLC controller and from the flexibility and independence of an industrial PC. The software controller continues to run during restart or even when the operating system fails.

Multiple applications

Enable a variety of applications, such as eMobility charging infrastructure or wind power generation. SIMATIC S7-1500 software controllers are versatile and reliable.

Featured capabilities

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Integrated safety functions

The SIMATIC S7-1500 is the only software controller with integrated safety functions to protect the controller against manipulations and your intellectual property against unauthorized access — in one, user-friendly system.

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Engineering in the TIA Portal

Accelerate time-to-market, boost productivity and energy efficiency, and gain greater flexibility with the TIA Portal — your complete gateway to digitalized automation.

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Useful supplementary features

Access a wide range of additional features like motion control, system diagnostics with a mouse click and much more. The SIMATIC S7-1500 software controller is also available in standard and fail-safe versions.