Software controllers for PC-based automation now with web diagnostics function

Nuremberg, Germany, The Siemens Industry Automation Division has further developed its software controllers with real-time capability for PC-based automation. In addition to expanded Profinet functions for a higher application quality, the new version of Simatic WinAC RTX 2010 and the fail-safe variant WinAC RTX F 2010 have now also been provided with new, simplified diagnostics options. Predefined diagnostics web pages enable the costs for diagnostics to be reduced and plant availability to be increased. The new Profinet functions such as isochronous mode, Shared Device and the Media Redundancy Protocol have been implemented in Simatic WinAC RTX (F) 2010. Web pages for simplified diagnostics have also been integrated. All the Profinet controllers from Siemens are characterized by an identical web server behavior which reduces the user’s overhead for training and application creation. In addition to Windows XP professional and Windows Embedded Standard 2009, Simatic WinAC RTX (F) 2010 has now also been released for Windows 7. The software controller is suitable for the hardware platforms Simatic S7-mEC, IPC427C and HMI IPC477C and for PCs with standard Ethernet chipsets for Profinet IO.

Further information can be found on the Internet at: www.siemens.com/simatic-winac

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The Siemens Industry Sector(Erlangen, Germany) is the worldwide leading supplier of environmentally friendly production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. With integrated automation technologies and comprehensive industry-specific solutions, Siemens increases the productivity, efficiency and flexibility of its customers in the fields of industry and infrastructure. The Sector consists of six divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility and Osram. With around 207,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry achieved in fiscal year 2009 total sales of approximately €35 billion. http://www.siemens.com/industry

The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, industrial controls and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers – from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 39,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Automation achieved sales of €7.0 billion in fiscal year 2009. www.siemens.com/industryautomation

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