Engineering framework for automation and drive technology extended

Die Siemens-Division Industry Automation hat ihr TIA Portal um zahlreiche Funktionen erweitert • The Siemens Industry Automation division has extended its TIA Portal engineering framework with numerous new functions

The Siemens Industry Automation division has extended its “Totally Integrated Automation Portal” (TIA Portal) engineering framework with numerous new functions. Version 12 enables all Siemens drives of the Sinamics G converter series to be parameterized via the TIA Portal, and additional diagnostic functions have been integrated (Fig.). Among other things, the safety functionalities have been extended for Simatic S7-1500 and the Profinet communication performance has been expanded. The programming languages have been trimmed for even greater efficiency and new security functions provide...

Issue 11/2016

TÜV SÜD certificate for Siemens automation products

As the first company to receive TÜV SÜD certification based on IEC 62443-4-1 for the interdisciplinary process of developing Siemens automation and drive products, including industrial software,...

Issue 12/2019 Smart gravel plant

Swiss building material company modernizes plant with Siemens digitalization components

Kibag AG is a leading player in the building material and construction sector and operates multiple gravel and cement plants, building companies, and recycling and waste-disposal companies. At the...

Issue 04/2013

A decisive step

The Minerals Automation Standard

Mining companies are facing a number of new challenges. Stricter environmental regulations as well as increasing complexity in mining and treatment processes are driving prices up. To counteract these...

Issue 07-08/2017

Plug & Play for process automation

With the Simatic PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator, Siemens is launching a cross-system engineering tool for planners and automation specialists to allow simple, efficient Simatic PCS 7 process...

Issue 07-08/2014

Integrated drive technology from Siemens enhances productivity

The Siemens Drive Technologies Division is delivering an Integrated Drive System for two new mills for the Toromocho mine in the Peruvian province of Yauli. The order comes from Minera Chinalco Perú...

AT 12/2013