New generation of S7-1200 is here.

Siemens has announced new generation of low cost PLC called S7-1200 G2.

The new controllers will be launch together with TIA Portal V20 in November. New CPUs help bridge the worlds of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). The S7-1200 G2 high communication performance and efficient data processing increase production output. By connecting the controllers to IT systems, it is also possible to use advanced data analysis, for example in the cloud.

New controller will have improved performance, smaller size allowing more compact install and some new functions mentioned below:

SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 motion control

New controllers enable the control of single axes, coordinated axes and simple kinematics. The configuration of motion control is on the basis of integrated technology objects.

Safety

Flexible expansion of fail-safe I/Os according to the required number of safety functions and safety modes with an optimized fail-safe hardware.

NFC

It is possible to get wireless access to diagnostic, operational and device data, for example with smartphone.

The new PLCs are part of Siemens Xcelerator, allowing customers to benefit from the standardized engineering approach in the TIA Portal. The Simatic S7-1200 G2 controller generation enables customers to address major challenges, such as productivity, flexibility, and cost optimization.