Optionally loadable function blocks offer a flexible and low-cost alternative to
hardwarebased solutions for technological tasks
Software blocks can be employed universally on the hardware platforms SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, C7, ET 200 S
and WinAC .
SIMATIC offers software solutions specially designed for
control and positioning engineering.These loadable function blocks can be
obtained as a software license
Parameterization of functions is easy and user-friendly with the
parameterization masks. These masks can be obtained with the software license
or as a separate package.
Standard SIMATIC modules such as signaling modules and counter modules are
used for linking encoders and actuators in central or distributed
configurations..
Software-based solutions are ideal for simple positioning and control tasks
such as pressure and temperature control.
Advantages
Typical areas of application
Flexible solution using
specific block calls in the user program
Low-cost solutions for
low-end applications
User-friendly engineering
integrated into STEP 7; short training times
Performance/dynamic response
scalable by selecting the starting platform: SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, C7, ET
200S, WinAC
High degree of flexibility
with respect to connection of setpoint/actual value interfaces
more about SIMATIC Industrial Software
Brochure "SIMATIC Technology for technological tasks"
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