Greater efficiency on the basis of well-proven standards

Data communication with products and systems from Siemens improves efficiency throughout the corporation. Using components based on well-proven standards, SIMATIC NET for example, integrated, powerful data networks can be implemented which will also meet the requirements of tomorrow's industry. From the simple integration of a sensor to the complex task of acquiring and communicating all the quality and production data of a complete factory – Our complete offering for industrial communication supports integration of all areas of the company efficiently.

Cabling system

Stringent demands are placed on the installation of cables in the industrial environment. With FastConnect, Siemens offers a system to meet all these requirements: On-site assembly – quick, easy and error-free.FastConnect is a thoughtfully designed fast assembly system with cables, connectors and assembly tools. The system is available for Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET and PROFIBUS, for RJ45, M12 or Sub-D/RS-485. And in the meantime, also for fiber-optic cables. For BFOC and SC-Duplex with lengths up to 3 km.

Ethernet adapted to the requirements of industry: Industrial Ethernet

SIMATIC NET from Siemens is based on Industrial Ethernet and comprises everything you need to implement highly efficient industrial networks and bus systems: powerful, future-oriented network components for reliable implementation under harsh industrial conditions, a cabling system for fast cable assembly on site, high-speed redundancy to guard against system failure and an alarm concept for continuous monitoring of the network components.

Industrial Ethernet switches and media converters

Switches are active network components that distribute data to specific addressees, i.e. network stations. The SCALANCE X product family comprises product lines that build on one another for tailoring to the respective automation task. The switches offer various interfaces, either optical (glass/POF/PCF) or electrical – also for Gigabit Ethernet - and support numerous IT standards such as VLAN and IGMP. Variants are also available with an integrated ERTEC 400 for communication over PROFINET with IRT functionality. The switches support integration in STEP 7 (X-200 and higher) over PROFINET IO.

Industrial security

SIMATIC NET offers a security concept that eliminates the risks associated with the use of integrated Ethernet structures and Internet technology for your production areas and other sensitive areas within your company.SCALANCE S Security Modules and Software Security Client are components of the Siemens offering for industrial security.

Communication processors for SIMATIC S7

Our communication processors relieve the CPU of the PLC from communication tasks and support other additional connections. They facilitate appropriate integration into Industrial Ethernet and provide a reliable connection to the automation level and to the world of IT.

PROFINET: One standard for every requirement

PROFINET is based on well-proven IT standards and supports TCP/IP without constraints – for company-wide data transfer across all levels. Users can also rely on integrated diagnostics and fail-safe communication for maximum plant availability, modular machine concepts for maximum flexibility as well as fast transmission rates and wireless LAN applications for significant increases in performance.

Siemens offers a comprehensive program of PROFINET products: drive systems, controllers, distributed I/O, motion control systems, computerized numerical controls, HMI systems, network components, industrial PCs, production sensors, software, tools and technology components.

PROFIBUS: The leading fieldbus

With over 25 million nodes installed worldwide, PROFIBUS is the leading fieldbus internationally. PROFIBUS can be adapted to different applications in accordance with the building block principle. The internationally proven fieldbus can be used in all steps of the production process and across all process steps. Integrated PROFIBUS solutions help to reduce investment, operating and maintenance costs considerably and to increase plant availability and productivity noticeably.

The SIMATIC NET product range for PROFIBUS comprises network components and system connections for SIMATIC S7 and PG/PC

Industrial wireless communication

In industry, wireless communication offers a wealth of new opportunities for particularly flexible and efficient automation solutions. Whether GSM/GPRS, IWLAN or WirelessHART – Siemens products for industrial wireless communication are reliable, rugged and secure. The components are in use indoors and outdoors under the harshest conditions.