The TIA Portal provides you with complete access to the entire digitalized automation environment from digital planning to integrated engineering and transparent operation. Because the option package Step 7 Safety Advanced/Basic has been seamlessly integrated into the TIA Portal, these benefits can also be enjoyed in the area of safety technology.
The result is more efficient engineering, since the safety functions and the “normal” machine functions can be perfectly coordinated with each other. Options like PLCSIM and PLCSIM Advanced also enable the application, including its safety functions, to be fully tested.
Reduced wiring costs
Thanks to the integrated safety concept, not only are fewer types and parts needed, but the wiring cost can also be reduced, since there is no longer any need for an external safety solution.
This also applies to communications. Using PROFINET and PROFIsafe not only reduces the amount of cabling compared to conventional wiring with safety relays. Fieldbus technology also enables the creation of more accurate and more flexible solutions.
More scalability and consistency
The range of SIMATIC controllers includes Basic, Advanced, Distributed, and Software Controller with Safety Integrated. It proves a winner with its scalability and functional consistency, allowing for uniform arrangement of all safety functions, including diagnostics.
The benefit to you: rapid fault detection and correction, to keep downtimes to a minimum.
