Introduction Add-ons for SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 ■ Overview Add-ons for SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 As a process control system within the company-wide automation concept Totally Integrated Automation (TIA), SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 with its integrated data storage, communication and configuration offers an open basis for modern, future-oriented and economical automation solutions in all sectors of the processing industry as well as in the production and hybrid industries (combination of continuous/batch processes and discrete manufacture). In the TIA network, SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 can not only assume the usual process-control tasks, but can also automate secondary processes (e.g. filling, packaging) or incoming/outgoing goods logistics (e.g. material feeding, storage) for a production site. By connecting the automation level to the IT world, the process data is available throughout the company for the evaluation, planning, coordination and optimization of operating sequences, production and business processes. With its future-oriented design, modular and open architecture based on the latest SIMATIC technology, the consistent use of industrial standards and the control system functionality combined with high performance, the SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 process control system permits the cost-effective implementation and economic operation of instrumentation and control systems in all phases and taking into account the following aspects: from planning, engineering, commissioning, training, to maintenance and repair, right up to expansion and retrofitting. The modularity, flexibility, scalability and openness of SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 offer ideal conditions for integrating additional components and solutions into the process control system and completing and extending their functionality in this way. Since SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 was launched on the market, we at Siemens as well as our external partners have developed a host of supplementary components that we refer to in short as <strong>PCS</strong> 7 add-ons. <strong>PCS</strong> 7 add-on products are software packages and hardware components that are optimally tailored to the respective application and thus permit the cost-effective use of SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 for special automation tasks. This catalog will make it easier for you to find the right products for your specific solution. 1/8 Siemens <strong>ST</strong> <strong>PCS</strong> <strong>7.1</strong> · <strong>September</strong> <strong>2005</strong> ■ More information Product responsibility, conditions of use The responsibility for a <strong>PCS</strong> 7 add-on product generally rests with the appropriate product manager. The address of the product manager can be found in the "More Information" section. This gives you direct access to the appropriate specialists. All SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 add-on products entitle you to worldwide hotline support from our Technical Support center. Information on central Technical Support as well as detailed addresses with fax and e-mail details can be found in the annex to this catalog under Customer Support; the general conditions of business apply. External SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 partners organize the sale and delivery of their products independently. Their own terms and conditions of business and delivery apply. Corresponding information can be obtained from the addresses given in the "More information" section. Siemens AG accepts no liability and offers no warranty for the products of external SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 partner companies. The catalog contains hyperlinks to the Web sites of third party companies. Siemens is not responsible for the contents of these Web sites, nor does Siemens adopt these Web sites and their contents, as Siemens does not control the linked information and cannot be held responsible for the contents and information they contain. You therefore use these links at your own risk. Pricing information Pricing information for the products with order numbers in this catalog can be obtained via the interactive CD-ROM <strong>Catalog</strong> CA 01, the A&D Mall on the Internet or on request from your local Siemens Partner. Pricing information for the products without an order number can be provided on request by the responsible add-on partners listed under "More Information". Identification for SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 V6 The add-on products offered in this catalog are specified for the SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 Versions 5 and 6. Some of the products can only be used in conjunction with either Version V5 or V6, while others can be used with both versions. The possible application is specified for each product. All products that can be used for SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 V6 are additionally identified by the following logo: Internet The <strong>Catalog</strong> <strong>ST</strong> <strong>PCS</strong><strong>7.1</strong> can also be downloaded from the Internet. The download can be found at the SIMATIC <strong>PCS</strong> 7 Web site: Additional information is available in the Internet under: http://www.siemens.com/simatic-pcs7
Information and Management Systems 2/2 PI-<strong>PCS</strong> 7 integration 2/3 <strong>PCS</strong> 7 OCS: Open interface for connection of non-Siemens applications Siemens <strong>ST</strong> <strong>PCS</strong> <strong>7.1</strong> · <strong>September</strong> <strong>2005</strong>
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