Wireless Flexibility - Siemens

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The magazine for Industrial Innovations 

MICA (P) 045/11/2007 Issue 04/08 

Wireless solutions in the 

manufacturing environment 

Wireless 

Flexibility

C o n t e n t s 

i d e a s s i n g a p o r e | 0 4 - 0 8 

Siemens AG 



Page 4 

WIFI promotes Wireless LAN 

standards with the aim of improving 

the interoperability of wireless local 

area network products. 

Page 10 

The fast growing photovoltaic 

market offers opportunities for 

sili-con producers and their 

suppliers. 

Page 18 

The Simatic Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN, is 

the first wireless HMI device with safety 

and has two enabling buttons and an 

emergency stop button. 

p Cover 


04 Wireless Flexibility 

Wireless solutions in the 

manufacturing industry 

p Industry 

Bioethanol 

08 Clever Alternative 

Bioethanol as a replacement for 

conventional fuel 

Photovoltaic 

10 The Power of the Sun 

The Photovoltaic (PV) Value Chain 

Pharma 

11 Compliance Made Easy 

Pharmaceutical Industry 

p Products 

Simocode 

12 Promoting Energy Efficiency 

Simocode intelligent motor 

management system 

Robicon 

14 Perfect Harmony 

The right medium-voltage AC drives 

for every application 

Mobile Panel 

18 HMI goes Wireless 

First wireless machine control unit 

with safety functions 

TeleService 

19 Covering the Distance 

Simatic TeleService: Remote 

maintenance via modem 

p Training 

Sitrain 

16 Best in Class 

Sitrain - Training for Automation & 

Industrial Solutions 

p Technology 

Gas Emission monitoring 

20 Unique and Adapted 

Solution for the gas emission 

monitoring 

SIMATIC – 50 years 

22 Automation conquers the World 

Simatic- 50 years of proven 

engineering leadership 

23 In Brief 

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E d i t o r i a l 

“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – 

not a threat.“ 

Driven by our scientific curiosity and commitment, we are 

constantly striving to inspire innovation – in our employees, 

our partners, and our customers. 

Dear Readers, 

In an increasingly global market, the industry calls for an 

efficient strategic production planning, higher production 

output at the minimal costs, and higher technical competencies – 

reliable and innovative partners who will support them with 

expertise and technology to achieve their aims. 

We at Siemens are proud to be one of these partners. Being the 

market leader in the field of industrial automation solutions, we 

are ready to give you the answer. 

In this issue, we will focus on products, which we believe that 

will help you achieve your objectives. We will discuss the latest 

on industrial applications and technologies such as wireless 

communication capabilities and energy efficiencies. Also allow 

us to celebrate the latest events and achievements we received on 

our decades of existence in Singapore – celebrating 100 years of 

Siemens in Singapore, 50 years of SIMATIC and strong PLC and 

software market leadership within Southeast Asia. 

We look forward to another 100 years with you and we will keep 

the anticipation of challenging ourselves to stay on being a true 

leader for the benefit of our customers in the industry here and 

overseas! 

The Editors 


C o v e r 

W i r e l e s s 

p 

Wireless solutions in the manufacturing industry 


Flexibility 

WIFI promotes Wireless LAN standards with 

the aim of improving the interoperability of 

wireless local area network products based on 

the IEEE 802.11 standards and enhancing the 

user experience for wireless solution. 

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Wireless devices have become a part of everyday 

life and mobility is one the buzzwords 

of today. With the advent of WIFI 

into the computing world, being available anywhere 

and anytime has become almost given. 

Particular concern for many end users is the security 

and availability of such wireless system. Many 

may still harbor doubts about this technology, despite 

its benefits for better flexibility and lower costs as 

compared to a hardwired connection. All of this in 

view of the fact that methods for secure encryption 

and protection of industrial wireless communication 

had been available for several years. 

This article will discuss these issues and present 

valuable solutions arriving from the Scalance product 

line. It will also attempt to answer the solutions 

for IWLAN using the Scalance technology, which supports 

highly effective encryption mechanisms and 

intelligent radio field planning that will help ensure 

full data security. 

Security with Industrial Wireless Network 

The subject of data security when using WLAN was a 

particularly a hot topic at the time wireless data 

transfer was first introduced to industrial environments. 

Until 2002, no data encryption standards existed 

within IEEE 802.11, which defines wireless Ethernet 

communication. 

The 802.11i standard was developed to address 

this situation; it specifies the security mechanisms 

for Wireless LAN (WLAN) - encryption, identification 

and authorization. IEEE 802.11i is an amendment to 

the IEEE 802.11 standard specifying security mechanisms 

for wireless networks. The amendment has 

been incorporated into the published IEEE 802.11- 

2007 standards. They are commonly used today in 

their 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g versions to provide 

wireless connectivity. 

With Industrial Wireless LAN (IWLAN), new IEEE 

802.11i mechanisms are available that are exactly 

the same as those for office networks. The security 

concept is made up of different mechanisms, such as 

encryption by means of temporary keys or the Advanced 

Encryption Standard (AES) – a highly secure 

encryption mechanism. 

Scalance W components represent a complete spectrum 

for the implementation of IWLAN networks and 

conform to the security standards defined in IEEE 

802.11i. 

Secured and Reliable Access Points 

Another interesting topic to discuss is the key piece 

of hardware for IWLAN which is the Access Point (AP) 

modules. These have to be design for industrial environments 

and performance. The access points are 

used for setting up radio networks in accordance 

with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h up to 54 Mbit/s both at 2.4 

GHz and at 5 GHz in harsh industrial environments. 

Existing LAN and WLAN networks can easily be ex- 

A p p l i c a t i o n s o f W i r e l e s s T e c h n o l o g y 

In the manufacturing environments, acceptance of the wireless technology 

is growing in various applications such as: 

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3 

3 

3 

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Automated guided vehicles and overhead monorails 

prevention of wear and high flexibility in the choice of route due to 

wireless transmission of data to the vehicles 

Cranes high flexibility through access to data communication with the 

moving unit independent of the location 

Mobile control desks 

reliable intervention in the process due to data communication over 

IWLAN with mobile units; the number of operator panels is therefore 

determined by the number of personnel and no longer by the number 

of control points 

Wireless access to field devices for configuration and testing without 

the need for prolonged modifications in the control cabinet 

Online access to service and maintenance drawings 

Immediate updating of the measures performed in the system over 

IWLAN; Optimized processes and reduced error ratios due to online 

information regardless of the location of the machine 

Communication with moving stations (e.g. mobile controls and 

devices), container logistics, storage and retrieval machines, conveyor 

systems, conveyor belts, rotating machines, trucks 

100 

10 

1 

0.1 

0.01 

Transmission rate Mbits 

HART 

IEEE 802.154 


IEEE 802.11n 

IEEE 802.11g,a 

IEEE 802.11b 

IWLAN 

Bluetooth 

Wireless modem 4,33,868,915 MHz (U.S. only) 

Personal Area (PAN) 10m Local Area (LAN) 100m Wide Area (WAN) 

panded through these Scalance W-780 access points 

to include Industrial Wireless LAN. 

The AP that deployed in manufacturing plants need 

to withstand the operating conditions such as high 

temperature, ability to manage redundant power 

source, diagnostics alarm output, easy and quick replacement 

of faulty devices, and environments with 

steel structures. 

EDGE 

GPRS 

GSM 

Range, mobility 

Transmission rates and range of wireless protocols 


C o v e r 

W i r e l e s s 

With its compact, 

space saving design, 

the Scalance W-784 

line of access points 

for industrial wireless 

LANs (IWLAN) 

specifically targeted 

at indoor radio 

networks and can be 

installed in a control 

cabinet or directly in 

a machine. 

Pictures: Siemens AG 

W i r e l e s s c o m m u n i c a t i o n s t a n d a r d s 

IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) computer 

communication, developed by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee (IEEE 802) in 

the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz public spectrum bands. 

Protocol 

Release 

Date 

The Scalance W-780 is the perfect solution for practically 

any access point requirement. The access points 

of the Scalance W-780 product line are optimized for 

the configuration of Industrial Wireless LAN (IWLAN) 

wireless networks for 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz with data transmission 

rates up to 54 Mbit/s. They can be used in all 

applications that require a high degree of operational 

reliability especially under extremely harsh environmental 

conditions. 

Suitable AP is available for specific applications, 

such as Scalance W-786 for demanding climatic requirements, 

Scalance W-784 for installation in a cabinet 

or integration in devices, and Scalance W-788 for 

cabinet-free assembly. 

Op. 

Frequency 

Data Rate 

(Max) 

Range 

(Radius Indoor) 

Depends, # and 

type of walls 

Range 

(Radius Outdoor) 

Loss includes one 

wall 

802.11a 1999 5 GHz 54 Mbit/s ~35 Meters ~120 Meters 

802.11b 1999 2.4 GHz 11 Mbit/s ~38 Meters ~140 Meters 

802.11g 2003 2.4 GHz 54 Mbit/s ~38 Meters ~140 Meters 

Different wireless technologies based on different requirements 

The devices were designed to be rugged, with impact-resistant 

housing, protected from water and dust 

(IP65), with high-resistance to shock, vibration and 

electromagnetic fields. 

Due to the high degree of protection (IP65) and the 

extended temperature range from -40°C to +70°C, the 

access points are ideally suited for use in the food and 

beverages industry (e.g. cooling technology) and in 

logistics. Scalance W products are silicone-free and 

can therefore be used in paint shops. 

Scalance W conforms to IEEE 802.11 standards, with 

additional functional expansions especially for applications 

demanding high reliability. It offers protection 

from unauthorized access, espionage, listening 

in and corruption of data due to effective 

encryption mechanisms. 

Several operating modes are available 

in one device: Set up of wide area wireless 

networks (infrastructure) with range 

up to 30 m indoors and approx. 100 m 

outdoors; point-to-point connection of 

Industrial Ethernet segments over large 

distances (several 100 m). 

The Scalance APs have quick commissioning 

capabilities with the swap medium 

PRESET-PLUG and quick device exchange 

in case of faults with the swap 

medium C-PLUG (Configuration Plug). 

Coordinated accessories with antennas, 

plugs, cables including RCoax cable 

(leaky wave cable) for a reliable radio 

link along the cable. 


The Scalance W-786 

family of access points 

for industrial wireless 

LANs (IWLAN) is 

particularly suitable for 

installation in outdoor 

radio networks, for 

instance in public areas, 

mass transit systems, 

ports, offshore 

equipment, or container 

logistics 

Rugged Scalance W788 cabinet free 

assembly is needed in harsh industrial 

environments that are installed outside the 

control cabinets. IWLAN components from 

Simatic NET have been designed with IP65 

degree of protection and for operating 

temperatures between – 20 °C and + 60 °C 

with condensation and fulfill the strict 

Simatic requirements with respect to shock 

and vibrations. The connectors are 

vibration-proof and shakeproof. Sinema E 

(Simatic Network Manager Engineering) is a 

software tool for efficient planning, 

simulation and configuration of industrial 

WLAN applications in accordance with the 

802.11 a/b/g standards. It allows the design 

and simulation of entire IWLAN networks. 

The new software for industrial and office 

networks, including outdoor areas, is 

suitable for network engineers in the field 

and planning engineer 

Radio Field Planning Tool 

Prior to the installation of any wireless devices, detailed 

planning of the required radio field is an important 

element of the security concept. Using the 

right tools, the radio field can actually be designed so 

that reception is possible only where the receivers 

such as robots or transport systems are located. This 

will significantly deter attempts to tap communication 

without authorization from outside the permitted 

facility zone. 

With Scalance Sinema E software, Siemens provides 

a planning, simulation and configuration software for 

IWLAN applications that makes IWLAN networks visible. 

It displays field strengths, data rates, signal-tonoise 

ratios and overlaps between different radio 

fields, taking environmental aspects and device properties 

into account. With Sinema E, users gain a detailed 

overview of the radio field prior to start-up. 

Optimizations of the radio field zone can be easily 

and transparently carried out on the PC in a short 

amount of time. The software simulates and detects 

obstacles that could affect signal strength and uses 

simulation functions to calculate the required number 

and optimum installation points and parameters 

for the IWLAN devices. 

With the Security Wizard tool, Siemens assists users 

in setting the required security level and access 

rights. The tool guides users through a range of 

menus from which the relevant security features can 

be selected with a simple mouse click. This straightforward 

configuration not only saves time but also increases 

the user’s readiness to consistently apply the 

implemented security measures. Furthermore, uninvited 

guests are kept at bay. 

Manufacturing plants have various machinery and 

equipment that are tied together to perform specific 

task. These machines or equipment have automation 

system which needs to transact data. Communication 

over Ethernet have adopted and implemented successfully 

in manufacturing environment providing 

robust and stable communication platform. 

Conventional cabling method may be difficult to 

some areas due to constraints in accessibility, distance 

and temperature. Using Scalance technologies is an 

attractive option when cabling is extremely complex 

and time-consuming, or when a high degree of flexibility 

is called for, or even when the environment is 

highly contaminated. These can significantly reduce 

the effort required for maintenance. p 

Practical Security Configuration 

Data security should not be compromise. However, security 

measures often require a degree of expert 

knowledge from users. 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com/simatic-net 

zavior.kuladasamy@siemens.com 


I n d u s t r y 

B i o e t h a n o l 

p Bioethanol as a replacement for conventional fuel 

Clever Alternative 

Siemens offers a perfectly balanced portfolio that 

covers all areas of the ethanol industry based on Totally 

Integrated Automation. 

Growing energy demand and spiraling oil 

prices are putting financial strain on countries 

and causing increased demand for fossil 

fuel. Energy security has assumed greater significance 

than ever as energy consumption, food 

production and environmental quality are interconnected. 

As a result, many countries throughout the 

world see an attractive alternative in ethanol. 

A large number of measuring tasks have to be carried 

out in a manufacturing plant for bioethanol – 

starting with the receipt of raw materials and up to 

the delivery of the finished product. Selection of the 

correct instrumentation is very important for the efficiency 

of the complete plant. In addition to the technical 

specifications, the instruments must be safely 

integrated into the process automation. Reliability, 

long service life, and simple operation are also important. 

And in an emergency, a fast and trouble-free 

supply of spare parts must be guaranteed. 

Million liters) of ethanol. Corn is used as the primary 

feedstock. The project was realization from 

January 2003 to September 2003 with Siemens 

China “SIAS”, Shanghai provided the project management 

services. The system was implemented 

by Vogelbusch as the contractor. 

The unique combination of TIA used throughout 

the plant includes the distributed control system 

Simatic PCS 7, a highly distributed 8000 I/O system 

with HART, PDM and optical network, eight redundant 

controllers, nine Operator Stations implemented with 

Chinese characters, and an MES based on OPC. 

Siemens, a partner for bioethanol 

Siemens has recognized the challenge and offers a 

perfectly balanced portfolio that covers all areas of the 

ethanol industry. Using Totally Integrated Automation 

(TIA) - all encompassing of a unique vast of products 

and systems portfolio, Siemens provides solutions for 

the complete ethanol process from receiving of raw 

materials to storage of the finished product. 

Jilin Fuel Ethanol plant in China 

Following a first boom in Brazil in the seventies, the 

tremendous increase in the price of petroleum and 

the recent demand for energy has finally turned ethanol 

into a global issue. In the USA alone, more than 

30 installations are being built every year and similar 

figures are being constructed in Brazil. In Europe, a 

traditional stronghold for biodiesel, planning is underway 

for a large number of ethanol plants. In Southeast 

Asia, the first installations have already commenced 

operations, including the largest plant in the 

world, located in Jilin, China. 

The largest ethanol plant in the world, Jilin Fuel 

Ethanol Co Ltd in China, was implemented with 

Siemens distributed control system PCS7. The current 

capacity is 200 Million gallon per year (750 

Optimizing the complete workflow with 

Totally Integrated Automation 

Siemens is the only single vendor that can provide a 

complete line of products and automation systems 

throughout an ethanol plant including all auxiliary 

systems. One set of engineering tools provides process 

automation from the field level to the control 

level through the enterprise management level including 

superior system diagnostics and asset management 

functionality. Reduced life cycle costs, 

shortened times to market and improved production 

efficiency can be easily achieved. 

Besides greater independence from fuel oil, which 

is becoming increasingly expensive, there are further 

arguments that speak clearly in favor of ethanol, namely 

reduction of greenhouse gases taking into consideration 

the entire CO2 cycle and reduction of toxic 

emissions when burning sulfur-free ethanol. Biofuels 

are also less toxic than conventional ones. p 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com/biofuel 

adnan.rahman@siemens.com 

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Source: F. O. Lichts (2004) 

80,000 

70,000 

60,000 

50,000 

40,000 

Production 2005 

Asia 

9 % 

EU 

11 % 

Latin 

America 

42 % 

North 

America 

37 % 

Latin America 

North America 

EU 

Asia 

9.8 % / a 

Market Growth 

30,000 

20,000 

10,000 

0 

‘90 ‘91 ‘92 ‘93 ‘94 ‘95 ‘96 ‘97 ‘98 ‘99 ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 

Major growth / year (05–12): 

Peru (67.4 %), Columbia (21.4 %), EU (26.9 %), India (20.4 %), Brazil (6.5 %), USA (6.9 %) 

Bioethanol production from cornstarch and sugar is helping to fuel explosive growth in the worldwide market for 

green energy resources, topping 9.8 percent in Latin America, the US, Asia, and parts of Europe. 

G r e e n f u e l f r o m s t a r c h : t h e e t h a n o l p r o c e s s 

Starch e.g. Cassava 

Starch e.g. Corn 

Pretreatment 

Milling 

Mashing 

Water 

Enzymes 

Liquefaction, 

Saccharifaction 

Fermentation 

CO 2 

Distillation 

Decantation 

Thin 

Stillage 

Dehydration 

DGS 

Evaporation 

Gasoline 

Denaturizing 

Drying 

Syrup 

Fuel Ethanol 

DDGS 

DGS: Distillers Grains with Solubles 

DDGS: Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles 



P h o t o v o l t a i c 

p The Photovoltaic (PV) Value Chain 

The Power 

of the Sun 

The fast growing photovoltaic 

market offers opportunities for silicon 

producers and their suppliers. 

vides value added opportunities for the manufactures 

and market sizes are growing at a very fast 

pace due to the rising oil price, environmental concerns 

and incentives given by some governments to 

adopt green energy. 

Solutions for the entire value chain 

Total value chain represents approximately Euro 

10 billion worth of market value in 2006 and projected 

figure of Euro 50 billion by 2010 as shown in 

Table 1. 

In view of the demands, many projects had been 

announced recently for various stages of productions 

such as Sitronics Samsung, Renewable Energy 

Corporation (REC) and NorSun in Singapore alone. 

Siemens: First in silicon 

info www.siemens.de/xxxxxx 

Poly silicon is the feedstock for photovoltaic The production process for Poly silicon was originally 

contact xxxxxx.xxxxx@siemens.com 

and microelectronics industry. However purity 

level of the silicon needed for photovol- 

“Siemens C process”. It has been refined over the 

established by Siemens in the 50s and it is still called 

taic is 7 to 8 N and for microelectronics is 9 to 11 N years for production performance by others and the 

(the N indicates the numbers of 9s behind the dot, method is widely used by leading manufacturers. p 

e.g. 8N means 99.99999999%). 

PV value chain consists of five major production info www.siemens.com/semiconductor 

stages as illustrated below starting from Poly silicon 

to solar modules. Each production stage 

contact woonfu.choo@siemens.com 

pro- 

Poly 

Silicon 

Mono Ingots 

Multi Ingots 

Wafers 

Solar Cells 

Solar 

Modules 

Current market size 

2006 (Billion Euro) 

Projected market size in 

2010 (Billion Euro) 

Growth rate 

market size 

Poly silicon 0.8 3.7 463% 

Ingots and wafers 1.6 6.8 425% 

Solar cells 3.1 13.3 429% 

Solar Modules 4.8 20.8 433% 

Total market size 10.3 44.6 433% 

info choo.woonfu@siemens.com 

Table 1: Market size and Projected Growth rate for each stage in year 2010 

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P h a r m a 

p Pharmaceutical Industry 

Compliance Made Easy 

Integrated solutions for production operations enhance quality 

and visibility and facilitate compliance with CFR Part 11. 

There is an increased awareness in the pharmaceutical 

industry to be more innovative in 

achieving operational efficiency. One such 

area is improving workflow and driving for paperless 

production operations or realistically speaking a less 

paper operation. By going electronic with production 

operations, we can improve the quality of the production 

records kept and therefore the overall documentation 

management and operational efficiency. 

Not forgetting that it also contributes to the green 

environment image. Moving in this direction shall 

require the automated computer systems to comply 

with FDA 21 CFR part 11, popularly referred to as 

part 11. Correspondingly, the validation process will 

also have to take part 11 into consideration. The automated 

system architecture can have a huge time 

impact on the validation process as a direct result of 

human activities involving documentation, procedural 

safeguards, checks, etc. 

No more automation islands 

To illustrate this, imagine a plant operated by “islands 

of automation” like the figure shown below (figure 

1) with handhelds and mobile programming 

devices, each with its own part 11 acceptable system 

from different vendors. Not only is this concept difficult 

for the part 11 compliance, it doesn’t offer a central 

user management, no central archiving and the 

effort for change will be high. The validation process 

would be quite a challenge. 

In contrast, the concept in figure 2 offers a central 

user management, central archiving, central engineering 

and central services for access control, audit 

trail, archiving, etc. By far, this would be an easier 

system to validate for part 11 compliance. p 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com/ pharma 

eugene.yeo@siemens.com 

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p Simocode intelligent motor management system 

Promoting 

Energy 

Efficiency 

With easy integration to PCS 7, the Simocode intelligent motor 

management system enables dynamic monitoring of motor performance 

and the opportunity to enhance energy efficiency in the plant. 

Energy consumption is the second largest operating 

expense in a process plant, after raw 

materials. And studies have shown that more 

than sixty percent of that energy is used to operate 

motors. Hence, optimizing motor energy consumption 

is a logical starting point in any energy cost reduction 

initiative. 

In the traditional process plant, it has not been economical 

to hardwire all of the operating data from 

individual motors back to the process controller, 

which makes it almost impossible to determine the 

energy consumption for different parts of the process. 

This information gap prevents plant operators 

M o t o r m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m S i m o c o d e p r o 

Simocode pro (Sirius Motor Management and Control Devices) is the 

flexible, modular motor management system for constant speed motors. 

By means of a Profibus DP interface it can easily be linked to a higher-level 

automation system. Simocode pro implements all motor protection and 

control functions, provides operational, diagnostic and statistical data and 

organizes the communication between automation system and motor 

feeder. In addition, Simocode meets all the requirements for future-proof 

power management. Simocode pro is divided into two device series with 

different levels of functions: 

3 Simocode pro C (Compact): the compact motor management 

system for direct on-line starters and reversing starters 

3 Simocode pro V (Variable): the variable motor 

management system with an even greater range of functions 

including voltageand power monitoring 

The system also includes software tools for plant configuration, 

device parameterization, diagnostics and plant documentation. 

from scheduling partial shutdowns to improve energy 

efficiency or from taking advantage of the various 

incentives that electric utilities offer to balance 

demand. 

But today’s new class of DCS, exemplified by the 

Siemens PCS 7, not only provides regulatory control 

of processes, but can integrate high speed devices to 

enable dynamic monitoring of motor performance 

and, hence, much more sophisticated management 

of energy consumption. 

Simocode spells smart 

Simocode is an intelligent motor management system 

that can be added to the MCC motor bucket to 

make it “smart”. Hardwired circuitry running to the 

various motors across the plant is replaced with just 

one fieldbus cable and the compact tool provides a 

high level of protection, monitoring and control. For 

example, the control circuit can be “rewired” via a 

mouse click, and eliminating conventional relays saves 

space and reduces wiring expenditures. 

In particular, with Simocode, a high degree of detail 

on the status and performance of each motor component 

is provided, including motor current, direction, 

phase and overload status. This information can be 

sent up to the PCS 7 via a single Profibus DP cable. 

Having access to comprehensive data on motor activity 

in the process plant provides a number of benefits: 

Productivity improvement – engineers can modify 

operating parameters, analyze performance, 

and reset faults of an individual MCC bucket directly 

from the control room; downtime minimization – an 

unusual condition such as excessive current draw 

can be reported in the DCS, allowing operators to 


T h e b e n e f i t s 

a t a g l a n c e 

 

■ Profibus DP 

■ Ethernet 

S 

S 

S-00 

DPPA Link 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

Higher operating management 

and process quality 

Lower costs for planning, 

assembly and maintenance 

Multifunctional electronic full 

motor protection 

Detailed operating, service 

and diagnostic data 

Open communication via 

Profibus DP 

Safety disabling of drives 

thanks to emergency stop 

system monitoring 

Certified according to 

ATEX standards 

Compatible with previous 

Simocode-DP system 

ET 200M 

SIPAT D 

SIMOCODE 

■ Profibus PA 

take quick corrective action; energy management – 

power consumption of different parts of the plant 

can be collected within the DCS, allowing plants to 

create a strategy that optimizes both energy usage 

and production output. 

New and updated 

And now, the latest release of the Simocode pro motor 

management system features a number of new 

components, accessories, functions, plus an update 

of the parameterization software. 

The operator panel with display provides for indication 

of current measured values, diagnostic data and 

status information directly at the control cabinet. Selecting 

predefined profiles, the user can determine the 

values to display during normal operation. As for functions, 

two new logic blocks can do arithmetic operations 

and adjust, calculate and convert analog values 

such as temperature, allowing measured values to be 

transferred to the DCS in predefined units. An addition 

to the statistical data provided by Simocode is “motor 

power consumption” (in kWh), which allows users to 

quantify power consumption of motor feeders. 

An update of the Simocode ES parameterization software 

provides multilingual online help and trend indication 

of the current curve shape (of up to five 

measured values). These new functions can be applied 

via a service pack for previously installed versions 

of Simocode ES. 

p 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com/simocode 

wahseng.liew@siemens.com 


P r o d u c t s 

R o b i c o n 

p The right medium-voltage AC drives for every application 

Perfect Harmony 

Siemens has the largest installed base of the world’s best 

selling medium voltage AC drives, the Perfect Harmony. 


Siemens drives serve all segments of the market, 

as Siemens is the only company that offers 

drives from 300 to 160,000 HP (225 to 120,000 

kW). These world‘s best selling medium-voltage AC 

drives are designed to help keep maintenance and 

operating costs low; production outputs high; and 

maintain energy-efficient processes without compromising 

environment safety. 

Designed for Maximum Versatility, 

Efficiency and Reliability 

Being the world‘s best selling medium voltage AC 

drives, the patented, integrated design of the Perfect 

Harmony drive ensures a level of reliability, efficiency 

and versatility that is unmatched in the power 

controls industry. The Perfect Harmony is designed 

to withstand failures that would overwhelm conventional 

drive systems. 

tions around the world. From water treatment to 

power generation to oil and gas production, Siemens 

can provide a custom-engineered Perfect Harmony 

drive to maximize process results. 

Setting the Standard in Power Conversion 

Since its introduction in 1994, the Perfect Harmony 

drive has revolutionized power conversion and continues 

to set industry standards for reliability and innovation. 

However, advances are made without “reinventing 

the wheel” like other drive manufacturers. 

Siemens has maintained the Perfect Harmony’s core 

topology and continue to advance its capability, ensuring 

life-cycle product support. The Perfect Harmony 

of today represents an evolution founded on experience 

garnered from a huge installation base. p 

Proven Solutions for Every Industry 

The most successful medium voltage drive ever built, 

the Perfect Harmony is used in thousands of applica- 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com/drives 

doreen.lim@siemens.com 


C l e a n P o w e r I n p u t 

The Robicon Perfect Harmony drive meets the most stringent 

harmonic requirements for voltage and current distortion. 

3 Protects other on-line equipment from harmonic 

disturbance (computers, telephones, lighting ballast) 

3 Prevents “cross-talk” with other sensitive control and 

variable frequency drives 

3 Avoids costly harmonic filters and associated 

resonance problems 

P o w e r Q u a l i t y O u t p u t 

3 

3 

3 

No common mode motor insulation stress 

- Perfect Harmony includes an isolation transformer 

integral in common mode dissipation 

- Motor does not require 10 to 13 kV insulation 

Perfect Harmony includes an isolation transformer 

integral in common mode dissipation 

Motor does not require 10 to 13 kV insulation 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

Drive is compatible with both new and existing 1.0 

service factor induction or synchronous motors from any 

manufacturer without any special design considerations 

No significant VFD induced torques pulsations – 

even at low speeds 

No need for expensive flexible couplings 

No additional VFD induced motor heating 

No cable length restrictions 

Allows standard motor insulation – decreasing the 

motor insulation requirements to less than an acrossthe-line 

start motor 

T y p i c a l a p p l i c a t i o n s 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

Retrofit 

Power generation - can ride through voltage 

dips or power outages 

Water/Wastewater - provides high output voltage 

at low power 

Oil & Gas - Small footprint, high availability 

Pulp/Paper - provides high output voltage at low power 

T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 

General 

Power semiconductors 

Line-side converter 

Motor-side converter 

Closed-loop control 

Drive quadrants 

Potential separation: 

Power section 

Open- and closed-loop 

control 

Permissible humidity 

rating 

Noise level 

Efficiency 

(standard version) 

Regulation 

compliances 

Paint finish 

IGBTs; diodes 

18- to 36-pulse diode rectifier 

(standard) 

Multi-level converter (PWM) with 

IGBT power modules 

Sensorless closed-loop control, 

fully digital with signal processor 

Driving: 2 directions of rotation 

(2 quadrant), 4 quadrant option 

Fiber-optic cable 

Relative air humidity < 95% noncondensing 

Approx. 75 dB (A) 

96% at the rated operating point 

including transformer 

IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, CSA, CE 

ANSI 61 Gray 

Degree of protection Acc. to DIN VDE 0470, 

IEC 60529, EN 60529 

- Standard IP31 (air-cooling) IP52 (watercooling) 

NEMA 1 (air-cooling) 

NEMA 12 (water-cooling) 

- Optional IP42 (air-cooling) 

Cooling Type 

Air-cooled 

Forced-air cooling with 

integrated fans 

Permissible ambient and cooling, medium temperature 

- In operation 0ºC to + 40ºC: 100% load capability 

+40ºC to 50ºC: current derating 

- During storage -25ºC to +55ºC 

- During transport -25ºC to +70ºC 

Water-cooled Deionized water with integrated 

water-to-water heat exchanger 

Permissible ambient temperature 

- In operation +0ºC to + 40ºC 

- During storage -25ºC to + 55ºC 

(without deionized water) 

- During transport -25ºC to + 70ºC 

(without deionized water) 

Permissible cooling medium temperature (raw water) 

- Intake +5ºC to 35ºC 

- Outlet Max. +40ºC 

Supply Data 

Standard 

Special option 

Control voltage 

2.3 to 15 kV 

< 2.3 and > 12 kV 

1 Ph, 120 VAC or integrated 

to auxiliary supply 


T r a i n i n g 

S i t r a i n 

p Sitrain – Training for Automation & Industrial Solutions 

Best in Class 

BED/Siemens AG 

With its Sitrain program of training courses, Siemens offers a 

broad range of trainings to establish, build and refine knowledge 

on automation products, systems and solutions. 

The Sitrain Training Center in Singapore has 

been known for its reputation in South East 

Asia for its methodical approach in teaching 

its industrial automation programs. Together with 

Sitrain Germany, they conceptualize and developed a 

wide range of courses that will help each participant 

in ensuring advanced technical capabilities. 

Customized and on-site classes are also possible in 

some cases when a plant requires a more modified 

approach to enhance the skills of their technical personnel. 

All trainers were trained and certified by the 

Siemens Sitrain Learning Academy in Germany and 

have didactic and real industrial experience. p 

Classes for every purpose 

Sitrain offers basic and advance courses for users of 

Simatic PLCs, RFID and Profibus, PCS 7 and WinCC. 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com.sg/ad 

adtraining.sg@siemens.com 


Course Description Pre-requisite Course 

duration 

Simatic PLC 

Calendar 

Year 2008 

Simatic Step-by-Step 

Simatic S7 Programming 2 

Simatic Redundancy 

System 

Simatic S5 

Simatic TI505 Maintenance 

and Programming 

Simatic S7-200 

Simatic HMI Panels/ WinCC 

Flexible 

Provides a good foundation in Simatic Step7 software environment and skills to 

handle and maintain Simatic S7-300/400 PLC. 

Directed at personnel engaged in project engineering tasks who will learn to 

structure and create advanced S7 programs in order to work efficiently with S7. 

Overview of Siemens fault-tolerant system (Redundancy System); participants learn 

how to set up and operate S7-400H Hardware Redundancy system. 

Provides participants with necessary skills to use Simatic Step5 software to program 

and troubleshoot Simatic S5 PLC system. 

Entry-level course that covers the tasks necessary to support the design, modification, 

start-up and maintenance of a typical Simatic 505 PLC system. Software is 

TISOFT. 

Introduction to the S7 product family and Simatic S7-200 system review. Concentration 

on STEP7 Micro/WIN software, program structuring and instruction set. 

Simatic HMI 

Performing of a complete system configuration (graphics design, system integration 

etc.) Providing skills with the user management tool including security, access, 

alarms and messaging. 

Background in 

Automation 

3 days 7-9 May 

4-6 Jun 

Simatic Step-by-Step 5 days 12-16 May 

9-13 Jun 

Simatic Step-by-Step 3 days 25-27 Jun 

Background in 

Automation 

Background in 

Automation 

General Computer 

Knowledge 


Knowledge 

Simatic WinCC Foundation course to provide participants with concepts of WinCC SCADA software. General Computer 

Knowledge 

Simatic S7 Communications 

Simatic NET 

Foundation course to provide participants with an understanding of networking 

and communication concept in Simatic S7 systems. 


3 days 25-27Jun 

1 day Upon 

request 

2 days 16-17 Jun 


18-20 Jun 

Simatic Step-by-Step 3 days Upon 

request 

Certified Profibus Installer Upgrade skills in the installation and testing of Profibus networks. None 1 day 25 Jun 

Certified Profibus DP 

Engineer 

Certified Profibus PA 

Module 

Profibus Maintenance and 

Troubleshooting 

Simatic PCS7 System 

Engineering 

Simatic PCS7 Batch 

Simatic PCS7 Process 

Safety 

RFID (Radio Frequency 

Identification) 

Micromaster MM4 Drive 

Masterdrives Service and 

Commissioning 

Sinamics S120 Service and 

Commissioning 

Sinumeric 840D/ 810D 

Start up and Service 

Simocode pro Engineering 

and Commissioning 

Worldwide recognized training program that covers the technology, design and 

operation of Profibus DP network. 

Fully concentrated on Profibus PA. Only accessible for people who passed the 

Standard Profibus Engineer Course. 

Provides knowledge about cabling techniques, shielding, grounding and Profibus 

components. Participants will be capable to maintain, strategically localize, analyze 

and solve problems in Profibus installation. 

Simatic PCS7 

Defining a typical project and planning the system architecture. The participants 

build, test and debug a simple PCS7 process system. 

Review of a typical batch process model to understand process elements and 

terminology including security, system administration and batch control techniques. 

Introduction of unique features and benefits of the Siemens Instrumented System 

(S7-400F/FH) including the programming tool Safety Matrix. 

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) 

The course is designed for all Auto-ID professionals, RF engineers, system integrators 

and users who need to gain critical skills to install, maintain or troubleshoot 

RFID-based systems. 

Drives/ Motion Control 

Provides basic technical knowledge for start-up and maintenance of Micromaster 

440. 

The course is designed for Service and Commissioning personnel to configure the 

Masterdrive VC (Vector Control). 

Provides the technical knowledge to startup, parameterization, drive optimization 

and troubleshooting. Skilful use of Starter commissioning tool. 

SINUMERIC CNC 

The course is designed for service personnel and configuration specialists responsible 

for NC/PLC configuration. Configuration of machine control and in depth 

knowledge about “first commissioning”. 

Motor Protection & Control 

Provides knowledge of Siimocode pro system functions and the linkage via Profibus 

network. 

None 3,5 days 26-29 May 

Certified Profibus 

Engineer (CPE) 

1,5 days 29-30 May 

None 2 days 2-3 Jun 

Background in 

Automation 


Engineering 


Engineering 


Knowledge 


23-27Jun 

5 days Upon 

request 

3 days Upon 

request 

4 days Upon 

request 

None 2 days Upon 

request 

Basic knowledge 

in Drives 

Basic knowledge 

in Drives 

Basic knowledge in 

CNC 

Knowledge of switchgear 

and control gear 

4 days Upon 

request 

5 days Upon 

request 

5 days Upon 

request 

2 days Upon 

request 

SITRAIN Helpdesk : +65 6490 6988 Email: adtraining.sg@siemens.com 



M o b i l e P a n e l 


p First wireless machine control unit with safety functions 

HMI goes Wireless 

Siemens presents the Simatic Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN, its first wireless HMI device with 

safety. The Simatic Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN has two enabling buttons and an emergency 

stop button. The safety functions have been tested and certified according to SIL3. 

The Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN has a 7.5 inch 

TFT touch display and 18 LED membrane-type 

keys. Its six megabytes of memory can be supplemented 

with an additional memory card for archive 

and recipe data that can be inserted into the 

multi-media combination card slot. Interfaces for 

connecting the panel to Profinet as well as a USB interface 

accessible from outside are also standard features. 

Engineering support 

When configuring the device, the user is supported 

by the WinCC flexible 2007 engineering software to 

define “effective ranges” in which the machine can 

be controlled by the operator. A transponder limits 

the effective ranges in which the device can be identified 

locally. This ensures fail-safe operator control 

and clear assignment of the appropriate operating 

screens and operator authorizations anywhere in the 

plant. The transponder can also be used to define 

zones in which certain functions are configured, 

such as automatic on-screen display or operator authorizations 

for particular persons when they enter 

the zone. 

Designed for industry 

With degree of protection IP 65 and a drop height of 

1.20 meters, the device is especially suitable for use 

in rough industrial environments. The battery can be 

changed without interrupting operation so that work 

can continue without interference. The device is also 

available without safety functions. p 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com/hmi 

colin.quek@siemens.com 



T e l e S e r v i c e 

p Simatic TeleService: Remote maintenance via modem 

Covering the Distance 

With Simatic TeleService, remote servicing of Simatic S7 Automation 

Systems (AS) or Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices is possible 

using the programming device or Personal Computer (PC) over a fixed 

line or wireless network. 

With the help of Simatic TeleService, the 

connection to the automation components 

is extended over the telephone 

network to the programming device or PC. The functions 

to be performed, such as programming, are 

completed using the same tools and functionality as 

if the job is done locally. The user has access to the familiar 

functions of STEP 7 and the Engineering Tools, 

comparable to a local connection. 

TeleService Adapter II is supporting Bus connections 

to Multipoint Interface (MPI), Profibus DP up to 

12Mbit/s, Point-to-Point Interface (PPI) and TeleSer- 

T S A d a p t e r a n d B u s C o n n e c t i o n s 

vice Adapter IE to Industrial Ethernet 

(IE) and Profinet. 

Simatic TeleService extends the bus 

interface via the telephone network to 

access remote CPUs (S7- 200, -300, - 

400, C7, WinAC) with STEP7, ProTool, 

and all Simatic programming tools. 

Therefore no PG/PC is required on-site 

at the plant. 

The TS Adapter IE supports also remote 

maintenance of Simatic HMI operator 

panels via WinCC flexible with 

Sm@rtService or an Internet Browser 

installed on the PC/PG. 

Parameterization and secured access 


The Simatic TeleService 

adapter module 

Adapter Bus 

Connection 

TeleService Adapter II TeleServce Adapter IE 

Analog ISDN Analog ISDN 

MPI = = 

Profibus = = 

PPI = = 

PROFINET = = 

Industrial 

Ethernet 

= = 

S i m a t i c T e l e S e r v i c e 

Simatic TeleService consists of integrated components 

3 TeleService Adapter II / IE 

3 TeleService Software V6.1 (stand-alone software) 

3 Function blocks (FBs) for remote maintenance, remote 

coupling, alarm using text messages(SMS), by e-mail or fax 

The connection to the automation systems is established 

using existing communication networks: 

3 Analog telephone network 

3 ISDN 

3 Mobile telephone network 

TeleService software V6.1 is used for the local parameterization 

of the Adapters. The TS Adapter IE can 

also be parameterized over a Remote Link or Internet 

Browser. 

Access is possible only via dial-in. The TS Adapter 

IE comes with a pre-configured firewall. By default 

the firewall only permits Simatic services. The required 

services, e.g. Sm@rt-Access, Sm@rt Service, 

can be enabled via the integrated Web interface of 

the Adapter. 

Cost-effective anytime anywhere access 

Simatic TeleService offers a low-cost, easy to handle 

application resulting to a shorter service time, less 

maintenance and operational costs (less travel expenses, 

lower on-call/onsite requirements, less configuration 

hassles). 

Remote access through Simatic TeleService enables 

the user to access and perform maintenance for 

Simatic PLCs, HMI and remote coupling from a central 

service center effecting an “anytime, anywhere” 

access to plants and machines. 

p 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com/simatic/industriesoftware 

christian.kopplin@siemens.com 



G a s E m i s s i o n m o n i t o r i n g 

p Solution for the gas emission monitoring 

Unique and Adapted 

Over the last thirty years, Siemens has built a strong and diversified 

process analytics portfolio. Famous brand in their field such as 

Applied Automation (Process Gas Chromatography) or Altoptronics 

(In situ Laser spectroscopy) have been well integrated within Siemens. 

source 

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Sampe ce 

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easuring signa 

etector ces 

icroo sensor 

or measurement 


Strengthened by the high quality and reliability 

of its products, Siemens has chosen to 

propose the best and most suitable technology 

for each application instead of having a multicomponents 

system with a global average result. 

All Siemens analyzers are compliant with the latest 

regulations in Europe, Asia and US (TUV, QAL1...etc). 

Furthermore, in order to bring a complete solution 

to its customer, Siemens is able to propose the 

system integration (sampling and conditioning system, 

shelter), maintenance and service contract 

through its own local or regional office and partners 

network. 

Non Dispersive Infra-Red (NDIR) Analyzer 

Since all gases absorb infrared light energy of various 

wavelengths, multiple gas mixtures, even with 

very complicated absorption spectra, can be accurately 

quantified using this technique. Siemens developed 

an original and efficient design by using double 

or triple layer detectors filled with the measuring 

component. One broad bandwidth IR source is used 

for all components and the selection is realized inside 

the detector with no moving part. 

The Ultramat 23, by using this specific technique, 

allows to measure up to three IR components simultaneously 

with the option of an additional electrochemical 

cell for O2 measurement. Measured components 

are CO, NO(x), SO2, CO2 and O2. 

For emission monitoring in large combustion plant 

or incineration plant, the Ultramat 23 is the benchmark 

solution. 

Its main advantages are the use of cleanable sample 

cell, of no moving part and the possibility to perform 

a calibration with ambient air by using the so 

called “AUTOCAL”. These key factors make the Ultramat 

23 to have the lowest cost of ownership on the 

market. 

In-situ Laser spectroscopy 

The basic principle of the diode laser absorption 

spectroscopy is the use of a laser beam crossing a 

stack. One of the characteristics of the laser is its monochromatic 

feature and therefore emits only one 

specific wavelength resulting in a low interferences 

with other gases. 

The laser beam being absorbed by the specific gas 

molecules reaches the receiver with a lower intensity. 

The Intensity absorbed by the molecule is then directly 

proportional to the concentration of this molecule 

in the gas volume. The LDS 6 is a single (or dual) 

gas analyzer, which can simultaneously measure at 3 

locations. From the central unit to the sensors, there 

The LDS 6 in-situ laser spectrometer 

is a robust optical fiber which can lengthen up to 

1000m. An important difference with any other in 

situ technology is the use of the second derivative 

calculation of the signal which allows to be independent 

of the transmission condition as opacity of the 

stack, and water droplet. 

Due to the very low concentration of HF and HCL to 

be measured for the emission monitoring and their 

high reactivity with their environment, the in situ Laser 

LDS6 is the perfect solution. An extractive system, 

because of the sampling line, will cause the loss 

of these components. Therefore, the high selectivity 

of the laser LDS6 and its high sensitivity allows 

measurement of the HF, HCL and H2O. 

The last important feature to remember is its quasi 

inexistent maintenance due to the absence of consumable, 

moving part and the permanent self calibration 

by using a build-in reference gas cell. 

A new WTE plant in Singapore 

The future waste-to-energy plant and Singapore’s 

fifth, is expected to be running in operations in early 

2009. Siemens will provide the equipment - Ultramat 

and LDS 6, for the continuous emission monitoring 

system. When completed, the plant will be able 

to treat 800 tones of solid waste a day to generate 

more than 20MW of energy. 

p 

info 

contact 

www.siemens.com/processanalytics 

frederic.thielland@siemens.com 



T e c h n o l o g y 

1958 1979 1996 2002 

Hard-wired programs First programming devices 

Totally Integrated Automation 

Manufacturing Execution 

Systems 

p Simatic– 50 years of proven engineering leadership 

Automation conquers the World 

It began in 1956 when a team of experts developed a “Siemens automation system”. In 1958, Simatic 

was registered as a trademark and has since become one of the most successful automation systems 

in the world. 

At the Paris machine tool fair in 1959, Siemens 

proudly presented the first generation of its 

“Building-Block System for Solid-State Controls”: 

the Simatic G. Switching elements in that era’s 

conventional electromechanical systems were relays 

and contactors. But in the Simatic G, transistors performed 

these functions. Their advantage was that 

they were smaller and not subject to wear and tear. 

Positive response early on 

A factor that helped Simatic gain ground was the positive 

response to the arc control system developed in 

the early 1960s. Siemens equipped many transformer 

substations with this system, because these facilities 

often suffered short circuits caused by arcs resulting 

from operator errors in using the switchgear, or from 

voltage surges due to lightning. Arc extinction systems 

had to convert an arc into a harmless short circuit 

in a matter of milliseconds, which Simatic G could 

do because of its fast switching times. 

A new era 

The era of programmable logic controls (PLCs) began 

in the early 1970s. Their functions were not determined 

by hardware connections but by the software. 

The S5 module, performed automation, 

programming and documentation tasks. Subsequently, 

the first bus systems were introduced, a 

prerequisite for integrating multiple individual controls 

into a single, powerful data network. During the 

1990s, these advances enabled Simatic to develop 

into the core of a process control and management 

system that handles all automation tasks from the signal 

level to the control console. 

Though on many occ asions Simatic is still equated 

with programmable controls, that association has 

long been incorrect, explains Hermann Richter, product 

manager for Simatic PCS 7: “Simatic stands for 

Totally Integrated Automation, and consequently for 

a new way of implementing automation tasks.” A 

Simatic platform, Richter explains, makes end-to-end 

automation feasible. “The advantage is that this will 

virtually eliminate costly system incompatibilities 

and discontinuities,” explains Richter. 

Platform for Control Systems 

A prerequisite for such integration is uniform data 

networks that connect all levels of automation, much 

like a nervous system. Equally crucial is to structure 

the system landscape according to hierarchical and, 

as far as possible, autonomous levels. The advantage 

is that if a fault occurs, only the function of the affected 

process segment is lost; the rest of the system 

continues to operate, though with limitations. This 

approach also makes it possible to expand the system 

step by step. “The trend is clearly in the direction of 

open systems architecture,” Richter says. He adds 

that this is necessary to protect the customer’s investment. 

“Such a system shouldn’t be scrapped 

early; it should continue to serve the customer’s 

needs.” 

p 

contact 

dieter.broeckl@siemens.com 


I n B r i e f 

Siemens establish partnership with Excel Marco 

Certified Solution Partner 

In photo (L-R): JJ Hetzel, Siemens AG Partner 

Management Program; David Ong, Managing 

Director Excel Marco; Dieter Broeckl, Siemens 

Pte. Ltd. Industrial Automation 


Siemens is proud to announce the formation of partnership 

with Excel Marco (Industrial Systems) as the certified solution 

automation partner in Process Control System Simatic PCS 7 

and PCS 7 Safety specialist. Siemens and Excel Marco jointly 

provides complete automation solutions for Process Safety to 

the offshore FPSO (Floating Production Storage Off-loading), 

Oil & Gas Production Platform, Jack-up Drilling Rigs, Onshore 

Refinery and Petrochemical plants in the Asia Pacific region, 

Middle East and the South Americas. Excel Marco offers a wide 

range of engineering services, from DCS/PLC systems design, 

logic programming, control panel fabrication, testing to full 

turn-key systems integration. 

p 

contact: dieter.broeckl@siemens.com 

Siemens remains to be the PLC market leader 

True Customer Understanding 

Siemens bagged the Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award for three consecutive 

years now pronouncing Siemens true understanding and anticipation 

to the customer requirements; superiority in product quality; global customer 

service and outstanding overall product value delivery. 

The Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award is presented to the companies 

in South East Asia which shows excellence in areas of the market leadership 

process, including the identification of market challenges, drivers and 

restraints as well as strategy development and methods of addressing these 

market dynamics. 

p 

contact: dieter.broeckl@siemens.com 


Siemens celebrates 100 years in Singapore 

A Century of Siemens 

Taking part in the cake cutting ceremony. From left: Professor 

Cham Tao Soon, Chairman, Singapore Symphony Orchestra; Dr. 

Klaus Wucherer, Executive Advisor to the CEO, Siemens AG; His 

Excellancy SR Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore; 

Mr. Hans-Dieter Bott, Country Manager, Siemens Singapore; Dr. 

Beh Swan Gin, Assistant Managing Director, Economic 

Development Board 

Since 1908 Siemens has been continuously setting the 

pace in the technological and economical growth in 

Singapore, thus making the company one of the longest 

surviving foreign companies ever founded locally. 

It was initially established as a technical bureau sales 

office to Siemens Brothers Dynamo Works, a London 

based company. 

Over the years, Siemens innovations have left its 

mark on almost every aspect of the Singaporean life. 

It built over one-third of the country’s power plants; 

automated SingPosts’ latest postal automation systems 

and Changi Airport’s air traffic management 

systems and supplied more than 19 train sets to the 

country’s MRT transport system. 

This years theme, “Setting the Pace” means Siemens 

has and will continuously set the pace for technology 

and innovation in building, empowering, moving, connecting, 

protecting, enhancing, developing and caring 

for the Singaporeans and in the island’s economy. 

“Siemens is proud to have played a major role in 

setting the pace in growth, development a nd technologies 

in Singapore, by answering many of the 

nation’s toughest questions in energy, industry and 

healthcare,” says Mr. Hans-Dieter Bott, Country Manager 

of the Siemens Group of Companies in Singapore. 

“We remain committed to setting the pace for 

now and into the future.” 

p 

contact: nadine.dietrich@siemens.com 



D i a l o g u e 

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seminars 

Process Analytics Solutions 

Certification Seminar 

Seminar 1: 

Process Gas Chromatographs - Reduce cycle 

times at the highest level of performance 

with the lowest possible costs 

Date: April 11, 2008 9AM - 2PM 

Seminar 2: 

O2 Measurement - Right Technology for the 

Right Application 

Date: July 04, 2008 9AM - 2PM 

Seminar 3: 

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems in 

accordance to EN 14181 Standards 

Date: September 26, 2008 9AM - 2PM 

Seminar 4: 

Insitu Laser Spectroscopy - A new way to 

optimize your process and improve your 

safety measurement 

Date: December 05, 2008 9AM - 2PM 

To request more information about the 

seminar, please email us at 

princess.nuevo-caraan@siemens.com 

ideas singapore 4-2008 

Editorial Board 

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Dieter Broeckl 

Frederic Thielland 

Hartmut Klocker 

Liew Wah Seng 

Mabel Chin 

Marie Princess Nuevo Caraan 

Zavior Kulandasamy 

Technical Writers 

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Choo Woon Fu 

Colin Quek 

Darman Putra 

Doreen Lim 

Eugene Yeo 

Jorey Guzman 

Volker Schul 

News Writer 

Nadine Dietrich 

Publisher 

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