DCS System - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7

The combination of Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 system components can form a unified automation environment, a truly modern DCS system HMI. For example, the operator system is the window and portal for you to enter the process; From here, you can observe and control all process steps. The engineer station enables users to access data entered into the system while avoiding complex input entries.

Introduction to Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 System

The combination of SIMATIC PCS 7 system components can form a unified automation environment. For example, the operator system is the window and portal for you to enter the process; From here, you can observe and control all process steps. The engineer station enables users to access data entered into the system while avoiding complex input entries. The automation system is based on carefully selected and tested SIMATIC controller components.

The Siemens PCS 7 system is a fully seamlessly integrated automation solution. It can be applied to all industrial fields, including process industry, manufacturing industry, mixed industry, and all manufacturing and process automation products involved in industry. As an advanced process control system, SIMATIC PCS7 has formed a typical process configuration feature.

Hardware composition of Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 system

>SIMATIC PCS 7 Controller AS 410

Powerful, sturdy, and flexible

The reliable and durable all-in-one system AS 410 is a unique new product in the SIMATIC S7-400 series, specifically designed for the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system. This system has excellent universality and is applicable to all fields. According to specific requirements, the system can be configured as follows:

Standard AS 410S automation system

Fault tolerant AS 410H automation system

Safe AS 410F/FH automation system

With its high-performance hardware and optimized V8.0 firmware, AS 410's pioneering CPU 410-5H process controller covers all application areas of traditional AS 412 to AS 417 automation systems. Its automation performance can be flexibly adjusted according to the number of process objects (POs) in SIMATIC PCS 7.
Provide system expansion cards with the following number of process objects:

• 100 PO

• 500 PO

• 1000 PO

• 1600 PO

• ≥ 2000 PO (PO 2k+)

The product has only one type of CPU, highlighting its advantages: it not only significantly simplifies the selection and configuration of automation systems, but also reduces spare parts inventory and factory expansion workload.

Note:

The configuration of the AS 410 CPU 410-5H process controller and the loading of user blocks must use SIMATIC PCS 7 engineering software V8.0+SP1 (including hardware upgrade package HUP CPU 410-5H).

>SIMATIC PCS 7 Controller AS 410 SMART

Compact in structure, sturdy and durable, powerful in functionality, easy to use, suitable for various distributed control applications.

AS 410 SMART is a compact integrated automation control system that is ready to use and supports up to 800 SIMATIC PCS 7 process objects (POs).

The AS 410 SMART automation system has two specifications:

• AS 410 SMART UC， Using 120/230 V AC/DC power supply

• AS 410 SMART DC， Using a 24V DC power supply

The CPU 410 SMART is equipped with a PROFINET IO interface (dual port switch, capable of connecting 48 I/O devices) and a PROFIBUS DP interface (capable of connecting up to 48 PROFIBUS DP slaves).

>SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX with software controller

In the scale of SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system, the performance of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX is at a relatively low level. It is a software based on an automation system and adopts the form of an AS runtime system. Even though SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX has lower performance, it still has many features. The stable and compact automation system based on SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B is designed for continuous 24-hour operation at ambient temperatures up to 55 ° C (without maintenance).

The impressive features above are its fast program processing in software controllers, as well as its resistance to vibration and interference, as it does not have fans or rotating storage media. The features and compact measurement of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX make it an ideal alternative to the S7-400 series standard automation systems. It is suitable for enclosed distributed installations, complete sets of equipment, and factories with large distributed infrastructure in factories. The application areas of the new controller are very wide, from the food, cosmetics, and consumer goods industries to industries such as pharmaceuticals and water/wastewater treatment.

Software composition of Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 system

>Engineer Station

SIMATIC PCS 7 uses the SIMATIC Manager to provide you with all the necessary tools to configure a complete process control system (from hardware configuration, communication to application software).

>Maintenance Station

The maintenance station integrated in the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system can provide a complete status overview of all factory components and offer effective factory diagnostic, maintenance, and upkeep functions. The SIMATIC PCS 7 maintenance station helps you reduce unplanned shutdowns and efficiently invest in usage and maintenance.

>Operator System

Optimized Human Machine Interface (HMI): The SIMATIC PCS 7 operator system ensures safe and user-friendly process management. The interface between humans and machines plays an important role in factory automation. The complexity of management processes is directly proportional to the complexity of automation engineering and its integration with information technology. Meanwhile, due to the increasing cost pressure, intuitive and error free operations are becoming increasingly important. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the work efficiency of operators and reduce downtime and downtime for maintenance.

The operator system of SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system enables operators to easily and safely manage the production process. It provides multiple views for operators to monitor the process and intervene in process control if necessary. The structure of the operator system can be changed and customized according to different factory sizes and customer needs. The ability to coordinate and cooperate with operator stations for both single user and multi-user systems provides flexibility.

Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 System Communication Components

Seamless transmission of information from sensors/actuators to the company's management: With the help of SIMATIC NET network components, SIMATIC PCS 7 has a powerful and durable product line that can implement a unified communication network to achieve reliable data exchange between all system components and various levels of the factory.

SIMATIC NET products and solutions developed specifically for industrial use are suitable for reliable communication networks in factories across all industries. It utilizes the advantages of Ethernet and easily integrates fieldbus systems. The combination with SIMATIC PCS 7 achieves standard coordination of all factory components, creating ideal conditions for efficient production: forming an open and continuous communication automation system - from input products to output products, and from field devices to management information systems. SIMATIC NET provides a seamless overall solution for all components, supporting communication systems such as industrial Ethernet, PROFInet, and PROFIBUS, as well as wireless communication through wireless LAN.