New Simogear Reluctance Geared Motor – compact, rugged, and energy efficient

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• High dynamics due to low moment of inertia
• Easy to commission – simply enter the motor code into the converter
• Extremely high efficiency and low losses especially in partial load
• Safe operation due to low motor temperature

Siemens is extending its Simogear portfolio with a new synchronous-reluctance drive system consisting of Simogear standard gear unit, Simotics reluctance motor and a Sinamics frequency converter for controlling speed.

TIA Portal engineering – goes cloud!

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• Fast access to project data through storage in a cloud-based FileShare
• Fast, flexible access to pre-installed engineering environments
• Integration of the widest range of PC and tablet hardware into the development process
• The TIA Portal moves into the cloud: flexible use of the engineering framework in various phases of development

With the TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation Portal) in the cloud, Siemens is expanding the options of using the engineering framework even more flexible in the various phases of planning, engineering and commissioning.

Optical reader optimizes production processes and supply chains

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• Powerful, flexible accessories and easy handling
• Additional Gigabit Ethernet interface for diagnostic and service purposes
• Easy connection to cloud applications via Simatic S7-1500 and CP 1545-1
• Higher reading rates and reading reliability

Siemens has introduced the Simatic MV550, the second optical reader in its new high-end Simatic MV500 series. The device is characterized by higher computing power, which allows a fast reading process and increased reading reliability – even under difficult conditions. It has an additional Gigabit Ethernet interface for diagnostic and service purposes. The Simatic MV500 can be easily and securely connected to cloud applications. This enables users to optimize production processes and supply chains, and to increase the efficiency and quality of production, logistics and asset management.

Siemens CloudConnect simplifies IIoT data transfer to cloud-based solutions

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• New Simatic CloudConnect 7 Industrial IoT Gateway for existing systems
• Event-driven communication reduces network load and costsStandardized MQTT protocol enables transmission to various cloud platforms
• New CP 1545-1 communications processor for use with Simatic S7 1500

The Siemens CloudConnect portfolio simplifies data transfer within the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) to cloud-based solutions. To this end, Siemens is offering the new Simatic CP 1545-1 communications processor, designed for use with Simatic S7-1500 in modern automation environments.

Sinamics S120 drive system – firmware and hardware updates increase user-friendliness

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• Parallel connection of Active Line Modules (ALM) provides an extended performance range for booksize versions
• New firmware V5.2 for even easier operation of Sinamics S120 drive systems
• Users benefit from increased rated power without additional chassis unit and energy exchange in the DC link
• Integration of the web server with new, responsive design and no special commissioning tools for diagnostics, maintenance and servicing

Siemens offers new features in the firmware and hardware for the Sinamics S120 drive system. Operation is made much easier in firmware V5.2 through the integration of the web server.