What is PC-based Automation?

It's an automation strategy offered by Siemens providing solutions based on a common, integrated PC-based platform.

Why PC-based Automation?

Faster configuration, fewer interfaces, open standards, and much more!

When PC-based Automation?

When you need open-loop control, closed loop-control, motion control, operator control, communication or visualization. In short, the PC-based Automation palette can paint a solution for many of your automation obstacles.

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PC-based Automation Components from Siemens

PC-based Controllers

Scalable controllers from the Slot PLC to the Software PLC, including real-time and deterministic features as well as embedded operating systems.

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Distributed I/O

Ranging from cabinet less to compact to modular intelligence, a variety of styles for a variety of solutions.

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Industrial PCs

Performance, reliability, and stability. Siemens Industrial PCs form the ideal platform for your PC-based Automation solution.

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Programming Software

Complete development and configuration environment for creating a totally integrated automation solution while improving engineering productivity and reducing implementation times.

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Industrial Networks

Providing data from the production floor and supplying data throughout the enterprise, industrial networks communicate information quickly reliably, both locally and globally.

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Human Machine Interface

For operation, plant display, alarm management, historical and real-time data viewing and logging or recipe management.

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