SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller

The Software Controller SIMATIC S7-1500S extends functionality to industrial PCs

The SIMATIC S7-1500S Software Controller brings SIMATIC S7-1500 controller functionality to industrial PCs for use with high-level languages like C++. This ensures high system availability and avoids downtimes because the controller runs even if the operating system fails or restarts. It uniquely combines the high reliability of a SIMATIC controller with the flexibility of a PC-based solution.

Combine the high reliability and system availability of SIMATIC controllers with the advantages of PC-based solutions. Enjoy standardization, scalability, high uptime, simple PC application integration and high productivity.

Benefit from the security of a PLC controller and from the flexibility and independence of an industrial PC. The SIMATIC software controller continues to run during restart or even when the operating system fails.

Enable a variety of applications, such as eMobility charging infrastructure or wind power generation. SIMATIC S7-1500 software controllers are versatile and reliable.

SIMATIC S7-1500S is the only software controller with integrated safety functions to protect the controller against manipulations and your intellectual property against unauthorized access – in one, user-friendly system.

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Access a wide range of additional features like motion control, system diagnostics with a mouse click and much more. The SIMATIC S7-1500 software controller is also available in standard and fail-safe versions.

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