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SIMATIC S7-1500V completely virtual

Overview

The name already gives it away: The SIMATIC S7-1500V is an entirely virtual PLC. It is based on the functions and operation of the SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC and independent of its hardware. The virtual PLC can be downloaded similar to an app and integrated directly into the IT environment. This way, untapped potential offered by digitalization can now be used.

SIMATIC S7-1500V

Highlights

The virtual PLC represents another major step in the digital transformation.
The controller, which expands the SIMATIC portfolio, allows for a more flexible and modular design of production plants. As part of Industrial Operations X, SIMATIC S7-1500V supports you on the way to a highly adaptable production process.
The virtual PLC is hardware-independent. You can access the controller and all functions of the SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC via a mobile device – flexibly, from anywhere. In addition, you can also increase or decrease the number of instances used according to demand. Therefore, you only pay for as many controllers as you currently need.

The virtual controller is completely compatible with TIA Portal. You can rely on familiar tools and build on projects that are already created in TIA Portal. This integration also allows you to use OT solutions that you have previously employed in an IT environment and benefit from their advantages without giving up familiar structures.

The virtual PLC is also integrated into Industrial Edge. This allows you to operate your applications centrally and automate process steps in a datacentric and software-based way.

Thanks to IT mechanisms, you can even optimize entire workflows and costs with the SIMATIC S7-1500V PLC.

The digitalization of PLCs especially offers advantages when it comes to reacting to changing requirements. For example, the software used or number of controllers can be adjusted to current requirements quickly and easily.

Most likely you are familiar with the following scenario. One of your controllers needs an update or requires your attention due to another issue. The production plant might come to a standstill. You get the corresponding notification immediately, of course – but you are not on location. Instead, you are comfortably sitting on your couch.

In case of a classical PLC you would now have to contact someone on location or even go there yourself. Not with the virtual PLC. Via Edge mechanisms, you can easily take care of the issue while sitting comfortably at home – and your plant starts running smoothly again.