System components
SIMATIC PCS 7 is a homogeneous, comprehensive system that unifies integrated data storage, communication and configuration with excellent system properties and high performance. All software components access the same database. The use of a centralized engineering system with a uniform, matched toolset minimizes the configuration work.
The system interface for the technical service team is the maintenance station based on the engineering system. It provides access to the entire hardware structure of the process control system and can process diagnostic messages and maintenance requirements.
The operator system is used by operating personnel to control and monitor the processes. Thanks to its variable architecture, it can be flexibly adapted to various plant sizes and customer requirements.
SIMATIC automation systems offer an extensive and homogeneous spectrum of hardware and software components for all control tasks. The various types of SIMATIC S7-400 can also be used for fault-tolerant and / or safety-related applications if needed.