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News Release from: Siemens Automation and Drives | Subject: Simatic WinAC RTX 2005
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 May 2005
Software PLC reduces drain on PC
automation
Siemens Automation and Drives (A and D) has increased significantly the efficiency of its real-time-capable software PLC (programmable logic controller) for PC-based automation.
Siemens Automation and Drives (A and D) has increased significantly the efficiency of its real-time-capable software PLC (programmable logic controller) for PC-based automation With new version Simatic WinAC RTX 2005, the PC's CPU load is reduced to around one sixth, making it possible to integrate very powerful controllers in compact PCs or to solve not only control tasks but also a wide variety of sophisticated tasks on the same PC
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The combination of software PLC, Windows XP Embedded, and the compact and robust Simatic Microbox PC 420, which uses neither a fan nor a hard disk, ensures a high level of system availability.
Using WinAC RTX 2005, an Ethernet interface can be operated independently of Windows to increase the availability of the automation solution.
All communication with other Simatic controllers is reliably handled over this interface.
WinAC RTX 2005 supports the integrated Profibus and Ethernet interfaces on the Simatic PC, making it possible to save on slots, set up cost-effective systems, and operate as many as four Profibus lines with a maximum of 500 slaves.
WinAC RTX 2005 is configured and programmed with Step 7, either on the same PC or over Ethernet and Profibus - and all from any point in the network.
WinAC RTX 2005 is program-compatible with Simatic S7-400 controllers.
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