The application areas of SIMATIC S7-400 include:
General Machinery
automobile manufacturing
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS
Machine tools and tools
process control
Control and Instrumentation
textile machinery
packaging machinery
Manufacturing of control equipment
Specialized Machinery
Multiple levels (gradually upgraded functions) of CPUs, complete templates for universal functions, allowing users to combine them into different specialized systems according to their needs. When the scale of the control system expands or becomes more complex, there is no need to invest a lot of money. By adding some templates appropriately at any time, the system can be upgraded and fully meet your needs.
The SIMATIC S7-400 programmable controller features a modular design for color applications, allowing for flexible combination of different templates with a wide performance range and easy expansion.
A system may include:
Power Template (PS): Connect the SIMATIC S7-400 to a 120/230VAC or 24DC power supply.
Central Processing Unit (CPU): There are multiple CPUs available for users to choose from, some with built-in PROFIBUS-DP interface for various performance options, including multiple CPUs to enhance their performance.
Signal templates (SM) for digital input and output (DI/DO) and analog input and output (AI/AO).
Communication Processor (CP): Used for bus connections and point-to-point connections.
Function Template (FM): specifically designed for control tasks such as counting, positioning, and camming.
The SIMATIC S7-400 also offers the following components to meet the needs of users:
Interface template (IM), used to connect the central control unit and expansion unit. The SIMATIC S7-400 central controller can connect up to 21 expansion units.
SIMATIC M7 Automation Computer: M7 is an AT compatible computer used to solve technical problems that require high-speed computing. It can be used as both a CPU and
Can be used as a functional template (FM 456-4 application template).
