The S7-400 is the most powerful PLC in the SIMATIC Controller family. It enables system solutions in production engineering and process engineering, and it stands out above all for its modularity and special performance reserves.
Software
STEP 7 Lite
Cost-efficient to achieve stand-alone applications
Characterized by very fast entry into programming and simple project handling
STEP 7
Used for larger, more complex applications that involved programming with high-level languages or graphic concept languages or the use of functions or communication modules that are required.
Enables the use of additional Engineering Tools
Engineering Tools
Opens additional possibilites to program automation solutions in a user-friendly, task-oriented manner.
Advantages
Reduction of engineering costs
Allows efficient configuring and programming with the use of engineering tools
Reduction of operating costs
Saving of complete project data facilitates and simplifies servicing and maintenance
Powerful integrated system diagnostics functions increases controller availablitity and enhanced productivity that reduces downtimes
Applications
Mechanical and Process Engineering
Warehousing
Building systems automation
Energy generation and distribution
Automobile , Steel, Paper and printing, Food and beverages industry, Chemical and petrochemical industries