Description; Product Overview; Area Of Application; System Integration In Simatic - Siemens SIWAREX WP251 Manual

Description

3.1

Product overview

SIWAREX WP251 is a versatile and flexible weighing module that can be used for operation
as a non-automatic weighing instrument.
The electronic weighing system can be used in SIMATIC S7-1200 and uses all features of a
modern automation system, such as integrated communication, operator control and
monitoring, the diagnostic system as well as the configuration tools in the TIA Portal.
3.2

Area of application

SIWAREX WP251 is the optimum solution wherever fast and precise dosing and filling are
required. The typical applications of SIWAREX WP251 are:
● Automatic catchweighing instruments
● Gravimetric filling instruments (AWI)
● Non-automatic weighing instrument (NAWI)
● Weighing instruments in hazardous areas (with Ex interface SIWAREX IS)
3.3

System integration in SIMATIC

The electronic weighing system described here is a technology module for SIMATIC S7-
1200. The system, including the weighing application, can be configured as desired in the
automation solution. You can create optimal solutions for small and medium-sized plants by
combining the suitable SIMATIC modules. You can create customized or industry-specific
solutions in no time with the help of the configuration package available under the "Ready for
use" application for SIMATIC.
Note
The direct use of SIWAREX WP251 with fail-safe SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers is not yet
supported.
SIWAREX WP251
Manual, 12/2015, A5E37203357A
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