Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Manual page 3

Preface
Welcome to the world of S7-1200. The SIMATIC S7-1200 compact controller is the modular,
space-saving controller for small automation systems that require either simple or advanced
functionality for logic, HMI and networking. The compact design, low cost, and powerful
features make the S7-1200 a perfect solution for controlling small applications.
As part of the SIMATIC commitment to "totally integrated automation" (TIA), the S7-1200
product family and the TIA Portal programming software give you the flexibility you need to
solve your automation needs.
The S7-1200 helps to make the most challenging tasks easy!
The SIMATIC S7-1200 controller solution, designed for the "compact" controller class, is
comprised of the SIMATIC S7-1200 controller and SIMATIC HMI Basic panels that can both
be programmed with the TIA Portal engineering software. The ability to program both
devices using the same engineering software significantly reduces development costs. The
TIA Portal includes STEP 7 for S7-1200 programming and WinCC for designing Basic panel
projects.
For additional information, refer to the
For information about UL and FM certification, CE labeling, C-Tick and other standards, refer
to the Technical specifications (Page 361).
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The S7-1200 compact controller includes:
• Built-in PROFINET
• High-speed I/O capable of motion control, onboard
analog inputs to minimize space requirements and
the need for additional I/O, 4 pulse generators for
pulse-train and pulse-width applications (Page 70),
and up to 6 high-speed counters (Page 129)
• On-board I/O points built into the CPU modules
provide from 6 to 14 input points and from 4 to 10
output points.
Signal modules for DC, relay, or analog I/O
expand the number of I/O points, and inno-
vative signal boards snap onto the front of
the CPU to provide additional I/O (Page 18).
The SIMATIC HMI Basic panels (Page 20)
were designed specifically for the S7-1200.
This Easy Book provides an introduction to
the S7-1200 PLC. The following pages offer
an overview of the many features and capa-
bilities of the devices.
S7-1200 Programmable Controller System Manual
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