Functions - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Manual

3.4

Functions

Advances in automation are requiring more and more computing power, as well as the use of
technologies with artificial intelligence (AI).
The TM NPU is equipped with an AI-capable processor. This enables fast and efficient
processing of large amounts of data by means of neural networks.
The AI processor is especially well-suited for image processing using neural networks. In
principle, the AI processor can be used in a wide range of applications.
Field of application
The TM NPU can be used in the S7-1500 automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O
system. This enables scalable solutions from the field level, to the control and Edge level, all
the way to the management level and the cloud.
Figure 3-1 Automation levels of the TM NPU
Technology Module TM NPU
Equipment Manual, 07/2023, A5E46384784-AC
Product overview
3.4 Functions
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