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Modular safety for more flexibility in the plant
 With the Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system, Siemens Division Industry Automation offers a new safety solution, between a simple safety relay and a fail-safe controller. The 3RK3 safety system can be used in all sectors and applications in which several safety functions have to be evaluated but where it would be too costly to wire together several switching devices.
The modular design of the Sirius 3RK3 safety system enables users to save costs since they only have to replace those devices that are really necessary for the application. At the same time, they can add more functions to the device unit if the application changes. The core of the system is the central unit with eight safety-related inputs, one safety-related relay output, and one safety-related solid-state output. In addition, users can connect up to seven expansion modules that can read in and output further safety functions. A DP interface module enables communication with higher-level controllers via Profibus. With the help of the MSS ES parameterization software, a component part of the system, input and output signals are set and device functions are interconnected. The tedious wiring previously associated with this becomes a thing of the past, so time and costs are saved.
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Siemens presents electrical installation systems for boosting plant availability and energy efficiency, and for cross-sector solutions
"As one of the world's leading vendors of electrical installation systems, we have a broad, integrated portfolio of products and systems for electrical installation and building infrastructure," said Godehardt Schneider, CEO of the Siemens Business Unit Electrical Installation Technology. "At this year's Light + Building, we will present our innovations from the product families Alpha distribution boards, Beta Low-Voltage Circuit Protection, Gamma building management systems, and Delta switches and socket outlets." On the infrastructure market, Siemens is focusing on increasing energy efficiency and will present its integrated range of products and services.
Power utility companies can now calculate energy consumption in domestic and utility buildings with the help of Alpha meter cabinets and a new electronic domestic meter. The information is thus provided much faster than before, reducing the response time to fluctuations in demand, and contributing to cost-effective energy use. Godehardt Schneider adds: "The KNX bus system is a key technology for reading out consumption values. It has established itself in building automation and has now become the standard in utility buildings. The installation engineer's work is made easier particularly by simple handling, short installation times, and integration into different facilities." The new KNXnet/IP standard adds an Internet connection to KNX. This means, for example, that all operational systems can be represented in graphic form on one or more PCs, operating states can be checked, and plants can be controlled centrally or in distributed configurations. Users benefit from simpler working methods and reduced costs.
Simatic Power Management Software offers the user savings potential for entire plants supplied with electricity, gas, water, compressed air and heat. Data is collected, for example, in the low-voltage power distribution sector using a variety of measuring devices such as the Sentron PAC3200 multifunction measuring device or the Sentron circuit-breakers. Power Management gives a significantly more transparent view of energy demand in industrial plants and utility buildings, enabling users to selectively control consumption and reduce operating costs.
From the Beta product range Siemens has everything required for modern low-voltage circuit protection, such as devices for plant monitoring or for efficient energy controlling. With the help of the LAN coupler, measuring devices can be read via Internet. Further communication options include Modbus, Profibus DP or a cell phone. To increase plant availability and to guarantee safe shutdown in the event of a fault, Siemens offers the universal current sensitive FI protective element Siquence Type B.
The new Alpha distribution boards and systems with integral grounding concept will be presented for utility buildings and for infrastructure facilities. There is a new version of the "Alpha select" software for planning and configuring Alpha distributors and Beta modular installation devices, as well as the Gamma range of devices.
"Also of significance is our range of products and services within the scope of Totally Integrated Power (TIP) where we have gathered all products and systems from medium voltage to the switches and outlets. The level of integration of TIP makes cost-effective operation possible for customers, avoids over-dimensioning in energy distribution, and reduces costs." At the Light + Building show, Siemens will present sector-specific solutions for hotels and offices, industry, labs and hospitals.
As part of its ongoing promotion of upcoming talent, Siemens is supporting the "10th Champions League of Young Electricians". In this European competition, young electrical engineers from 15 nations will prove their abilities during the trade fair.
The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen) is the worldwide leading supplier of technical systems and equipment in the areas of production, transportation and buildings. With integrated hardware and software technologies as well as comprehensive Industry-specific solutions, Siemens increases the productivity and efficiency of its customers in the fields of industry and infrastructure. The Sector consists of six divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility, Drive Technologies and Osram. With around 209,000 employees worldwide Siemens Industry achieved in fiscal 2007 total sales of approximately EUR 40 billion (unconsolidated).
The Siemens Building Technologies Division (BT), as a service provider and systems integrator and also as a manufacturer of the corresponding products, combines solutions and concepts for energy-efficient building automation, fire protection, electronic safety and electrical installation engineering. Due to this unique combination of activities, Building Technologies is a leading global player in the building automation market. The Division is an organizational unit of Siemens Schweiz AG and includes Building Technologies GmbH & Co. oHG, Erlangen, Building Technologies Inc., Buffalo Grove, USA, their subsidiaries and holdings as well as all important Siemens activities in the field of building technologies too.
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High-performance PC communication for Industrial Ethernet and Profibus
 The Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed two new PC communication boards. The CP 1623 is used to connect a PC to Industrial Ethernet and the CP 5621 is used to connect a PC to Profibus. CP 1623 has its own processor.
This ensures stable, uninterrupted and high-performance communication even when the computer capacity is operating at peak load, for example when processing an application such as visualization or PC-based control. With a transmission rate of up to 1 gigabyte per second and two RJ45 terminals, the CP 1623 has an integrated 2-port switch, which enables simple continuation of the cables for communication. As additional protection for the switch function - if the PC fails or is switched off - the integrated switch can also be supplied with power from an external source. The CP 5621 enables a PC or a programming device to be connected to Profibus or to the multiple-point interface (MPI) for purposes of Simatic S7 communication.
For use in the latest PCs, the two boards are equipped with current PCI Express Bus x1 technology. The user interfaces have been designed to be functionally compatible with the respective predecessor board. This facilitates integration in existing applications and thus protects the investment of the user.
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Major customer wins and implementations across key industries for Siemens PLM Software NX 5s
Nine additional major customers across key industries will use new NX 5 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software of Siemens Division Industry Automation. The new customers, announced at an ARC forum in Orlando, FL, USA, are Gispen International BV, Kennametal, NingBo HeLi Mould Co., Ltd., CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd, In-Motion, Kingdream Public Limited Company, Tromosa, Ingenieria de CAD CAM Otazu, S.L and Moldes Barcelona S.A. New NX 5 software, featuring 400 enhancements, was introduced in April 2007 to the market.
"Since the launch we had a strong positive reaction for our new offer", stated Tony Affuso, chairman and CEO of Siemens PLM Software. "The enhancements helped us generate strong license revenue growth and gain market share in CAx during 2007 and were key contributors in several of our PLM Software contract wins since the launch including Canon and those we are announcing today", Affuso said.
"The success of NX 5 reinforces the Siemens commitment to supporting an expansion of Siemens PLM Software's footprint in CAx," said Anton Huber, CEO of Siemens Division Industry Automation. "The combination of Siemens automation technology and PLM software will strengthen the requirements placed on our CAx solutions as this technology becomes more broadly integrated into applications that support the greater product lifecycle."
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New guided wave radar level transmitters from Siemens
 The two-wire, loop-powered Hart level transmitter Sitrans LG200 can measure materials with a dielectric range of 1.4 and higher, temperatures up to 427 degrees Celsius (800 degrees Fahrenheit), and pressures up to 6250 psig (431 bar). It offers reliable level and interface measurement in liquids with corrosive vapors, foam, steam, high viscosity, surface agitation, high fill/empty rates, low level, and varying dielectric or density.
The new product line of fifteen models includes coaxial, single and twin rod, and cable probes. All models are available with Intrinsically Safe, Explosion Proof, or Non-Incendive approvals. With its compact design and range of threaded and flange process connections Sitrans LG200 is easy to install. Setup is simple with three programming buttons on the instrument or via a Hart hand-held programmer. The user can also program the device from a remote location with the Process Device Manager Simatic PDM via Hart protocol.
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