Compact controllers offer a compact, scalable and flexible automation solution

The SIMATIC S7-1200 series of Compact Controllers from Siemens, and available from Farnell element14, offer a compact, scalable and flexible automation solution with CPUs available as standard and failsafe versions. These basic controllers feature an extensive range of technological functions and integrated IOs, in addition to a TIA portal offering access to a common database, a uniform operating concept and a range of central services, ensuring increased efficiency and a significant reduction in engineering work. The 6ES7211-1HE40-0XB0 is a central process unit with EEPROM memory, 50kb work and 1MB load integrated memories. It features maintenance-free present backup, PROFINET interface and interference immunity against high-frequency radiation accordance to IEC 61000-4-6 standard. It comes with the three communication modules and one signal board. The compact, space-efficient design of the S7-1200 series makes them suitable for a wide variety of automation tasks with small project scope.