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Operator Control and Monitoring Devices

Panels — 270 series

SIMATIC TP 270

Technical specifications (continued)

 

 

 

SIMATIC

SIMATIC

 

 

 

TP 270

TP 270

 

 

 

5,7“ Color

10,4“ Color

2

 

 

STN Display

STN Display

 

Functionality

 

 

 

 

(with WinCC flexible) (continued)

 

 

 

 

Signaling system

 

 

 

 

• Number of messages

4000

 

 

4000

 

 

 

• Discrete alarms

Yes

Yes

 

 

• Analog messages

 

 

 

Yes

Yes

 

 

• Message length (in characters)

70

70

 

 

• Number of process values per

8

8

 

 

message

 

 

 

 

• Acknowledgement groups

99

99

 

 

• Message buffer

Ring buffer, 512

Ring buffer, 512

 

 

 

entries each

entries each

 

 

Recipes

 

 

 

 

• Recipes

 

 

 

300

300

 

 

• Data records per recipe

500

500

 

 

• Entries/data record

1000

1000

 

 

• Recipe memory

 

 

 

64 KB inte-

64 KB inte-

 

 

 

grated Flash,

grated Flash,

 

 

 

expandable

expandable

 

 

Process images

300

300

 

 

Picture elements

 

 

 

 

• Text objects

10,000 text ele-

10,000 text ele-

 

 

 

 

ments

ments

 

 

• Fields per screen

200

200

 

 

• Variables/screen

200

200

 

 

• Graphics objects

Bitmaps, icons,

Bitmaps, icons,

 

 

 

vector graphics

vector graphics

 

 

• Dynamic objects

Diagrams, hid-

Diagrams, hid-

 

 

 

den buttons

den buttons

 

 

Variables

2048

2048

 

 

Archiving

 

 

 

 

• Number of archives per project

20

 

 

20

 

 

 

• Number of process tags

0

0

 

 

per archive

 

 

 

 

• Number of entries per archive

10,000

10,000

 

 

• Archive types

 

 

 

Sequence

Sequence

 

 

 

archive, short-

archive, short-

 

 

 

term archive,

term archive,

 

 

 

alarm log,

alarm log,

 

 

 

process value

process value

 

 

 

archive

archive

 

 

• Memory location

CF card,

CF card,

 

 

 

Ethernet

Ethernet

 

 

• Data storage format

 

 

 

CSV file, can be

CSV file, can be

 

 

 

read, e.g., in

read, e.g., in

 

 

 

MS Excel, MS

MS Excel, MS

 

 

 

Access

Access

 

 

• External evaluation

Can be read,

Can be read,

 

 

 

e.g., in MS

e.g., in MS

 

 

 

Excel, MS

Excel, MS

 

 

 

Access, etc.

Access, etc.

 

 

• Size of archive

 

 

 

Dependent on

Dependent on

 

 

 

the memory

the memory

 

 

 

space avail-

space avail-

 

 

 

able on the

able on the

 

 

 

external

external

 

 

 

card/stick or

card/stick or

 

 

 

spare hard disk

spare hard disk

 

 

 

memory via the

memory via the

 

 

 

network drive

network drive

 

 

• Online evaluation

Using trend

Using trend

 

 

 

curves

curves

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIMATIC

SIMATIC

 

TP 270

TP 270

 

5,7“ Color

10,4“ Color

 

STN Display

STN Display

Functionality

 

 

(with WinCC flexible) (continued)

 

 

Security

 

 

• Number of user groups

10

10

• Exportable passwords

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

Visual Basic Script

not possible

not possible

Logging/printer driver

 

 

• Printing/logging

Messages,

Messages,

 

report/log,

report/log,

 

color print

color print

• Printer driver

ESC/P2,

ESC/P2,

 

PCL3/PCL6

PCL3/PCL6

Fonts

 

 

• Keyboard fonts

US English

US English

Languages

 

 

• Online languages

5

5

• Project languages:

D, GB, F, I, E,

D, GB, F, I, E,

 

CHN "tradi-

CHN "tradi-

 

tional", CHN

tional", CHN

 

"simplified", DK,

"simplified", DK,

 

FIN, GR, J,

FIN, GR, J,

 

KP/ROK, NL, N,

KP/ROK, NL, N,

 

PL, P, RUS, S,

PL, P, RUS, S,

 

CZ/SK, TR, H

CZ/SK, TR, H

 

 

 

• Character sets

Tahoma,

Tahoma,

 

ideographic

ideographic

 

languages,

languages,

 

2 further char-

2 further char-

 

acter sets can

acter sets can

 

be loaded, all

be loaded, all

 

freely scalable

freely scalable

Data carrier support

 

 

(may only be an option)

 

 

• CF card

Yes

Yes

• Applications/options

ProAgent

ProAgent

(with WinCC flexible)

 

 

Transfer under ProTool

 

 

(upload/download)

 

 

• Transfer of the configuration

MPI/PROFIBUS

MPI/PROFIBUS

 

DP, serial, USB,

DP, serial, USB,

 

Ethernet (auto-

Ethernet (auto-

 

matic transfer

matic transfer

 

recognition)

recognition)

 

 

 

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270 specifications

The Siemens 270 is a notable model in the landscape of industrial automation and control systems, designed to enhance efficiency and reliability in diverse applications. This versatile device is particularly recognized for its role in process automation, providing seamless integration of hardware and software.

One of the main features of the Siemens 270 is its robust architecture, which supports a variety of input and output modules. This flexibility allows it to cater to a range of industries, from manufacturing to energy management. The system can handle multiple communication protocols, such as Profibus and Profinet, ensuring connections with various field devices and systems for streamlined data exchange. This interoperability is crucial for modern industrial environments where systems need to communicate across different layers of the automation pyramid.

The Siemens 270 boasts advanced processing capabilities, driven by high-performance CPUs that support real-time processing. This characteristic is essential for monitoring and controlling fast-paced industrial processes, where timely data analysis and response can significantly impact operational efficiency. Furthermore, the system is designed to handle complex algorithms and computations, which are necessary for tasks such as predictive maintenance and process optimization.

Another significant aspect of the Siemens 270 is its user-friendly interface. The integrated programming environment simplifies system setup and allows users to easily configure and monitor processes. This ease of use helps reduce training time for operators and ensures a quick response to any potential issues that might arise.

In terms of safety features, the Siemens 270 incorporates built-in redundancy options, enhancing the system's reliability and minimizing downtime. Safety protocols are integrated into the hardware and software components, enabling compliance with international safety standards. This is particularly important for industries where safety is paramount, such as chemicals or pharmaceuticals.

The Siemens 270 also emphasizes energy efficiency, with features that help monitor resource consumption and optimize energy use. This not only contributes to operational cost savings but also aligns with global sustainability efforts, making it an ideal choice for companies aiming to reduce their environmental footprint.

In conclusion, the Siemens 270 is a powerful tool in the realm of industrial automation, featuring advanced processing capabilities, flexible integration options, user-friendly interfaces, stringent safety standards, and a commitment to energy efficiency. Its multifaceted characteristics make it suitable for a wide array of applications, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. As industries continue to evolve, systems like the Siemens 270 are equipped to meet the challenges and demands of tomorrow's automation landscape.