The Siemens PLCSIM Product Family has been enabling virtual testing and commissioning for more than two decades. Today, the portfolio consists of three main pillars:
S7-PLCSIM Standard
Purpose: Simulation for S7-1500 and S7-1200 controllers.
- Integration: Works within TIA Portal for basic logic testing.
- Use Case: Ideal for smaller projects and functional checks without hardware.
- Licensed with the corresponding STEP 7 version
- Current Version is V21
S7-PLCSIM Advanced
Purpose: high fidelity simulation for S71500, S71200 G2 and ET200 controllers and their variants.
Key Features:
- Virtual controllers for complete automation projects.
- Multi-controller simulation and distributed architectures.
- Interfaces for TCP/IP, OPC UA and Webserver.
- Integration with SIMIT, NX Mechatronics Concept Designer, and various other Simulation Softwre to create digital twin workflows.
Why this matters
- Proven Reliability: Over 25 years of continuous development.
- Future-Ready: Supports Industry 4.0 and virtual commissioning.
- Efficiency Gains: Reduce commissioning time and costs significantly.
S7-PLCSIM Classic
Purpose: Legacy simulation for mature S7-300/400 systems.
- Use Case: Maintains compatibility for existing projects.
- Current Version V5.4..8.3
SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced V8.0 TRIAL license
SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced enables the creation of digital twins for simulating SIMATIC CPUs from the product families S7-1500, ET 200SP, ET 200pro, SIMATIC Drive Controller, Software/Open Controllers, and the newly added S7-1200 G2, which can be utilized for comprehensive functional simulation.
In addition, the TIA Portal project can also be tested and validated in the context of a plant/machine. An extensive API is available for connection to co-simulations for “Software in the Loop” based simulation (SIL)
Highlights SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced V8.0
New PLC types
- All article numbers of the S7-1200 G2 with firmware V4.1
- Firmware version 1.0 of the S7-1200 G2 is also supported
- Software/Open Controller in firmware version 40.1
New functions:
- The communication connections of the PLCSIM Runtime Manager are now encrypted.
- New API available for simulating the PLC display
- TCP/IP Adapter now also accepts WLAN/WiFi connections
- Support for API versions from V3.0 to V8.0
Compatibility:
S7-PLCSIM Advanced now supports TIA Portal projects from versions V14 to V21 as well as CPU firmware levels V1.8 – V4.1.
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