The SPEED7-CPU 314SC from VIPA GmbH - the fastest Hard-PLC programmable with STEP7 from Siemens - has been awarded the 2008 Industry Prize by the SME Initiative in the Industrial Automation category.

The benefits of this system are its high speed and performance, scalable memory, and the diversity of its interface. The CPU is the only compact class system to provide an Ethernet interface. The Vipa PLC is currently the fastest in its class. Processing takes place 30 times faster than the previous compact controllers from Siemens.

The memory can be adapted dynamically to unit and application requirements as well as retrospectively without the need for exchanging existing hardware. The enabling of further memory requires only that a Memory Configuration Card (MCC) be inserted into the card slot. The number of CPU types required by the user for all applications is thereby reduced to a minimum.With a minimum of effort, mixed mode operation with Siemens components is possible, enabling the upgrading of existing controls.

With the SPEED7 technology the VIPA System 300S is the fastest programmable controller with STEP®7 from Siemens worldwide. No investments in technical expertise are required as the STEP7 (practically the industry standard) is 100% supported.

The SME Initiative's 2008 INDUSTRY PRIZE has, for the third time, identified industry's most innovative products and solutions which distinguish themselves by providing significant benefits and a high degree of functionality.

Courtesy of VIPA