S7/S5 Communication

Controllers for the SIMATIC S5 and S7 family from Siemens and compatible solutions are being used in automation all around the world.

The Softing product portfolio provides you with easy, economical access to all SIMATIC controllers.

  • Extremely easy to operate
  • Very cost-efficient
  • Can be used universally - access via Ethernet, Profibus, serial ports or USB
  • For visualization, configuration and programming
  • High-performance access to several controllers at the same time
  • For S7-200, 300, 400, WinAC, S5-90U to S5-155

Advantages of the Softing solution

  • Cost-effective connection alternative for programming with STEP7
  • Robust hardware in a small casing
  • Can be mounted on a DIN rail
  • Supports maximum data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps
  • Bridges any distance via Ethernet
  • Plug&Play through USB 2.0
  • Simultaneous access to up to 256 controllers with the OPC Server
  • Supports Siemens WinCC, Wonderware InTouch, GE Cimplicity, GE Fanux iFix, Iconics Genesis, Rockwell RSView and others
  • Sample applications for Excel, Visual Basic or web browsers