| SIMATIC S7-200 SMART |
Entry-level machine control, OEM projects, cost-sensitive applications |
High-speed onboard I/O, Micro SD slot, integrated communication ports, budget-friendly |
| SIMATIC S7-1200 |
Compact automation, water/wastewater, HVAC, packaging lines |
Native PROFINET port, scalable signal boards, built-in web server, safety variant available, TIA Portal programming |
| SIMATIC S7-1500 (Standard) |
Mid-to-large manufacturing, pharma, automotive, process industries |
Fastest S7 CPU class, OPC UA native, PROFINET IRT, Advanced Diagnostics display, integrated motion |
| SIMATIC S7-1500T (Technology CPU) |
Multi-axis motion, CNC-style synchronization, cam profiling |
Kinematics/robotics support, electronic cam, synchronized axes, gear coupling, interpolated positioning |
| SIMATIC S7-1500F (Fail-safe CPU) |
SIL 2/3 safety applications, chemical, food processing, press machines |
PROFISAFE over PROFINET, IEC 62061 SIL 3 / ISO 13849 PLe, safety + standard logic in one unit |
| SIMATIC S7-1500R/H (Redundant) |
Continuous process plants, power generation, zero downtime production |
Hot-standby CPU pair, bumpless switchover in < 1 ms, System Redundancy communication |
| SIMATIC ET 200SP CPU |
Distributed and modular machine control |
Mounts directly on ET 200SP I/O rail, saves cabinet space, PROFINET, fail-safe variants |
| SIMATIC ET 200pro CPU |
IP65/67 field-level installation, harsh environments |
Cabinet-free installation near machine, waterproof, modular I/O expansion |
| SIMATIC S7-300 |
Legacy and brownfield retrofit base, proven mid-range applications |
Massive installed base in India, extensive module library, still supported with TIA Portal V16+ |
| SIMATIC S7-400 / S7-410 |
Large DCS-style plants, oil & gas, complex multi-CPU systems |
High-capacity RAM, central and distributed I/O up to 65,536 points, HA redundancy |
| SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller |
PC-based or virtual automation, edge computing |
Runs on SIMATIC IPC or standard PC, same TIA Portal workflow, scalable performance |