Siemens and Schneider PLC controllers for industrial automation applications
High-performance PLCs for industrial automation with advanced features and connectivity.
| Series |
Models |
Type |
Key Features |
Applications |
| S7-1200 |
1211C, 1212C, 1214C, 1215C |
Compact PLC |
Built-in PROFINET, expandable I/O, 150kB memory |
Small/medium control tasks |
| S7-1500 |
1511-1PN, 1511-1AL |
Advanced PLC |
High performance, integrated motion & safety |
Complex industrial automation |
| S7-1500F |
Safety variants |
Safety PLC |
SIL3/PL e functional safety |
Safety-critical systems |
| S7-200/S7-300 |
Legacy models |
Modular PLC |
Wide installed base, reliable performance |
Retrofit and existing systems |
Programming & Software:
- TIA Portal: Comprehensive programming environment
- Communication: PROFINET, Ethernet, PROFIBUS
- Safety: Integrated safety functions (S7-1500F)
- Scalability: Modular expansion options
Versatile PLC solutions for various automation requirements from basic to advanced applications.
| Series |
Models |
Type |
Key Features |
Applications |
| Modicon M221 |
TM221CE16R, TM221C24T |
Micro PLC |
Compact logic, Ethernet/Serial |
Basic to moderate automation |
| Modicon M241 |
TM241C24P, TM241C40P |
Micro/Mid PLC |
Ethernet, CANopen, expandable TM3 I/O |
Versatile industrial control |
| Modicon M251/M258 |
M251/M258 series |
Modular PLC |
Distributed I/O, IIoT/Motion support |
Mid-range automation |
| Modicon M580 |
High-end models |
PAC/High-end PLC |
Cyber-secure, scalable, redundant |
Enterprise automation |
PLC Series Comparison
| Feature |
Siemens S7-1200 |
Siemens S7-1500 |
Schneider M241 |
Schneider M580 |
| Memory |
Up to 150kB |
Up to 1.5MB |
Up to 256kB |
Up to 4MB |
| Digital I/O |
Up to 284 points |
Up to 8192 points |
Up to 128 points |
Unlimited (distributed) |
| Communication |
PROFINET |
PROFINET, Ethernet |
Ethernet, CANopen |
Ethernet, Modbus TCP |
| Programming |
TIA Portal |
TIA Portal |
SoMachine/EcoStruxure |
EcoStruxure |
| Applications |
Small/Medium |
Large/Complex |
General Industrial |
Enterprise/Process |