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S7-1200

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is S7-1200?

The Siemens S7-1200 is a series of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) designed for a wide range of automation applications. It is commonly used for controlling machinery, manufacturing processes, and other industrial operations. The S7-1200 is known for its compact design, integrated communication interfaces (like PROFINET), and ease of programming with Siemens' TIA Portal software.

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What other technologies are related to S7-1200?

S7-1200 Competitor Technologies

A more advanced Siemens PLC, competing for similar applications but with higher performance.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 41% (257) of relevant job posts

An older generation of Siemens PLC, competing for some applications, but generally lower performance than S7-1200.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 38% (184) of relevant job posts

A high-end Siemens PLC, usually for larger and more complex applications, competing for some high end applications.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 38% (130) of relevant job posts

Proface is a manufacturer of HMI panels, which can compete with Siemens HMIs for connecting to S7-1200.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 7% (51) of relevant job posts

An Allen-Bradley PLC, directly competing with S7-1200 in the small PLC market.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 4% (68) of relevant job posts

An older Allen-Bradley PLC, competing with S7-1200 as a lower cost alternative in some cases.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 4% (53) of relevant job posts

An Allen-Bradley PLC, competing with S7-1200 in the mid-range PLC market.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 2% (62) of relevant job posts

A high-end Allen-Bradley PLC, often used in larger and more complex applications. A competitor for high end S7-1200 applications.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 1% (65) of relevant job posts

S7-1200 Complementary Technologies

Function Block Diagram, a programming language commonly used with S7-1200 PLCs.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 5% (68) of relevant job posts

Older Siemens programming software used to program older Siemens PLCs. Some versions also work with S7-1200. Predecessor to TIA Portal.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 2% (63) of relevant job posts

The primary programming environment for the S7-1200.

mentioned alongside S7-1200 in 1% (129) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention S7-1200?

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Jobs mentioning S7-1200

Orgs mentioning S7-1200

Engineer

0% (251) job posts

35 organizations

Automation Engineer

0% (81) job posts

34 organizations

Electrical Engineer

0% (58) job posts

38 organizations

Facilities

0% (34) job posts

14 organizations

Robotics Engineer

0% (6) job posts

1 organizations

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