Stay Competitive by Maximizing Machine Availability with SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 & ET 200SP

In today’s high stakes manufacturing environment, downtime isn’t just a headache it’s a competitive risk. For OEMs, machine builders, and plant managers alike, keeping your line running means staying ahead in cost, quality, and delivery.

That’s why Siemens developed the SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller and ET 200SP e-Starter two automation innovations built to increase availability, streamline diagnostics, and safeguard your productivity.

 Faster Fault Diagnosis with S7-1200 G2 and Integrated NFC

Unplanned downtime can cost manufacturers 5% to 20% of productivity often because faults aren’t identified or resolved quickly enough.

The SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 solves this with built-in NFC (Near Field Communication). This industry first feature allows maintenance teams to wirelessly access diagnostics using a smartphone no laptop or additional hardware needed.

With a simple NFC scan:

• View plain text error messages instantly

• Diagnose problems even in tight panels or remote areas

• Reduce guesswork and response time

Real-World Result: A food processing facility cut their troubleshooting time by 40% after upgrading to the S7-1200 G2, slashing downtime across multiple production lines.

 Short-Circuit Recovery in Minutes with the ET 200SP e-Starter

Short circuits don’t just trip a breaker they stall your line and disrupt production.

The ET 200SP e-Starter offers fully electronic motor protection and advanced diagnostics. Unlike traditional starters, it can be restarted instantly after a fault without replacing hardware.

Key Benefits:

• No fuse replacement or manual resets

• Full integration into TIA Portal for centralized fault monitoring

• Seamless upgrade path from mechanical starters

Real-World Result: An automotive OEM experienced a welding line short-circuit. With the ET 200SP e-Starter, the team recovered production in under 3 minutes avoiding thousands in downtime losses.

 Unified Engineering with TIA Portal

The S7-1200 G2 and ET 200SP families are fully integrated into Siemens’ TIA Portal, giving you a centralized software platform for all automation tasks.

With TIA Portal, your team can:

• Configure PLCs, HMIs, and networks in one tool

• Use version control and consistent libraries

• Reduce commissioning time and human error

Whether you’re running a single line or a multi-zone plant, TIA Portal simplifies design, deployment, and diagnostics across your system.

 Key Part Numbers for Fast Sourcing

Need to build a BOM or reorder spare parts? Here are essential Siemens part numbers to know:

SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 PLC Family

• CPU 1212C AC/DC/RLY – 6ES7212-1BG50-0XB0

• 8DI Digital Module – 6ES7221-3BF50-0XB0

• 4AI Analog Module – 6ES7231-4HD50-0XB0

ET 200SP e-Starter & Interface Modules

• e-Starter Base Module – (Varies by motor spec – ask us!)

• Interface Module PN ST – 6ES7155-6AU00-0BN0

• Redundancy Interface Module – 6ES7155-6BU00-0CN0

• High-Speed Interface Module – 6ES7155-6BA00-0CN0

Future-Proof Your Machine Availability Strategy

In smart factories, availability = competitiveness. When systems like the S7-1200 G2 and ET 200SP e-Starter are deployed, you’re not just fixing problems you’re preventing them.

These Siemens innovations empower your team to:
. Instantly respond to system faults
. Minimize downtime without hardware swaps
. Perform diagnostics wirelessly no laptop required
. Protect motors, drives, and CPUs from costly damage
. Scale operations efficiently with a modular design

For more information, contact PLG Automation:
Email: sales@plgautomation.com
Phone: 800-906-9271