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

In today’s high-speed manufacturing environment, downtime is more than a nuisance it’s a direct hit to your bottom line. Whether you're an OEM, machine builder, or plant engineer, maintaining machine uptime is essential to staying ahead of your competitors.

Siemens’ SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller and ET 200SP e-Starter provide a powerful combination of fast diagnostics, smart protection, and seamless integration ensuring you don’t just recover from faults faster, but avoid them altogether.

 Instantly Diagnose Faults with SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 and Built-in NFC

Unplanned downtime accounts for an estimated 5% to 20% of lost factory productivity—often caused by delayed fault detection or cumbersome diagnostics.

The S7-1200 G2 controller tackles this problem head-on with integrated NFC (Near Field Communication)—a first in the industry.

Key Benefits:

• Wireless diagnostics using any modern smartphone—no laptop required

• Human-readable alerts and system messages right on your phone screen

• NFC setup takes seconds with one checkbox in TIA Portal

• Ideal for tight cabinet layouts and remote equipment

Use Case: A food production facility implemented S7-1200 G2 across multiple lines. With NFC-enabled fault access, they cut average downtime by nearly 50%, saving tens of thousands annually.

 Protect Motors with ET 200SP e-Starter's Short-Circuit Resilience

Electrical faults like short circuits can derail production, damage hardware, and demand costly component replacements.

The SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter changes that narrative with fully electronic motor protection and resettable fault handling—eliminating the need to physically replace hardware after a fault event.

Why It Matters:

• Immediate restart after fault resolution

• No hardware swap required

• Integrated into the TIA Portal for easy diagnostics

• Compatible with SIMATIC motor starters for quick upgrades

Use Case: A Tier 1 automotive supplier deployed e-Starters on its robotic weld stations. When a short-circuit occurred, their team had the line running again in under 3 minutes—avoiding thousands in lost output.

 Unified Automation with TIA Portal

Both the S7-1200 G2 and ET 200SP families are fully integrated with Siemens’ TIA Portal, allowing users to configure, program, and monitor systems from a single engineering environment.

Engineering Advantages:

• Faster hardware configuration and network setup

• Streamlined firmware updates

• Simplified commissioning and changeovers

• Reduced human error during deployment

No matter your system’s scale, TIA Portal brings consistency and clarity to every stage of the automation lifecycle.

 SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 & ET 200SP: Part Numbers to Know

For quick sourcing and integration, here are key modules in the product line:

SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 Controllers & Modules

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

• DI Signal Board (8DI) – 6ES7221-3BF50-0XB0

• AI Signal Board (4AI) – 6ES7231-4HD50-0XB0

ET 200SP e-Starter System

• e-Starter Module – Model varies by motor size (contact us for details)

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

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

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

Need help building a full configuration? PLG Automation offers expert support for I/O design, part compatibility, and panel integration.

 Future-Proof Your Machine Availability Strategy

To stay competitive, manufacturers must shift from reactive to proactive automation strategies. The S7-1200 G2 and ET 200SP e-Starter empower teams to:

✅ Instantly respond to machine faults
✅ Drastically reduce unplanned downtime
✅ Simplify maintenance with wireless tools
✅ Protect critical motors, drives, and PLCs
✅ Scale operations confidently with a modular system

These solutions are not just upgrades they’re safeguards for your productivity.

Contact PLG Automation

Looking to boost uptime and streamline control? PLG Automation offers expert guidance, same-day availability, and support for integrating the full line of Siemens automation products.

📧 Email: sales@plgautomation.com
📞 Phone: 800-906-9271