Siemens Launches TIA Portal Version 20 Focused on Improved Performance

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Siemens has released the latest version of its Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal software package. Version 20 features enhanced performance, including the ability to integrate with generative AI. It can also interface with newer, more advanced PLCs and provides a cleaner, more intuitive user interface than previous versions. Siemens' TIA Version 20 was unveiled at the Smart Production Systems (SPS) trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, November 12-14, 2024.

TIA Portal Version 20

One of the biggest advertised advantages of the newest version of Siemens' TIA Portal is the ability to interface with newer, more modern PLCs. The newest PLC integration enhancements include more motion control and safety functions that can improve system speed, accuracy, and safety. More specifically, Version 20 has added support for the S7-1200 G2 controller and new functionality for the S7-1511 and S7-1513 controllers. Version 20 can also handle Siemens' new S7-1500 CPU controllers.

TIA Portal Version 20 is also equipped with user management access control (UMAC) to ensure security across the whole automation system. UMAC is a way to allow verified technicians to perform maintenance and programming tasks without letting in bad actors or other cybersecurity threats. It integrates with Microsoft Active Directory and Azure ID, where permission and access can be granted. This makes use of the customer's existing platform, making it versatile across different automation systems.

Boosted Production Performance

Besides increased integration, TIA Portal Version 20 also boosts performance metrics, such as system throughput, uptime, and efficiency. Built into the newest version is optimized data exchange between TIA Portal, Industrial Copilot, TIA Portal Cloud, and Project Server Cloud. This allows for much faster data transfer between automation systems, data servers, and the cloud. The optimization is seamless, meaning fewer repeated data packets and a much lower chance of data corruption.

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