Siemens Releases Updated TIA Portal and Step 7 Safety V16

New Features:

• STEP 7 Safety Basic V16: Add-on package for parameter assignment and programming of the fail-safe S7-1200.
• STEP 7 Safety Advanced V16: Add-on package for all fail-safe TIA SIMATIC controller classes (S7-1500, S7-1200, S7-1500 Software Controller, S7-300, S7-400, WinAC).
• Version Control Interface (VCI): Newly supported in this version.
• Online Fingerprint Reading: Capability to read out PLC online fingerprint for Safety program.
• Enhanced Openness: Support for setting F-password.

Enhancements:

• Application has gained in reliability and speed.

Fixed Bugs:

Nothing known

Open Issues:

Nothing known

Update Instructions:

Nothing known