Siemens has a new version of the Step 7 safety V16.

Siemens has recently released new versions of various software, as well as a new version of the 16 Tia portal, which also includes the Step 7 safety V16. With this update, the application has gained in reliability and speed. The new features are:

• STEP 7 Safety Basic V16 is the add-on package for parameter assignment and programming of the fail-safe S7-1200.
• STEP 7 Safety Advanced V16 is the 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) - Support
• Reading out of PLC online fingerprint for Safety program
• Openness with set F-password