ATLANTA, March 26, 2008 - Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. announced the introduction of the new SIMATIC MP 377 Multi Panels, which are suitable for the most demanding, high performance human machine interface (HMI) applications.
Offering 64K of brilliant colors, the MP 377 is available in 12-inch TFT-displays and 15- and 19-inch touch screen models to handle complex visualization tasks.
Ideally suited for the WinAC MP 2007 operating platform, the MP 377 includes 2 MB of user memory as well as an additional 12 MB of memory for larger projects. It is easily configured with WinCC flexible 2007 Standard with options including Sm@rtService, Sm@rtAccess, OPC-Server and Audit.
The multi panels' Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 T standard package includes Microsoft Media Player, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Pocket, and PCMicrosoft Viewer (Word, Excel and PDF).
The MP 377 includes a non-volatile alarm buffer without battery, additional retentive memory for software PLC data, and RS 485/ RS 422-interfacs for process connection (MPI, PROFIBUS DP up to12 Mbit/s). Additionally, the multi panels include a combined SD/multi media card slot, 1 x CF card slot, 2 x USB interfaces, and 2 x Ethernet RJ45 interfaces.
About Siemens:
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. is one of Siemens' operating companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. manufactures and markets one of the world's broadest ranges of electrical and electronic products, systems and services to industrial and construction market customers. Its technologies range from circuit protection and energy management systems to process control, industrial software and totally integrated automation solutions. The company also has expertise in systems integration, technical services and turnkey industrial systems.
Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is a global powerhouse in electrical engineering and electronics, focusing on the three key sectors of healthcare, industry and energy. Founded 160 years ago in Germany, Siemens AG reported sales of $96.6 billion in fiscal year 2007 (ended September 30). Siemens today employs more than 470,000 people in some 190 countries. In the United States alone, Siemens had sales of over $25 billion (including export sales), fueled largely by infrastructure projects and innovative solutions in the industry areas of medical, automation and control, power, transportation and lighting. Headquartered in New York City, Siemens in the U.S. employs nearly 72,000 people in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The U.S. is also home to the global headquarters of nine of Siemens' worldwide businesses.
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