Presenting the completely new developed I/O system SLIO®, VIPA once again sets new standards in the automation industry. By means of the modular and extremely compact SLIO the realization of almost every automated solution will from now on be simpler and especially more economical. SLIO can be combined and applied with each of the established VIPA systems 100V, 200V, 300S, 500S. It´s one of the most effective and modern decentralized I/O systems available on the market. It combines high functionality with a clever mechanic concept in an extremely compact design.

The VIPA system 100V is a Micro-PLC system programmable with Step®7 from Siemens or WinPLC7 - a programming tool from VIPA. With a compact design, system 100V provides a maximum expansion of up to 160 I/O points by plugging in expansion modules. These Micro-PLCs are especially suitable for use in smaller and cost-conscious applications.

The VIPA System 200V is a highly compact and modular control system for centralized and decentralized applications. Due to the variety of modules available, it can be used for nearly all mid-range applications.

The High-Speed control system
With the VIPA "SPEED7 Technology", system 300S is the fastest control system in the world programmable with Step®7 from Siemens. The maximum memory for program and data has already been integrated into the SPEED7 CPUs. For this reason the CPUs can be operated without an additional memory card. Depending on the CPU type, the integrated work memory can be expanded to 8MByte with the VIPA Memory extension card as required.

All CPUs in the System 300S are equipped with an Ethernet Interface for PG/OP communication. A CP 343 interface for TCP/IP communication has been integrated in the "NET" CPUs. Because of its high performance and scalable memory, system 300S is especially suitable for mid to high range applications.

The SPEED7 CPUs from VIPA are the fastest CPUs for rack mounted hard PLCs in the world. They are built for time critical applications and supply the increasing needs for growing memory capacities.

Users
SPEED7 is an Open Source-Technology for real time automation solutions. Manufacturers of automated equipment and integrators of control solutions have already been designing and supplying our SPEED7 technology around the world. SPEED7 will provide the system control for your I/O and is able to interface with your HMI terminals.

Investement Guarantee
The important advantages for all users of SPEED7 Technology is the 100% instruction set compatibility to STEP®7 from Siemens. Siemens claim that STEP®7 programming language enjoys a global market penetration of more than 25%.

Technical Information
The SPEED7-concept was created for industrial applications with extreme environmental conditions. In comparison to the open processor architecture, such as the Pentium4®- Derivate, which produces between 60W ~ 100W dissipation and depends on the engine-power class, the PLC 7000-Processor produces a dissipation power of only 1.2W max.

The PC control system
With the VIPA "Speed7 Technology", system 500S is the fastest control system, programmable with Step®7 from Siemens, in the world. The maximum memory for program and data has already been integrated into the SPEED7 CPUs. Depending on the CPU type, the integrated memory can be expanded up to 8MByte respectively using the appropriate VIPA MCC - Memory extension card.

The VIPA system 500S has been designed for operation in a PC slot with PCI interface. An OPC server for communication between CPU and PC is included in the scope of delivery. Peripherals are connected through the integrated Profibus-DP-Master interface.

The CPUs are equipped with an Ethernet interface for PG/OP communication. The CPU 517S/NET has an additional CP343 for TCP/IP communication. Owing to their high performance (Speed7 Technology) and their scaleable memory, the CPUs are suitable for complex control tasks.

With display sizes of 5,7" to 12,1", Windows®CE 5.0 operating system and visualization software, the VIPA Touch Panels provide universally desirable solutions.

The Touch Panels can also be installed with Windows®CE 5.0, Windows®CE 5.0 Professional and with MoviconX Real Flexible or zenOn 6.20. The VIPA Commander Compact CC 03 with double spaced display, integrated CPU and I/O expansion capacity is the ideal solution for smaller control and operator tasks.

The VIPA Operator Panel OP 03 and the Text Display TD 03 are universal operator panels for application with VIPA Systems and other control systems via MPI interface.

Structure and Function
Software tools allow a comfortable programming and parameterization of VIPA systems and other automation concepts. These software tools are included on the tool demo CD (SW900T0LA) as activatable full versions.

OPC-Server
The OPC-Server provides the standard interface for accessing data from OPC clients to PLC systems from different manufacturers. The OPC-Server supports TCP/IP networks via standard network cards as well as MPI networks that have one or more COM ports, an MPI-serial converter and/or are connected via VIPA MPI-USB adapter.

Programming Software
WinPLC7 is a programming system for Systems 100V up to 500S as well as for the Siemens controllers S7-300 and S7-400.

Structure and Function
The accessories expand the functionality and the application range of the control of VIPA systems of other manufacturers. The accessories are useable across systems and are largely manufacturer independent.

Interface modules
The IM 306 modules, or PROFIBUS-DP slave interface cards for the SIMATIC S5, enable simple, economical and safe upgrading to newer control systems with PROFIBUS-DP master interfaces, while maintaining the Siemens SIMATIC S5 peripherals.

Teleservice modules
The Teleservice modules from VIPA are completely configurable via a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer). You do not need any additional software.
Teleservice modules allow the collection of data from your machines and plant and send them automatically via e-mail to defined recipients. With these records, the overview of the machine and plant status is fully guaranteed. The deployed VPN technology allows secure and encrypted connection between a PC and the devices connected to the Teleservice modules.

Cables and DP connectors
Accessories, such as programming and PROFIBUS cables in various lengths, PROFIBUS-DP connectors with integrated intelligence and LED diagnostic display, a comprehensive set of adapters, rails, and connectors support the versatile use of the systems.
The bus connector EasyConn PB is used for connection of PROFIBUS participants in the bus line. The diagnostic LEDs, visible from all sides, facilitate starting considerably. The status of bus activity, the final resistance, the power supply and bus status are directly visible. The integrated controller supports data rates up to 12 Mbit/s.