SIMATIC PCS neo is an innovative distributed control system (DCS) from Siemens that brings benefits to engineers and operators in the form of mobility, usability, and collaboration. By leveraging web-based technologies, users can access the control system from any device, such as laptops or tablets, without installing local DCS software and licenses. The system opens up new opportunities in engineering by allowing multiple users to work on the same project at the same time from any location. The intuitive user interface has one common workbench for all DCS applications to facilitate efficient engineering for both new users and experts. The system’s object-oriented data model streamlines the process for making updates to automation project. When a change is made in one area of the project, it is automatically reflected everywhere. SIMATIC PCS neo’s flexible plant architecture scales to support applications of all sizes, from small processes to large scale plants. It’s digitalization ready with easy integration to plant design and simulation tools. Security is built-in to the system and provided right from installation. It meets the requirements of standard IEC 62443, implements the “Defense-in-depth” security concept, and fulfills the Charter of Trust specifications.

SIMATIC PCS neo software uses the same innovative hardware platform and application architecture as Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.0.