The distributed controllers ET 200SP CPUs combine compactness and flexibility. Especially in the medium performance range for machines with distributed intelligence or series machines with limited space, the distributed controllers are the perfect solution for standard and fail-safe applications.

The CPUs have the same functionalities as the CPU 1511 / CPU 1513 of the S7-1500 controller family, such as the CPU. For example, the integrated trace function, integrated system diagnostics, integrated security, web server or full symbolic programming.

Thanks to their compact design, Distributed Controllers are particularly suitable for series machine manufacturing. They can be accommodated directly on the machine. In networked plants, connection to a production line's central control cabinet is realized via PROFINET.

The relocation of intelligence from the central control cabinet to Distributed Controllers on the individual stations entails positive effects on a plant's availability. Faults on one station can be rectified without leading to a standstill of the entire plant.