Siplus S7-1500 has the same performance characteristics as the latest standard controller family Simatic S7-1500, with the added benefit of operating reliably under extreme medial loads, such as humidity, corrosive vapors, salts or dusts. In an extended temperature range, the Siplus S7-1500 functions reliably during cold starts as well as in continual operation, says the company. This saves energy costs for the user because no additional air conditioning is necessary. The new device is protected against condensation and corrosive gases, as well as aggressive saline atmospheres, making it suitable for use in offshore plants and harsh industrial environments, as well as those at extreme altitude. — Siemens AG, Industry Sector, Industry Automation, Nuremberg, Germany