The SPEED7-CPU 314SC from VIPA GmbH - the fastest Hard-SPS programmable with STEP7 from Siemens - has been awarded the 2008 Industry Prize by the SME Initiative in the Industrial Automation category.

The benefits of this system are its high speed and performance, scalable memory, and the diversity of its interface. The CPU is the only compact class system to provide an Ethernet interface.
The SPS is currently the fastest in its class. Processing takes place 30 times faster than the previous compact controllers from Siemens.
The memory can be adapted dynamically to unit and application requirements - as well as retrospectively - without the need for exchanging existing hardware. The enabling of further memory requires only that a Memory Configuration Card (MCC) be inserted into the card slot. The number of CPU types required by the user for all applications is thereby reduced to a minimum.
With a minimum of effort, mixed mode operation with Siemens components is possible, enabling the upgrading of existing controls.

With the "SPEED7 technology" the VIPA System 300S is the fastest programmable controller with STEP®7 from Siemens worldwide. No investments in technical expertise are required as the STEP7 (practically the industry standard) is 100% supported.

The SME Initiative´s 2008 INDUSTRY PRIZE has, for the third time, identified industry's most innovative products and solutions which distinguish themselves by providing significant benefits and a high degree of functionality.

Our Profibus connector "EasyConn PB" was awarded 2. Place by the readers of  "A&D"  trade journal within the "A&D BEST PRODUCT GUIDE" in the field of electrical engineering and power engineering.

With this new bus connector plug EasyConn PB, VIPA is offering a practical accessory with sophisticated features. For the first time a micro controller has been integrated into a Profibus connector which via four LEDs offers the possibility of monitoring power supply, bus activity, termination and possible bus failures.

With the integrated PG diagnostic port the plug is suitable for use in vast applications. The fully metal case offers high noise immunity and enables operation in harsh industrial environment. The IDC technology ensures comfortable wiring: open the case, insert the cable, close the case and fasten the captive screw.

The transparent cover offers additional security for the connection of incoming and ongoing bus lines. Connection with stranded wire from Lapp according to Type A (EN 50 170) is now also possible. The termination can be operated with a user-friendly slide switch which at the same time offers de-activation of the ongoing bus line.