The Advanced Controllers are especially suitable for medium-scale and complex applications. The SIMATIC S7-1500 controller is the long-term successor to the SIMATIC S7-300 and the standard for the discrete manufacturing systems it convinces with its unique performance and innovative design and handling. The SIMATIC S7 controllers are future-proof, modularly expandable, vibration-proof, maintenance-free, scalable, and, of course, they can be configured in the TIA Portal. They are the ideal solution for every automation task. The highlight within the product series of Advanced Controllers is the SIMATIC S7-1500. It combines power and efficiency for medium to complex applications with high demands on communication, flexibility and technological functions. It guarantees high system performance and ease of use, and represents a safe investment in the future with its standard and fail-safe solution in a single controller. In addition to the current standard of SIMATIC S7-1500 controllers, the SIMATIC S7-300 and SIMATIC S7-400 also belong to the group of Advanced Controllers.