The SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controllers provide a new generation of Software Controllers for standard and failsafe operation. The SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller serves the need of special and serial machine customers for a highly compact and open control solution. The SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller V30.0 is based on the S7-1500 CPU Firmware 3.0. It supports the same FW functionality and thus provides excellent scalability for users who have the need for using SIMATIC S7-1500 in various applications.