Ok so researching this, I reckon the 6ES7211-1AE40-0XB0 fits my needs. However, when I compare data sheets from RS vs the siemens website, I find two different spec's for the same part number. One lists the firmware as v4.2 and requires TIA v14 or newer. The other lists the firmware as v4.5 and requires TIA v17 and lists opc UA etc.
My question is, is this exactly the same hardware but the firmware can be updated within TIA in a similar way to flashing a Compact Logix to the required version?
Just checked and the one I've been using at work is v4.4 so I assume as long as I buy a 1200 cpu, it can be re-flashed to the required firmware?
https://mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/en/WW/Catalog/Product/6ES7211-1AE40-0XB0
https://docs.rs-online.com/1b13/0900766b81639d61.pdfb81639d61.pdf
My question is, is this exactly the same hardware but the firmware can be updated within TIA in a similar way to flashing a Compact Logix to the required version?
Just checked and the one I've been using at work is v4.4 so I assume as long as I buy a 1200 cpu, it can be re-flashed to the required firmware?
https://mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/en/WW/Catalog/Product/6ES7211-1AE40-0XB0
https://docs.rs-online.com/1b13/0900766b81639d61.pdfb81639d61.pdf