The S7-1200 PLC is a compact solution for lower to middle-performance range automation tasks, providing integrated I/O and communication options for modular expansion. It offers seamless integration with the common TIA Portal engineering framework, making the use of universal functions easy, providing a variety of error analysis and diagnostic options. The S7-1200 PLC provides additional safety communication that prevents manipulation and unauthorized access, and simple motion control applications for fast counting and measuring tasks.