In this episode of Automation World’s “Get Your Questions Answered” podcast we connect with Raj Rajendra, a Siemens portfolio sales specialist for automation products, who explains that “everyday automation” targets smaller applications—such as pumping stations, HVAC, water and wastewater systems, irrigation, building automation, energy monitoring, and OEM equipment—where users need capability without the expense or complexity of a full PLC system.

The discussion centers on Siemens’ LOGO! 9 logic controller. Raj highlights its expanded 800-function-block capacity, floating-point calculations, AM4 module, integrated color touch display, built-in HMI, web visualization, and LOGO! Soft Comfort V9 engineering tools.

Raj and Chris also discuss secure boot, encrypted controller communication, role-based access, and certificate-controlled updates as crucial protections for increasingly connected systems. Raj points out that LOGO! 9 is positioned as an entry point in Siemens’ automation portfolio, enabling scalable, secure, energy-conscious automation while preserving ease of use.