With SIMOTION and SINAMICS, we are addressing the demand for increased flexibility in newspaper printing in that we supply integrated system modules, perfectly tailored for implementing a very broad range of drive concepts. SIMOTION controllers, available in different versions and scalable performance levels, handle the synchronization, open-loop and closed-loop control of the axes. The modular SINAMICS drive system – with servo and vector control for complex demanding drive applications – includes variants for single-axis and multi-axis applications ranging from 0.12 to 4500 kW.

Flexible and redundant communication: PROFINET

PROFINET allows a diverse range of network infrastructures to be created with different topologies such as ring, tree, line or star-type structures. In order to secure the highest level of system availability, a redundant communication structure can be created using a ring-type topology and the "bumpless" Media Redundancy Protocol (MRPD).

Improved cost-effectiveness and greater energy efficiency

Converters with regenerative feedback capability feed braking energy back into the supply system – and therefore make this energy available to other users in the system. Through the use of inverters with coupled drives, energy can be directly exchanged via the shared DC link. This minimizes power losses in the system and thus means that an infeed module of significantly smaller power rating or frame size can be used. Supplementary capacitors can be installed in the DC link in order to cover or prevent transient power peaks.

Drive diagnostics with Print Diag

Print Diag permanently acquires all the important motor and converter data and displays it – to secure full transparency of the drive system. The system permits optional read and write access to all parameters and also allows data to be recorded in real time and with a long-time trace. A comprehensive signaling and analysis system with help texts, fault clearance procedures and statistical functions speeds up and simplifies troubleshooting, and also makes it easier to identify weak points in the press. In this way this system provides you with a reliable overview, even if your installation is complex.

Print Standard

• Virtual and real master axes with ramp generator
• Motion superimposition, e.g. for ribbon and color registeradjustment
• Positioning and homing functions
• Winding and unwinding functions