One concept – 3 platforms

Automation systems are primarily identified by the following characteristics:

• System-specific characteristics, e.g. functionality and engineering
• Hardware-dependent characteristics, e.g. performance, design and expandability

However, mechanical engineering demands vary greatly, depending on the version of the machine in question.

Every hardware platform has its benefits when used in certain applications.

The various platforms can also be combined very easily, which is a particular advantage in modular machines and plants. This is because the individual hardware platforms always have the same system characteristics, i.e. functionality and engineering are always identical, irrespective of the platform used.

PROFIBUS or PROFINET can be used to create the link to the drives and the I/Os remotely.

PROFINET/PROFIBUS can also be used for communication with HMI devices such as SIMATIC HMI or higher-level controllers such as SIMATIC S7. This means that SIMATIC HMI Panels as well as PCs with WinCC can be used as operator systems. Even 3rd party applications communicate with SIMOTION by means of the OPC interface.

SIMOTION D – Compact and integrated in the drive

In SIMOTION D, the SIMOTION functionality is integrated directly in the closed-loop control module of the SINAMICS S120 drive system. Therefore, the complete system (consisting of the open-loop control and the drive) is extremely compact and powerful.

Two SIMOTION D versions are available:

• As a SIMOTION D410-2 single-axis system with multi-axis option (blocksize format)
• As a SIMOTION D4x5-2 multi-axis system in four performance variants for up to 128 axes (booksize format)

This finely graded performance ensures the highest degree of scalability and flexibility. The field of application ranges from single axes to high-performance multi-axis machines. For visualization and operation, SIMATIC HMI devices can be connected via PROFINET, Ethernet or PROFIBUS depending on the SIMOTION D version. Distributed I/Os are connected via PROFINET or PROFIBUS.

SIMOTION P – Open for other tasks

SIMOTION P is a PC-based Motion Control System which is available in two variants:

• SIMOTION P320-4 E (Embedded)
  Processor: high-performance Intel i3 processor
  Memory: internal CFast/CFast externally accessible
  Operating system: Windows Embedded Standard 7
• SIMOTION P320-4 S (Standard)
  Processor: high-performance Intel i7 processor
  Memory: Internal Solid State Disc (SSD)/
  externally accessible CFast
  Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate

Thanks to the elimination of rotating parts in the PC, the SIMOTION P320-4 system is ideal for applications in harsh environments. Both PCs are equipped with the usual real-time expansion for SIMOTION. This means that in addition to SIMOTION machine applications, it is possible to run other PC applications at any time including, for example, the SIMOTION engineering system, an operator application, a process data evaluation routine or standard PC applications.

With its excellent processor performance, SIMOTION P320-4 is predestined for applications with superior performance requirements (such as hydraulic applications with highly dynamic position and pressure control loops).

SIMOTION P320-4 is particularly suitable for harsh operating environments. Its small footprint makes it the preferred choice for many applications in which available space and highly rugged design play a key role.

A comprehensive range of Industrial Flat Panels (IFP) in various screen sizes is available for the operation of SIMOTION P320-4 either using a keyboard and mouse or a touch screen.

The two SIMOTION P320-4 versions are equipped as standard with a fieldbus interface in the form of an integrated PROFINET interface (3 ports). The IsoPROFIBUS board can be installed in the expansion slot for PROFIBUS applications. The IsoPROFIBUS board features two additional PROFIBUS interfaces.

SIMOTION C – Modularity and flexibility

SIMOTION C is a Motion Controller based on the SIMATIC S7-300 design.

It is available in two variants which differ in terms of their interfaces, but not with respect to Motion Control functionality or performance. In addition to the already onboard I/Os, both controllers can be expanded using I/O modules from the SIMATIC S7-300 range.

SIMOTION C240 is the ideal solution for applications with analog setpoint interface and stepper drives. Its four onboard drive and encoder interfaces make this version especially suitable for machine retrofit projects.

SIMOTION C240 PN is available for PROFINET-based machine automation projects. This variant has three PROFINET ports that support PROFINET with IRT in addition to TCP/IP and RT communication. It is capable of operating PROFINET drives with PROFIdrive, as well as PROFINET I/Os such as the high-speed SIMATIC ET 200SP.

Both variants are equipped additionally with two PROFIBUS interfaces via which drives with PROFIdrive profile as well as standard I/Os can be connected. In addition, both controllers feature an Industrial Ethernet interface, thus offering further communication options.