The CPU 317TF-3 PN/DP is a controller that enables motion control, standard and safety tasks to be performed in one controller. It is used in machines where a controller with a large program memory and high processing speed is confronted by motion control requirements at the same time, e.g.:

• Processing/assembly lines
• Palletizers
• Handling systems
• Carton erectors
• Flying shears
• Bottling plants
• Wrapping
• Labeling machines
• Roll feeds
• Portals with interpolation

The typical application for motion control functions is for 3-8 axes. The maximum number of axes is 32. Along with accurate single axis positioning, the module is suitable primarily for complex motion sequences such as coupling to form a virtual or actual master, gearing, cam, path interpolation or print mark correction.

The quantitative framework of the CPU 317TF-3 PN/DP makes it ideal for the use of SIMATIC Engineering Tools, e.g.:

• Programming with SCL
• Machining step programming with S7-GRAPH