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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
SIMOTION Motion Control System
SIMOTION C – Controller-based
SIMOTION C240/240 PN Motion Controller
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Overview
SIMOTION C is the controller variant of the SIMOTION family
with the proven design of the SIMATIC S7-300. Flexible modular
expansion of SIMOTION C is possible thanks to use of the
SIMATIC S7 module spectrum. The SIMOTION C240 and
C240 PN designs represent two powerful Motion Controllers for
advanced control and Motion Control tasks. Although the two
SIMOTION C240 and SIMOTION C240 PN controller versions
have the same PLC and Motion Control performance, they do
not have the same interfaces.
Depending on the SIMOTION C platform, HMI devices can be
operated directly on the onboard PROFIBUS, Ethernet or
PROFINET interfaces for operator control and monitoring. These
interfaces also support functions such as remote maintenance,
diagnostics and teleservice.
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Benefits
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Flexible application thanks to use of the SIMATIC S7-300
module spectrum and thus optimal adaptation to the
automation task
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For universal use with digital and analog coupling to
servo/vector, stepper and hydraulic drives (depending on the
variant)
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User-friendly mounting and simple design with no moving
parts
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Versatile networking through onboard PROFIBUS DP,
Industrial Ethernet and PROFINET IO interfaces
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Powerful thanks to a range of integrated functions
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Easy engineering for open-loop control and Motion Control
applications in the same program
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Application
SIMOTION C can be used wherever:
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Motion Control, technology and control functionalities are to
be programmed, configured and executed as a unit
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a modularly expandable device is to be placed near or in the
machine
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communication with other programmable controllers is
necessary
SIMOTION C is universally applicable and meets the highest
standards with respect to suitability for industrial use, thanks to
high EMC compatibility and resistance against shock and
vibration loads.
Important applications include:
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Packaging machines
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Plastic and rubber processing machines
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Presses, wire-drawing machines
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Textile machines
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Printing machines
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Wood, glass, ceramics and stone working machines
• Retrofit
Due to the increasing use of servo drives, these machines
require a high degree of integration of PLC, Motion Control and
technology functions.
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Design
SIMOTION C with central and distributed I/Os
The SIMOTION C Motion Control System is modular in design. It
consists of a comprehensive and individually combinable
hardware spectrum that uses components of the SIMATIC
S7-300 series and Siemens drive technology.
Factory
network
*) with SIMOTION C240 PN also PROFINET IO
G_PM10_EN_00002e
SIMOTION C
SINAMICS S120
SIMATIC HMI
ET 200
ET 200
Industrial Ethernet
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PROFIBUS
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