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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
System overview
SIMOTION – An overview
The SIMOTION system
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Overview
SIMOTION is recommended for all machines with Motion Control
tasks – from simple to high-performance. The focus is on a
simple and flexible solution to a wide variety of Motion Control
tasks.
SIMOTION is based on the fusion of Motion Control with two
other control functions which are found in most machines: PLC
and technology functions.
This approach means that Motion Control of axes and control of
the complete machine can be implemented within the same
system. The same applies to technology functions, such as
pressure control of a hydraulic axis. A seamless switch can be
made from position-controlled positioning mode to pressure
control.
Combining the three open-loop control functions of Motion
Control, PLC and technology functions has the following
benefits:
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Reduced engineering overhead and increased machine
performance
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Fast system response – Time-critical interfaces between the
individual components are no longer required
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Simple, uniform and transparent programming and
diagnostics of the entire machine
The SIMOTION system is made up of three components:
Engineering system
It enables Motion Control, PLC and technology functions to be
incorporated in one comprehensive, integrated system and
provides all the necessary tools: From programming and
parameterization through testing and commissioning, to
diagnostics.
Runtime system
The runtime system offers a high-performance execution system
for cyclic and sequential tasks. The runtime software modules
make the different PLC, Motion Control and technology functions
available. By selecting the appropriate modules, the overall
functionality of the system can be flexibly adapted to the
machine.
Hardware platforms
The hardware platforms are the basis of the SIMOTION Motion
Control System. The application created with the engineering
system and the associated runtime software modules can be
implemented on different hardware platforms.
The fast path to the automation solution
Due to our multi-faceted industry solutions, engineering costs
are reduced, project execution times are shortened, and
automation solutions are implemented more quickly.
With the project generator SIMOTION easyProject, we also offer
you a tool that significantly speeds up the creation of a
standardized project base for machine applications.
SIMOTION
Motion Control
PLC functionality
(IEC 61131-3)
Fusion of Motion Control,
PLC, and technology
functions
G_PM10_EN_00125a
Technology
functions
(e. g. hydraulic control,
temperature control, etc.)
(e. g. positioning, syn-
chronous operation, etc.)
Drive-based
PC-based
Controller-based
Interpolation
Cam
Synch. operation
Positioning
PLC
Test and
diagnostics
Graphic or textual
programming
For programming,
parameterizing, ...
Hardware platforms
Runtime system
Engineering system
G_PM10_EN_00126d
Drive-based
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