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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
System overview
SIMOTION – An overview
Hardware platforms
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SIMOTION P – Open for other tasks
SIMOTION P is a PC-based Motion Control System which is
available in two variants:
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SIMOTION P320-4 E (Embedded)
Processor: high-performance Intel i3 processor
Memory: internal CFast/CFast externally accessible
Operating system: Windows Embedded Standard 7
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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.
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