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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
SIMOTION Motion Control System
SIMOTION P – PC-based
SIMOTION P320-4 Motion Controller
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Overview
SIMOTION P – PC-based Motion Control
Extensive range of Motion Control functions compactly
integrated in an industrial PC: SIMOTION P320-4
SIMOTION P320-4 is a high-performance, ultra-compact and
maintenance-free industrial PC that has proven itself even under
tough operating conditions. SIMOTION P320-4 combines the
ruggedness of a PLC with the full Motion Control functionality of
SIMOTION.
SIMOTION P320-4 is available in two high-performance
versions:
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SIMOTION P320-4 E (Embedded)
Processor: Intel i3 processor (3rd generation)
Memory: Internal CFast/externally accessible CFast
Operating system: Windows Embedded Standard 7
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SIMOTION P320-4 S (Standard)
Processor: Intel i7 processor
Memory: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)/externally
accessible CFast
Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate
SIMOTION P320-4 scope of supply:
SIMOTION P320-4 is delivered including the mass storage and
the associated SIMOTION runtime software.
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Internal mass storage: Windows operating system and
SIMOTION runtime firmware
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Externally accessible mass storage: SIMOTION project and
user data
Openness thanks to the Windows operating system
This openness is the distinguishing feature of a PC-based
solution:
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Flexible networking
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High data storage capacity
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Data backup concepts
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Integrated communication
Complex data evaluation, visualization tasks and even
engineering can be easily implemented with SIMOTION P
directly on the PC. The standardized OPC interface is provided
to allow access to SIMOTION variables via Windows software
when necessary.
One of the functions of the integrated Ethernet interface is to
allow access to data on the integrated web server by means of
SIMOTION IT. The communication link uses standard IT
protocols, e.g. for the purpose of commissioning, diagnostics
and servicing.
Functions such as remote maintenance, diagnostics and
teleservice can also be utilized.
In addition, standard PC interfaces are available and can be
used for purposes such as:
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Hardware, such as a printer, keyboard, mouse
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Software, such as visualization software or Microsoft Office
programs.
Real-time capability thanks to the SIMOTION operating
system
The fully independent SIMOTION operating system runs in
parallel to Windows on SIMOTION P. This real-time expansion
makes it possible to implement complex Motion Control
applications with high performance requirements on the
SIMOTION P platform.
High-performance PC technology
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The latest PC processor technology ensures optimum
performance.
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Fast instruction execution opens up completely new
application possibilities in the mid-performance to high-
performance range.
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Benefits
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Open-loop control, Motion Control, technology, visualization
and standard Microsoft applications on the same platform –
ready to use without the need for time-consuming installation
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Performance gains due to the latest, powerful PC processor
architecture
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Openness to standard applications on the basis of the
Windows operating system
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Standard PC communication mechanisms can be used over
Industrial Ethernet
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Simple software updates
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User-friendly operation
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Flexible networking over the existing communication
interfaces. The SIMOTION P320-4 system has an integrated,
onboard PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet interface. For
applications that also require a PROFIBUS DP connection, the
option module IsoPROFIBUS board with two PROFIBUS
interfaces is available.
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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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