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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
SIMOTION Motion Control System
SIMOTION engineering software
SIMOTION SCOUT
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Overview
The SIMOTION SCOUT software package is the basis for
implementation of the SIMOTION Motion Control System.
It essentially contains the SIMOTION SCOUT engineering
system including the integrated STARTER commissioning tool
and the runtime software for all SIMOTION platforms.
SCOUT also supports the engineering of SIMOTION platforms
with older runtime versions.
SIMOTION SCOUT
The SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system offers the user
numerous advantages in terms of operability. The focus is on
easy connection of the SINAMICS S120 drive system,
comprehensive comparison functionality and a number of
usability functions.
Connection to SINAMICS S120
The most important advantage of the SIMOTION SCOUT
engineering system is the extremely easy connection to the
SINAMICS S120 drive system. Drives and their components are
integrated automatically to the greatest possible extent. The
connections to the drive objects are simply interconnected,
whereby the required message frames are automatically
generated by the engineering system.
Project comparison based on programming languages ST,
LAD/FBD and MCC
The detail comparison option is available as a textual
comparison, but also in the graphical programming languages
LAD/FBD and MCC (Motion Control Chart). This enables the
graphical comparison of programs, where the different
structures and commands can be recognized through colored
highlighting. It is easy to transfer program sections containing
deviations identified by the comparison process into the
reference project (merge function). The comparison function is
available for offline-offline and also for offline-online comparison.
Uniform display of lists
The display of all lists in the system has been simplified and
adapted to the well-known look and feel of Office applications.
The highest possible data security was observed during the
implementation. If there are any input errors (e.g. error in copy
and paste operation), the system restores the data. In this way,
even beginners can become familiar with the engineering
software intuitively, quickly and safely.
System trace across several Motion Controllers
The so-called system trace feature is available for analysis or
system optimization. This enables up to 128 signals from
SIMOTION controllers networked via PROFINET to be recorded
synchronously.
Trace for technology objects
With TO trace, all events affecting a technology object can be
recorded in real time and displayed in detail in a chronological
sequence in the engineering system.
Watch tables
The watch tables provide extensive functions and diagnostic
options. They allow different variables of the project (also
different devices) to be collected. The watch tables can be
clearly displayed and controlled with current values. Stored
control value tables can also be used to perform comprehensive
test sequences quickly and easily.
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Functions such as the "Trace" in the MCC editor, which make the
program sequence visible and understandable even with rapid
command transitions, provide greater clarity in diagnostics and
troubleshooting. Or "talking" icons in the tabs of the opened
programs that refer to active status or debug functions.
Easy programming
Greater clarity in general programming is provided through
features such as display of the variable type, display of the
current value when there is an online connection and language-
dependent comments when the cursor is moved over the code
("tooltips").
Rollout tips provide the user with information on input errors or
system information that is still missing when working in tables or
entry fields.
The system-wide effective automatic completion of user entries
("Auto-Complete") with automatic correction of upper/lower case
makes the editing process more efficient and provides an easily
readable program code.
The local and project-wide find/replace function finds the
variable in question quickly and replaces it if required. Filters
activated with check boxes enable the search to be restricted or
expanded as required.
Functions available in editors of all languages, such as "Go to:
next place used, previous place used, declaration, or additional
places of use", support efficient searching for variables used.
Simple interconnection of the drive I/Os
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