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The Motion Control System SIMOTION:Simply brings motion into your machines

State-of-the-art machines must continually fulfill even higher requirements. The challenges of higher

product quality, increased productivity, faster production rates, and reduced downtime must all be

achieved while minimizing life cycle costs. Additionally, widening ranges of tasks, increased axis counts and

shorter innovation cycles must adapt as quickly as the market requires while keeping machine price and

operating costs as low as possible. To achieve this you must replace mechanical components with electrical

components.

The solution to all of these challenges has been packaged into one motion control system – SIMOTION.

Your advantage: shorter, simplified automating from the harmonizing of individual modules and their

interfaces.

One system. From a single source.

In order to realize the most complex machines, SIMOTION supports the

machine development through the entire life cycle. This is achieved with

tools which simplify planning in the development phase as well as support

for commissioning with diagnostic functions. The objective: to achieve the

highest possible degree of simplicity. This shortens development and

engineering times, as well as the time to market for your machines.

Additionally, higher production rates and the highest product quality

are guaranteed.

Various degrees of freedom for more flexibility

The modular system design follows the trend towards modular machine concepts. Many different machine

versions can be implemented and scaled with just a few modules – assuming that every module has its

own intelligence. Therefore, SIMOTION covers all functionality and offers, with PROFIBUS and PROFINET,

the proper interfaces for communication between modules. This means you profit from our wide range

of powerful and innovative automation and drive components with this standard system platform. Further,

when implementing your application, you can select between several platforms and programming

languages. The advantage: high-performance machines with a higher degree of flexibility, shorter

construction and commissioning times with lower machine costs!

SIMOTION has an almost unlimited degree of flexibility due to the perfectly harmonized hardware andsoftware modules. This is one reason why the system is establishing itself across the widest range of sectors:

Packaging industryPlastics industryGlass industryWoodworking and metal finishingTextile industryPrinting industryConvertingGeneral machinery construction

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SIMOTION – facilitates …

… powerful, flexible and innovativemachine design

… high clock cycles with a maximumproduct quality

… lower costs over the complete life cycle… faster time to market

Controls a complete machine with justone system.

Plays the game with just two fingers.

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Motion control is becoming increasingly critical as mechanical designs allow more complex control with faster,

more precise motion. In order to keep control of the tasks as simple and flexible as possible, a new system

philosophy was selected for SIMOTION: motion control, merged with PLC and technology functions. This

concept allows complete machine control with just one system. This includes everything from axis control to

technology function support, such as pressure control for hydraulic axes.

Problems that occur from interfaces between individual components, often critical from a time perspective,

are completely eliminated. This results in programming and diagnostic cost reductions for the complete machine.

While you enjoy the same level of user friendliness as you would with a PLC system.

Three strategies for your success:Hardware, software and engineering that are perfectlyharmonized with one another

An integrated environment for seemless engineering

The SIMOTION system is comprised of three components:an engineering system, runtime software and hardwareplatforms. With SCOUT, SIMOTION not only offers an inte-grated, seamless engineering system, but it also providesall the tools required for programming, parameterization,testing and commissioning as well as diagnostics, all froma single source.

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Runtime software – scalable and powerful

The runtime software has a modular structure whichcomprises of a PLC, according to IEC 61131-3, and additionalfunctions such as positioning, synchronous operation andcamming. But above all, these functions are available asstandard commands, which means that motion sequencescan be programmed just as simply and flexibly as with aPLC. Due to the free programming in conjunction with theexcellent motion control functions, SIMOTION is the idealautomation platform for all production machines requiringmotion control.

A matching platform for every machine type

In order to provide a high degree of freedom for yourparticular application, you can select from three hardwareplatforms. You decide which suits your machine the best– user applications and programs can be run on all threeplatforms. The various platforms can also be combinedwith one another. Once a SIMOTION program has beenwritten, it can run in the drive-based, PC-based, andcontroller-based platforms without any changes.

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Three platforms – one objective:Maximum degree of flexibility

The compact solution:SIMOTION D directly in the drive

A perfect symbiosis:SIMOTION D is directly integratedinto the SINAMICS S120 as thecontrol module. This not onlysaves valuable space, but alsomeans the system has an extreme-ly fast reaction time. Three per-formance versions (D425, D435and D445) provide maximum scal-ability as well as flexibility. Therange of applications is also exten-sive: from individual axes up tohigh-performance multi-axis ma-chines. Two PROFIBUS ports, withPROFIdrive, as well as two IndustrialEthernet ports are already on-board for perfect integration.

SIMATIC HMI devices for visualiza-tion and operator control can beconnected via PROFIBUS, PROFI-NET or Ethernet. Distributed I/Omodules are operated on PROFI-BUS or PROFINET.

Optimally suited for

Compact machinesDistributed automationconceptsModular machinesHigh-speed axis couplings

The modular solution:SIMOTION C for the widestrange of applications

With four integrated analog driveinterfaces and several digital in-puts and outputs, SIMOTIONC230-2 is an especially flexiblecontroller based on S7-300mounting technology. Further, itcan be expanded using I/O mod-ules from the SIMATIC S7-300range. Two PROFIBUS ports, withPROFIdrive and an IndustrialEthernet port, ensure seemlesscommunication with othermachine parts and components.

With the distributed architectureconcept, drives and I/O can beconnected through PROFIBUS.Further, PROFIBUS can be usedfor communications with operatordevices – for example, from theSIMATIC HMI range – or with higher-level controls such as SIMATIC S7.

SIMATIC HMI panels as well asPCs with ProTool/Pro, WinCCflexible or OPC clients can beused as operator interfaces.

Optimally suited for

The highest degree of freedomwhen selecting drivesWide range of periphery modulesRetrofit applications using integrated analog interfaces

The open solution:SIMOTION P for PC-based tasks

The PC-based motion control sys-tem – SIMOTION P350 – operateswith the Windows XP operatingsystem equipped with a real-timeextension for SIMOTION. PC appli-cations can run at the same timeas SIMOTION applications.

This industrial PC is offered inseveral panel versions with differ-ent screen sizes and interfaces,from keyboards to touch screens.The drives are connected,decentrally, through PROFIBUSDP/PROFINET with PROFIdrive.

Optimally suited for

Applications that require an open PC environmentApplications that require thatthe control and visualization run on a single hardwareplatformExtensive data management,evaluation and logging

Drive-based Controller-based PC-based

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SIMOTION – offers …

… simple and fast engineering… application-orientated hardware platforms… a scalable flexible system and therefore

the highest security for your investment

How did you get your systemup and running so quickly?

With the user-friendlySCOUT engineering system

SIMOTION SCOUT – permits simplehandling and offers …

… all engineering functions in just one system… quick configuration of all the components… powerful commissioning and diagnostic

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In order to fully utilize the system performance of SCOUT – the engineering system for SIMOTION –

we placed the greatest emphasis on user friendliness. Just one system is used to engineer the

motion control, PLC, technology functions and the drives. Configuring, programming, testing,

and commissioning – everything can be graphically handled from one workbench. With the

intelligent user navigation, a context-sensitive help function and the automatic consistency

check, SIMOTION significantly simplifies motion control programming – especially for entry

level personnel. Further, all of the tools associated with SCOUT are completely integrated to

make engineering even more efficient. SCOUT can be used as a stand-alone tool or in conjunction

with SIMATIC STEP 7.

One tool – all tasks:Engineering tasks are efficiently and quickly executed

SIZER – perfect component selection from the driveto the control

Not only can the drives, the motors and the appropriateSIMOTION controller be selected and sized with the easy-to-use software engineering tool SIZER, but also all of thesupplementary components required for the entire solution;right down to the appropriate cables. The software, designedto allow the user to generate a solution using intelligentfunctions and resources, simplifies creating the machinecontrol solution for even the most specific requirements.

SIZER navigates the user through the entire machine sizingprocess, step-by-step, taking into account both simple andcomplex load characteristics as well as travel profiles.Additionally, to help users follow this process, SIZER displaysthe entire workflow progress graphically. But this is not all– with the added functionality of the CAD Creator, youquickly have all of the motor-specific 2-D/3-D dimensiondata at your fingertips.

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Simple to use:The programming

When it comes to the programming, SIMOTION provides you with an extremely high degree of

flexibility as the system can speak several “languages”: In addition to the ladder diagram (LAD),

function block diagram (FBD) and the high-level structured text language ST (structured text) according

to IEC 61131, motion sequences can also be programmed using Motion Control Chart (MCC).

Einfache und intuitive Programmierung mit MCC

Simple graphical programming – with MCC

The intuitive user prompting of MCC – Motion Control Chart– makes it easier to program even the most complex motionfunctions. The machine sequence is shown clearly andtransparently using a flow diagram. In addition to motioncontrol commands, there are also commands for I/O access,logic and arithmetic operations, sub-routine calls and evencommands to control the program flow.

Increased user friendliness with the cam editor –Cam Tool

Complex motion interrelationships can also be simply andgraphically programmed using the Cam Tool editor.

Everything included: the runtime system

In order to be able to handle the wide range of motiontasks for the widest range of machines as simply as possible,a special architecture was developed for the SIMOTIONruntime system. Basic functionality, such as the PLC logicis already integrated in each and every SIMOTION device.This functionality can be expanded as required using tech-nology packages and function libraries. Technology packagesprovide complete functionality of things like motion andtemperature control while the function libraries includestandard functions for tasks that are frequently required.You can also develop your own libraries of functions.

The combination of technology packages, function librariesand the runtime system result in the unique functionalityof SIMOTION: scalability, flexibility and expandability –from commissioning, through operation, up to service &maintenance.

Scalable:Providing various levels of functionality with software modules and technology packagesFrom simple control functions up to completemechatronic sequences

Flexible:Using the integrated, freely programmable PLC accordingto IEC 61131-3Using technology packages that can be freely instantiatedwith an extensive functional scopeBy being able to operate servo, vector, stepping and hydraulic drives

Can be expanded:Using standard functions of function libraries

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SIMOTION – permits …

… fast entry into programming through MCC… simple programming of PLC tasks using

LAD or FBD... fast commissioning and reduced downtime

through extensive diagnostic functions

One system – one data management: All of the information relating to the machine – such as

configuration data, programs, motion profiles, HMI screens, and drive data – are saved in one

project. Once a drive is commissioned, all the required data can be simply called up from the

central project management.

Simply integrated:Central management with all the tools

Simply harmonized: configuring the axes

Axis handling is also significantly easier than with conven-tional systems as a result of wizards which navigate theuser through the process. Intelligent axis objects set up inthe software to include all relevant information – such asthe name, the connected drive, encoder type with resolution,closed-loop position control parameters and even themechanical axis system data – can be saved and visualized.Axis properties and information can be immediately retrievedand used in a user program for any axis type.

Everything at a glance with the axis control panel

Also integrated into SCOUT is an axis control panel used tosimplify commissioning. Operations including traversing,testing, optimizing, etc. are easily done in the control panel.

Simple commissioning: testing and diagnostics

SCOUT offers testing and diagnostic functions – the sameas are used for PLCs – to commission the user program. Forexample, the states of blocks and variables are displayed,break points are set and variables traced.

In addition to these testing and diagnostic functions, thetrace function integrated into SCOUT, significantly simplifiescommissioning and troubleshooting.

This means that program variables, such as position actualvalue and the following error can be simultaneously recordedin millisecond intervals. Data that is recorded can also besaved and compared with new traced data.

Commissioning and machine optimization is also simplifiedwith features such as a function generator, FFT analysisand Bode plot diagram to display frequency characteristics.

Everything under control with IT Diag

SIMOTION IT Diag is especially suitable for first leveldiagnostics even once production has started.

Using only a standard web browser, SIMOTION IT Diagprovides machine and control information with its built-inweb server. It also provides services to update project filesas well as firmware. Custom HTML pages can be createdand stored in the controller to display diagnostic informationfor a particular system in the machine as well as for theentire machine itself.

SIMOTION IT Diag can be used to virtually eliminate time-consuming and costly service calls as well as to greatlyreduce machine downtime.

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Machines with servo drives …

… are completely controlled using the SIMOTION C platformto handle all the input/output signals as well as to coordinatethe motion of the servo drives. This is easily done becauseall process signals from the controller I/O to the distributedI/O on PROFIBUS DP, are all maintained in the SIMOTIONcontroller.

The SIMOTION C platform can be supplemented with theSINAMICS S120 servo drives for optimal motion handling.Then, to complete your machine with user control andvisualization, a SIMATIC Operator Panel can be connectedto the controller via PROFIBUS DP or Ethernet.

For modular machines …

… SIMOTION can fully utilize its tremendous flexibility.This is because different machine segments can be con-trolled from one SIMOTION system – or even from multipleSIMOTION platforms. For instance, one segment with aservo drive and distributed I/O can be controlled from theindustrial PC SIMOTION P. Another segment and an auton-omous module, that also has several servo drives anddistributed I/O, can then be controlled from a SIMOTION Ccontroller. Solutions can also be implemented withSIMOTION D directly in the drive.

SIMOTION systems and servo drives are synchronized viaPROFIBUS DP or PROFINET with PROFIdrive, regardless ofthe chosen hardware platform.

Tight integration between the motion controller and theoperator interface can be achieved with SIMOTION P.The HMI application can be engineered easily withProTool/Pro as well as with other tools including OPC.

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SIMOTION –full flexibility when it comes to the machine concept

The three SIMOTION hardware platforms provide you with a high degree of freedom so that you can

optimally adapt the motion control system to your machine.

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Machines with many axes …

… are a challenge for any motion control system. The reasonfor this is that each axis increases the load on the systemas well as the bus. SIMOTION tackles these challenges usinga distributed automation structure. The machine is sub-divided into various modules, each controlled with its ownSIMOTION system.

The individual systems are then connected to one anothervia PROFIBUS DP/PROFINET. This architecture allows therealization of machines with many axes, complex functionsand high performance requirements.

The drive-based version SIMOTION D is especially suited forthis type of application, thanks to its compact design andtight integration within an axis group.

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SIMOTION and the SINAMICS S120 drive system –a perfect team

SINAMICS S120 is a modular system of drives for high-performance applications in industrial

machines. It has numerous components and functions that are harmonized and coordinated

with one another. This means that you can optimally adapt the drive for your particular

requirements. SINAMICS S120 offers high-performance single-axis drives and coordinated drives

(multi-axis applications) with vector or servo functionality. It addresses a power range extending

from 0.25 to 4500 kW for supply voltages of 1-ph. 230 V, 3-ph. 380–480 V and 3-ph. 660–690 V

(50/60 Hz), and is available in different housings.

SIMOTION P and SIMOTION C with SINAMICS S120

SIMOTION P and SIMOTION C handle the automation ofthe complete machine or of individual machine modules.The drive control is implemented in the SINAMICS S120,which communicates with SIMOTION via PROFIBUS DP orPROFINET.

SIMOTION D and SINAMICS S120

Motion control tasks are becoming increasingly more com-plex – and the requirements placed on precision and speedare increasing as well. SIMOTION D was created by integrat-ing SIMOTION into the high-performance SINAMICS S120drive system. This means that SIMOTION D provides theoptimum solution to the obstacle of having many coordi-nated axes with high cycle rates. This allows a distributedautomation structure where the machine is split up intovarious axis groups, each with its own SIMOTION system.An additional benefit is a compact machine design. Threedifferent performance versions are available in the form ofSIMOTION D425, D435 and D445. This makes it easy foryou to select the proper performance for your particularmachine. Whether integrated or as a system component,the SINAMICS S120 is the ideal drive platform for allSIMOTION solutions. SIMOTION D and

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Our support services –the team at your side

Our support team is there to support you in every area so that the automation of your machine

runs as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

Competent application support for your sector

The Siemens portfolio encompasses the complete automa-tion environment – from drive technology through machinecontrol systems – including software systems.

Our specialists know and understand the various industrysector requirements from a large number of successfulprojects. They apply this experience to develop innovativeideas and user-specific machine concepts hand in handwith the machine manufacturers. Our specialists and appli-cation support personnel accompany your projects, on site,from the initial planning through commissioning – fromthe original idea to the operational machine. In turn, theyare supported from a series of Application Centers in Ger-many, Italy, the US and China.

Application support includes the following range of services: Selecting the optimum solution packages from ourproduct range

Developing and providing customer-specific add-ons Providing support during testing and commissioning

Mechatronic support –for a harmonized system

Mechatronic machine concepts are based on mechanicalelements, electric drive systems and motion control soft-ware. The more perfect these three components are har-monized with one another, the higher the efficiency of thecomplete system. We have many years of experience inthese three areas and we will support you with the abilityto simulate your entire machine. With our mechatronicsupport, we can optimize the precision and productivity ofyour machines – both for existing as well as new machines.Machine concepts can be compared, changed and opti-mized. Additional mechatronics components and changescan be suggested as well. Accurate results are obtainedbecause our simulations precisely emulate the relationshipsfound in the actual machine.

Service from Siemens – something you can depend on

Siemens offers dependable service worldwide. Our custom-ers receive precisely the help and support they require atany time from the 24-hour Hotline. This support rangesfrom quick information on a simple problem up to havinga qualified technician on-site for competent service.

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SIMOTION –the system with a link to the future

Part of Totally Integrated Automation

SIMOTION is an integral part of Totally Integrated Automation(TIA). With TIA, Siemens is the only manufacturer that offersa seamless, integrated platform to implement customer-specific automation solutions throughout your entire process,from goods in to goods out. Totally Integrated Automationdistinguishes itself with its integrated data management,engineering and communications. As well as reducingengineering efforts and costs, it ensures the highest degreeof transparency across all levels – from the field level throughthe production control level up to the company’s enterpriselevel.

This unique integration is a requirement for every newproduct or system we develop. It reduces the complexityof automation solutions and ensures the best level ofinteroperability as well as a high degree of investmentsecurity.

SIMOTION – permits simpler handlingand …

… perfect integration in every automationsolution through TIA

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PROFIBUS: the No. 1 fieldbus worldwide

Today, with over 10 million installed nodes, PROFIBUS isthe No. 1 solution for fieldbuses. With PROFIBUS, severalSIMOTION devices can be quickly and reliably linked at theprocess level for any motion control application.

PROFINET: plant-wide connectivity

The unique integration and seamlessness of TIA is alsoimplemented with PROFINET, the open industrial Ethernetstandard. PROFINET allows customers to implement a totallyintegrated automation solution on one single Ethernetnetwork including different control disciplines such as:peer-to-peer communications, decentralized I/O, machinesafety, motion control and data acquisition – all this whilesimultaneously supporting standard TCP/IP communication.

An overview of data, functions, features

SCOUT engineering system

Workbench concept Complete integration of tools, uniform look & feel, predominantly graphics-based tools, wizards, consistency checks, central data management

Programming of PLC, All using the same languages, even in the same programmotion control and technology functions

Programming languages Motion Control Chart and IEC 61131 languages: Structured text, ladder diagram; function block diagram

Variables Global, local, retain, arrays, user-defined structures

Cam programming Table or polynomial in accordance with VDI 2134 graphiccam editor (optional using CamTool)import/export (e.g. Excel)

Know-how protection for user blocks Yes, with password

Libraries System and user libraries

Transfer of application Via PROFINET, PROFIBUS or Industrial Ethernet (all platforms)memory card (D4x5, C230-2), hard disk (P350)

Drive commissioning Integrated in SCOUT for:MICROMASTER, SINAMICS

Axis commissioning Axis wizards, axis control panel, trace, function generator

Program test and diagnostics System status, program status, variable status and control, cross-reference list, trace, graphical program tracking in MCC, break points in ST

SIMOTION runtime system

Output cams (PLS) High-precision output cams and cam tracks: time-based or position-based, variable activation and deactivation time for dynamic behavior, hysteresis

Axes Virtual axes, speed axis, positioning axis, synchronous axis, cam axis, electric and hydraulic drives, stepper drives

Measuring inputs (probe) High-precision measuring probe – e.g. for print-mark control,flying measurement, etc.

Cams Can be calculated and scaled during runtime, number and size only depend on the available system resources

SIMOTION hardware platforms

SIMOTION C SIMOTION P SIMOTION D

Memory medium for user data Micro Memory Card Hard disk Compact Flash Card

Retain data (Kbyte) 10 15 with UPS: 256 320

Minimum clock cycle time for a user task (ms) 1.5 1 1

Number of axes, maximum per controller 32 64 16 (D425) 32 (D435)

64 (D445)– integrated drive control – – 1...6

Onboard inputs/outputs 18 DI, 8 DO 4 DI, 4 DO 8 DI, 8 DI/DOvia MCI boardextension

Additional inputs/outputs Central or distributed Via PROFIBUS Via PROFIBUS, via PROFIBUS and PROFINET PROFINET and

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Drive interface, digital 2 x PROFIBUS DP with 2 x PROFIBUS DP with DRIVE-CLiQ, PROFIdrive PROFIdrive 2 x PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET with PROFIdrive

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Drive interface, analog Integrated support for Via interface on Via interface onfour drives (analog or PROFIBUS only PROFIBUS only step), additional drives (ADI 4) (ADI 4)via interface onPROFIBUS (ADI 4)

Other interfaces Industrial Ethernet Industrial Ethernet, Industrial Ethernetother PC interfaces

Optional PROFINET board – MCI-PN CBE30

Remote diagnostics/teleservice Via teleservice adapter, Via teleservice adapter, Via teleservice adapter,Industrial Ethernet Industrial Ethernet Industrial Ethernetor IT Diag or IT Diag or IT Diag

Components that can be used together with SIMOTION

Drives

Via PROFIBUS DP with PROFIdrive

Siemens drives SINAMICS S120SIMODRIVE: 611 universal, POSMO A/CA/CD/SIMASTERDRIVES: Motion control, Vector controlMICROMASTER, COMBIMASTER

Third-party drives Standard drives with PROFIBUS DP

Via PROFINET SINAMICS S120

Via analog port All drives

HMI systems SIMATIC OP 170B, TP 170B, OP 270, TP 270, MP 270B, MP 370SIMATIC OP 177B, TP 177B, MP 177BPCs with visualization software ProTool/Pro or WinCC flexiblePCs with any visualization software and OPC

I/O SIMATIC ET 200M, ET 200S, ET 200X, ET 200eco, ET 200proAll certified standard slaves (DP-V0, DP-V1, DP-V2)

Motion control via PROFINET: If your machine needseven higher performance

PROFINET is the open, innovative Industrial Ethernetstandard that meets all requirements of the automationenvironment. PROFINET uses standard TCP/IP forparameterizing, configuring and diagnostics. UsingPROFINET, process data is transferred in real-time along thesame bus cable. PROFINET offers two real time properties:RT (real time) for factory automation and IRT (isochronousreal time) for motion control. SIMOTION integrates PROFINETwith RT and PROFINET with IRT for motion control withSINAMICS drives. This allows the realization of machineswith higher requirements, such as large axis counts, highdynamics from shorter clock cycles, and the ability totransmit large quantities of data. For PROFINET, even withreal-time communication, there are always sufficientreserves for IT communication.

Process, diagnostic and maintenance functions can all beexecuted simultaneously to reduce downtime and increaseproduction. Even existing PROFIBUS networks can be easilyintegrated into a PROFINET architecture to provide evenmore flexibility.

PROFIdrive – the well-proven drive interface

For PROFINET and PROFIBUS, the functional interfacebetween controls and drives is clearly defined by thePROFIdrive drive profile of the PROFIBUS User Organization(PNO). This benefits current PROFIBUS users who arechanging over to PROFINET because this standard interfacemeans you do not need to make any changes to your userprogram.

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