Connecting 
  5.1 Wiring 
SIMOTION C 
Operating Instructions, 02/2012 
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Mixed operation of analog drives and stepper drives (C230-2, C240) 
Connecting cables for your configuration are available on request. 
Follow the procedure outlined for connecting analog drives or stepper drives. The design 
conditions determine whether you install a terminal block or perform the wiring directly with 
pre-assembled cables. 
 
 
Note 
Ensure that the polarity assignment of the signals is correct. Refer to the technical 
documentation for your drive unit (e. g. 
FM STEPDRIVE, Function Description
 manual) and 
chapter Onboard drive interface (C230-2, C240) (Page 45) of these operating instructions to 
ensure that the interconnection is
 correct. 
 
Mixed operation of drives on the onboard drive interface and PROFIBUS DP 
Drives with analog and digital connections and stepper drives can be operated together. 
Proceed as described for the connection of drives to the onboard drive interface or 
PROFIBUS DP. 
Mixed operation of drives on the onboard drive interface and use as standard output (C240 only) 
Follow the procedure outlined for connecting analog drives. 
Mixed operation of drives on the PROFIBUS DP and drives on the PROFINET IO (C240 PN) 
Drives can be used in mixed operation. 
Proceed as described for the connection of drives on the PROFIBUS DP or on the 
PROFINET IO. 
See also 
Overview (Page 63)