Siemens SIMOTION C230-2

Description
1.1 System overview
SIMOTION C
12 Operating Instructions, 02/2012
The SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system (ES) is used to configure, parameterize,
commission, program perform diagnostics for the SIMOTION C.
Where can the SIMOTION C be used?
The C230-2, C240 and C240 PN can be used both for positioning and synchronous
operation (gearing, camming and path interpolation).
Typical areas in which the motion control module can be used are:
● Packaging industry
● Plastics industry
● Presses
● Textiles
● Printing industry
● Wood, glass, ceramic, stone
System integration
SIMOTION offers an optimized system platform for automation and drive solutions where
priority is given to motion control applications and technological tasks.
The SIMOTION modular system consists of the SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system and
a common runtime system for various hardware platforms.
The truly innovative aspect of SIMOTION is that it does away with the traditional separation
between pure automation functions and motion functions.
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