2 Hardware Configuration for "Motion Control” 
 
TOs of S7-1500(T) 
Entry ID: 109743134,    V1.0,    05/2017 
 
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2  Hardware Configuration for "Motion 
Control” 
This chapter describes the basic hardware configuration of a motion control 
application with SIMATIC. In doing so, the general functions of the individual 
components are displayed. 
 
2.1  Basic configuration 
The basic hardware configuration of a motion control application is as follows: 
 
Figure 2-1 Basic hardware configuration 
 
 
Table 2-1 Basic hardware configuration 
Controller and control of the drive system and 
therefore of the motor of the motion control 
application. 
Controlling the motor. Providing the necessary 
motor current to move the connected motor. 
Position decoding of the motor axis (incremental 
or absolute). 
Executing the desired rotation. 
The motor forms the interface to the mechanical 
components of the motion control application.