Siemens TIA Portal V14 User Manual

2 Hardware Configuration for "Motion Control”
2.1 Basic configuration
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
No.
Hardware components
Function
1.
SIMATIC controller
Controller and control of the drive system and
therefore of the motor of the motion control
application.
2.
SINAMICS drive system
Controlling the motor. Providing the necessary
motor current to move the connected motor.
Position decoding of the motor axis (incremental
or absolute).
3.
SIMOTICS motor
Executing the desired rotation.
The motor forms the interface to the mechanical
components of the motion control application.
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Siemens TIA Portal V14 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	TIA Portal V14
Category	Controller
Language	English