2.2 System components
Central components
SIMOTION D4x5 communicates with automation components via the following interfaces:
● PROFIBUS DP
● Ethernet
● PROFINET IO (when using a CBE30)
● DRIVE‑CLiQ (DRIVE Component Link with IQ).
SIMOTION D features a SINAMICS Integrated drive element. Communication with the
SINAMICS Integrated is via PROFIBUS mechanisms (DP Integrated).
The most important components of the system and their functions are shown below.
Table 2-1 Central components
Component Function
SIMOTION D4x5 controller ... is the central motion control module.
This module contains the programmable SIMOTION runtime for the
SIMOTION D4x5 and the SINAMICS S120 drive software.
You can use the integrated high-speed digital I/Os as:
●
Homing inputs
● Inputs for measuring inputs
● User-addressable process I/Os
● Outputs for fast output cams
The measuring sockets can output any analog signals.
System software The basic functionality of SIMOTION D is supplied on a CompactFlash
card containing the following:
●
SIMOTION runtime (kernel)
● Drive software of SINAMICS S120 - implements all drive functions
Power supply ... provides the electronics power supply for SIMOTION D, e.g. via the
SITOP power supply.
PROFIBUS DP
The control unit can communicate with the following components via the PROFIBUS DP
interfaces:
Table 2-2
Components on PROFIBUS DP
Component Function
Programming device (PG/PC) ... configures, parameterizes, programs, and tests with the
"SIMOTION SCOUT" engineering system (ES)
SIMATIC HMI device ... is used for operating and monitoring functions. This is not an
essential requirement for the operation of a control unit
Description
2.2 System components
SIMOTION D4x5
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