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SIMOTION
SIMOTION P320-3 and Panel
Fronts
Manual
02/2012
Preface
Safety notes
1
Description
2
Hardware description
3
Application planning
4
Installing/Mounting
5
Connecting
6
Service and maintenance
7
Troubleshooting/FAQs
8
Technical data
9
Dimension drawings
10
Spare parts/Accessories
11
Standards and approvals
A
ESD guidelines
B
List of abbreviations
C

Legal information
Legal information
Warning notice system
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damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the relevant information is not taken into account.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
Qualified Personnel
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task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and
avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical
documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible
ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
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Preface
Contents of the Product Manual
This manual describes the embedded IPC for motion control SIMOTION P320-3 and the
SIMOTION P panel fronts that can be connected via the Remote Panel PC Kit.
The manual is part of the SIMOTION P320-3 documentation package.
Thanks to its rugged construction, the embedded IPC is particularly suited for the special
environmental conditions in the production machine area. The hardware has been designed
for continuous duty and together with the embedded Windows operating system and the
avoidance of rotating parts contributes to this ruggedness.
Sections in this manual
The following describes the purpose and objectives of the manual:
● Safety instructions
Important notes, warnings and precautionary measures that you must observe with
handling the SIMOTION P320-3.
● Description
Provides general information about the SIMOTION P320-3, the SIMOTION panel fronts
and the integration in the SIMOTION system.
● Hardware description
Describes the connections, the displays of the SIMOTION P state application, the
distributed configuration with SIMOTION panel fronts and the technical data of the
individual components.
● Use planning
Aspects of storage, transport, environmental and EMC conditions to be considered in the
preparatory stage.
● Installation/mounting
Describes the possibilities of the mechanical fastening of the SIMOTION P320-3 and the
SIMOTION panel fronts.
● Connecting
Provides general information and important notes that you must observe for the
connection of SIMOTION P350-3.
● Technical data
Provides information about the properties and features of the devices, and the
components that can be connected.

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● Dimension drawings
Contains the dimension drawings and dimensions of the SIMOTION P320-3 and the
SIMOTION panel fronts.
● Accessories
Provides information about spare parts and accessories of the SIMOTION P320-3.
● Appendix
Appendices with factual information for reference (e.g. guidelines, approvals, certificates,
ESD, abbreviations).
● Index to locate information
Scope of validity
This manual is valid for the hardware of the SIMOTION P320-3 and the SIMOTION panel
fronts as of SIMOTION software version V4.1.5.
The type designation of your SIMOTION P is shown on the type plate.
Figure 1 Type plate of the SIMOTION P320-3
Figure 2 Type plate

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Conventions
The term "PC" or "device" is used to refer to the SIMOTION P320-3 in this document.
Standards
The SIMOTION system was developed in accordance with ISO 9001 quality guidelines.
SIMOTION Documentation
An overview of the SIMOTION documentation can be found in a separate list of references.
This documentation is included as electronic documentation in the scope of delivery of
SIMOTION SCOUT. It comprises 10 documentation packages.
The following documentation packages are available for SIMOTION V4.3:
● SIMOTION Engineering System
● SIMOTION System and Function Descriptions
● SIMOTION Service and Diagnostics
● SIMOTION IT
● SIMOTION Programming
● SIMOTION Programming - References
● SIMOTION C
● SIMOTION P
● SIMOTION D
● SIMOTION Supplementary Documentation
Hotline and Internet addresses
Additional information
Click the following link to find information on the the following topics:
● Ordering documentation/overview of documentation
● Additional links to download documents
● Using documentation online (find and search in manuals/information)
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol/docu
Please send any questions about the technical documentation (e.g. suggestions for
improvement, corrections) to the following e-mail address:
[e-mail]

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My Documentation Manager
Click the following link for information on how to compile documentation individually on the
basis of Siemens content and how to adapt this for the purpose of your own machine
documentation:
http://www.siemens.com/mdm
Training
Click the following link for information on SITRAIN - Siemens training courses for automation
products, systems and solutions:
http://www.siemens.com/sitrain
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions can be found in SIMOTION Utilities & Applications, which are
included in the scope of delivery of SIMOTION SCOUT, and in the Service&Support pages
in Product Support:
http://support.automation.siemens.com
Technical support
Country-specific telephone numbers for technical support are provided on the Internet under
Contact:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support

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Table of contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Safety notes............................................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 General safety instructions ..........................................................................................................11
1.2 Recycling and disposal ................................................................................................................13
2 Description............................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Field of application .......................................................................................................................15
2.1.1 Product description ......................................................................................................................15
2.1.2 Performance Features .................................................................................................................16
2.1.3 System overview..........................................................................................................................19
2.2 SIMOTION P structure.................................................................................................................21
2.2.1 SIMOTION P (hardware) structure ..............................................................................................21
2.2.2 SIMOTION P (software) structure................................................................................................22
2.2.3 Components.................................................................................................................................24
2.3 HMI and SIMOTION SCOUT.......................................................................................................26
2.3.1 HMI overview ...............................................................................................................................26
2.3.2 Local HMI on SIMOTION P320-3 ................................................................................................26
2.3.3 HMI or ES via Ethernet (external access)....................................................................................27
2.3.4 HMI or ES via PROFINET............................................................................................................28
2.4 SIMOTION panel fronts...............................................................................................................29
2.4.1 Overview of SIMOTION panel fronts ...........................................................................................29
2.4.2 SIMOTION P320-3 with panel front via Panel PC Remote Kit ....................................................30
2.4.3 SIMOTION P320-3 without panel front (headless) ......................................................................31
3 Hardware description............................................................................................................................... 33
3.1 SIMOTION P hardware components ...........................................................................................33
3.2 SIMOTION P320-3 PC unit..........................................................................................................35
3.2.1 SIMOTION P320-3 representation...............................................................................................35
3.2.2 Connection components ..............................................................................................................37
3.2.3 Operator controls .........................................................................................................................38
3.2.4 Status displays.............................................................................................................................39
3.2.5 Internal components ....................................................................................................................40
3.3 SIMOTION P320-3 interfaces......................................................................................................42
3.3.1 Interface overview........................................................................................................................42
3.3.2 COM interface..............................................................................................................................43
3.3.3 USB interface...............................................................................................................................43
3.3.4 PROFINET interface ....................................................................................................................44
3.3.5 Ethernet interface.........................................................................................................................46
3.3.6 DVI-I .............................................................................................................................................47
3.3.7 Slot for CompactFlash card .........................................................................................................48

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3.4 SIMOTION P state application.................................................................................................... 49
3.4.1 SIMOTION P State application overview.................................................................................... 49
3.4.2 LED display ................................................................................................................................. 50
3.4.3 Mode selector.............................................................................................................................. 50
3.4.4 Current operating status.............................................................................................................. 51
3.5 SIMOTION panel fronts............................................................................................................... 52
3.5.1 Overview of SIMOTION panel fronts (hardware)........................................................................ 52
3.5.2 Panels with keys view ................................................................................................................. 52
3.5.3 Function blocks for panels with keys .......................................................................................... 53
3.5.4 Integrated mouse (only panels with keys)................................................................................... 56
3.5.5 Panels with touch screen view.................................................................................................... 57
3.5.6 Panels interface description........................................................................................................ 58
3.5.7 Technical data for SIMOTION panel fronts................................................................................. 60
3.5.8 SIMOTION panel fronts accessories .......................................................................................... 62
3.6 Distributed configuration with the Panel PC Remote Kit............................................................. 63
3.6.1 Overview of decentralized structure with the Panel PC Remote Kit........................................... 63
3.6.2 Configurations ............................................................................................................................. 64
3.6.3 Interface description for the Panel PC Remote Kit ..................................................................... 66
3.6.4 Technical data for the Panel PC Remote Kit .............................................................................. 67
3.6.5 Accessories for the Panel PC Remote Kit .................................................................................. 68
4 Application planning................................................................................................................................. 69
4.1 Transport..................................................................................................................................... 69
4.2 Unpacking and checking the delivery unit................................................................................... 69
4.3 Ambient and Environmental Conditions...................................................................................... 71
4.4 Mounting positions and fastening ...............................................................................................72
4.4.1 Permissible mounting positions of the panel front ...................................................................... 73
4.4.2 Type of fixation............................................................................................................................ 74
4.4.3 Degree of protection.................................................................................................................... 74
5 Installing/Mounting................................................................................................................................... 75
5.1 Installing SIMOTION P320-3....................................................................................................... 75
5.1.1 Mounting information................................................................................................................... 75
5.1.2 Mounting on DIN rails.................................................................................................................. 76
5.1.3 Mounting with mounting brackets ............................................................................................... 77
5.1.4 Upright mounting......................................................................................................................... 79
5.2 Installing/removing an accessible CompactFlash card............................................................... 80
5.3 Assembly forms overview ........................................................................................................... 84
5.4 Distributed configuration ............................................................................................................. 85
5.4.1 Overview of decentralized structure............................................................................................85
5.4.2 Components for decentralized structure ..................................................................................... 86
5.4.3 Mounting the Panel PC Remote Kit on a SIMOTION panel front ............................................... 86
5.5 Mounting the SIMOTION panel front .......................................................................................... 88
5.5.1 Overview of the mounting of SIMOTION panel fronts ................................................................ 88
5.5.2 Securing the panel front with clamps.......................................................................................... 88
5.5.3 Securing the panel front with screws .......................................................................................... 90

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6 Connecting .............................................................................................................................................. 93
6.1 Requirements...............................................................................................................................93
6.2 Overview of connections..............................................................................................................94
6.3 Connecting peripheral equipment................................................................................................95
6.4 Connecting the 24 V DC power supply........................................................................................96
6.5 Protective ground connection ......................................................................................................97
6.6 USB strain-relief...........................................................................................................................98
6.7 PROFINET strain relief ................................................................................................................99
7 Service and maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 101
7.1 Preventive maintenance ............................................................................................................101
7.2 Replace the backup battery .......................................................................................................101
8 Troubleshooting/FAQs........................................................................................................................... 105
8.1 General problems ......................................................................................................................105
9 Technical data ....................................................................................................................................... 107
9.1 General specifications................................................................................................................107
9.2 Power requirements of the components ....................................................................................110
9.3 Integrated DC power supply ......................................................................................................110
9.4 Technical specifications of additional hardware components....................................................111
9.5 Keyboard table (for keyboard panel version only) .....................................................................112
10 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................................. 117
10.1 SIMOTION P320-3 dimensions .................................................................................................117
10.1.1 Overview of the dimensional drawings ......................................................................................117
10.1.2 Dimension drawings of the device .............................................................................................117
10.1.3 Dimension drawings of the device with mounting brackets .......................................................119
10.1.4 Dimensional drawings of the device with vertical mounting angles...........................................121
10.2 Panel front dimensions ..............................................................................................................122
10.3 SIMOTION panel fronts installation dimensions........................................................................123
10.4 Dimensional drawing of SIMOTION panel front with Panel PC Remote Kit..............................125
11 Spare parts/Accessories........................................................................................................................ 127
11.1 Power supply..............................................................................................................................127
11.1.1 Over of power supply .................................................................................................................127
11.1.2 Example: SITOP smart 24 V/10 A .............................................................................................128
11.1.3 Technical data for the SITOP smart 24 V/10 A..........................................................................128
11.2 UPS system ...............................................................................................................................130
11.2.1 UPS system overview ................................................................................................................130
11.2.2 SITOP DC UPS module.............................................................................................................131

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11.3 Accessory kit ............................................................................................................................. 132
11.4 Accessories for the hardware components............................................................................... 132
11.5 Available spare parts and accessories ..................................................................................... 133
A Standards and approvals....................................................................................................................... 135
A.1 General rules............................................................................................................................. 135
A.2 Safety of electronic controllers.................................................................................................. 137
A.3 Certificates ................................................................................................................................ 139
B ESD guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 141
B.1 ESD definition ........................................................................................................................... 141
B.2 Electrostatic charging of individuals..........................................................................................142
B.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity ....................................... 143
C List of abbreviations............................................................................................................................... 145
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 147

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Safety notes 1
1.1 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Please observe the safety instructions on the back of the cover sheet of this
documentation. You should not expand your device unless you have read the relevant
safety instructions.
This device is compliant with the relevant safety regulations to IEC, EN, VDE, UL, and CSA.
If you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned environment, please
contact your service representative.
Repairs
Only authorized personnel are permitted to repair the device.
WARNING
Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial
damage to equipment or endanger the user.
System expansions
Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. If you install other upgrades,
you may damage the system or violate the safety requirements and regulations for radio
frequency interference suppression. Contact your technical support team or where you
purchased your PC to find out which system expansion devices may safely be installed.
CAUTION
If you install or exchange system expansions and damage your device, the warranty
becomes void.

Safety notes
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Battery
This device is equipped with a Lithium battery. Batteries may only be replaced by qualified
personnel.
CAUTION
There is the risk of an explosion if the battery is not replaced as directed. Replace the
battery only with the same type or with an equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
WARNING
Risk of explosion and release of harmful substances!
Therefore, do not throw lithium batteries into an open fire, do not solder or open the cell
body, do not short-circuit or reverse the polarity, do not heat to above 100 °C, dispose of
them in accordance with regulations, and protect them from direct exposure to sunlight,
humidity, and condensation.
ESD guidelines
Modules containing electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs) can be identified by the following
label:
Strictly follow the guidelines mentioned below when handling modules which are sensitive to
ESD:
● Always discharge your body´s static electricity before handling modules that are sensitive
to ESD (for example, by touching a grounded object).
● All devices and tools must be free of static charge.
● Always pull the mains connector and disconnect the battery before installing or removing
modules which are sensitive to ESD.
● Handle modules fitted with ESDs only by their edges.
● Do not touch any connector pins or conductors on modules containing ESDs.

Safety notes
1.2 Recycling and disposal
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1.2 Recycling and disposal
The disposal of the product must conform to the appropriate valid national regulations.
The low-pollution equipment used in the products described in this manual means most of
them can be recycled. To recycle and dispose your old device in an environmentally friendly
way, please contact a company that specializes in the disposal of electronic waste.

Safety notes
1.2 Recycling and disposal
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Description 2
2.1 Field of application
2.1.1 Product description
Technical Description
The PC-based SIMOTION P320-3 motion control system runs with the
Windows Embedded Standard 2009 operating system and with a real-time expansion for
SIMOTION. The hardware consists of an industrial PC with innovative Intel technology.
Other PC applications can run at the same time as the SIMOTION applications. The I/O
systems are controlled with the PROFINET onboard controller (= permanently integrated
PROFINET onboard interface module) for PROFINET.
Panels with 12" or 15" screen diagonal (touch or keys) are available for the visualization. In
addition, the PC standard interfaces such as Ethernet can be used to connect additional
PCs, such as a master computer or a Teleservice router.
Highlights
SIMOTION P offers the following advantages of a PC-based solution:
● Innovative Intel technology
● Long-term availability
● Openness of the PC (Windows applications)
● Connection of a wide range of PC devices
● CompactFlash card
● Control and HMI tasks on one system (HMI = Human Machine Interface)
Possible applications
Typical applications for production machine automation include the following:
● Packaging industry
● Plastics industry
● Metal forming technology
● Textiles
● Printing industry
● Industries processing wood, glass, ceramics and stone

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The device provides industrial PC systems for high-performance and space-saving
applications in particular in the field of machine, plant and control cabinet construction:
● Measuring and controlling of process and machine data (for example, wind power plants,
assembling machines, packaging machines)
● Operating and visualization tasks with separate display / monitor solutions (information
terminals, large-scale displays in automotive production)
● Data acquisition and processing (e.g. process data acquisition, distributed process
control)
2.1.2 Performance Features
SIMOTION P can control various I/O systems and HMI components via its
PROFINET onboard controller.
SIMOTION P320-3 is only available with PROFINET onboard controller.
Both rotary axes and linear axes can be operated.
The following can be used as servo drives:
● SINAMICS S120 (PROFINET)
Subsequently, only drives will be mentioned in this context.
SIMOTION P contains the SIMOTION Kernel, which provides motion control and PLC
functionality.
The SIMOTION P project is planned, configured, parameterized, commissioned, and
programmed using the SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system (ES). This can be done
using text or graphic input.
User data is stored on a fail-safe storage medium of the SIMOTION P320-3. The term
"storage medium" is used for "fail-safe storage medium" in the rest of the document.
Siemens WinCC flexible software can be used to visualize operational sequences or to
operate the machine. Third-party systems can be linked via the OPC interface.

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Hardware and software requirements
Basic data
Installation/mounting Mounting onto standard rail
Wall mounting
Book mounting
Suspended mounting
Processor Intel Core 2 Solo 1.2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 3 MB SLC
Main memory 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM SODIMM
Graphics Integrated Intel GMA4500 graphics
Resolution from 640x480 pixels up to 1920x1200 pixels
32 to 256 MB graphics memory is taken from main
memory (dynamic UMA)
Power supply 24 VDC (19.2 ... 28.8 V) max. 4 A
Operating conditions Operation without fan
Drives and storage media
CompactFlash card 4 GB
Floppy/CD-ROM drive Optionally connectable via external USB interface
USB stick Optionally connectable via external USB interface
Interfaces
Serial COM (RS232)
Graphics DVI-I: Combined DVI and VGA
USB 4 x USB 2.0 high current
Ethernet 1 x RJ 45 (10/100/1000 Mbps)
PROFINET 3 x RJ 45 (10/100 Mbps), PROFINET onboard controller
Monitoring and safety functions
LED display Five LEDs to display the system states
Transient voltage interruption Up to 15 ms buffer time at full load
Software
Operating systems
Scope of delivery Windows Embedded Standard 2009
SIMATIC NET
SIMOTION P Runtime

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Windows Embedded Standard 2009
The supplied Windows Embedded Standard has the product version 2009. The overview
shows the basic device functions under Windows Embedded Standard 2009:
Function Windows Embedded Standard 2009
Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) In the RAM
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase Available, V 1.2
Pagefile Deactivated in favor of the EWF
System Restore Core Available
File-Based Write Filter (FBWF) Available
Registryfilter Available
Device Update Agent (DUA) Available
Telnet Server Available
Windows Backup Available
User Mode Driver Framework (UMDF) Available
MUI GER
Default language: English
Administrator Account Available
User Account Available
Explorer Shell Available
Internet Explorer (IE) Available, IE7
Internet Information Server (IIS) Available, V 5.1
Terminal Services Available
Bluetooth Available
Wireless Network Support Available
Windows Firewall Available
Windows Security Center Available
MSN Explorer Not available
Outlook Express Available
Administrative Tools Available
SMS Advanced Client Not available
Remote Desktop Available, V 6.0
Remote Assistance Available
.NET Framework Not available
ASP.NET Not available
Windows .NET Messenger Available, V 4.7
Codepages/User Locale/Keyboard Selection available
Disk Management Services Available
Windows Installer Service Available, V 3.1
Class Installer Available
CoDevice Installer Available
Windows Movie Maker Not available

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Function Windows Embedded Standard 2009
Media Player Available, V11.0
Windows Media Player Tour Not available
DirectX V9.0c
Accessories Available
Help files for all components Not available
Games Not available
Fonts 118
Windows XP Tour Not available
Microsoft Silverlight Available, V 1.0
NetMeeting Available, V 3.1
See also
General specifications (Page 107)
2.1.3 System overview
System environment
SIMOTION, a modular system, consists of the SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system (ES)
and a runtime system (RT) that can run on 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. These functions are combined
both on the hardware and on the software side.
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Description
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Individual automation tasks for production machines are formulated in a uniform and
consistent user interface. Logic and movement functions are programmed in the SIMOTION
SCOUT graphic programming tool.
Technical tasks such as positioning or synchronous operation are available as functions that
are simple to incorporate in the program, as are logic commands.
Consistency in the areas of programming and project design and data management and
communication is the central feature of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA).
SIMOTION P system architecture
The three hardware platforms (SIMOTION D, SIMOTION P and SIMOTION C) form the
basis of the SIMOTION motion control system. The application created with the SIMOTION
SCOUT engineering system and the associated runtime software modules can be used on
the various SIMOTION hardware platforms.
The advantage of the system architecture for the PC-based SIMOTION P320-3 solution lies
in the fact that both the HMI and the runtime system run on the same hardware. This saves
the cost for an additional HMI station.