Siemens SIMOTION SCOUT Instruction sheet

SIMOTION
Motion Control
SIMOTION SCOUT
Configuration Manual
Valid as of Version 4.5
11/2016
Preface 1
Fundamental safety
instructions 2
Introduction 3
Installation 4
User interface 5
Configuring/parameterizing 6
Target system 7
Upgrading and project
updates 8
Diagnostics 9
Service with SIMOTON
SCOUT 10
Siemens SIMOTION
Diagnostics 11
Configuring a further
connection (such as HMI) 12
Product combinations 13
Technical specifications 14
Appendix A

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Table of contents
1 Preface.........................................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Validity......................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Sections in this manual............................................................................................................9
1.3 SIMOTION Documentation....................................................................................................10
1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses..............................................................................................10
2 Fundamental safety instructions.................................................................................................................13
2.1 General safety instructions.....................................................................................................13
2.2 Industrial security...................................................................................................................14
2.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media..............15
3 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Content of the configuring manual.........................................................................................17
3.2 SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system................................................................................17
3.3 SIMOTION hardware platforms..............................................................................................18
3.4 Programming languages........................................................................................................19
3.4.1 Programming languages in SIMOTION SCOUT....................................................................19
3.4.2 Motion Control Chart (MCC)..................................................................................................21
3.4.3 Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (LAD/FBD)...............................................................22
3.4.4 Structured Text (ST)...............................................................................................................23
3.5 CamEdit cam editor................................................................................................................24
3.6 CamTool options package.....................................................................................................24
3.7 Technology packages and technology objects......................................................................25
3.8 CLib Studio option package...................................................................................................26
4 Installation..................................................................................................................................................27
4.1 SCOUT and SCOUT Standalone system requirements........................................................27
4.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT.................................................................................................27
4.2.1 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT.................................................................................................27
4.2.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone.............................................................................28
4.2.3 SINAMICS Support Package (SSP).......................................................................................29
4.3 Uninstalling SIMOTION SCOUT ...........................................................................................29
4.4 Licenses.................................................................................................................................30
4.4.1 To install the authorization.....................................................................................................30
4.4.2 Saving and moving the license key........................................................................................31
5 User interface.............................................................................................................................................33
5.1 SIMOTION SCOUT - workbench...........................................................................................33
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5.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - working area........................................................................................35
5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator ...................................................................................36
5.3.1 Using the project navigator....................................................................................................36
5.3.2 Creating elements..................................................................................................................37
5.3.3 Inserting a folder....................................................................................................................39
5.3.4 Changing properties of the elements.....................................................................................40
5.3.5 Wizards for configuration support..........................................................................................41
5.4 SIMOTION SCOUT - menus..................................................................................................41
5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items..........................................................................................44
5.6 SIMOTION SCOUT - keyboard operation and shortcuts.......................................................49
5.7 SIMOTION SCOUT - using the context menus......................................................................50
5.8 SIMOTION SCOUT - detailed view........................................................................................51
5.8.1 Using the detail view..............................................................................................................51
5.8.2 Using the symbol browser......................................................................................................51
5.8.3 Address list.............................................................................................................................52
5.8.4 Watch table............................................................................................................................52
5.8.5 Working with lists...................................................................................................................54
5.9 SIMOTION SCOUT - language settings................................................................................54
5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help............................................................................................54
5.10.1 SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help............................................................................................54
5.10.2 Searching in the online help...................................................................................................60
5.10.3 Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT...............................................................................61
5.10.4 Error remedy..........................................................................................................................62
5.11 Adding add-ons to the workbench..........................................................................................63
6 Configuring/parameterizing........................................................................................................................65
6.1 Configuration overview...........................................................................................................65
6.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - basic settings.......................................................................................65
6.3 Managing projects..................................................................................................................66
6.3.1 SIMOTION SCOUT project....................................................................................................66
6.3.2 Creating a new project...........................................................................................................67
6.3.3 Open project...........................................................................................................................70
6.3.4 Saving and compiling.............................................................................................................71
6.3.5 Performing a consistency check............................................................................................72
6.3.6 Archiving and backing up projects on memory cards.............................................................72
6.3.7 Exporting and importing a project in XML format...................................................................73
6.3.8 Searching in the project.........................................................................................................74
6.3.9 Replacing in the project..........................................................................................................76
6.3.10 Printing projects.....................................................................................................................76
6.4 Configuring devices................................................................................................................77
6.4.1 Adding a SIMOTION device...................................................................................................77
6.4.1.1 Starting HW Config................................................................................................................78
6.4.1.2 The HW Config program........................................................................................................79
6.4.1.3 HW Config: Opening the hardware catalog............................................................................79
6.4.1.4 SIMOTION devices in the hardware catalog..........................................................................80
6.4.2 Selecting technology packages..............................................................................................80
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6.4.3 Connecting to the target system............................................................................................82
6.4.3.1 Installing the interface card....................................................................................................82
6.4.3.2 Set PG/PC interface...............................................................................................................84
6.4.3.3 Specifying the access point....................................................................................................85
6.4.3.4 Communication via PROFIBUS DP.......................................................................................86
6.4.3.5 Ethernet communication........................................................................................................87
6.4.3.6 Communication via PROFINET.............................................................................................87
6.4.4 Inserting a drive......................................................................................................................88
6.4.4.1 Drives with SIMOTION...........................................................................................................88
6.4.4.2 Inserting a SINAMICS drive on PROFIBUS DP.....................................................................89
6.4.4.3 Inserting a SINAMICS drive on PROFINET IO......................................................................90
6.4.4.4 Commissioning the drives......................................................................................................91
6.4.4.5 SINAMICS S120 on SIMOTION.............................................................................................92
6.4.4.6 Configuring the infeed............................................................................................................94
6.4.4.7 Testing the drive with the drive control panel.........................................................................96
6.5 Creating and testing an axis.................................................................................................100
6.5.1 TO axis technology object....................................................................................................100
6.5.2 Configuring Axes..................................................................................................................102
6.5.3 Testing the axis with the axis control panel..........................................................................106
6.6 Programming the SIMOTION application.............................................................................110
6.6.1 Using tags............................................................................................................................110
6.6.2 Using MCC...........................................................................................................................113
6.6.2.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................113
6.6.2.2 Creating the MCC unit..........................................................................................................114
6.6.2.3 Creating an MCC chart........................................................................................................115
6.6.2.4 Using MCC command blocks...............................................................................................117
6.6.2.5 Backing up the MCC program..............................................................................................119
6.6.3 Using LAD/FBD....................................................................................................................120
6.6.3.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................120
6.6.3.2 Create LAD/FBD unit...........................................................................................................121
6.6.3.3 Create LAD/FBD program....................................................................................................122
6.6.3.4 Using the LAD/FBD toolbar..................................................................................................124
6.6.3.5 Backing up the LAD/FBD program.......................................................................................125
6.6.4 Using ST..............................................................................................................................125
6.6.4.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................125
6.6.4.2 Creating an ST source.........................................................................................................126
6.6.4.3 Backing up the ST program ................................................................................................127
6.6.4.4 Executing the ST program...................................................................................................128
6.7 Configure execution system.................................................................................................128
6.8 Project generator..................................................................................................................131
6.8.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................131
6.8.2 Integrating the ProjectGenerator..........................................................................................132
6.9 Configuring multilingual messages......................................................................................132
6.10 Know-how Protection...........................................................................................................133
6.11 Saving and restoring variables from the device...................................................................134
6.12 Online multiuser mode.........................................................................................................137
6.12.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................137
6.12.2 Working in online multiuser mode........................................................................................139
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6.13 Licensing runtime.................................................................................................................140
6.13.1 Licensing of the runtime components..................................................................................140
6.13.1.1 Overview for the licensing....................................................................................................140
6.13.1.2 Licenses and license key ....................................................................................................140
6.13.1.3 Determining licensing requirements.....................................................................................141
6.13.1.4 Displaying existing licenses of the SIMOTION device.........................................................142
6.13.1.5 Performing the licensing.......................................................................................................143
6.13.2 Changing the license key.....................................................................................................144
6.13.3 License key is protected from being deleted (as from Kernel V4.1).....................................144
6.13.4 Licensing during hardware replacement..............................................................................144
6.13.5 Underlicensing.....................................................................................................................144
6.14 Writing the boot sector.........................................................................................................145
7 Target system...........................................................................................................................................147
7.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................147
7.2 Going online/offline with SIMOTION SCOUT ......................................................................148
7.2.1 Online access points............................................................................................................148
7.2.2 Available nodes....................................................................................................................149
7.2.3 Setting the access point on the PG/PC................................................................................151
7.2.4 Select target devices............................................................................................................152
7.3 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT....................................................154
7.4 Overall reset.........................................................................................................................160
7.5 Setting the time of day.........................................................................................................161
7.6 Loading data to the target system........................................................................................161
7.7 Archive project data to memory card...................................................................................162
7.8 Loading to the file system....................................................................................................162
8 Upgrading and project updates................................................................................................................163
8.1 General information..............................................................................................................163
8.2 Upgrading and changing platforms for a SIMOTION device................................................163
8.2.1 Changing a SIMOTION device and subsequent TP upgrade (within a platform).................163
8.2.2 Changing the SIMOTION platform.......................................................................................165
8.2.3 Upgrading technology packages.........................................................................................166
8.3 Upgrading devices and project updates using the device update tool ................................168
9 Diagnostics...............................................................................................................................................173
9.1 Overview of the possible diagnostic functions.....................................................................173
9.2 Using the diagnostics overview............................................................................................174
9.3 Device diagnostics...............................................................................................................174
9.3.1 Device diagnostics...............................................................................................................174
9.3.2 Device diagnostics: General................................................................................................175
9.3.3 Device diagnostics: Diagnostics buffer................................................................................176
9.3.4 Device diagnostics: Task Manager......................................................................................177
9.3.5 Device diagnostics: Checking memory utilization................................................................180
9.3.6 Device diagnostics: Checking the system utilization............................................................181
9.3.7 Device diagnostics: User log file..........................................................................................182
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9.3.8 Device diagnostics: Syslog file.............................................................................................183
9.3.9 Device diagnostics: Version overview..................................................................................183
9.3.10 Device diagnostics: Alarms..................................................................................................184
9.4 Diagnostic functions in the address list................................................................................185
9.5 Interconnection overview.....................................................................................................186
9.6 Service Overview.................................................................................................................187
9.7 Trace and measuring functions............................................................................................188
9.7.1 Trace, measuring function, and automatic controller setting................................................188
9.7.2 Task Trace...........................................................................................................................189
9.7.3 Technology object trace.......................................................................................................190
9.8 Accessible nodes.................................................................................................................192
9.9 Program testing and debugging...........................................................................................193
9.10 Project comparison..............................................................................................................193
9.11 Project overview...................................................................................................................196
9.12 Services and diagnostics without an Engineering System...................................................196
10 Service with SIMOTON SCOUT...............................................................................................................197
10.1 Selecting the right project with SCOUT................................................................................197
10.2 Project was created in Version V4.1 / V4.2 / V4.3 / V4.4.....................................................199
10.3 Project V4.1 / V4.2 / V4.3 / V4.4 has been edited with SCOUT V4.5..................................200
10.4 Introduction of versioning with standard library and software components..........................201
11 Siemens SIMOTION Diagnostics.............................................................................................................203
12 Configuring a further connection (such as HMI).......................................................................................205
12.1 Rules for arranging modules in the HW Config....................................................................205
12.2 Routing.................................................................................................................................206
12.3 HMI (Human Machine Interface) connection........................................................................206
12.4 Higher-level automation systems.........................................................................................208
12.5 TCP ports for access to SIMOTION/SINAMICS..................................................................208
13 Product combinations...............................................................................................................................211
13.1 Compatibility.........................................................................................................................211
13.1.1 General compatibility............................................................................................................211
13.1.2 Software compatibility..........................................................................................................211
13.2 Memory media of the SIMOTION devices...........................................................................212
13.3 STEP 7.................................................................................................................................213
13.3.1 SIMATIC Manager...............................................................................................................213
13.3.2 SIMATIC Logon....................................................................................................................213
13.3.3 SIMATIC Version Trail.........................................................................................................217
13.4 NetPro..................................................................................................................................218
13.5 HMI.......................................................................................................................................219
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13.6 Drive ES...............................................................................................................................220
13.7 Commissioning drives (STARTER)......................................................................................221
13.8 CamTool...............................................................................................................................222
13.9 DCC programming system...................................................................................................222
14 Technical specifications............................................................................................................................225
14.1 Quantity framework..............................................................................................................225
14.2 Memory requirement............................................................................................................225
A Appendix...................................................................................................................................................227
A.1 Scripts for SIMOTION..........................................................................................................227
A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT...........................227
Index.........................................................................................................................................................239
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Preface 1
1.1 Validity
This document is part of the Engineering System Handling documentation package.
Validity
This manual is valid for SIMOTION SCOUT in conjunction with the SIMOTION CamTool
optional package for product version V4.5.
1.2 Sections in this manual
The following is a list of sections included in this manual along with a description of the
information presented in each section.
● Introduction
This chapter contains an overview of the SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System.
● Installation
This chapter contains the system requirements for SIMOTION SCOUT, describes the
procedure for installing and uninstalling it, and provides important information on the
communications link to the SIMOTION device.
● User interface
This chapter contains an overview of the SIMOTION SCOUT Workbench. It also provides
notes concerning the language setting and the use of online help.
● Configuring/parameterizing
This chapter describes the basic steps for operating SIMOTION SCOUT.
● Target system
This chapter contains information on controlling the target system. You also learn how you
can control the operating state with SIMOTION SCOUT and how you can upload data to
the target system.
● Diagnostics
This chapter contains information about which diagnostic functions are available and how
these are operated.
● Service with SIMOTION SCOUT
This chapter contains information about the service.
● Siemens SIMOTION Diagnostics
This chapter contains information on how you can use the Siemens Simotion Diagnostics
diagnostic tool for troubleshooting.
● Configuring a further connection (such as HMI)
This chapter contains information on how to configure the HMI connection among other
things.
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● Product combinations
This chapter describes topics such as compatibility and storage media as well as STEP 7,
NetPro, Drive ES, HMI, and other interfaces.
● Technical specifications
This chapter contains information about the quantity structure and the storage capacity
requirement.
● Appendix
The appendix contains the scripts for SIOMTION and a sample program for an axis
configuration in SIOMOTION SCOUT.
● Index
1.3 SIMOTION Documentation
An overview of the SIMOTION documentation can be found in the SIMOTION Documentation
Overview document.
This documentation is included as electronic documentation in the scope of delivery of
SIMOTION SCOUT. It comprises ten documentation packages.
The following documentation packages are available for SIMOTION V4.5:
● SIMOTION Engineering System Handling
● 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
1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses
SIMOTION at a glance
We have compiled an overview page from our range of information about SIMOTION with the
most important information on frequently asked topics - which can be opened with only one
click.
Whether beginner or experienced SIMOTION user – the most important downloads, manuals,
tutorials, FAQs, application examples, etc. can be found at
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109480700
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Additional information
Click the following link to find information on the following topics:
● Documentation overview
● Additional links to download documents
● Using documentation online (find and search manuals/information)
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479653
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 it for the purpose of your own machine
documentation:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/My/ww/en/documentation
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:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/ps/14505/faq
Technical support
Country-specific telephone numbers for technical support are provided on the Internet under
Contact:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2090
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Fundamental safety instructions 2
2.1 General safety instructions
WARNING
Danger to life if the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed
The non-observance of the safety instructions and residual risks stated in the associated
hardware documentation can result in accidents with severe injuries or death.
● Observe the safety instructions given in the hardware documentation.
● Consider the residual risks for the risk evaluation.
WARNING
Danger to life caused by machine malfunctions caused by incorrect or changed
parameterization
Incorrect or changed parameterization can cause malfunctions on machines that can result
in injuries or death.
● Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access.
● Respond to possible malfunctions by applying suitable measures (e.g. EMERGENCY
STOP or EMERGENCY OFF).
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2.2 Industrial security
Note
Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and
networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the enterprise
network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures
(e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, please visit http://www.siemens.com/
industrialsecurity.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure.
Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to always
use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and
failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity..
WARNING
Danger as a result of unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulation (e.g. by viruses, Trojan horses, malware, worms) can cause unsafe
operating states to develop in your installation which can lead to death, severe injuries and/
or material damage.
● Keep the software up to date.
Information and newsletters can be found at:
http://support.automation.siemens.com
● Incorporate the automation and drive components into a state-of-the-art, integrated
industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
For more detailed information, go to:
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
● Make sure that you include all installed products into the integrated industrial security
concept.
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2.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable
storage media
WARNING
Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media
The storage of files on removable storage media involves a high risk of infection, e.g. via
viruses or malware. Incorrect parameter assignment can cause machines to malfunction,
which can lead to injuries or death.
● Protect the files on removable storage media against harmful software through appropriate
protective measures, e.g. virus scanners.
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Introduction 3
3.1 Content of the configuring manual
The SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual is a general description of the software. Not all
available software functions are described in this document. All detailed, subject-specific
information can be found in the context-sensitive online help and the corresponding
documentation.
Important notes and information on the SIMOTION Motion Control system are contained in
the following catalog:
● SIMOTION, SINAMICS S120 and Motors for Production Machines, PM 21 Catalog
3.2 SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system
Introduction
While the Motion Control system SIMOTION provides a wide variety of preprogrammed
functions, it is also parameterizable and programmable for individual requirements. High-
performance tools, which provide optimum support and ease of use for the necessary
engineering steps, are required for this.
The SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System is the environment for the uniform automation
of production machines with SIMOTION and integrates into the SIMATIC environment in
accordance with TIA (Totally Integrated Automation).
SIMOTION SCOUT provides a uniform, function-oriented view for your automation task, and
at the same time it is very easy to use.
The possible SIMOTION applications range from simple, parameterizable, speed-controlled
single axes through to complex, mechatronically-coupled and programmable multi-axis
machines. Therefore, SIMOTION SCOUT provides views adapted to the task and can be
expanded with additional tools (e.g. tool for the graphic creation of cams).
SIMOTION SCOUT is the engineering system for SIMOTION. It is integrated into STEP 7 and
provides all the required tools for the following functionalities:
● Configuration
● Parameter assignment
● Programming
● Test
● Diagnostics
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The following tasks are graphically supported with operator guidance:
● Creation of the hardware and network configuration
● Creation, configuration and parameter assignment of technology objects
such as axes, output cams and cams.
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The automation topology is defined in the first engineering steps. The hardware and network
configuration is created by parameterizing the required components and networks.
3.3 SIMOTION hardware platforms
To meet the complex requirements of machine construction, SIMOTION offers three hardware
variants with different performance, packaging formats and expandability options. The basic
system characteristics, like the engineering, are identical.
SIMOTION D (Drive-based)
SIMOTION D is a compact, drive-based version of SIMOTION based on the SINAMICS S120
drives family. For SIMOTION D, the SIMOTION runtime environment and the SINAMICS drive
software run concurrently on the controller hardware in the SINAMICS S120 packaging format.
SIMOTION P (PC-based)
SIMOTION P is a PC-based, open motion control system from SIMOTION. Control, motion
control, and HMI functions are executed together with standard PC applications on the
SIMOTION P hardware platform.
Introduction
3.3 SIMOTION hardware platforms
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SIMOTION P combines the openness of the Windows operating system with the real-time
capability of SIMOTION P Runtime.
SIMOTION C (Controller-based)
SIMOTION C is the modular controller variant in the tried and trusted packaging system of the
SIMATIC S7-300 with its very varied expandability options on the I/O bus. SIMOTION C240
high-performance motion controllers are available for control functions and motion control
tasks. The integrated interface for four analog coupled drives makes the SIMOTION C
particularly suitable for compact applications with the control of analog electrical drives and
the operation of hydraulic axes. SIMOTION C also supports operation of four stepper motors
at these interfaces. SIMOTION C240 PN offers a PROFINET interface instead of the encoder
and drive interfaces.
3.4 Programming languages
3.4.1 Programming languages in SIMOTION SCOUT
SIMOTION provides different programming languages for the solution of Motion Control tasks,
control logic, arithmetic calculations, etc. During runtime, the selected programming language
has no effect – except in the different displays when debugging. You can create user
applications in different programming languages and use them jointly in a project.
The following programming languages are available in SIMOTION SCOUT:
●Motion Control Chart (MCC)
Graphical programming as a flow chart.
In particular, for sequential tasks with a high level of motion control functionality.
●Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (LAD/ FBD)
Graphical Programming as Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram, supplemented by
Motion Control Functions via PLCopen Function Blocks.
In particular, for cyclic tasks with a high logic proportion.
●Structured Text (ST)
textual programming in a high-level language.
As the base language of the SIMOTION system, ST supports all system features and
functions of the technology packages and is thus suitable for all tasks.
●Drive Control Chart (DCC)
In many applications, the control of the drive system requires a linking logic which combines
multiple statuses (e.g. entry control, system status) into one control signal (e.g. ON
command).
As well as logical links, drive systems are increasingly calling for arithmetic operations and/
or saving elements. This kind of functionality is available on drive objects of the SINAMICS
drive system and the SIMOTION control system in the form of a Drive Control Chart (DCC).
With the Drive Control Chart Editor (DCC Editor) based on CFC, SIMOTION controllers
and SINAMICS drives can be configured graphically.
For further information, see Section DCC programming system (Page 222).
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Sources (units)
Programs are created in program containers, the so-called sources (units). They are compiled
in the engineering system. Any errors or warnings that occur during compilation are output in
the diagnostics window. Sources compiled without error can then be loaded into the associated
controller.
A source contains any number of programs, functions, function blocks and classes. Each
executable part of a source (program, function, function block, class) is called a POU (Program
Organization Unit).
A source is divided into an interface and an implementation section.
Interface section
All parts exported by the source are defined in the interface section. Other sources and external
components (e.g. HMI systems) can access these parts. These include user-defined data
types, data (variables and constants) as well as names of programs, functions, and function
blocks.
Implementation section
The data types and data defined in the implementation section are global throughout the source
and can be used by all POUs. The implementation section also contains the program code of
the POUs. Any POUs not specified in the interface section can only be used within the source.
Note
Source concept
The source concept with encapsulation of code and data allows you to structure applications.
For example, the functionality of an entire machine module with a defined external interface
can be implemented in a single source.
Tasks
Programs are processed in tasks. A task is a job which is executed in a certain chronological
sequence. The advantage of the task system (execution system) is that processes appended
to the appropriate task levels can run simultaneously.
The SIMOTION Motion Control system uses high-performance CPUs on which a real-time
operating system - suitable for fast control processes - is implemented. Each task is allocated
a slice of the computing time. The organization of the task executions is performed by the
operating system. A differentiation is made between user and system tasks that are
independent of one another.
Additional references
For detailed information on the programming languages and the execution system, refer to the
SIMOTION SCOUT online help and the appropriate programming and operating manuals.
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