Siemens SIMOTION C230-2 User manual

SIMOTION
SIMOTION C
Operating Instructions
Valid for
SIMOTION C230-2, C240 and C240 PN
11/2022
A5E33441428B
Preface
Fundamental safety
instructions 1
Description 2
Operator control (hardware) 3
Interfaces 4
Con󹪝guring and installing 5
Connecting 6
Addressing 7
Commissioning 8
Maintenance and servicing 9
Alarm, error, and system
messages 10
Technical data 11
Dimension drawing, spare
parts, and accessories 12
Standards, Certi󹪝cates and
Approvals A
ESD guidelines B

Legal information
Warning notice system
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent 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
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
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.
Quali󹪝ed Personnel
The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel quali󹪝ed for the speci󹪝c
task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
Quali󹪝ed 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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Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information in this
publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions.
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A5E33441428B
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Preface
Contents of manual
This document is part of the SIMOTION C documentation package.
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.
• Description
This section explains the purpose and potential applications of the module.
• Operation (hardware)
This section describes the operator controls and how they are operated.
• Interfaces
This section includes a description of the interfaces and their functions.
• Installing
This section explains how to con󹪝gure the mechanical design and how to install the
SIMOTION C components.
• Connecting
This section describes the wiring and networking of SIMOTION C.
• Addressing
This section contains the information you will require to de󹪝ne the module start addresses
for the modules you are using.
• Commissioning (hardware)
This section describes how you commission the hardware components and what you must
take into account.
• Service and maintenance
This section describes how you replace the module and update the SIMOTION Kernel.
• Interrupt, error and system alarms
This section provides information about the causes of alarms and the corrective actions you
must take.
• Technical data
This section describes the properties and features of the SIMOTION C.
• Dimension drawing
This section contains the dimension drawing of SIMOTION C.
• Spare parts/accessories
This section provides information on accessories and spare parts for SIMOTION C.
• Appendices with factual information for reference (for example, Standards and approvals,
ESD, etc.)
• Index to locate information
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Standards and approvals
Our products meet the requirements of EU Directive 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
and the harmonized European Standards (EN) listed there.
You can 󹪝nd detailed information on approvals and standards in the appendix.
The current Declaration of Conformity is on the Internet at
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/15257461
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 product version V5.4:
• 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
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 󹪝nd information on the following topics:
• Documentation overview
• Additional links to download documents
• Using documentation online (󹪝nd 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-speci󹪝c telephone numbers for technical support are provided on the Internet
under Contact:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2090
Product disposal
SIMOTION C is an environmentally friendly product. It includes the following features:
• In spite of its excellent resistance to 󹪝re, the 󹪞ame-resistant agent in the plastic used for the
housing does not contain halogens.
• Marking of the plastic materials as per ISO 11469.
• Less material used because the unit is smaller and with fewer components thanks to
integration in ASICs.
The product is to be disposed of in accordance with national regulations.
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The product described in this manual can be recycled owing to its low pollutant content. For
environmentally friendly recycling and disposal of your old device, please contact a company
certi󹪝ed for the disposal of electronic waste and dispose of the device in accordance with the
regulations in your country.
Open source software
Third-party software - License conditions and copyright notes
Copyright notes for the third-party software contained in this product, in particular the open
source software, as well as the applicable license conditions, can be found in the READ_OSS.ZIP
󹪝le on the SIMOTION D CF card or in the corresponding 󹪝rmware 󹪝les.
Special note for resellers
The notes and the license conditions contained in the READ_OSS.ZIP 󹪝le must be passed on to
the purchaser in order to avoid the reseller and purchaser from violating the license conditions.
Source code availability
Some license terms of third-party software components used in this product may require us to
provide you with the source code and other information for those components. You can 󹪝nd this
information directly on or with the product (e.g. on mass storage devices, DVD). If this is not
possible for technical reasons, Siemens will be happy to send you this OSS source code in
exchange for reimbursement of the processing costs. Please contact the address provided at the
end of this section.
Siemens AG
Digital Factory Customer Services
DI CS SD CCC TS
Gleiwitzer Str. 555
D-90475 Nuremberg, Germany
Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps)
Tel.: [phone]
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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Fundamental safety instructions......................................................................................................... 11
1.1 General safety instructions................................................................................................. 11
1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic 󹪝elds (EMF)............................................................ 14
1.3 Handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)..................................................................... 15
1.4 Security information .......................................................................................................... 15
1.5 Note regarding the general data protection regulation........................................................ 16
1.6 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media............. 16
1.7 Residual risks of power drive systems ................................................................................. 17
2 Description........................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1 System overview................................................................................................................ 19
2.2 I/O modules approved for SIMOTION .................................................................................. 25
2.3 The fundamentals of motion control .................................................................................. 26
2.4 Layout of the module......................................................................................................... 30
2.5 Nameplate......................................................................................................................... 33
2.6 Versions of SIMOTION C ..................................................................................................... 37
3 Operator control (hardware) ............................................................................................................... 39
3.1 Control Elements ............................................................................................................... 39
3.1.1 Mode selector.................................................................................................................... 39
3.1.2 Micro Memory Card (MMC) ................................................................................................ 40
3.2 Display elements................................................................................................................ 41
4 Interfaces............................................................................................................................................. 43
4.1 SIMOTION C interfaces....................................................................................................... 43
4.2 Ethernet interface.............................................................................................................. 43
4.3 PROFINET interface (C240 PN)............................................................................................ 46
4.4 PROFIBUS DP interfaces...................................................................................................... 48
4.5 Onboard drive interface (C230-2, C240)............................................................................. 50
4.6 Onboard measuring system interface (C230-2, C240)......................................................... 57
4.7 Possible uses of onboard drive and measuring system interface in the application
(C230-2, C240).................................................................................................................. 66
4.7.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 66
4.7.2 Con󹪝guration examples for C240: ...................................................................................... 68
4.8 I/O interface....................................................................................................................... 70
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5Con󹪝guring and installing ................................................................................................................... 79
5.1 General requirements ........................................................................................................ 79
5.2 Con󹪝guring an installation using SIMOTION C modules....................................................... 79
5.2.1 Horizontal and vertical con󹪝guration.................................................................................. 79
5.2.2 Clearances ........................................................................................................................ 80
5.2.3 Mounting dimensions of modules ...................................................................................... 81
5.2.4 Layout of modules on a rack............................................................................................... 82
5.2.5 Layout of modules on several racks .................................................................................... 83
5.3 Installing ........................................................................................................................... 84
5.3.1 Installing mounting rails .................................................................................................... 84
5.3.2 Fitting modules on the mounting rail ................................................................................. 87
5.3.3 After installation ................................................................................................................ 88
6 Connecting .......................................................................................................................................... 91
6.1 Wiring ............................................................................................................................... 91
6.1.1 General requirements for wiring......................................................................................... 91
6.1.2 Con󹪝guring the electrical installation ................................................................................. 92
6.1.3 Overview of wiring diagram ............................................................................................... 94
6.1.4 Connecting the power supply........................................................................................... 100
6.1.5 Connecting the drive units ............................................................................................... 104
6.1.6 Connecting the encoders (C230-2, C240)......................................................................... 112
6.1.7 Wiring the front connector............................................................................................... 115
6.1.8 Connecting shielded cables via a shield connecting element............................................. 117
6.2 Networking...................................................................................................................... 119
6.2.1 Con󹪝guring...................................................................................................................... 119
6.2.2 Con󹪝guring a PROFIBUS subnet........................................................................................ 119
6.2.3 Network components for a PROFIBUS subnet.................................................................... 122
6.2.4 Con󹪝guring an Ethernet subnet on the Ethernet interface................................................. 124
6.2.5 Con󹪝guring an Ethernet subnet on the PROFINET interface (C240 PN) .............................. 126
6.2.6 Factory setting................................................................................................................. 128
6.2.7 MPI subnet ...................................................................................................................... 128
7 Addressing ......................................................................................................................................... 129
7.1 Slot-oriented address allocation for modules (default addresses for centralized I/O)........... 129
7.2 User-assignable addressing on the SIMOTION C (centralized and distributed I/O) ............... 130
7.3 Addressing signal modules............................................................................................... 130
7.4 Addressing the onboard digital inputs and outputs of the SIMOTION C.............................. 134
7.5 Addressing the onboard drive and measuring system interface of the C230-2, C240 ......... 134
8 Commissioning .................................................................................................................................. 137
8.1 Requirements for commissioning ..................................................................................... 137
8.2 Inserting and changing the Micro Memory Card .............................................................. 138
8.3 Initial Power ON............................................................................................................... 139
8.4 Writing, formatting and erasing the Micro Memory Card................................................... 140
8.5 User memory concept...................................................................................................... 142
8.5.1 SIMOTION C memory model............................................................................................. 142
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8.5.2 Properties of the user memory ......................................................................................... 143
8.5.3 Operations and their e󹪜ect on the user memory............................................................... 145
8.6 Deleting data................................................................................................................... 146
8.6.1 Overview of data deletion ................................................................................................ 146
8.6.2 SIMOTION C memory reset............................................................................................... 147
8.6.3 Deleting user data from Micro Memory Card..................................................................... 149
8.6.4 Setting SIMOTION C to factory settings............................................................................. 150
9 Maintenance and servicing ............................................................................................................... 151
9.1 SIMOTION kernel update.................................................................................................. 151
9.1.1 Kernel update for SIMOTION C230-2................................................................................. 151
9.1.2 Kernel update for SIMOTION C240 / C240 PN.................................................................... 152
9.2 Removal and replacement of the SIMOTION C .................................................................. 154
9.3 Module replacement without programming device or PC.................................................. 155
10 Alarm, error, and system messages................................................................................................... 157
10.1 Diagnosis using the LEDs.................................................................................................. 157
10.2 Combinations of LED displays........................................................................................... 159
11 Technical data.................................................................................................................................... 163
11.1 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 163
11.2 Real-time clock ................................................................................................................ 169
11.3 Transportation and storage conditions for SIMOTION C..................................................... 170
11.4 Mechanical and climatic environmental conditions for operation of the SIMOTION C......... 170
11.5 Speci󹪝cations for dielectric tests, safety class and degree of protection.............................. 172
12 Dimension drawing, spare parts, and accessories............................................................................. 173
12.1 Dimension drawing.......................................................................................................... 173
12.2 Spare parts and accessories.............................................................................................. 173
A Standards, Certi󹪝cates and Approvals............................................................................................... 175
A.1 General rules ................................................................................................................... 175
A.2 Residual risks of power drive systems ............................................................................... 176
B ESD guidelines ................................................................................................................................... 179
B.1 ESD de󹪝nition .................................................................................................................. 179
B.2 Electrostatic charging of individuals ................................................................................. 179
B.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity................................... 180
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 181
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Fundamental safety instructions 1
1.1 General safety instructions
WARNING
Electric shock and danger to life due to other energy sources
Touching live components can result in death or severe injury.
• Only work on electrical devices when you are quali󹪝ed for this job.
• Always observe the country-speci󹪝c safety rules.
Generally, the following six steps apply when establishing safety:
1. Prepare for disconnection. Notify all those who will be a󹪜ected by the procedure.
2. Isolate the drive system from the power supply and take measures to prevent it being
switched back on again.
3. Wait until the discharge time speci󹪝ed on the warning labels has elapsed.
4. Check that there is no voltage between any of the power connections, and between any of
the power connections and the protective conductor connection.
5. Check whether the existing auxiliary supply circuits are de-energized.
6. Ensure that the motors cannot move.
7. Identify all other dangerous energy sources, e.g. compressed air, hydraulic systems, or
water. Switch the energy sources to a safe state.
8. Check that the correct drive system is completely locked.
After you have completed the work, restore the operational readiness in the inverse sequence.
WARNING
Electric shock if there is no ground connection
For missing or incorrectly implemented protective conductor connection for devices with
protection class I, high voltages can be present at open, exposed parts, which when touched,
can result in death or severe injury.
• Ground the device in compliance with the applicable regulations.
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WARNING
Electric shock due to connection to an unsuitable power supply
When equipment is connected to an unsuitable power supply, exposed components may carry
a hazardous voltage. Contact with hazardous voltage can result in severe injury or death.
• Only use power supplies that provide SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) or PELV- (Protective
Extra Low Voltage) output voltages for all connections and terminals of the electronics
modules.
WARNING
Electric shock due to equipment damage
Improper handling may cause damage to equipment. For damaged devices, hazardous
voltages can be present at the enclosure or at exposed components; if touched, this can result
in death or severe injury.
• Ensure compliance with the limit values speci󹪝ed in the technical data during transport,
storage and operation.
• Do not use any damaged devices.
WARNING
Electric shock due to unconnected cable shield
Hazardous touch voltages can occur through capacitive cross-coupling due to unconnected
cable shields.
• As a minimum, connect cable shields and the conductors of power cables that are not used
(e.g. brake cores) at one end at the grounded housing potential.
WARNING
Spread of 󹪝re from built-in devices
In the event of 󹪝re outbreak, the enclosures of built-in devices cannot prevent the escape of
󹪝re and smoke. This can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
• Install built-in units in a suitable metal cabinet in such a way that personnel are protected
against 󹪝re and smoke, or take other appropriate measures to protect personnel.
• Ensure that smoke can only escape via controlled and monitored paths.
Fundamental safety instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
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WARNING
Unexpected movement of machines caused by radio devices or mobile phones
The use of radio devices or mobile telephones in the immediate vicinity of the components can
result in equipment malfunction. Malfunctions may impair the functional safety of machines
and can therefore put people in danger or lead to property damage.
• If you come closer than around 2 m to such components, switch o󹪜 any radios or mobile
phones.
• Use the "SIEMENS Industry Online Support app" only on equipment that has already been
switched o󹪜.
WARNING
Fire due to inadequate ventilation clearances
Inadequate ventilation clearances can cause overheating of components with subsequent 󹪝re
and smoke. This can cause severe injury or even death. This can also result in increased
downtime and reduced service lives for devices/systems.
• Ensure compliance with the speci󹪝ed minimum clearance as ventilation clearance for the
respective component.
NOTICE
Overheating due to inadmissible mounting position
The device may overheat and therefore be damaged if mounted in an inadmissible position.
• Only operate the device in admissible mounting positions.
WARNING
Unrecognized dangers due to missing or illegible warning labels
Dangers might not be recognized if warning labels are missing or illegible. Unrecognized
dangers may cause accidents resulting in serious injury or death.
• Check that the warning labels are complete based on the documentation.
• Attach any missing warning labels to the components, where necessary in the national
language.
• Replace illegible warning labels.
Fundamental safety instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
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WARNING
Unexpected movement of machines caused by inactive safety functions
Inactive or non-adapted safety functions can trigger unexpected machine movements that
may result in serious injury or death.
• Observe the information in the appropriate product documentation before commissioning.
• Carry out a safety inspection for functions relevant to safety on the entire system, including
all safety-related components.
• Ensure that the safety functions used in your drives and automation tasks are adjusted and
activated through appropriate parameterizing.
• Perform a function test.
• Only put your plant into live operation once you have guaranteed that the functions
relevant to safety are running correctly.
Note
Important safety notices for Safety Integrated functions
If you want to use Safety Integrated functions, you must observe the safety notices in the Safety
Integrated manuals.
WARNING
Malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed parameter settings
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in turn
can lead to injuries or death.
• Protect the parameterization against unauthorized access.
• Handle possible malfunctions by taking suitable measures, e.g. emergency stop or
emergency o󹪜.
1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic 󹪝elds (EMF)
WARNING
Danger to life from electromagnetic 󹪝elds
Electromagnetic 󹪝elds (EMF) are generated by the operation of electrical power equipment
such as transformers, converters or motors.
People with pacemakers or implants are at a special risk in the immediate vicinity of these
devices/systems.
• Ensure that the persons involved are the necessary distance away (minimum 2 m).
Fundamental safety instructions
1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic 󹪝elds (EMF)
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1.3 Handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are individual components, integrated circuits, modules or
devices that may be damaged by either electric 󹪝elds or electrostatic discharge.
NOTICE
Damage through electric 󹪝elds or electrostatic discharge
Electric 󹪝elds or electrostatic discharge can cause malfunctions through damaged individual
components, integrated circuits, modules or devices.
• Only pack, store, transport and send electronic components, modules or devices in their
original packaging or in other suitable materials, e.g conductive foam rubber of aluminum
foil.
• Only touch components, modules and devices when you are grounded by one of the
following methods:
– Wearing an ESD wrist strap
– Wearing ESD shoes or ESD grounding straps in ESD areas with conductive 󹪞ooring
• Only place electronic components, modules or devices on conductive surfaces (table with
ESD surface, conductive ESD foam, ESD packaging, ESD transport container).
1.4 Security information
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 constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected to
an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary and only
when appropriate security measures (e.g. 󹪝rewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure.
Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available
and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer
supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure to cyber
threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed
visit (https://www.siemens.com/cert).
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1.4 Security information
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1.5 Note regarding the general data protection regulation
Siemens observes the principles of data protection, in particular the principle of data
minimization (privacy by design). For this product this means:
The product does not process / store any personal data, only technical functional data (e.g. time
stamp). If the user links this data with other data (e.g. shift plans) or stores personal data on the
same medium (e.g. hard disk) and thus establishes a personal reference, the user must ensure
compliance with data protection regulations.
1.6 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 󹪝les 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 󹪝les on removable storage media against harmful software through appropriate
protective measures, e.g. virus scanners.
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1.6 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media
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1.7 Residual risks of power drive systems
When performing the risk assessment for a machine or plant in accordance with the respective
local regulations (e.g. EC Machinery Directive), the machine manufacturer or plant constructor
must take into account the following residual risks associated with the control and drive
components of a drive system:
1. Unintentional movements of driven machine or system components during commissioning,
operation, maintenance and repairs caused by, for example:
– Hardware and/or software errors in the sensors, control system, actuators, and cables and
connections
– Response times of the control system and of the drive
– Operation and/or environmental conditions outside the speci󹪝cation
– Condensation/conductive contamination
– Parameterization, programming, cabling, and installation errors
– Use of wireless devices / mobile phones in the immediate vicinity of electronic
components
– External in󹪞uences/damage
– X-rays, ionizing radiation and cosmic radiation
2. Unusually high temperatures, including open 󹪞ames, as well as emissions of light, noise,
particles, gases, etc., can occur inside and outside the components under fault conditions
caused by, for example:
– Component failure
– Software errors
– Operation and/or environmental conditions outside the speci󹪝cation
– External in󹪞uences/damage
3. Hazardous shock voltages caused by, for example:
– Component failure
–In󹪞uence during electrostatic charging
– Induction of voltages in moving motors
– Operation and/or environmental conditions outside the speci󹪝cation
– Condensation/conductive contamination
– External in󹪞uences/damage
4. Electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic 󹪝elds generated in operation that can pose a risk to
people with a pacemaker, implants or metal replacement joints, etc., if they are too close
5. Release of environmental pollutants or emissions as a result of improper operation of the
system and/or failure to dispose of components safely and correctly
For more information about the residual risks of the drive system components, see the relevant
sections in the technical user documentation.
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1.7 Residual risks of power drive systems
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Fundamental safety instructions
1.7 Residual risks of power drive systems
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Description 2
2.1 System overview
C230-2 C240 C240 PN
Mode selector Rotary switch Toggle switch Toggle switch
Error and status displays X X X
Memory module slot for micro memory
card
32 MB 64 MB 64 MB
I/O interface X1 X X X
Drive interface X2 X X -
Measuring system interface X3 - X6 X X -
Ethernet interface X7 X X X
PROFIBUS DP1 interface X8 X X X
PROFIBUS DP2/MPI interface X9 X X X
Power supply X10 X X X
PROFINET interface X11 - - X11 P1
X11 P2
X11 P3
Bus connector for I/O BUS X X X
Diagnostics LED for Ethernet - - X
Diagnostics LED for PROFINET - - X
What capabilities does the SIMOTION C have?
The SIMOTION C is a motion control module for the control of servo drives.
As of V3.2, stepper drives with a pulse-direction interface can be connected to the onboard drive
interfaces.
The following con󹪝gurations can be selected:
• C230-2 and C240: Up to four axes via the onboard drive interface or
• C230-2, C240 and C240 PN: Axes via PROFIBUS DP or
• C240 PN: Axes via PROFINET IO or
• Mixed operation with a maximum of four axes via the onboard drive interface (C230-2,
C240) and additional axes via PROFIBUS DP
The number of operable axes on the PROFIBUS DP or PROFINET IO depends on the system cycle
clock settings, i.e. more axes can be operated with longer cycle times.
The SIMOTION C controllers are powerful modules for positioning independent single axes or
motions in an axis grouping.
Both rotary axes and linear axes can be operated.
SIMOTION C
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The SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system (ES) is used to con󹪝gure, parameterize, commission,
program perform diagnostics for the SIMOTION C.
Where can the SIMOTION C be used?
The C230-2, C240 and C240 PN can be used both for positioning and synchronous operation
(gearing, camming and path interpolation).
Typical areas in which the motion control module can be used are:
• Packaging industry
• Plastics industry
• Presses
• Textiles
• Printing industry
• Wood, glass, ceramic, stone
System integration
SIMOTION o󹪜ers an optimized system platform for automation and drive solutions where
priority is given to motion control applications and technological tasks.
The SIMOTION modular system consists of the SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system and a
common runtime system for 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.
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Figure 2-1 System solution for production machines
SIMOTION can be used with all machines with motion control tasks. The focus is on a simple and
󹪞exible solution to a wide variety of motion control tasks. In order to achieve this in the best way
possible, a new system approach has been introduced:
Motion control has been combined with two other open-loop control functions found in most
machines: PLC and technology functions.
Description
2.1 System overview
SIMOTION C
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