Siemens SIMOTION P320-4 E User manual

SIMOTION
SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S
Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual
Valid as of version V4.4
01/2015
Preface
Safety notes 1
Description 2
Use planning 3
Mounting 4
Connection 5
Power on and software
installation 6
Operator Control (hardware) 7
Parameter assignment/
addressing 8
Commissioning (software) 9
Service and maintenance 10
Alarm, error and system
messages 11
Troubleshooting/FAQs 12
Standards and approvals A
ESD guidelines B
List of abbreviations C

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.
Qualified Personnel
The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific
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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may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner.
Disclaimer of Liability
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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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Preface
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 V4.4:
● 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
Additional information
Click the following link to find information on the following topics:
● Ordering documentation / overview of documentation
● Additional links to download documents
● Using documentation online (find and search manuals/information)
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol/docu
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:
http://www.siemens.com/mdm
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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
1Safety notes..................................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions..............................................................................................9
1.1.1 General safety instructions.......................................................................................................9
1.1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic fields (EMF)..............................................................12
1.1.3 Handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)......................................................................12
1.1.4 Industrial security...................................................................................................................13
1.1.5 Residual risks of power drive systems...................................................................................13
1.2 Specific safety instructions for SIMOTION P320-4................................................................15
1.2.1 General safety instructions for the SIMOTION P320-4..........................................................15
1.2.2 Notes on use..........................................................................................................................17
2 Description..................................................................................................................................................19
2.1 System overview....................................................................................................................19
2.2 SIMOTION P320-4 product description.................................................................................20
2.2.1 SIMOTION P320-4 overview..................................................................................................20
2.2.2 Features.................................................................................................................................21
2.2.3 SIMOTION P320-4 (hardware) structure...............................................................................23
2.2.4 Interfaces and operating elements.........................................................................................24
2.2.5 SIMOTION P Runtime (software) structure............................................................................24
2.2.6 Components...........................................................................................................................25
2.3 HMI and SIMOTION SCOUT.................................................................................................27
2.3.1 HMI and SIMOTION SCOUT Overview.................................................................................27
2.3.2 Local HMI or ES on SIMOTION P320-4.................................................................................28
2.3.3 HMI or ES via PROFINET......................................................................................................29
2.3.4 HMI or ES via Ethernet (external access) .............................................................................30
2.3.5 HMI or ES via IsoPROFIBUS (optional).................................................................................31
3 Use planning...............................................................................................................................................33
4 Mounting.....................................................................................................................................................35
4.1 Installation overview...............................................................................................................35
4.2 Important information about installation.................................................................................35
4.3 Decentralized structure..........................................................................................................35
4.4 Installing and removing CFast cards......................................................................................36
4.5 Installing the SIMOTION P320-4 in the control cabinet.........................................................39
4.5.1 Notes on installation...............................................................................................................39
4.5.2 Standard rail mounting...........................................................................................................39
4.5.3 Vertical mounting...................................................................................................................42
5 Connection.................................................................................................................................................45
5.1 Connection requirements.......................................................................................................45
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5.2 Overview of connections........................................................................................................46
5.3 Connecting PROFINET..........................................................................................................47
5.3.1 PROFINET onboard...............................................................................................................47
5.3.2 Connection.............................................................................................................................48
5.4 Mounting a strain relief...........................................................................................................49
5.5 Connecting PROFIBUS..........................................................................................................50
5.5.1 Requirement...........................................................................................................................50
5.5.2 SYNC I/O connecting cable / Plugging in the IsoPROFIBUS board......................................51
5.5.3 Connecting the IsoPROFIBUS board.....................................................................................53
5.5.4 IsoPROFIBUS board and PROFIBUS DP.............................................................................56
5.5.5 Connecting the bus connectors for the X101 and X102 interfaces (IsoPROFIBUS).............56
5.5.6 PROFIBUS cable...................................................................................................................57
5.6 Connecting Ethernet..............................................................................................................58
5.7 Connecting the keyboard and mouse....................................................................................59
5.8 Connecting the power supply.................................................................................................59
5.8.1 Safety rules............................................................................................................................59
5.8.2 Standards and Regulations....................................................................................................60
5.8.3 Connecting the power supply.................................................................................................60
5.8.4 Protective conductor connection and potential equalization .................................................61
6 Power on and software installation.............................................................................................................63
6.1 Power-up................................................................................................................................63
6.2 Additional software for HMI....................................................................................................63
6.3 Customer-specific software....................................................................................................64
7 Operator Control (hardware)......................................................................................................................65
7.1 SIMOTION P state application...............................................................................................65
7.1.1 SIMOTION P State application overview...............................................................................65
7.1.2 LED display............................................................................................................................66
7.1.3 Mode selector.........................................................................................................................67
7.1.4 Current operating status.........................................................................................................68
7.1.5 Function elements..................................................................................................................69
7.1.6 SIMOTION P State - menus...................................................................................................69
8 Parameter assignment/addressing.............................................................................................................73
8.1 Parameter assignment / addressing requirements................................................................73
8.2 Factory settings......................................................................................................................73
8.2.1 Factory settings overview.......................................................................................................73
8.2.2 PC internal.............................................................................................................................73
8.3 SIMOTION P control manager...............................................................................................74
8.3.1 Requirement...........................................................................................................................74
8.3.2 SIMOTION P Control Manager overview...............................................................................74
8.3.3 Calling SIMOTION P Control Manager from the control panel..............................................74
8.3.4 Administration tab..................................................................................................................75
8.3.5 License tab.............................................................................................................................78
8.4 Local communication via PC internal.....................................................................................80
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8.4.1 Local communication (PC-internal) overview.........................................................................80
8.4.2 Checking the PC-internal settings..........................................................................................80
8.4.3 Station Configurator...............................................................................................................81
8.5 Ethernet communication........................................................................................................83
8.5.1 Ethernet communication overview.........................................................................................83
8.5.2 Ethernet interface...................................................................................................................84
8.5.3 Default IP addresses for Windows and SIMOTION P Runtime.............................................86
8.5.4 Communication via an Ethernet interface..............................................................................86
8.5.5 Establishing the active flag for an external PG/PC................................................................90
8.6 PROFINET communication....................................................................................................91
8.6.1 Documentation.......................................................................................................................91
8.7 PROFIBUS communication....................................................................................................91
8.7.1 Documentation.......................................................................................................................91
8.8 Battery monitoring..................................................................................................................91
9 Commissioning (software)..........................................................................................................................93
9.1 Note before commissioning....................................................................................................93
9.2 Basic commissioning - initial startup......................................................................................93
9.3 Commissioning requirements.................................................................................................93
9.4 Notes on commissioning........................................................................................................94
9.5 Recommended order for first commissioning.........................................................................94
9.6 Data backup...........................................................................................................................95
9.6.1 Memory media.......................................................................................................................95
9.6.2 SIMATIC data backup............................................................................................................96
9.6.3 Restore DVD..........................................................................................................................96
9.7 Power-up of the SIMOTION P Kernel....................................................................................97
9.8 Data storage concept.............................................................................................................97
9.8.1 Data storage concept overview..............................................................................................97
9.8.2 Memory model.......................................................................................................................99
9.8.3 Project update........................................................................................................................99
9.8.3.1 Overview................................................................................................................................99
9.8.3.2 SIMOTION Project Download online....................................................................................100
9.8.3.3 SIMOTION SCOUT - download of the project data (file structure)......................................101
9.8.3.4 SIMOTION SCOUT - download of the project data with SIMOTION IT (ZIP file)................102
9.8.3.5 Backing up and restoring project data (file structure)...........................................................103
9.8.4 Single backups.....................................................................................................................104
9.8.4.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................104
9.8.4.2 Back up/restore SRAM.........................................................................................................104
9.8.4.3 Backing up non-volatile SIMOTION data (retain data).........................................................105
9.8.4.4 Restoring non-volatile SIMOTION data (retain data)...........................................................106
9.8.4.5 Save unit variables and global device variables..................................................................106
9.8.5 Defined states......................................................................................................................107
9.8.5.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................107
9.8.5.2 Restore the factory setting using SIMOTION P State..........................................................108
9.8.5.3 Overall reset using SIMOTION P State - operating mode switch setting MRES.................108
9.8.5.4 Delete SRAM via SIMOTION P State - button Restart (Del. SRAM)...................................109
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9.9 SIMOTION P overall reset...................................................................................................110
9.9.1 SIMOTION P overall reset overview....................................................................................110
9.9.2 Overall reset using the mode selector (on screen)..............................................................112
9.10 Deleting user data on the CFast card..................................................................................113
9.11 Switching off.........................................................................................................................113
10 Service and maintenance.........................................................................................................................115
10.1 Recording diagnostic data....................................................................................................115
10.2 Restoring factory settings.....................................................................................................116
10.2.1 Overview of restoring the factory settings............................................................................116
10.2.2 Resetting the SIMOTION P320-4 to the delivery status.......................................................116
10.2.3 Reset SIMOTION P320-4 to the initial state........................................................................117
10.3 Installing/removing SIMOTION P320-4 components...........................................................118
10.3.1 Preventive maintenance.......................................................................................................118
10.3.2 Replacing the backup battery...............................................................................................118
10.4 Special power-up situations.................................................................................................123
10.4.1 Special startup situations overview......................................................................................123
10.4.2 Non-volatile data and SRAM handling.................................................................................123
10.4.3 After new installation / update of the SIMOTION P Kernel..................................................125
10.4.4 After restoring a backup copy..............................................................................................125
10.4.5 After a power failure/POWER FAIL......................................................................................125
11 Alarm, error and system messages..........................................................................................................127
11.1 Diagnosis using the LEDs....................................................................................................127
11.2 Temperature alarm...............................................................................................................129
11.3 Battery alarm........................................................................................................................130
11.4 Power failure / POWER FAIL...............................................................................................131
11.5 PROFINET bus error occurs................................................................................................132
11.6 Under-licensing....................................................................................................................132
11.7 Boot error messages............................................................................................................133
12 Troubleshooting/FAQs..............................................................................................................................135
12.1 Error correction....................................................................................................................135
A Standards and approvals..........................................................................................................................137
A.1 General rules........................................................................................................................137
B ESD guidelines.........................................................................................................................................139
B.1 ESD definition......................................................................................................................139
B.2 Electrostatic charging of individuals.....................................................................................139
B.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity...................................140
C List of abbreviations..................................................................................................................................141
C.1 Commissioning Manual, Abbreviations ...............................................................................141
Index.........................................................................................................................................................143
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Safety notes 1
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
1.1.1 General safety instructions
DANGER
Danger to life due to live parts and other energy sources
Death or serious injury can result when live parts are touched.
●Only work on electrical devices when you are qualified for this job.
● Always observe the country-specific safety rules.
Generally, six steps apply when establishing safety:
1. Prepare for shutdown and notify all those who will be affected by the procedure.
2. Disconnect the machine from the supply.
– Switch off the machine.
– Wait until the discharge time specified on the warning labels has elapsed.
– Check that it really is in a no-voltage condition, from phase conductor to phase
conductor and phase conductor to protective conductor.
– Check whether the existing auxiliary supply circuits are de-energized.
– Ensure that the motors cannot move.
3. Identify all other dangerous energy sources, e.g. compressed air, hydraulic systems, or
water.
4. Isolate or neutralize all hazardous energy sources by closing switches, grounding or short-
circuiting or closing valves, for example.
5. Secure the energy sources against switching on again.
6. Ensure that the correct machine is completely interlocked.
After you have completed the work, restore the operational readiness in the inverse sequence.
WARNING
Danger to life from hazardous voltage when connecting an unsuitable power supply
Touching live components can result in death or severe injury.
●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.
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WARNING
Danger to life from touching live parts on damaged devices
Improper handling of devices can result in damage.
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.
● Observe the limit values specified in the technical specifications during transport, storage,
and operation.
● Do not use damaged devices.
WARNING
Danger to life through electric shock due to unconnected cable shields
Hazardous touch voltages can occur through capacitive cross-coupling due to unconnected
cable shields.
● As a minimum, connect cable shields and the cores of power cables that are not used
(e.g. brake cores) at one end at the grounded housing potential.
WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock when not grounded
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.
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire spreading if housing is inadequate
Fire and smoke development can cause severe personal injury or material damage.
● Install devices without a protective housing in a metal control cabinet (or protect the device
by another equivalent measure) in such a way that contact with fire inside and outside the
device is prevented.
● Ensure that smoke can only escape via controlled and monitored paths.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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WARNING
Danger to life from unexpected movement of machines when using mobile wireless devices
or mobile phones
Using mobile radios or mobile phones with a transmit power > 1 W closer than approx. 2 m
to the components may cause the devices to malfunction, influence the functional safety of
machines therefore putting people at risk or causing material damage.
● Switch off wireless devices or mobile phones in the immediate vicinity of the components.
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire if overheating occurs because of insufficient ventilation clearances
Inadequate ventilation clearances can cause overheating of components followed by fire and
smoke development. This can cause death or serious injury. This can also result in increased
downtime and reduced service life for devices/systems.
● Ensure compliance with the specified minimum clearance as ventilation clearance for the
respective component.
WARNING
Danger of an accident occurring due to missing or illegible warning labels
Missing or illegible warning labels can result in accidents involving death or serious injury.
●Check that the warning labels are complete based on the documentation.
● Attach any missing warning labels to the components, in the national language if
necessary.
● Replace illegible warning labels.
WARNING
Danger to life when safety functions are inactive
Safety functions that are inactive or that have not been adjusted accordingly can cause
operational faults on machines that could lead to 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.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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Note
Important safety notices for safety functions
If you want to use safety functions, you must observe the safety notices in the safety manuals.
1.1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic fields (EMF)
WARNING
Danger to life from electromagnetic fields
Electromagnetic fields (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).
1.1.3 Handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are individual components, integrated circuits, modules
or devices that may be damaged by either electric fields or electrostatic discharge.
NOTICE
Damage through electric fields or electrostatic discharge
Electric fields 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 flooring
● Only place electronic components, modules or devices on conductive surfaces (table with
ESD surface, conductive ESD foam, ESD packaging, ESD transport container).
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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1.1.4 Industrial security
Note
Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that
you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also
be considered. For more information about industrial security, visit http://www.siemens.com/
industrialsecurity.
To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific
newsletter. For more information, visit http://support.automation.siemens.com
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.
1.1.5 Residual risks of power drive systems
The control and drive components of a drive system are approved for industrial and commercial
use in industrial line supplies. Their use in public line supplies requires a different configuration
and/or additional measures.
These components may only be operated in closed housings or in higher-level control cabinets
with protective covers that are closed, and when all of the protective devices are enabled.
These components may only be handled by qualified and trained technical personnel who are
knowledgeable and observe all of the safety instructions on the components and in the
associated technical user documentation.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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When assessing the machine's risk in accordance with the respective local regulations (e.g.
EC Machinery Directive), the machine manufacturer must take into account the following
residual risks emanating from the controller and drive components of a drive system:
1. Unintentional movements of driven machine components during commissioning, operation,
maintenance, and repairs caused by, for example:
– Hardware defects and/or software errors in the sensors, controllers, actuators, and
connection technology
– Response times of the controller and drive
– Operating and/or ambient conditions outside of the specification
– Condensation / conductive contamination
– Parameterization, programming, cabling, and installation errors
– Use of radio devices / cellular phones in the immediate vicinity of the controller
– External influences / damage
2. In the event of a fault, exceptionally high temperatures, including an open fire, as well as
emissions of light, noise, particles, gases, etc. can occur inside and outside the inverter,
for example:
– Component malfunctions
– Software errors
– Operating and/or ambient conditions outside of the specification
– External influences / damage
Inverters of the Open Type / IP20 degree of protection must be installed in a metal control
cabinet (or protected by another equivalent measure) such that the contact with fire inside
and outside the inverter is not possible.
3. Hazardous touch voltages caused by, for example:
– Component malfunctions
– Influence of electrostatic charging
– Induction of voltages in moving motors
– Operating and/or ambient conditions outside of the specification
– Condensation / conductive contamination
– External influences / damage
4. Electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields 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.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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Note
The components must be protected against conductive contamination (e.g. by installing them
in a control cabinet with degree of protection IP54 according to IEC 60529 or NEMA 12).
Assuming that conductive contamination at the installation site can definitely be excluded, a
lower degree of cabinet protection may be permitted.
For more information about residual risks of the components in a drive system, see the relevant
sections in the technical user documentation.
1.2 Specific safety instructions for SIMOTION P320-4
1.2.1 General safety instructions for the SIMOTION P320-4
WARNING
Life-threatening voltages are present with an open control cabinet
When you install the device in a control cabinet, some areas or components in the open
control cabinet may be carrying life-threatening voltages.
If you touch these areas or components, you may be killed by electric shock.
Switch off the power supply to the cabinet before opening it.
System expansions
NOTICE
Damage through system expansions
Device and system expansions may be faulty and can affect the entire machine or plant.
The installation of expansions can damage the device, machine or plant.
Device and system expansions may violate safety rules and regulations regarding radio
interference suppression.
If you install or exchange system expansions and damage your device, the warranty becomes
void.
Note the following for system expansions:
●Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. Contact your technical
support team or where you purchased your PC to find out which system expansion devices
may safely be installed.
● Observe the information on electromagnetic compatibility.
Safety notes
1.2 Specific safety instructions for SIMOTION P320-4
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NOTICE
"Open Type" UL508
Note that the device is classified as "Open Type" for use in the area of Industrial Control
Equipment (UL508). Installation of the device in an enclosure according to UL508 is
conditional for approval or operation according to UL508.
Battery and rechargeable battery
WARNING
Risk of explosion and release of harmful substances
Improper handling of lithium batteries can result in an explosion of the batteries.
Explosion of the batteries and the released pollutants can cause severe physical injury. Worn
batteries jeopardize the function of the device.
Note the following when handling lithium batteries:
● Replace used batteries in good time, see the section "Replacing the backup battery" in
the Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual.
● Replace the lithium battery only with an identical battery or types recommended by the
manufacturer (Article No.: A5E30314053).
● Do not throw lithium batteries into fire, do not solder on the cell body, do not recharge, do
not open, do not short-circuit, do not reverse polarity, do not heat above 100°C and protect
from direct sunlight, moisture and condensation.
High frequency radiation
NOTICE
Unintentional operating situations
High frequency radiation, e g. from a cellular phone, interferes with device functions and can
result in malfunctioning of the device.
Persons are injured and the plant is damaged.
Avoid high-frequency radiation:
● Remove radiation sources from the environment of the device.
● Switch off radiating devices.
● Reduce the radio output of radiating devices.
● Observe the information on electromagnetic compatibility.
Safety notes
1.2 Specific safety instructions for SIMOTION P320-4
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ESD Guideline
Electrostatic sensitive devices can be labeled with an appropriate symbol.
NOTICE
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
When you touch electrostatic sensitive components, you can destroy them through voltages
that are far below the human perception threshold.
If you work with components that can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge, observe the
ESD Guideline.
Further information
You can find more detailed information about the EGB Guideline in Annex B in the section with
the same name.
1.2.2 Notes on use
WARNING
Hazards on an unprotected machine or plant
According to the results of a risk analysis, hazards can occur on an unprotected machine.
The hazards can result in personal injury.
According to the risk analysis, the risk of personal injury can be avoided with the following
measures:
●Additional protective devices on the machine or plant. With this, especially the
programming, configuration and wiring of the inserted I/O modules have to be executed,
in accordance with the necessary risk analysis identified safety performance (SIL, PL or
Cat.).
● The correct use of the device has to be verified with a function test on the system. This
test can detect programming, configuration and wiring errors.
● Documentation of the test results that you can enter in the relevant safety records when
required.
Safety notes
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NOTICE
Ambient conditions
Ambient conditions for which the device is not suitable can cause faults or damage the device.
Note the following:
● Operate the device only in closed rooms. Failure to comply nullifies the warranty.
● Operate the device only in accordance with the ambient conditions specified in the
technical specifications.
● Protect the device against dust, moisture and heat.
● Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other strong sources of light.
● Without additional measures, such as a supply of clean air, the device may not be used
in locations with harsh operating conditions caused by acidic vapors or gases.
● Observe the permissible mounting positions of the device.
● Do not obstruct the venting slots of the device.
Note
Use in an industrial environment without additional protective measures
This device was designed for use in a normal industrial environment according to
IEC 60721-3-3.
Safety notes
1.2 Specific safety instructions for SIMOTION P320-4
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Description 2
2.1 System overview
Overview
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. SIMOTION P combines the compatibility
of the Windows operating system with real-time capability of SIMOTION P Runtime.
The fully independent SIMOTION P Runtime runs in parallel to Windows on SIMOTION P.
This real-time expansion makes it possible to implement demanding motion control
applications with high performance requirements on platforms of the SIMOTION P range. The
hardware consists of a computing unit with innovative Intel technology, which is ready for
operation at the time of delivery.
The drives and I/O devices are connected either via PROFINET onboard or
IsoPROFIBUS board (optional).
The SIMATIC flat panels IFP1500, IFP1900 and IFP2200 can be used for the operation of the
SIMOTION P320-4 hardware platform in a distributed configuration.
Variants of the SIMOTION P320-4
The SIMOTION P320-4 S can control various I/O systems and HMI components via
PROFINET onboard or the optional IsoPROFIBUS board.
A USB DVD drive can be connected, for example.
The following variants of the SIMOTION P320-4 are available:
● SIMOTION P320-4 E
with the Windows Embedded Standard 7 32-bit operating system and real-time expansion
for SIMOTION.
● SIMOTION P320-4 S
with the Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit operating system and real-time expansion for
SIMOTION.
Application
The SIMOTION P320-4 applications are directed at machines that require a high level of
integration of PLC, motion control and technology functions on account of the increasing use
of servo drives:
● Packaging machines
● Plastic and rubber processing machines
● Presses, wire-drawing machines
● Textile machines
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● Printing machines
●Machines for processing wood, glass, ceramics, and stone
● Production lines in the renewable energy sector, e.g. solar technology, wind power
installations
2.2 SIMOTION P320-4 product description
2.2.1 SIMOTION P320-4 overview
The SIMOTION P320-4 provides high-level industrial performance. It features:
● Compact design
● Maintenance-free operation
● High degree of ruggedness
● Long-term availability
Figure 2-1 SIMOTION P320-4 view
Description
2.2 SIMOTION P320-4 product description
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