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Applications and areas of application
The integration of an S7-1500TF CPU and automatic speed control (SINAMICS Integrated)
into a device makes a small, compact design possible. With graded performance and
interface configuration, SIMATIC Drive Controller are optimized for production machines and
plants with Motion Control.
SIMATIC Drive Controller are used in applications with the SINAMICS S120 drive family, for
example, because:
● A highly dynamic, flexible multi-drive system is required:
– Broad performance range
– Comprehensive range of motors (including linear drive, external drives, etc.)
– Comprehensive range of control processes (servo, vector, U/f)
– Technology Extensions
● Controlled supply/regeneration is required:
– To avoid unwanted line harmonics
– For a high level of ruggedness in the context of network fluctuations
– For energy recovery in brake mode
SIMATIC Drive Controller are also used where:
● Safety solutions for the protection of people and machines are necessary
● A compact, space-saving design is required
● High performance for Motion Control and rapid I/O is required
● Modular machine concepts with rapid isochronous mode are required
Typical areas of application:
● Multi-axis machines (for example printing and paper machines)
● High-performance applications with short machine clocks (for example packaging
machinery and handling applications)
● Compact machines in which there is limited room for the controller and drive system (for
example control cabinets in the machine base)
● Distributed control and drive concepts
● Synchronization of multiple SIMATIC Drive Controller with cross-PLC synchronous
operation
● Safe monitoring of motion
SIMATIC Drive Controller
System Manual, 11/2019, A5E46600094-AA
3.1 What is the SIMATIC Drive Controller?
System overview
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