As communications technology advances, the limitations of a wired ethernet network became apparent in versatile and harsh industrial environments, sparking the need for wireless solutions. Today, it has advanced to such a level that it has become economic, convenient and resource-savvy.
Application Note:
A SINAMICS G120 drive is used as a speed axis and is controlled with a SIMATIC S7-1200 with the “SINA_SPEED” block.
A PROFINET-capable SINAMICS G120 drive is to be controlled via a SIMATIC S7-1200. The setpoint speed and a direction of rotation is to be specified.
Solution This application example shows the PROFINET connection of a SINAMICS G120 to a SIMATIC S7-1200 with SINAMICS Startdrive. The drive is controlled with the “SINA_SPEED” block which can be downloaded directly from a standard library in the TIA Portal.
Note The block “SINA_SPEED” is also be used with a SIMATIC S7-1500 controller.
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SIEMENS APPLICATION NOTE:
The positioning of the SINAMICS G120 drive works with the function of the Basic positioner (Epos) and the function block “SINA_POS”.
A SINAMICS G120 drive with PROFINET is controlled and positioned with a SIMATIC S7-1200.
Solution The application shows the PROFINET connection between a SINAMICS G120 and a SIMATIC S7-1200 using SINAMICS Startdrive. The block “SINA_POS” is used for controlling and positioning of the drive.
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