The SIMOTION system

SIMOTION is recommended for all machines with Motion Control tasks – from simple to high-performance. The focus is on a simple and flexible solution to a wide variety of Motion Control tasks.

SIMOTION is based on the fusion of Motion Control with two other control functions which are found in most machines: PLC and technology functions.

This approach means that Motion Control of axes and control of the complete machine can be implemented within the same system. The same applies to technology functions, such as pressure control of a hydraulic axis. A seamless switch can be made from position-controlled positioning mode to pressure control.

Combining the three open-loop control functions of Motion Control, PLC and technology functions has the following benefits:

• Reduced engineering overhead and increased machine performance
• Fast system response – Time-critical interfaces between the individual components are no longer required
• Simple, uniform and transparent programming and diagnostics of the entire machine

The SIMOTION system is made up of three components:

Engineering system

It enables Motion Control, PLC and technology functions to be incorporated in one comprehensive, integrated system and provides all the necessary tools: From programming and parameterization through testing and commissioning, to diagnostics.

Runtime system

The runtime system offers a high-performance execution system for cyclic and sequential tasks. The runtime software modules make the different PLC, Motion Control and technology functions available. By selecting the appropriate modules, the overall functionality of the system can be flexibly adapted to the machine.

Hardware platforms

The hardware platforms are the basis of the SIMOTION Motion Control System. The application created with the engineering system and the associated runtime software modules can be implemented on different hardware platforms.

The fast path to the automation solution

Due to our multi-faceted industry solutions, engineering costs are reduced, project execution times are shortened, and automation solutions are implemented more quickly.

With the project generator SIMOTION easyProject, we also offer you a tool that significantly speeds up the creation of a standardized project base for machine applications.