Based on customer requests and benefits, Siemens has leveraged existing strengths such as innovation capability and profound expertise to provide superior automation solutions for manufacturing machinery. To date, Siemens has become one of the world’s leading suppliers of SIMOTION solutions – motion control systems.

1. Overview of Siemens’ SIMOTION system

Siemens’ standards for SIMOTION – motion control system are very high. Therefore, all products are integrated with the latest technologies, functions, and high quality.

Furthermore, Siemens combines individual systems and products consistently to provide users with cost-saving and efficient solutions. For example, the SIMOTION motion control system can be combined with the SINAMICS drive system to create an innovative and easily controllable system that can effectively meet specific requirements.

Siemens’ SIMOTION system achieves perfect interaction of all automation components through integration within the TIA Portal. The SIMOTION motion control solution can be combined with the high-performance SIMOTICS motor portfolio and easily expandable, future-oriented, catering to various industries such as packaging, printing, textiles, plastics, metallurgy, wood, and glass.

2. Functionality and structure of the SIMOTION system

The focus of SIMOTION solution is to make motion control tasks simpler and more flexible. Therefore, SIMOTION can be applied to all automated machinery with motion control tasks ranging from simple to complex.

SIMOTION combines motion control, PLC, and technology functions. Thanks to this combination, motion control tasks for axes and process control automation can be performed in the same system, enabling hydraulic axis pressure control while easily switching from position control mode to pressure control.

Benefits of combining motion control, PLC, and technology functions:

• Reduces design costs and increases system efficiency.
• Fast system response and feedback.
• Clear, consistent, and simple programming, facilitating comprehensive SIMOTION system diagnostics.

The SIMOTION system consists of 3 components:

Engineering system

This component allows the integration of motion control, PLC, and technology functions into a single system, providing all necessary tools from programming, parameterization through testing and operation to diagnostics.

Runtime system

The runtime system provides a high-performance execution system for cyclic and sequential tasks. Runtime modules provide corresponding PLC, motion control, and technology functions.

Hardware platforms

These are the foundation of the SIMOTION motion control system. Applications are created with hardware-based design, configuration, and soft runtime modules based on different hardware platforms: SIMOTION C (Controller-based), SIMOTION D (Drive-based), SIMOTION P (PC-based). The platform choice depends on the specific application to ensure the most suitable system.

With the SIMOTION easyProject project creator, Siemens’ SIMOTION system simplifies the development and integration of standard modules into an operational project. Users can find pre-configured software modules organized into a toolbox based on specific industries. This allows for the deployment of solutions tailored to application requirements in a very short time – ensuring high technical efficiency with reduced costs.

As the Official Distributor of Siemens in Vietnam, DAT currently distributes a diverse range of Siemens products with large quantities and always available in a 4000m2 warehouse in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Can Tho. With over 15 years of profound experience in the automation field, DAT will provide the most suitable and optimal solutions to help customers increase efficiency. Additionally, customers receive absolute assurance and peace of mind from DAT’s superior service:

• 12-month warranty
• Lifetime maintenance
• 24/7 engineer support
• Flexible payment, delivery before paperwork

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