Scalable Control Modules suit motion control applications.
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Integrated, closed-loop D425 and D445 can be connected and installed in Sinamics-S120 network. Former is suited for use in simple machines with up to 16 motion control axes, while latter suits high-end applications with up to 64 axes. When motion control performance of machine increases, Simotion D modules can be replaced without modifying remaining power modules. Also available, 25 mm wide CX32 expansion module extends drive-based control power.
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Integrated and Scalable Drive-based Solutions for Motion Control
Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has supplemented the scalable Simotion motion control system with the two closed-loop control modules D425 and D445, and the CX32 expansion module. The D425 module is a low-cost hardware device for use in simple machines with only a few axes. D445 covers high-end applications such as high numbers of axes or extremely fast control cycles.
The new D425 and D445 closed-loop control modules supplement the existing Simotion-D range for the low-end and the high-end performance ranges. Up to 16 motion control axes can be controlled with the D425 module and up to 64 with the D445. For operation with a large number of drive axes, the space-saving CX32 module is also used to extend drive-based control power. This module is in Sinamics-S120 design and at 25 millimeters it is only half as wide as conventional drive controls.
The D425 and D445 modules possess the entire Simotion functionality and can be connected and installed in the Sinamics-S120 network. This means that when the motion control performance of a machine increases, and consequently also the required computing power, the Simotion D module can be replaced without modifying the remaining power modules such as line or motor modules.
Further information can be found on the Internet at: http://www.siemens.com/simotion
