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Table of contents
Table of contents
Legal information ......................................................................................................... 2
1 General Programming / Standardization ......................................................... 7
1.1 S7-1200/S7-1500: Programming Guidelines and Programming
Styleguide ............................................................................................. 7
1.2 S7-1500: Guide to Standardization ...................................................... 7
1.3 S7-1200/S7-1500 Guideline on Library Handling in TIA Portal ............ 8
1.4 S7-1200/S7-1500: Library of general functions LGF ........................... 8
1.5 S7-1200/S7-1500 Library of Basic Controls (LBC) .............................. 8
1.6 S7-1200/S7-1500 OMAC PackML V3 Machine and Unit States ......... 9
1.7 S7-1500 SIMATIC ACL ........................................................................ 9
1.8 S7-1500 / S7-1500T SIMATIC Interpreter .......................................... 10
2 Diagnostics and communication ................................................................... 11
2.1 S7-1500 Overview acyclic communication standards to
SINAMICS V90 via PROFINET .......................................................... 11
2.2 S7-1200/S7-1500 Acyclic Data Exchange LAcycCom ....................... 12
2.3 S7-1500 Alarm Handling for SINAMICS drives .................................. 12
2.4 S7-1200/S7-1500 Simple acyclic Function Blocks for controlling
a SINAMICS drives in TIA Portal ....................................................... 12
2.5 S7-1500 Profiling / CPU task trace .................................................... 13
2.6 S7-1200/S7-1500 Libraries for Communication for SIMATIC
Controllers .......................................................................................... 13
3 Safety ................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 S7-1200F/S7-1500(T)F Programming Guideline Safety .................... 14
3.2 S7-1500(T)F Safety Integrated with SINAMICS S120 via
PROFIsafe .......................................................................................... 14
3.3 S7-1200F/S7-1500(T)F SINAMICS Failsafe blocks LDrvSafe ........... 14
3.4 S7-1200F/S7-1500(T)F SIMATIC Micro-Drive Failsafe library
LDrvSafe............................................................................................. 15
3.5 S7-1500(T)F SIMATIC Safe Kinematics – in a nutshell ..................... 15
4 Motion Control ................................................................................................. 16
4.1 General Motion Control ...................................................................... 16
4.1.1 S7-1500/S7-1500T Standard application axis control (LAxisCtrl
& LAxisBasics) ................................................................................... 16
4.1.2 S7-1500 LCalcMC - Calculation of motion profile details................... 17
4.1.3 S7-1500/ S7-1500T LAnyAxis - Motion Control Applications with
DB_ANY ............................................................................................. 17
4.1.4 S7-1500 LPrintMark - Print Mark Acquisition with TO Measuring
Input.................................................................................................... 18
4.1.5 S7-1500 Load balancing (LLoadBal) .................................................. 18
4.1.6 S7-1500 Rapid/Traverse/Creep Speed positioning ........................... 19
4.1.7 S7-1500T Guidelines for filtering and extrapolation with actual
value coupling .................................................................................... 19
4.1.8 S7-1500 Backlash compensation ....................................................... 20
4.1.9 S7-1500 Technology Objects of SIMATIC S7 .................................... 20
4.1.10 S7-1500 Basics of axis control with technology objects and
approach to axis optimization ............................................................. 21
4.1.11 S7-1500 Use of MC-PreServo and MC-PostServo ............................ 21
4.1.12 S7-1500 Which requirements have to be fulfilled before a
technology object can be enabled via "MC_Power"? ........................ 21
4.1.13 S7-1500 SIMATIC Low Frequency Vibration Suppressed
Positioning .......................................................................................... 22

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4.1.14 S7-1500 What are the advantages of using the data type
DB_ANY with Motion Control applications? ....................................... 22
4.1.15 SINAMICS Which drives can you use with S7-1500 Motion
Control ................................................................................................ 22
4.1.16 S7-1500 Technology Objects with Sinamics S210 ............................ 23
4.2 Synchronous Operation...................................................................... 24
4.2.1 S7-1500/ S7-1500T Compare of synchronization modes .................. 24
4.2.2 S7-1500T Cross PLC synchronous operation ................................... 24
4.2.3 S7-1500T Set synchronization in simulation - Retain a
synchronized connection when locking the slave axis, for
example .............................................................................................. 24
4.2.4 S7-1500T Creation of cam disks at runtime ....................................... 25
4.2.5 S7-1500T Synchronize in Standstill CamInStandStill ........................ 25
4.2.6 S7-1500T How does a slave axis of camming behave during
"Direct synchronous setting" (SyncProfileReference = 2)? ................ 25
4.2.7 S7-1500T Switchover and generation of cams .................................. 26
4.3 Hydraulic............................................................................................. 27
4.3.1 S7-1500 LSimaHydTO for hydraulic applications .............................. 27
4.3.2 S7-1500 Manual determination of a compensation characteristic
for hydraulic valves and hydraulic axes ............................................. 27
4.4 Motion Control & Drives ..................................................................... 28
4.4.1 SINAMICS SDC: Serial Drive Commissioner..................................... 28
4.4.2 SINAMICS drive optimization guide ................................................... 28
4.4.3 S7-1200/S7-1500 Drive Lib control blocks for TIA Portal .................. 28
4.4.4 S7-1500 Configuring a SINAMICS S120 with Startdrive ................... 29
4.4.5 S7-1500T and SINAMICS S120: Connecting a 2nd encoder

using Startdrive + Tel. 106 ................................................................. 29
4.4.6 S7-1500 LSINATopo - SINAMICS Topology Modifications at
Runtime .............................................................................................. 30
4.4.7 S7-1200/S7-1500 Encoderless positioning with SINAMICS G .......... 30
4.4.8 SIMATIC Micro-Drive PDC/PDC-F Operation of third-party
motors................................................................................................. 30
4.4.9 Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109780403S7-1500
SIMATIC Micro-Drive positioning axis ................................................ 31
4.4.10 S7-1500 Getting Started: SIMATIC F-TM ServoDrive ....................... 31
4.4.11 SIMATIC Micro-Drive Motor recommendation SIMATIC F-TM
ServoDrive .......................................................................................... 31
4.4.12 Projects for the "Universal demonstration and training case with
SINAMICS S120" V3 .......................................................................... 31
4.5 Manuals .............................................................................................. 32
4.5.1 S7-1500 Motion Control Overview V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17 ............... 32
4.5.2 S7-1500 Axis functions V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17 ................................ 32
4.5.3 S7-1500 Motion Control alarms and error IDs V6.0 as of STEP
7 V17 .................................................................................................. 32
4.5.4 S7-1500 Measuring input and cam functions V6.0 as of STEP 7
V17 ..................................................................................................... 32
4.5.5 S7-1500 Synchronization operation functions V6.0 as of STEP
7 V17 .................................................................................................. 32
4.5.6 S7-1500T Kinematics functions V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17 ................... 33
4.5.7 S7-1500 Control structure of a technology object "Axis" ................... 33
4.5.8 S7-1500T Working with the cam editor .............................................. 33
4.5.9 S7-1500/ET 200MP Manual Collection .............................................. 34
4.5.10 ET 200SP Manual Collection ............................................................. 34
5 Integrated Engineering.................................................................................... 35
5.1 SIMATIC Modular Application Creator (MAC).................................... 35
5.2 SIMATIC Modular Application Creator Equipment Modules .............. 35
5.3 TIA Portal Openness: Overview ......................................................... 36

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5.4 TIA Portal Openness Introduction and Demo Application .................. 36

5.5 TIA Portal Openness Tool for easier use of the interface
(Openness Scripter) ........................................................................... 37
5.6 TIA Portal Openness Generating a Modular Machine with S7-
1500.................................................................................................... 37
5.7 TIA Portal Openness Excel code generator ....................................... 38
5.8 TIA Portal Add-Ins .............................................................................. 38
5.9 SINAMICS Startdrive TIA Add-Ins Getting Started ............................ 39
5.10 Integration of planning data from TIA Selection Tool to TIA
Portal .................................................................................................. 39
5.11 PLM integration of automation engineering ....................................... 40
6 Virtual Commissioning.................................................................................... 41
6.1 SIMIT/MCD Virtual commissioning in machine building .................... 41
6.2 Virtual Commissioning with SIMATIC and Simulink ........................... 41
6.3 SIMIT Overview Page ........................................................................ 41
6.4 SIMIT Simulation Model Generator .................................................... 42
6.5 SIMIT Control Library ......................................................................... 42
6.6 SIMATIC Machine Simulator Virtual commissioning of machines
Getting Started ................................................................................... 42
6.7 SIMATIC Virtual Commissioning with Hardware in the Loop ............. 43
6.8 MCD/SIMIT model for Simapress + Press Safety Blocks .................. 43
6.9 MCD/SIMIT model for Intelligent Belt - Multi Belt Control .................. 43
6.10 MCD/SIMIT model for Intelligent Belt - Multi Belt Control .................. 44
6.11 MCD/SIMIT model + toolkit for Multi-Carrier-System ......................... 44
6.12 MCD/SIMIT model for SIMATIC Hairpin Application .......................... 44

6.13 MCD/SIMIT model for cylinder positioning ......................................... 45
6.14 SIMIT model for continuous web simulation ...................................... 45
6.15 SIMATIC S7‑PLCSIM Advanced: Co‑Simulation via API .................. 46
7 Handling Toolbox ............................................................................................ 47
7.1 S7-1500T Kinematics Control ............................................................ 47
7.2 S7-1500T Kinematics Language ........................................................ 47
7.3 S7-1500T Kinematics Manual Control ............................................... 48
7.4 S7-1500 Kinematics Operate ............................................................. 48
7.5 S7-1500T Kinematics Computed Torque Control .............................. 49
7.6 S7-1200 Handling library for pick & place applications ...................... 49
8 Converting Toolbox ......................................................................................... 50
8.1 SIMATIC Modular Application Creator Module for Converting
Toolbox ............................................................................................... 50
8.2 S7-1200/S7-1500 Winder ................................................................... 51
8.3 S7-1200/S7-1500 Tension Control ..................................................... 51
8.4 S7-1500 Splice ................................................................................... 51
8.5 S7-1500T Web Accumulator .............................................................. 52
8.6 S7-1500T Traversing Drive ................................................................ 52
8.7 S7-1500T Flying Saw ......................................................................... 52
8.8 S7-1500T Rotary Knife ....................................................................... 52
9 Packaging Toolbox .......................................................................................... 53
9.1 S7-1500 LFFS - Automation of form, fill and seal machines .............. 53
9.2 S7-1500 Intelligent Infeed – Product Separation ............................... 53
9.3 S7-1500 Intelligent Belt - Multi Belt Control ....................................... 54
9.4 S7-1200/S7-1500 Weihenstephan Standards ................................... 54
10 Multi-Carrier-System Toolbox ........................................................................ 55
10.1 SIMATIC Multi-Carrier-System Module for Modular Application
Creator................................................................................................ 55

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10.2 S7-1500T Station Management LRailSMT for Multi-Carrier-

System................................................................................................ 55
10.3 S7-1500T Control of a Multi-Carrier-System ...................................... 56
10.4 SIMATIC S7-1500T: TS 2 Booster variants ....................................... 56
11 Print Standard .................................................................................................. 57
11.1 SIMATIC Modular Application Creator Module for Print
Standard ............................................................................................. 57
11.2 S7-1500 Print Standard Master .......................................................... 58
11.3 S7-1500T Add-On Cylinder Positioning ............................................. 58
11.4 S7-1500T Add-On Drive Optimization ................................................ 59
11.5 S7-1500T Add-On Register Control ................................................... 59
11.6 S7-1500T Add-On TM41 .................................................................... 59
12 Wire Processing Toolbox................................................................................ 60
12.1 S7-1500 SIMATIC Wire Brake ........................................................... 60
13 Metal Forming .................................................................................................. 61
13.1 S7-1500T SIMATIC PressAutomation ............................................... 61
13.2 S7-1500 SIMATIC Simapress: Software package to automate a
conventional flywheel press ............................................................... 61
13.3 S7-1500F SIMATIC S7-F/P Press Safety Blocks .............................. 62
14 Appendix .......................................................................................................... 63
14.1 Service and support ........................................................................... 63
14.2 Industry Mall ....................................................................................... 64

14.3 Change documentation ...................................................................... 64

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1 General Programming / Standardization

1.1 S7-1200/S7-1500: Programming Guidelines and
Programming Styleguide
Two different manuals for optimal programming of S7-1200 and
S7-1500 controllers are offered here:
• programming guideline (optimal programming with regards to technology)

• programming guideline safety (Recommendations for configuring F-CPUs and
programming safety programs)
• programming styleguide (suggestion for a consistent program style)
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1.2 S7-1500: Guide to Standardization

The standardization guide shows you how you can modularize your machines and
systems. It gives you recommendations and hints for structured and standardized
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programming of your automation solutions.

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1.3 S7-1200/S7-1500 Guideline on Library Handling in TIA

Portal
This guideline describes the creation of a corporate library using typified library
elements in TIA Portal.
1.4 S7-1200/S7-1500: Library of general functions LGF

The library "LGF (Library of general functions)" contains additional functions for
STEP 7 (TIA Portal).
1.5 S7-1200/S7-1500 Library of Basic Controls (LBC)

The “Library of Basic Controls” (LBC) provides basic control modules that are
programmed in a standardized concept according to the Siemens programming
style guide and the “PLCopen” guideline.

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1.6 S7-1200/S7-1500 OMAC PackML V3 Machine and Unit

States
The Intelligent Belt application (multi belt control) can be
S used to pick up sequentially arriving products and to
i provide them grouped at an unloading position. The
e most important feature is that loading and unloading are
m independently performed.
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n
s
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1.7 S7-1500 SIMATIC ACL

ACL makes this programming work easier for the user by allowing pre-defined
actions, built-in timers and fully parameterizable digital and analog conditions to be
combined into a sequence based on a modular principle in a simple user interface.
The following benefits are provided with this library:

• Flexible sequence configuration and controlling of cyclic processes

• Cycle and action time monitoring with various reaction options if the time limit
is exceeded
• Action-dependent as well as -independent time delays
• Parameterizable analog, digital and cycle number dependent conditions with
various reaction options
• Modes: Fully-Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Repositioning
• Error handling included
• Easily extendable matrix

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1.8 S7-1500 / S7-1500T SIMATIC Interpreter

The Interpreter application provides the commands for
control structures, such as jumps, loops and transition
conditions. Simple mathematical functions are also
implemented. This enables easy parametrization of the
machine sequences, without the need of further
programming skills. The parameterization of the machine
sequences can take place both during engineering phase
and during normal machine operation, e.g. via an HMI. This
allows a flexible response to different requirements


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2 Diagnostics and communication

Diagnostics reduces downtimes and thus contributes to increasing the productivity
of the machine. Diagnostics supports over the entire lifecycle of a machine, from
planning to operation and maintenance. Diagnostics essentially comprises the
diagnosis of all system components, the monitoring of process sequences and the
diagnosis of program errors.
Provided Applications
Application - System Diagnostics with S7-1500 and TIA Portal
Application - Diagnostics in User Program with S7-1500
Application - Machine and Plant Diagnostics with ProDiag
Application - Overview: Diagnostic tools at SIMATIC and SCALANCE
2.1 S7-1500 Overview acyclic communication standards to

SINAMICS V90 via PROFINET
This example shows you the difference between different communication
applications regarding communication to SINAMICS drive systems.
Basic application example for acyclic communication of a SIMATIC S7-1500 using
different function block variations to a SINAMICS V90 via PROFINET

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2.2 S7-1200/S7-1500 Acyclic Data Exchange LAcycCom
The standard libraries LAcycCom for SIMATIC

S7-1200/S7-1500 and LDPV1 for SIMOTION provide a
collision-free coordination of communication resources in
the CPU for acyclic data exchange via DPV1 services.
Therefore the corresponding functions in these libraries
have to be used in the application instead of the existing
system functions for the communication with external
devices.
2.3 S7-1500 Alarm Handling for SINAMICS drives
With the Alarm Handling application the alarm, fault and

safety messages of SINAMICS drives can be read and
added to the alarm display of the SIMATIC S7-1500. The
messages are added with the timestamp of the event in
the drive and with the message texts of the SINAMICS
drive. This provides enormous support for the first fault
evaluation at the machine.
2.4 S7-1200/S7-1500 Simple acyclic Function Blocks for

controlling a SINAMICS drives in TIA Portal
This entry contains additional SIMATIC function blocks that support you in various
functions of the SINAMICS drive system like absolute encoder adjustment.

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2.5 S7-1500 Profiling / CPU task trace

The runtime behavior of an application on a SIMATIC S7-1500 controller can be
analyzed and evaluated in-depth using SIMATIC S7-1500 Profiling. All relevant
information is displayed graphically via a web-based visualization (see figure). For
further analysis purposes, you can output the recorded data as CSV file and
evaluate it in a spreadsheet.

2.6 S7-1200/S7-1500 Libraries for Communication for

SIMATIC Controllers
The Libraries for Communication are a collection of blocks for various
communication tasks, functions, and protocols for SIMATIC Controllers.

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3 Safety
3 Safety
3.1 S7-1200F/S7-1500(T)F Programming Guideline Safety
This document provides you with many recommendations and notes for the optimal
configuration and programming of S7-1200/1500 controllers. This helps you create
standardized and optimal programming of your automation solutions.
3.2 S7-1500(T)F Safety Integrated with SINAMICS S120 via

PROFIsafe
This application example describes how to implement the following safety functions
of the plant with the Safety Integrated Functions of the SINAMICS S120 and a
SIMATIC S7-1500 F-CPU.
3.3 S7-1200F/S7-1500(T)F SINAMICS Failsafe blocks

LDrvSafe
The library includes fail-safe SIMATIC S7 blocks to implement various Safety
applications in conjunction with a S7-1200F, S7-1500F, failsafe Open/Software
Controller, SINUMERIK ONE and SINAMICS drives coupled through PROFIsafe.

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3.4 S7-1200F/S7-1500(T)F SIMATIC Micro-Drive Failsafe

library LDrvSafe
The library contains fail-safe S7 blocks for implementing various safety applications
in which an S7-1200F/1500F and a SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE PDC-F interact via
PROFIsafe.
3.5 S7-1500(T)F SIMATIC Safe Kinematics – in a nutshell

With SIMATIC Safe Kinematics, movement in space of predefined kinematics with
up to 12 interpolating axes can be monitored safely.
The following monitoring functions are available:
• Safe velocity monitoring

With safe velocity monitoring you monitor the cartesian velocity of
individual kinematics points, e.g. at the Tool Center Point or at joints.
• Safe zone monitoring
With safe zone monitoring you monitor the position of the kinematics in the
cartesian space, e.g. to limit the travel range of the kinematics or to
monitor areas that can be entered by operating staff.

• Safe orientation monitoring
With safe orientation monitoring you monitor the orientation of the flange at
an user-defined kinematics, e.g. the operation on a workpiece may only be
enabled if the tool is vertical to the floor.

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4 Motion Control
4 Motion Control
This topic page gives you an overview of the essential documents, entries and links
on the topic of Motion Control. The topic Motion Control contains every control task
to the operation of drives and capturing position values with the help of position
sensors.
4.1 General Motion Control

4.1.1 S7-1500/S7-1500T Standard application axis control (LAxisCtrl &
LAxisBasics)
Function blocks for simple and central control of the basic motion control functions of axes
(technology objects) of a SIMATIC S7-1500 or S7-1500T. The central view of each axis via
this standard application enables easy programming, fast commissioning and direct testing
of your application.

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4.1.2 S7-1500 LCalcMC - Calculation of motion profile details
When moving axes in production machines, the following questions are

of particular interest:
• How much time will a positioning take?
• How long does it take to reach the target velocity?
• How much distance is traveled when a velocity change is
commanded?
• What acceleration is needed to complete a positioning in a certain
time?
• When must a movement be stopped at the latest to avoid a crash
(collision monitoring)?
• How can maximum required power be reduced?
• How can the jerk be limited to achieve minimal wear on the
machine?
• …
The library LCalcMC for SIMATIC provides easy-to-use calculation
functions that help the user to find solutions to the above questions. The
function results can be used for programming the motion profiles with
respect to the dynamics (velocity, acceleration, deceleration, jerk).

4.1.3 S7-1500/ S7-1500T LAnyAxis - Motion Control Applications with

DB_ANY
By means of the library it is possible to create own motion control applications for
various axis types. This is used, for example, for software modules with flexible use
of technology objects or when using axis arrays.

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4.1.4 S7-1500 LPrintMark - Print Mark Acquisition with TO Measuring Input
The blocks of the present library support the user in acquiring print marks
via the technology object measuring input in the automation system
SIMATIC S7-1500 or SIMATIC S7-1500T.
4.1.5 S7-1500 Load balancing (LLoadBal)
The "LLoadBal" library provides a load balancing functionality to be easily integrated into
existing user projects in which several motors act on a common mechanical load and drive it
together.

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4.1.6 S7-1500 Rapid/Traverse/Creep Speed positioning
Rapid traverse/creep speed positioning moves an axis to a specified target position in a

relatively simple way. The traversing motion is performed with the aid of two speed levels
and suitable switchover points.
4.1.7 S7-1500T Guidelines for filtering and extrapolation with actual value
coupling
This FAQ response provides guidelines for parameterizing the actual value
extrapolation on the "External encoder" technology object. The individual
parameters are explained in detail and the effect of the actual value extrapolation is
demonstrated with examples.

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4.1.8 S7-1500 Backlash compensation
From Motion Control V6.0 (TIA Portal V17 – PLC FW V2.9) the backlash
compensation is integrated in the system features of the technology objects.
The FB "BacklashCompensation" on the S7-1500 CPU computationally

compensates the mechanical play between a drive and a moving machine part or
the play between an encoder and a moving machine part.
4.1.9 S7-1500 Technology Objects of SIMATIC S7
The technology objects included in the SIMATIC CPUs simplify the programming of
technological processes. This application example introduces the technology
objects of the SIMATIC S7-1500(T) and shows their use in an example program.

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4.1.10 S7-1500 Basics of axis control with technology objects and approach
to axis optimization
This guide to position controller optimization of a technology object (TO) describes

the basic principle of axis control and the optimization of position control in TO.
4.1.11 S7-1500 Use of MC-PreServo and MC-PostServo
The MC-PreServo and MC-PostServo organization blocks are programmable and

allow a program modification directly before or after the call of the MC-Servo
organization block.
TIA Portal V14 and higher provides the possibility to access the interface between
axis and drive or between axis and encoder via the user program.
In addition to PROFIdrive and analog coupling, the data connection of drive and
encoder to the axis technology object can also be provided via a data block.
4.1.12 S7-1500 Which requirements have to be fulfilled before a technology

object can be enabled via "MC_Power"?
Before a technology object can be enabled without error via "MC_Power", all the
necessary sensors (encoders) and actuators (drives) must be available for the
technology object.

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4.1.13 S7-1500 SIMATIC Low Frequency Vibration Suppressed Positioning
With this application the load oscillation for positioning can be reduced significantly.
It is suitable for applications, where low frequency load vibrations occur.
The axis is positioned in a way, so that the load oscillation is exciteted as less as
possible. This way the oscillation on the load side can be reduced significantly,
without having a load encoder.
4.1.14 S7-1500 What are the advantages of using the data type DB_ANY with
Motion Control applications?
You can store all sorts of data blocks in an ARRAY of the data type DB_ANY.
Hence also the technology data block of the technology object of a project. An
ARRAY of the data type DB_ANY can show a list of axes, for example. In this way,
technology objects can be integrated more flexibly in user program.
4.1.15 SINAMICS Which drives can you use with S7-1500 Motion Control
An overview of configuration options for SINAMICS drives with different versions of

TIA Portal.

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4.1.16 S7-1500 Technology Objects with Sinamics S210
SIMATIC S7-1500 CPUs support the connection of drives as speed axis,

positioning axis or synchronous axis via PROFINET, PROFIBUS or via an analog
drive connection. In TIA Portal it is possible to control a SINAMICS S210 drive in a
TIA Portal program and to operate it using Motion Control instructions.


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4.2 Synchronous Operation

4.2.1 S7-1500/ S7-1500T Compare of synchronization modes
The synchronization modes of the SIMATIC S7-1500(T) are presented in this

application example. The synchronous types of gear synchronism and cam
synchronism are described in detail and illustrated by means of motion recordings.
4.2.2 S7-1500T Cross PLC synchronous operation

Cross-PLC synchronous operation is available from firmware version V2.8 in all

technology controllers and from firmware version V20.8 in the Open Controller of
the SIMATIC S7-1500T controller family and can be used in SIMATIC for
synchronous operation with gearing or camming across several controllers.
4.2.3 S7-1500T Set synchronization in simulation - Retain a synchronized

connection when locking the slave axis, for example
When you remove the axis enable or in the case of motion jobs on a slave axis, an
active synchronized connection is disconnected. By setting the synchronization in
simulation you can keep the synchronization active without disconnecting it.

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4.2.4 S7-1500T Creation of cam disks at runtime
The LCamHdl library for SIMATIC and SIMOTION provides function blocks that
support the user in creating high-quality and jerk-free cam disks compliant to VDI
guideline 2143. The necessary calculations of the segments of different profile
types especially of polynomial coefficients and standardizations are done by the
function blocks.
4.2.5 S7-1500T Synchronize in Standstill CamInStandStill

This application example shows how to couple the leading axis and one or more
following axes via setpoint positions in standstill with camming using the instruction
"MC_CamIn".
At the motion control function "MC_CamIn", the parameter setting
“SyncProfileReference" = 2 can be used to set a following axis synchronously with
a leading axis via a cam disk coupling. The master and slave axes must be at the
synchronous position before the function is called (for more information, see also
109758886).
The use of the function blocks described below allows you to move the leading axis
or one or more following axis/axes directly to the synchronous position and then
couple them.
4.2.6 S7-1500T How does a slave axis of camming behave during "Direct
synchronous setting" (SyncProfileReference = 2)?
When 'direct synchronous setting' is performed for a slave axis with the aid of the
"MC_CamIn" motion control function in camming using the "SyncProfileReference"
= 2 parameter setting, the cam is offset based on the current positions of the two
axes and the two axes are synchronized immediately.

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4.2.7 S7-1500T Switchover and generation of cams
A press is created using the components shown in figure. The material is pushed
into the press through a feeder. The motion profile of the feeder is stored in two
cams, which should be switched over during press operation. It should also be
possible to change the values of the cams at any time.


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4.3 Hydraulic
4.3.1 S7-1500 LSimaHydTO for hydraulic applications
The "LSimaHydTO" block library enables closed-loop control of hydraulic axes with
the SIMATIC S7-1500(T). With the help of modular function blocks, it is possible to
realize not only valve-controlled hydraulic applications, but also those with variable-
RPM pump drive (servo pump).

4.3.2 S7-1500 Manual determination of a compensation characteristic for

hydraulic valves and hydraulic axes
Description of the approach on how to determine a compensation characteristic for

a hydraulic valve or axis for use with the “Axis” technology object (TO) of the S7-
1500(T).

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4.4 Motion Control & Drives

4.4.1 SINAMICS SDC: Serial Drive Commissioner
The openness application SINAMICS SDC (Serial Drive Commissioner) provides

functionality to copy, update and download multiple drives. The PROFINET drives
of the SINAMICS G product line and SINAMICS S210 included in SINAMICS
Startdrive are supported.
4.4.2 SINAMICS drive optimization guide
The Drive Optimization is an important part during commissioning of servo

applications. Dynamic, stability and the limits of the mechanical system must be
evaluated and optimized. The productivity of the machine axis can often be
increased by optimization methods.
4.4.3 S7-1200/S7-1500 Drive Lib control blocks for TIA Portal
Here you can find the DriveLib for reading and writing data from and to the SINAMICS S/G
converter systems within SIMATIC S7-300/400/1200/1500 at TIA Portal. Note: As from
Startdrive V16, the DriveLib library is no longer supplied with Startdrive. As from STEP7
V15.1, these blocks are also provided as instructions.

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4.4.4 S7-1500 Configuring a SINAMICS S120 with Startdrive
In this application example, a SINAMICS S120 drive is operated as position-

controlled drive. This drive shall serve as master axis for a second drive configured
with gear synchronization. The drives are configured using "SINAMICS Startdrive
V15.1

4.4.5 S7-1500T and SINAMICS S120: Connecting a 2nd encoder using

Startdrive + Tel. 106
With Startdrive V15 and V16 you cannot configure machine or external encoders
as encoder DO. You can configure a second encoder on the drive and send the
encoder data to the S7-1500T via telegram 106, but the data cannot be evaluated
in the axis TO. We show you how, you still can evaluate the encoder data with the
aid of a DB and the TO External Encoder.

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4.4.6 S7-1500 LSINATopo - SINAMICS Topology Modifications at Runtime
In addition to enabling and disabling SINAMICS

components, the LSINATopo library offers the following
functions for SINAMICS S120, among others:
• Replacing large motor/small motor
• Replacing double-axis module with two single-axis
modules (and vice versa)
• Enable/disable motor brake
• Replacing Active Line Module
• Replacing when Safety is activated
4.4.7 S7-1200/S7-1500 Encoderless positioning with SINAMICS G
In most applications, measuring systems are used to determine position actual

values, for example a motor encoder. There are also many applications where
encoders are not necessary and in fact, in some cases, an encoder is not required
at all. The subsequent application example discusses the various options and
secondary conditions relating to encoderless positioning.
4.4.8 SIMATIC Micro-Drive PDC/PDC-F Operation of third-party motors
User information for connecting third-party motors to converters of SIMATIC

MICRO-DRIVE PDC/PDC-F product family.

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4.4.9 Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109780403S7-1500 SIMATIC

Micro-Drive positioning axis
Application example for using a SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE PDC/PDC-F as

positioning axis with SIMATIC S7-1500 Technology Object via PROFINET.
4.4.10 S7-1500 Getting Started: SIMATIC F-TM ServoDrive
This entry describes the configuration and optimization of the F-TM ServoDrive and
its connection to the technology object (TO) Positioning axis.
4.4.11 SIMATIC Micro-Drive Motor recommendation SIMATIC F-TM

ServoDrive
When using the SIMATIC F-TM ServoDrive in positioning tasks in conjunction with
a SIMATIC S7-1500 as well as S7-1200, the design of the mechatronic system for
positioning accuracy is of particular importance.
With the information and the Excel tool provided in this article you have the
possibility of calculating the positioning accuracy for your individual mechanical
system (motor/gearbox combination). The tool also supports you in determining the
position resolution of your Motion Control application.
4.4.12 Projects for the "Universal demonstration and training case with
SINAMICS S120" V3
You can here downloads projects that can run on "Universal demonstration and
training case with SINAMICS S120, version 3"

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4.5 Manuals
4.5.1 S7-1500 Motion Control Overview V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17
This documentation describes the Motion Control functions independent of and

across technology objects.
4.5.2 S7-1500 Axis functions V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17
This documentation describes the Motion Control functions for the following
technology objects:
• Speed axis
• Positioning axis
• External encoder
4.5.3 S7-1500 Motion Control alarms and error IDs V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17
This documentation describes the technology alarms of the technology objects and
the error identifications of the motion control instructions.
4.5.4 S7-1500 Measuring input and cam functions V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17
technology objects:
• Measuring input
• Output cam
• Cam track
4.5.5 S7-1500 Synchronization operation functions V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17
technology objects:
• Synchronous axis
• Cam (S7-1500T)
• Leading axis proxy (S7-1500T)

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4.5.6 S7-1500T Kinematics functions V6.0 as of STEP 7 V17
technology objects:
• Kinematics (S7-1500T)
4.5.7 S7-1500 Control structure of a technology object "Axis"
This entry includes a detailed signal flow plan of the control structure of a
technology object positioning or synchronous axis of the SIMATIC S7-1500 or
SIMATIC S7-1500T.
4.5.8 S7-1500T Working with the cam editor
The cam editor of the technology object Cam supports the user in creating and
dimensioning complex curves in the TIA Portal. Cam elements can be added and
parameterized in graphical and tabular form. The transitions between two cam
elements are created automatically. The cam editor supports linear interpolation,
interpolation with cubic and Bézier splines, and the definition of transitions in
compliance with VDI guideline 2143. All changes of the cam are immediately made
visible in the graphical area of the editor and can be validated by various methods
of verification.

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4.5.9 S7-1500/ET 200MP Manual Collection
As an alternative to the individual user manuals we are now offering a complete

edition of all manuals for the systems S7-1500 / ET 200MP in one pdf file.
4.5.10 ET 200SP Manual Collection
As an alternative to the individual user manuals we are now offering a complete

edition of all manuals and Product Information bulletins for the scalable ET200SP
I/O system in one pdf file.


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5 Integrated Engineering
5.1 SIMATIC Modular Application Creator (MAC)
The Modular Application Creator enables the automatic generation of TIA Portal
projects. Especially with complex machine configurations, such as multi-belt control
or other multi-axis applications, this is very efficient compared to manually creating
and assigning software blocks and parameters to the automation project directly in
the TIA Portal.
5.2 SIMATIC Modular Application Creator Equipment

Modules
With equipment modules, a TIA Portal machine project can be generated using the
Modular Application Creator. The parameterization of an equipment module is
made in a technological view. The user is supported by a validation of the entries,
which not only considers incorrect entries but also cross-dependencies. This
procedure reduces the sources of errors and the time required for engineering.

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5.3 TIA Portal Openness: Overview

TIA Portal Openness is a programming interface (API) to automate engineering
tasks in TIA Portal:
• Access to TIA Portal objects via API methods
• Import / export interface and data exchange
Possible workflows are project generation, project verification, maintenance and
much more.
5.4 TIA Portal Openness Introduction and Demo

Application
The present application describes the steps required for generating a TIA Portal
Openness application. The "StartOpenness" application is to facilitate the first
steps. The “DemoOpenness” is used for detailed programming help and a function
overview of the programmable functions with TIA Portal Openness.

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5.5 TIA Portal Openness Tool for easier use of the

interface (Openness Scripter)
The TIA Portal OpennessScripter allows you to automate your tasks in TIA Portal
projects without programming skills. Easy script commands allow you to avoid
complex programming.
5.6 TIA Portal Openness Generating a Modular Machine

with S7-1500
The aim of the application example is to start the TIA Portal via a remote control
and to configure and generate a STEP 7 project for a modular machine. All variants
of the system are automatized with the same STEP 7 project and without
reconfiguration.

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5.7 TIA Portal Openness Excel code generator

The code generator can be used to automatically generate STEP 7 projects that
have been previously configured from Microsoft Excel.

5.8 TIA Portal Add-Ins

Add-ins give you the opportunity to expand the functionality of the TIA Portal. With
the installation of "TIA Portal Openness" you have the possibility to use add-ins.

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5.9 SINAMICS Startdrive TIA Add-Ins Getting Started

This description is intended to help you get started with programming TIA Add-Ins.
A step-by-step guide will lead the user comfortably through the creation of a TIA
Add-In. The necessary settings are explained using program examples. A template
for changing SINAMICS drive parameters is also included in the description.

5.10 Integration of planning data from TIA Selection Tool to

TIA Portal
TIA Selection Tool (TST) offers the possibility to export planning data (device
configuration, network configuration) as “AutomationML” files. These AML files can
be imported into projects by TIA Portal.

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5.11 PLM integration of automation engineering

The TIA Portal uses Teamcenter Gateway to connect to the Teamcenter server. It
is possible to revise, edit and save TIA Portal projects and global libraries and to
link them to PLM processes using Teamcenter workflows. Moreover, with further
project information, project versions can be linked to specific library states.

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6 Virtual Commissioning
6.1 SIMIT/MCD Virtual commissioning in machine building
In order to reduce risks and effort during the real commissioning, the virtual
commissioning of a machine offers an efficient alternative. With the help of NX
MCD, SIMIT and PLCSIM Advanced you can virtually commission your machine.
6.2 Virtual Commissioning with SIMATIC and Simulink

This application example describes how to build a simulation model with Simulink.
It uses two digitization use cases to describe the possibilities and limitations of
validating and simulating the simulation model virtually and based on hardware
with SIMATIC products. The sample Simulink model consists of a process
simulation and a PID controller.
6.3 SIMIT Overview Page
Further technical information and solutions regarding the

SIMIT simulation platform can be found on the SIMIT
overview page. Here you will find for example information
about:
• DRIVES Behavior Library for SIMIT
• RFID behavior library for SIMIT
• Creating a SIMIT component with CTE
• HWCN Exporter

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6.4 SIMIT Simulation Model Generator
The application example contains a TIA Portal Add-in,

which enables the user to automatically create simulation
models for SIMIT, based on the TIA Portal product
configuration.
The drive simulation model is automatically created from

the existing TIA Portal project information, saved, and can
be imported into SIMIT via an automated import. The
focus is on the simulation of drives and technology
objects (TO).
6.5 SIMIT Control Library
The SIMIT behavior library already contains some

standard components, such as buttons, indicators,
actuators and valves. With this library you receive an
extension of the control and indicator elements library of
SIMIT contained in the standard:

• Rotary Switch / Key Switch
• Indicator Tower / Indicator Lamps
• Emergency Stop / Light Buttons
6.6 SIMATIC Machine Simulator Virtual commissioning of

machines Getting Started
This Getting Started helps you to become familiar with essential steps for
performing virtual commissioning with the SIMATIC Machine Simulator based on a
specific application example.

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6.7 SIMATIC Virtual Commissioning with Hardware in the

Loop
To lower risks and effort of the real commissioning of a machine, virtual
commissioning is an efficient alternative. This application example describes how
to build up a hardware in the loop scenario with a SIMOTION or SIMATIC
controller. Using NX MCD, SIMIT and SIMIT Unit you can virtually commission your
machine.

6.8 MCD/SIMIT model for Simapress + Press Safety Blocks
This application example allows you to simulate the

SIMATIC Simapress application in combination with the
SIMATIC S7-F/P Press Safety Blocks using PLCSIM
Advanced, SIMIT and NX Mechatronics Concept
Designer (MCD).
6.9 MCD/SIMIT model for Intelligent Belt - Multi Belt

Control
In this application example you can simulate the SIMATIC

Intelligent Belt application with PLCSIM Advanced, SIMIT
and NX Mechatronics Concept Designer (MCD).

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6.10 MCD/SIMIT model for Intelligent Belt - Multi Belt

Control
This application example allows you to simulate SIMATIC

Intelligent Infeed – Product Separation using SIMATIC
PLCSIM Advanced, SIMIT and NX Mechatronics Concept
Designer (MCD). Therefore, the MCD Model consists of 1
inlet belt, 5 infeed belts and 1 outlet belt. Furthermore, a
SIMIT Model is provided to simulate the behavior model
for this machine setup and SIMATIC PLCSIM Advanced
is used to emulate a SIMATIC S7-1500 controller. The
SIMATIC PLCSIM Advanced instance runs the
corresponding example project. This allows a virtual
commissioning with the digital twin.
6.11 MCD/SIMIT model + toolkit for Multi-Carrier-System
This application example allows you to simulate the

SIMATIC Multi-Carrier-System application using PLCSIM
Advanced, SIMIT and NX Mechatronics Concept

Designer (MCD). The MCD model therefore consists of a
transport track, consisting of linear motors, which drive
the individual carriers and simulates their kinematics.
Furthermore, a SIMIT model is provided to simulate the
behavior model of the transport track and PLCSIM
Advanced is used to emulate a SIMATIC S7-1500T
controller.
Furthermore a MCS Toolkit for NX MCD is provided. The
MCS Toolkit enables a fast and easy virtual
commissioning of a multi-carrier system by automated
kinematization in MCD as well as the automatic
generation of drive behaviour models in SIMIT.
6.12 MCD/SIMIT model for SIMATIC Hairpin Application
The Hairpin TIA application allows the operator to

simulate an example for a hairpin production machine
using PLCSIM Advanced, SIMIT and NX Mechatronics
Concept Designer (MCD).

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6.13 MCD/SIMIT model for cylinder positioning
This application example allows you to simulate SIMATIC

Print Standard Add-On Cylinder Positioning using
PLCSIM Advanced, SIMIT and NX Mechatronics Concept
Designer (MCD).
6.14 SIMIT model for continuous web simulation
The SIMATIC application Winder and Tension Control is

part of the Converting Toolbox and was developed with
the objective to provide common functions which are
necessary for any kind of converting machine.
This application example allows you to simulate a

continuous web process of your converting machine in

order to virtually commission your PLC program using
PLCSIM Advanced and SIMIT. Mechanical and process
elements like winders, driven axes, guide rolls, dancers,
and the web behavior can be modeled with the described
simulation components. Among others this allows you to
test and validate your winder and web tension control in
the virtual environment.

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6.15 SIMATIC S7‑PLCSIM Advanced: Co‑Simulation via API

A STEP 7 program created in STEP 7 V14 controls a conveyor system. For a
comprehensive function test, the STEP 7 program is loaded via S7-PLCSIM
Advanced into a virtual S7-1500 controller. This controller interacts via the API with
a co-simulation (plant simulation), in order to validate the STEP 7 program in the
context of the plant.

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7 Handling Toolbox
In order to support the engineering of handling applications there is a collection of
software blocks and libraries for SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPUs, which simplify the
creation of such applications. Besides an HMI faceplate to control and configure
the kinematics via an HMI there is e.g. an application to easily program path
motions.
7.1 S7-1500T Kinematics Control

The library LKinCtrl provides functionalities for TO

Kinematics to easily program and control granular path
motions in a command list.
Following benefits are provided with this library:

• Comfortable path definition in a command list
• Single step / automatic mode for path execution
• Flags for actuator control depending on path status
• Function block to jog the kinematics
• Generation of a path definition by given G-Code
7.2 S7-1500T Kinematics Language
• The library LKinLang enables textual motion programming

of kinematics. Besides the possibility to define user-
specific textual languages, the motion program can also
be defined in G-Code.
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7.3 S7-1500T Kinematics Manual Control
The library LKinMCtrl provides manual control

functionalities for TO Kinematics with a predefined
faceplate for an HMI. This reduces HMI engineering time
as all mayor kinematics functions are encapsulated in a
single HMI faceplate. Following benefits are provided with
this library:
• Jog kinematics with different modes
• Jog / home single axes
• Clearly displayed error in HMI of the kinematics and
axes
• Monitoring and configuration of zones
• Configuration of frames and dynamics for the
kinematics
• Configuration of axis dynamics and position limits
• Teach kinematics positions in a point table

7.4 S7-1500 Kinematics Operate
SIMATIC Kinematics Operate can control up to 6 axes with

synchronous Point to Point (sPTP) movement. The plug &
play solution offers a comfortable user interface for
configuring, programming, operating and diagnosing the
kinematics via the HMI.
• Following benefits are provided with this library:
• extensive configuration functionality via HMI
• programming functionality via HMI
o synchronous point-to-point commands
o single axis motion commands
o program sequence control commands
o variable access and value assignment
commands

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7.5 S7-1500T Kinematics Computed Torque Control
The library Kinematics Computed Torque Control

(LKinCTC) enables the user to easily realize a torque pre
control for different types of kinematics in the drive.
Following benefits are provided with this library:

• Higher precision due to reduced following error
• Higher performance due to smaller positioning
windows necessary
• Calculating torque curves in advance with virtual axes
• Automated parameterization
7.6 S7-1200 Handling library for pick & place applications
• Using the "LAxesGrpCtrl" block library for controllers in

the SIMATIC S7-1200 family, it is possible to coordinate
and traverse multiple axes of a Cartesian handling system

on a predefined motion path as a synchronous point-to-
point (sPTP) movement in space.

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8 Converting Toolbox
Do you want to significantly reduce your engineering time based on fully
functioning solutions and tested know-how? Our Converting Toolbox is the perfect
solution to achieve this: The package, which has been specifically created for this
purpose, includes a whole raft of preconfigured software functions and applications
for production machines with continuous material webs.
8.1 SIMATIC Modular Application Creator Module for

Converting Toolbox
The SIMATIC Modular Application Creator module for Converting helps you to
generate the technological motion control part of your Converting machine
convenient and without engineering faults. All necessary parameters are
configured wizard based. Afterwards, technology objects including its settings and
interconnections, application libraries, function block calls and the required settings
are generated automatically. Thus, a machine comprising line axis, winder axes,
traversing drives and tension control axes are reliably and quickly generated.

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8.2 S7-1200/S7-1500 Winder

The Winder application is the technological basis for many
converting and finishing processes. It provides
comprehensive open-loop and closed-control functions for
winder axes based on load cell, dancer roll or indirect tension
control. Furthermore, it contains additional functions like
diameter calculation, torque pre-control, web break detection
and winding hardness characteristic.
8.3 S7-1200/S7-1500 Tension Control

The Tension Control application provides the same function
blocks to implement a higher-level closed-loop or open-
loop tension control as the winding application.
Same as winding, tension control is the technological basis

for many converting and finishing processes. The Line
Tension Control application provides comprehensive open-

loop and closed-control functions based on load cell,
dancer roll or indirect tension control. Additional functions
like torque pre-control or web break detection are
integrated.
8.4 S7-1500 Splice

To achieve the highest productivity, axial winders are often
equipped with an automatic roll change function (Splice
Control). In this case, the expiring roll is changed while the
machine is in full production. The web from the new role is
sticked to the running web on the fly and the expiring web
is cut off. The old, empty coil is then rotated to a change
position to release the empty core and a new coil can be
loaded. The application can also be used for a rewinder roll
change.

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8.5 S7-1500T Web Accumulator

A Web Accumulator is used to buffer the material web after
an unwinder or before a rewinder to perform a roll change
(Splice) without having to interrupt the process. This
increases the productivity of the machine. For this purpose,
the winder is stopped while the process is continued from the
web storage system. After changing the coil, the winder is
started again, and the web storage can be refilled (unwinder
web accu) respectively emptied (rewinder web accu).
8.6 S7-1500T Traversing Drive

The standard application Traversing Drive is providing open
application standards for winding and spooling of round- and
flat-material, e.g. for wire, cable, paper or non-wovens, etc.
The transversing drive follows the winder drive, either in the
system via an electronic gear (the winder itself is then also
controlled from the automation system) - or externally via a
machine encoder. The traversing drive profile is emulated
using a cam; this can also be influenced during operation via
parameters.
8.7 S7-1500T Flying Saw

The Flying Saw application is a solution to realize flying
saws or flying shears easily and quickly. To perform a cut,
the flying saw is synchronized to a precise position on the
moving material. When speed synchronous, the material is
getting processed. This can be cutting, perforating, or
punching. After the cut has been made, the tool sledge is
stopped and moved back to the starting position.
8.8 S7-1500T Rotary Knife

The Rotary Knife application provides the basis for typical
applications with rotary cutting processes, e.g. cross-
cutters, punching and embossing machines. Typically, a
rotary knife consists of at least one cylinder equipped with
one or more knives. During the cut, the circumferential
speed of the cylinder is adjusted to that of the material. The
format is adjusted outside the cutting area.

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9 Packaging Toolbox
9 Packaging Toolbox
Why reinvent the wheel every time? With the Packaging Toolbox, Siemens offers
packaging-specific technology libraries that can be integrated in existing or new
machine applications along with own blocks, all with minimal effort. This increases
the availability and flexibility of production and reduces substantially engineering
and commissioning times.

9.1 S7-1500 LFFS - Automation of form, fill and seal

machines
This library contains functionalities for the following
technological tasks of horizontal and vertical form, fill and
seal machines:
• Machine master
• Product supply and dosing
• Foil transport (incl. auxiliary functions like print mark
correction, dancer control, ...)
• Sealing (cross and longitudinal sealing)
Siemens Industry Online Support ID: On request; see 109770338
9.2 S7-1500 Intelligent Infeed – Product Separation

The Intelligent Infeed application can be used to create
equal gaps between irregularly arriving products of same
length. A typical use case is the synchronization of the
products into a tappet chain. The application automatically
calculates and regulates the appropriate accelerations and
velocities of the products. Since the process is contact free,
Intelligent Infeed is also suitable for especially sensitive
products.

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9 Packaging Toolbox
9.3 S7-1500 Intelligent Belt - Multi Belt Control

The Intelligent Belt application (multi belt control) can be
used to pick up sequentially arriving products and to
provide them grouped at an unloading position. The most
important feature is that loading and unloading are
independently performed.
9.4 S7-1200/S7-1500 Weihenstephan Standards

This application supports in integrating the Weihenstephan
Standards into SIMATIC controllers and the motion control
system SIMOTION. The Weihenstephan Standards (WS)
define a universal communication interface for connecting
machines to higher level data acquisition systems or MES
(Manufacturing Execution Systems). They also define the
data which must be provided for acquisition.
Program and State Management according to

Weihenstephan for SIMATIC S7-1200/S7-1500 controllers
is also available.

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10 Multi-Carrier-System Toolbox
The Multi-Carrier-System is a linear motor-based transport system for highly
flexible and modular applications. In order to support the engineering of a Multi-
Carrier-System there is a Toolbox for SIMATIC S7-1500T controllers, which
simplify the creation of such applications. Besides the libraries, it also contains
tools for project generation, visualization and virtual commissioning of the MCS.

10.1 SIMATIC Multi-Carrier-System Module for Modular

Application Creator
The LRailCtrl application for SIMATIC S7-1500T
controllers can be configured quickly and user-
friendly as an equipment module of the SIMATIC
Modular Application Creator. This increases the
efficiency of the project development and
commissioning of your machine.
10.2 S7-1500T Station Management LRailSMT for Multi-

Carrier-System
The library "LRailSMT" allows a fast commissioning of a
MCS based on processing stations. The application
consists of at least one carrier to perform a product
movement. Each carrier can be moved independently. This
means that one carrier can be loaded in a station while the
other carriers are in motion, being processed or unloaded.
Siemens Industry Online Support ID: On request; see 109784038

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10.3 S7-1500T Control of a Multi-Carrier-System

The LRailCtrl application for SIMATIC S7-1500T
controllers includes blocks for the control and
simple configuration of the linear track and
PLCopen commands for easy movement of
carriers.
10.4 SIMATIC S7-1500T: TS 2 Booster variants

The Multi-Carrier System (MCS®) is a transport system based on linear motors
and has been jointly developed by Siemens and Festo. In the context of the
introduction of the TS 2 Booster, the system has been integrated in the Rexroth
transfer system TS 2plus.
n this entry the Siemens products required for the TS 2 Booster from Rexroth will
be provided for the 12 possible variants as an Excel list for download.

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11 Print Standard
11 Print Standard
Printing presses are becoming increasingly flexible and modular. Many functions
that used to be performed mechanically are now implemented with a separate
drive. This leads to comprehensive multi-axis concepts with cross-control
synchronous operation. In conjunction with ever shorter development and
commissioning times, a standardized software solution for motion control with
flexible modules for technology functions is becoming increasingly important. The
Print Standard application with its Add-Ons provide these functionalities.
11.1 SIMATIC Modular Application Creator Module for Print

Standard
The SIMATIC Modular Application Creator module for Print Standard helps you to
generate the technological motion control part of your Printing machine convenient
and without engineering faults. All necessary parameters are configured wizard
based. Afterwards, technology objects including its settings and interconnections,
application libraries, function block calls and the required settings are generated
automatically. Thus, a machine comprising the standard applications Print
Standard, Winder, Tension Control, Cylinder positioning and Register Control are
reliably and quickly generated.

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11.2 S7-1500 Print Standard Master
The Print Standard software package comprises motion

control functions and concepts for printing and post press
machines. The application is controlled via a standardized
interface as well as a uniform operating mode management
for all types of axes used in printing machines.
11.3 S7-1500T Add-On Cylinder Positioning
The standard application Cylinder Positioning was developed

to offer a flexible positioning solution for Flexo printing
machines. It realizes the positioning of the format cylinder to
the impression cylinder as well as anilox cylinder to the
format cylinder.
Siemens Industry Online Support ID: Coming soon!

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11.4 S7-1500T Add-On Drive Optimization
The library LDrvOpt contains functions for drive

optimization during runtime. The functions are developed
and designed for format variable machines with continuous
web.
11.5 S7-1500T Add-On Register Control

In modern printing presses, each print unit is individually
driven by servo motors. The synchronism is achieved by an
electronic line shaft. For perfect printing results a high precise
mark detection and exact correction of the register deviation
between the print units is necessary.
The application provides an example for integration of the
RGB print mark sensor TRC3000 and the print mark camera
TRC7000 into a project based on Print Standard.
The application provides the software parts for communication via PROFINET IRT,
parameterization of the sensor, evaluation of point-, wedge- and block marks,
control of the axis for correction of length and side register deviations, as well as a
visualization example for TIA Portal WinCC Advanced.
Siemens Industry Online Support ID: Coming soon!
11.6 S7-1500T Add-On TM41
The output of axis position and speed for use by process

systems such as an external register control, a web-video
or for coupling with external machine modules can also be
realized via an electronic pulse encoder emulation instead
of a physical external encoder.
The Print Standard Add-On TM41 shows how the
SINAMICS TM41 module can be integrated into an existing
Print Standard project and contains detailed
parameterization instructions for various applications as
well as the necessary software modules.

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12 Wire Processing Toolbox
12 Wire Processing Toolbox

You want to significantly reduce your engineering time based on fully functional
solutions and tested know-how? The WireProcessing Toolbox is the perfect
solution to achieve this: The libraries created specifically for this purpose contain a
whole range of preconfigured software functions and applications for wire bending
and wire winding machines, as well as additional basic functions.
12.1 S7-1500 SIMATIC Wire Brake
The SIMATIC application Wire Brake is a software package

for automation of wire winding machines for non-circular
coil formers with a dynamic servo wire brake

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13 Metal Forming
13 Metal Forming
13.1 S7-1500T SIMATIC PressAutomation
The Application SIMATIC PressAutomation offers a solution for a quick and easy
automation of systems required for material transport in, through and out of press
systems based in Simatic S7-1500T controllers.
13.2 S7-1500 SIMATIC Simapress: Software package to

automate a conventional flywheel press
This application example is intended for all engineers an users that wish to
implement a mechanical excentric press based on SIMATIC S7-1500. It realizes all
of the above mentioned functionalities based on following hardware: SIMATIC S7-
1500, TM Timer, AI HS, SINAMICS S120.

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13.3 S7-1500F SIMATIC S7-F/P Press Safety Blocks

Press safety library for all SIMATIC S7-F-Controller. Functionality for mechanical-,
hydraulic- and servopresses based on DIN EN ISO 16092. Available as of
Distributed Safety V5.4 or TIA Portal V14. New as of SIMATIC S7 F/P V15.0.2 is
the full scalability through all SIMATIC F-Controller Incl. S7-1200F and Software
Controller of S7-1500F and as of 2021 a certification based on DIN EN ISO 16092.


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14 Appendix
14 Appendix
14.1 Service and support
Industry Online Support
Do you have any questions or need assistance?
Siemens Industry Online Support offers round the clock access to our entire
service and support know-how and portfolio.
The Industry Online Support is the central address for information about our
products, solutions and services.
Product information, manuals, downloads, FAQs, application examples and videos
– all information is accessible with just a few mouse clicks:
support.industry.siemens.com
Technical Support
The Technical Support of Siemens Industry provides you fast and competent
support regarding all technical queries with numerous tailor-made offers
– ranging from basic support to individual support contracts.
Please send queries to Technical Support via Web form:
siemens.com/SupportRequest
SITRAIN – Digital Industry Academy

We support you with our globally available training courses for industry with
practical experience, innovative learning methods and a concept that’s tailored to
the customer’s specific needs.
For more information on our offered trainings and courses, as well as their
locations and dates, refer to our web page:
siemens.com/sitrain
Service offer
Our range of services includes the following:
• Plant data services
• Spare parts services
• Repair services
• On-site and maintenance services
• Retrofitting and modernization services
• Service programs and contracts
You can find detailed information on our range of services in the service catalog
web page:
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/sc
Industry Online Support app

You will receive optimum support wherever you are with the "Siemens Industry
Online Support" app. The app is available for iOS and Android:
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2067

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14.2 Industry Mall
The Siemens Industry Mall is the platform on which the entire siemens Industry
product portfolio is accessible. From the selection of products to the order and the
delivery tracking, the Industry Mall enables the complete purchasing processing –
directly and independently of time and location:
mall.industry.siemens.com
14.3 Change documentation

Table 14-1
Version Date Modifications
V1.0 10/2021 First release

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4.4.5 S7-1500T and SINAMICS S120: Connecting a 2nd encoder

All about Motion Control

5.4 TIA Portal Openness Introduction and Demo Application .................. 36

6.12 MCD/SIMIT model for SIMATIC Hairpin Application .......................... 44

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All about Motion Control

1 General Programming / Standardization

• programming guideline (optimal programming with regards to technology)

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 81318674

1.2 S7-1500: Guide to Standardization

programming of your automation solutions.

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109756737

All about Motion Control

1.3 S7-1200/S7-1500 Guideline on Library Handling in TIA

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109747503

1.4 S7-1200/S7-1500: Library of general functions LGF

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109479728

1.5 S7-1200/S7-1500 Library of Basic Controls (LBC)

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109792175

All about Motion Control

1.6 S7-1200/S7-1500 OMAC PackML V3 Machine and Unit

Industry Online Support ID: 48812744

1.7 S7-1500 SIMATIC ACL

The following benefits are provided with this library:

• Flexible sequence configuration and controlling of cyclic processes

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109783875

All about Motion Control

1.8 S7-1500 / S7-1500T SIMATIC Interpreter

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109762264

All about Motion Control

2 Diagnostics and communication

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109752283

2.1 S7-1500 Overview acyclic communication standards to

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109743977

All about Motion Control

2.2 S7-1200/S7-1500 Acyclic Data Exchange LAcycCom

The standard libraries LAcycCom for SIMATIC

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109479553

2.3 S7-1500 Alarm Handling for SINAMICS drives

With the Alarm Handling application the alarm, fault and

evaluation at the machine.

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109761931

2.4 S7-1200/S7-1500 Simple acyclic Function Blocks for

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109760317

All about Motion Control

2.5 S7-1500 Profiling / CPU task trace

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109750245

2.6 S7-1200/S7-1500 Libraries for Communication for

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109780503

All about Motion Control

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109750255

3.2 S7-1500(T)F Safety Integrated with SINAMICS S120 via

Siemens Industry Online Support ID: 109749224