Simplify motion control with HMK and the new Siemens S7-1500 T-CPU
Find out how the 1500 and the TIA Portal can help you work faster, smarter and safer than ever before.
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Industry 4.0
is the name for the trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, otherwise known as digitalisation. Alluding to a 4th industrial revolution, it refers to the impending quantum leap in the networking of people, products, machines and data.
When implemented correctly, digitalisation promises to provide manufacturers with business critical data, with potential benefits including:
- Lower costs
- Improved production quality
- Flexibility
- Efficiency
- Shorter response times
- Productivity
For machines and products to communicate with each other effectively, as well as their human operators, the role of the CPU is more important than ever before. The new S7-1500 T-CPU is Siemens’ response for OEMs and panel builders who require motion control functions with simple operation.
A simple solution for motion control
The S7-1500 T-CPU
“With the SIMATIC S7-1500 T-CPU in combination with SINAMICS V90 with PROFINET, we can now offer a 100% scalable portfolio with logical steps in functionality and price.”
Tobias Eggermont, Sales & Marketing Director at Sollas
The Advanced Controller SIMATIC S7-1500 can be used in the entire automation industry in applications that are medium-sized to high-end machines with high demands on performance, communication, flexibility and technological features.
Each version of the 1500 series is suitable for electronic gearing, camming and other advanced applications. As well as being simple to use and robust, they provide scalability and futureproofing as standard.
The S7-1500 T-CPU combines standard, safety and motion control functions into one unit, removing the need for multiple CPUs. It streamlines configuration, optimisation and diagnostics, which along with optional safety functions, prevent downtime and protect your products.
Harness the power of digitalisation with
The TIA Portal
By linking your S7-1500 T-CPU to the TIA portal, you enable the seamless integration of your hardware and software.
With simulation and energy management tools, as well as visibility, data and diagnostics of the whole process, the portal’s features will help you improve the speed, flexibility and efficiency of your manufacturing.
The benefits of a TIA portal set up don’t only apply to panel builders during installation. Once installed, the TIA’s functions mean operators don’t need specialist knowledge to reconfigure machines. Instead, they can rely on existing PLC knowledge.
Helping manufacturers to improve flexibility and productivity
A T-CPU Case Study
The customer, a high-end converting machine manufacturer based in Accrington, needed to redesign a mechanical system comprising of a single drive motor and mechanical linkages to a dual axis system with electrical synchronisation.
The aim of redesigning the mechanical system was to upgrade their film coating machine from a fully mechanical solution to a complete electrical solution that removed mechanics and enabling the machine to be more flexible.
To deliver this, a thorough understanding of their requirements was realised before HMK selected the correct products, a key component being a Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500T (1511T-1 PN). This T-CPU enabled the customer to use electrically generated CAM profiles as well as electrical synchronisation between the two axes.
On completion of the project installation, HMK provided their post-sale assistance which consisted of basic drive commissioning, drive system optimisation, setting up extended safety functions on the drives and assisting in motion programming at the PLC level.
“The customer now has a new machine to take to market and reduced time in machine commissioning. On top of this, their engineers have a better understanding of the supplied kit, meaning that they will be self-sufficient in the future.”
Chris Nelson, Marketing Coordinator at HMK
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If you want to move to the next generation of motion control, arrange a meeting to discuss your specific requirements with our automation experts.
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