Modern machine construction concepts require intelligent automation systems. Control tasks need no longer be carried out by a central control system, but can also be handled locally. Distributed configurations in automation technology contribute greatly towards improving installation and service efficiency.

Modern machine construction concepts require intelligent automation systems. Control tasks need no longer be carried out by a central control system, but can also be handled locally.

The SIMODRIVE POSMO series opens up a whole new range of possibilities in the area of machine conception. The entire drive system is moved to a decentralized location in or on the machine itself. It is also possible to design the drive lay out as a mixed arrangement of central and decentralized units.

This is made possible by the different version of SIMODRIVE POSMO series: SIMODRIVE POSMO A and SIMODRIVE POSMO SI with integral construction servodrive and servomotors as a compact unit. Other versions are SIMODRIVE POSMO CD and CA in the form of a converter which is separate from the motor.

Benefits:

• Reduced engineering costs through distributed drive architecture (simple wiring, no need of electrical cabinets).
• Improved Production time due to short set-up times and automated process variable setting through intelligent movement control.
• More reliable control system since central machine control is relieved of positioning tasks
• Units and subsets of machines can be independently started without involving the central control
  (Distributed intelligence)
• Coupling to the system is simplified (Standard PROFIBUS DP protocols , Programming using standard tools)