Technology Packages And Technology Objects - Siemens SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual

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Technology packages and technology objects

Technology packages in SIMOTION SCOUT
Technology packages combine software functions which are required for automation in
mechanical engineering in various sectors. They are loaded into the controller during
configuration and expand the basic functionality through additional system functions. The
functions of the technology packages can be accessed easily during engineering in the
SIMOTION SCOUT command library. Access to the technology package functions is provided
by additional language commands and system variables. Programming of motional sequences
is therefore simple and integrated.
The following standard technology packages are available for SIMOTION SCOUT:
CAM technology package
The SIMOTION CAM technology package contains the basic Motion Control technologies,
such as drive axis, position axis, following axis, synchronous object, cam, output cam, cam
track, and measuring input.
PATH technology package
The SIMOTION PATH technology package contains additionally the path interpolation
technology.
Path interpolation generates the traversing profile for the path, calculates the path interpolation
points in the interpolation cycle, and uses the kinematic transformation to derive the axis
setpoints for the interpolation cycle points.
CAM_EXT technology package
The CAM_EXT technology package also contains objects for preparing technological data at
the system level, e.g. addition object, formula object.
TControl technology package
The SIMOTION technology package for temperature control (TControl) provides temperature
channels with extensive functions. These functions are also accessed via additional language
commands and system variables.
DCBlib
The SIMOTION DCBlib technology package contains interconnectable DCC (Drive Control
Chart) blocks for drive-related control functions.
More sector-specific technology packages are also available as separate products.
The loadable technology packages support the creation of technology objects (e.g. positioning
and synchronous axis, cam tracks, external encoders) which can be accessed over system
functions and system variables for use in every SIMOTION programming language.
SIMOTION SCOUT
Configuration Manual, 11/2016
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