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System overview
2.1
Application
Overview
SINUMERIK MCU 1720 offers modularity, openness, flexibility and uniform structures for
operation, programming and visualization. It provides a system platform with trend-setting
functions for almost all technologies.
Together with SINAMICS S120 & SINAMICS S210 drive systems and SIMATIC S7-1500
automation system connected using PROFINET, SINUMERIK MCU 1720 forms a digital
system that is suitable for the medium and upper performance sectors.
SINUMERIK MCU 1720 sets itself apart as a result of:
● A high degree of flexibility
● Excellent dynamic response and precision
● Optimum integration into networks
● Compact design
● Maintenance-free operation
● High degree of ruggedness
Benefits
● Combines CNC, HMI, PLC, closed-loop control and communication tasks in one control
system, resulting in lower training costs, smaller spare parts inventories and fewer
interfaces.
● The SMC functionality of the S7-1500 is used, for example for positioning or speed axes, as
well as the CNC functionality of SINUMERIK for machining tasks.
● Customized user interfaces (WinCC, .Net) can be created based on the open windows-
based HMI configuration.
● Integrated safety functions for man and machine based on the fail-safe S7-1500 CPU
● Wide range of peripheral components and drives from a single source.
● Outstanding performance and flexibility for multi-axis systems of average to high complexity
based on scalable hardware and software.
● Universal openness of the user interface, the PLC and the NC kernel to allow integration of
your specialist know-how.
● Comprehensive range of products for integrating machine tools into communication,
engineering and production processes.
● Universal engineering in all configuring phases of a plant by integration in the Totally
Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal).
MCU 1720
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