Hub Properties; Creating A Drive-Cliq Hub - Siemens SIMOTION D410 Series Commissioning Manual

Commissioning (software)
4.12 Creating a DMC20/DME20
4.12.1

Hub properties

DRIVE-CLiQ hub characteristics
The DMC20 and DME20 DRIVE-CLiQ hub modules are used to implement point-to-point
distribution of a DRIVE-CLiQ line. With the DMC20/DME20, an axis grouping can be
expanded with four DRIVE-CLiQ sockets for additional subgroups.
● DMC20 is the hub for the control cabinet configuration
● DME20 is the hub for use without a control cabinet (IP67 degree of protection).
The modules are especially suitable for applications which require DRIVE-CLiQ nodes to be
removed in groups, without interrupting the DRIVE-CLiQ line and therefore the data
exchange.
Application examples
Encoder expansion and hot-plugging are typical applications implemented by means of a
DRIVE-CLiQ hub.
● An encoder expansion involves integration of direct measuring systems. These are
● Hot plugging is the option for changing motor components while in operation. These
Additional references
Additional information on the DMC20/DME20 DRIVE-CLiQ hub is contained in the
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4.12.2

Creating a DRIVE-CLiQ hub

The hub is not wired when you insert the DMC20/DME20 and is displayed in the topology
tree in the component storage. The hub has to be wired manually. Proceed as follows:
1. Right-click the "Topology" entry in the Project Navigator.
2. Select the "Insert new object" > "DRIVE-CLiQ Hub" command from the shortcut menu
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installed in the control cabinet directly at the machine. Several encoders can be
connected to the same hub.
Note:
The SIMOTION D410 has precisely one DRIVE-CLiQ interface. You can use the
DMC20/DME20 to evaluate the motor encoder and an additional encoder by means of
SMx.
components are connected to a star topology using a DRIVE-CLiQ hub. This setup allows
their deactivation without impairing downstream components.
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and confirm with "OK".
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Commissioning Manual, 02/2012