Introduction - Siemens SIMOCODE pro System Manual

System description
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Introduction

Overview
SIMOCODE pro (SIRIUS Motor Management and Control Devices) is a
flexible and modular motor management system for motors with constant
speeds in low-voltage applications. It optimizes the link between the control
system and the motor feeder, increases plant availability, and also allows
considerable savings to be made during installation, commissioning,
operation and maintenance.
SIMOCODE pro is installed in the low voltage switchgear system and links
the higher-level automation system and the motor feeder (via
PROFIBUS DP) intelligently. It comprises the following functions:
• Multifunctional and electronic full motor protection, independently of the
automation system
• Integrated control functions for motor control (instead of hardware)
• Detailed operating, service and diagnostic data
• Open communication via PROFIBUS DP – the standard for fieldbus systems.
• Parameterization with the SIMOCODE ES software package.
Only the switching and short-circuit protection mechanisms of the main
circuit (contactors, circuit breakers, fuses) are additionally needed.
Benefits
• Wiring effort between the motor feeder and the PLC is reduced significantly
by connecting the entire motor feeder to the process control system via the
bus (see
circuit and at automation level
• Automated processes are decentralized by means of configurable control and
monitoring functions in the feeder. This saves automation system resources
and ensures that the feeder is fully functional and protected even if the
control system or bus system fails.
• By recording and monitoring operating, service and diagnostic data in the
feeder and process control system, plant availability is increased, and the
feeder is easier to service and maintain.
• The user can implement plant-specific requirements for every motor feeder
thanks to the high degree of modularity.
• SIMOCODE pro provides compact solutions and different levels of functions
for every customer application.
• By replacing the control circuit hardware with an integrated control function,
the quantity of required hardware components with wiring is reduced. This
drives down storage costs and limits potential wiring errors.
• Using electronic full motor protection allows the motors to be used more
efficiently and ensures that the tripping characteristic remains stable and the
tripping response stays the same, even after many years.
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Figure 1-1 "SIMOCODE pro integrated in the main circuit, control
(PLC)").
SIMOCODE pro
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