Preface - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500T Getting Started

Preface

Purpose of the documentation
This Getting Started leads you step-by-step through the configuration of a kinematics
technology object and the creation of the program for the automation task using a specific
example.
Basic knowledge required
The following knowledge is required to understand the Getting Started:
● General knowledge of automation engineering
● General knowledge in the field of drive engineering and motion control
Scope of validity of the documentation
This documentation is valid for the S7-1500 product range.
Additional support information
● The range of technical documentation for the individual SIMATIC products and systems is
available on the Internet (http://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742705).
● The online catalog and online ordering system are available on the Internet
(http://mall.industry.siemens.com/).
Conventions
During the configuration of the technology objects, only the parameters required for the
example from the Getting Started are described.
Only the parameters used in the instructions are shown in the figures. Unused parameters
are hidden in the program.
The comments on the tags are optional and are used for the purpose of orientation.
Example project
The example described in this Getting Started is provided as a complete TIA Portal project.
In addition, all program blocks, technology objects, PLC tags, PLC data types and the watch
table are made available as master copies. You can load and use these as global library.
S7-1500T Getting Started with Kinematics
Getting Started, 12/2018, A5E46089528-AA
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