User Program For Changing The Communication Address - Siemens SIMOTION Function Manual

Overview of the functionality of modular machines
2.2 Changing communication addresses via the user program
Operating a module on several base machines
A module (with dedicated SIMOTION control) is alternately connected to different base
machines (e.g. a transport vehicle travels to different assembly sites and connects there). At
each base machine, the module is to be integrated in the respective communication network
and contact established with the higher-level control.
A standard project with a preset communication address is loaded on the module. The
communication address valid for the network of the respective base machine is set by the user
program of the module according to the specifications.
2.2.2

User program for changing the communication address

The user program checks which communication address is to be set for the respective network,
e.g. by:
● Reading in and evaluating a slot coding
● Evaluating a program variable (which can be changed, for example, by a user input on the
The determined communication address then sets the user program. System functions are
provided for this purpose, for example:
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Basic Functions for Modular Machines
Function Manual, 04/2014