Fields Of Application - Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di System Overview

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Fields of application

The SINUMERIK 840Di supplements the product spectrum of the SINUMERIK
control systems. Generally, it is suited, in particular for applications
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for which decentralized automation solutions in the field of PLC and the drives
are required
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or a completely PC-integrated control system is given preference (e.g. if a PC
is anyway needed for tasks, such as visualization or networking).
Technological area of application
The technological area of application of the SINUMERIK 840Di ranges from simple
Motion Control tasks (positioning and linear interpolation) via applications, such as
woodworking centers, handling, installation/mounting - also in the field of
packaging - up to machine tools and machine tool-related applications.
Experience has shown that the SINUMERIK 840Di is of special importance for
those who produce their control systems themselves. For lack of suitable standard
control systems, these people have already been accustomed to use the openness
of the PC technology in hardware and software for their automation systems for a
long time. Nowadays, in view of a generation change in the control technology,
anyone designing and producing the control system himself is provided with a
comprehensive basic system in the form of the SINUMERIK 840Di:
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Thanks to this openness, he can implement his technology with a minimum of
his own, additional engineering (time, costs).
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In the terms of an operational optimum, he can thus fully concentrate on his
technological core competencies.
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He will reduce the logistic expenditure for the PC technology as such
(procurement, qualification).
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He will benefit from the advantage that Siemens is well known and spread all
over the world (sales/marketing and service).
Consistency to the SINUMERIK 840D
A special feature of the SINUMERIK 840Di is the consistency to the SINUMERIK
840D. This pertains, in particular, to:
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the compatibility of the NC and PLC programs,
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the various possibilities of the openness and
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the usability of the same components, such as PCU, operator panel fronts,
SIMATIC I/Os, motors and various accessories.
This consistency provides the user with more flexibility when choosing the control
system meeting his specific requirements optimally.
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