Control systems - Technology module T400

The graphically configurable T400 technology module allows drives to be expanded cost-effectively with sophisticated closed-loop control, open-loop control and positioning functions. The powerful 32-bit RISC processor supports constant bus cycle times of more than 100 µs to enhance the precision of the movements or to speed up the machine cycle

SRT400 is a compact rack - comparable to the electronic box of SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES - and is used to control two to four drives. Either two T400 technology modules or one T400 and one MASTERDRIVES communication module can be plugged into the SRT400. This supports low-cost functional expansion and modernization of existing plants.

T400 features integrated digital and analog I/O, serial interfaces and supports connecting position encoders (incremental, absolute

Application
In the electronic box of AC converters SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES 6SE70	In the electronic box of DC devices SIMOREG DC Master 6RA70	Stand-alone in the SRT400 technology box for other drives

Configuring the T400

Depending on the application of the T400, there are two possibilities for configuring:

Using the T400	User-configurable	Standard configuration on the module	Standard configuration in source code
User-configurable	STEP 7, CFC and D7-SYS are required	–	–
Axial winder	–	The associated, executable code is already loaded onto the T400 and the module is ready to use. 1).	The associated source code is available on CD ROM. 2)
Angular synchronization	–		The associated source code is available on CD ROM. 2)
Shear control	–		–

Control is carried out in a host automation system connected to the T400 over PROFIBUS. For commissioning, just a few parameters must be set specific to the application. Various aids are available for this, ranging from a simple operator panel up to the PC software (Drive ES); STEP 7 and CFC are not required for this purpose. Following configuration, the settings can be duplicated on further plants.

Comprehensive application-specific modifications are possible with STEP 7 and CFC.

Advantages:

High processing speeds, processing power, positioning accuracy and number of axes
Sophisticated control technology at high cycle rates (100 µs)
Highly dynamic movement control
Can be used for all technological applications in mechanical and plant engineering
Extensive block library
Maximum flexibility for individual requirements
Free graphic configuration using the STEP 7 and CFC SIMATIC tools; optionally with SFC and C programs