Preface

Fundamental safety
instructions 1
Getting Started with
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA 2
SIMOTION Prepare the configuration 3
Create a project 4
Motion Control Create SIMOTION device
Getting Started with SIMOTION and configure online 5
SCOUT TIA communication

Start SIMOTION SCOUT TIA 6

Getting Started Download the project to the
target system 7
Configure the drive 8
Configure the infeed 9
Configure the axis 10
Test the axis with the axis
control panel 11
Configure digital outputs 12
Programming the SIMOTION
application 13
Configure execution system 14
Starting and stopping the
system 15
Monitor the application 16
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Scope and standards

This document is part of the Engineering System Handling documentation package.

Scope of validity
This manual is valid for SIMOTION SCOUT, product version V4.5.

SIMOTION Documentation
An overview of the SIMOTION documentation can be found in the SIMOTION Documentation
Overview document.
This documentation is included as electronic documentation in the scope of delivery of
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA and it comprises ten documentation packages.
The following documentation packages are available for SIMOTION V4.5:
● SIMOTION Engineering System Handling
● SIMOTION System and Function Descriptions
● SIMOTION Service and Diagnostics
● SIMOTION IT
● SIMOTION Programming
● SIMOTION Programming - References
● SIMOTION C
● SIMOTION P
● SIMOTION D
● SIMOTION Supplementary Documentation

Hotline and Internet addresses

SIMOTION at a glance
We have compiled an overview page from our range of information about SIMOTION with the
most important information on frequently asked topics - which can be opened with only one
click.
Whether beginner or experienced SIMOTION user – the most important downloads, manuals,
tutorials, FAQs, application examples, etc. can be found at
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/de/view/109480700

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Additional information
Click the following link to find information on the following topics:
● Documentation overview
● Additional links to download documents
● Using documentation online (find and search manuals/information)
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479653

My Documentation Manager
Click the following link for information on how to compile documentation individually on the
basis of Siemens content and how to adapt it for the purpose of your own machine
documentation:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/My/ww/en/documentation

Training
Click the following link for information on SITRAIN - Siemens training courses for automation
products, systems and solutions:
http://www.siemens.com/sitrain

FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions can be found in SIMOTION Utilities & Applications, which are
included in the scope of delivery of SIMOTION SCOUT TIA, and in the Service&Support pages
in Product Support:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/ps/14505/faq

Technical support
Country-specific telephone numbers for technical support are provided on the Internet under
Contact:
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Preface.........................................................................................................................................................3
1 Fundamental safety instructions...................................................................................................................9
1.1 General safety instructions.......................................................................................................9
1.2 Industrial security...................................................................................................................10
1.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media..............11
2 Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.............................................................................................13
2.1 Aim of Getting Started............................................................................................................13
2.2 Sample project.......................................................................................................................13
2.3 Requirements.........................................................................................................................14
2.4 General information................................................................................................................16
2.4.1 TIA Portal online help.............................................................................................................16
2.4.2 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA Online Help.....................................................................................16
2.4.3 Available documentation........................................................................................................17
2.4.4 Utilities & applications............................................................................................................18
2.4.5 Specific safety information.....................................................................................................19
3 Prepare the configuration...........................................................................................................................21
3.1 Restore factory settings.........................................................................................................21
3.2 Requirements for online communication................................................................................22
3.3 Result in the sample project...................................................................................................23
4 Create a project..........................................................................................................................................25
4.1 Overview................................................................................................................................25
4.2 Create new project.................................................................................................................25
4.3 Result in the sample project...................................................................................................26
5 Create SIMOTION device and configure online communication................................................................27
5.1 Overview................................................................................................................................27
5.2 Create SIMOTION device (1).................................................................................................28
5.3 Configure Ethernet interface (2).............................................................................................29
5.4 Set up PG/PC interface (3)....................................................................................................30
5.5 Result in the sample project...................................................................................................40
6 Start SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.....................................................................................................................41
7 Download the project to the target system.................................................................................................43
7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................43
7.2 Save and compile the project.................................................................................................43

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7.3 Connect to selected target devices – Go online.....................................................................44

7.4 Download the project to the target system.............................................................................48
8 Configure the drive.....................................................................................................................................51
8.1 Overview................................................................................................................................51
8.2 Automatic configuration of the drive.......................................................................................51
8.3 Result in the sample project...................................................................................................55
9 Configure the infeed...................................................................................................................................57
9.1 Overview................................................................................................................................57
9.2 Configuring an infeed without DRIVE‑CLiQ interface............................................................57
10 Configure the axis.......................................................................................................................................61
10.1 Overview................................................................................................................................61
10.2 Creating an axis.....................................................................................................................61
10.3 Download the axis configuration to the target system............................................................65
11 Test the axis with the axis control panel.....................................................................................................67
11.1 Overview................................................................................................................................67
11.2 Working with the axis control panel........................................................................................67
11.3 Result in the sample project...................................................................................................71
12 Configure digital outputs.............................................................................................................................73
13 Programming the SIMOTION application...................................................................................................75
13.1 Overview................................................................................................................................75
13.2 Variables................................................................................................................................76
13.2.1 Variable types........................................................................................................................76
13.2.2 Variables of the sample project..............................................................................................76
13.2.3 Creating global device variables............................................................................................77
13.2.4 Creating I/O variables............................................................................................................78
13.2.5 Back up the configuration.......................................................................................................82
13.3 Programming..........................................................................................................................82
13.3.1 Programming languages in the sample project......................................................................82
13.3.2 MCC Motion Control Chart.....................................................................................................82
13.3.2.1 The programming language MCC..........................................................................................82
13.3.2.2 Creating the MCC unit............................................................................................................83
13.3.2.3 Creating the MCC chart.........................................................................................................84
13.3.2.4 Inserting command blocks into an MCC chart.......................................................................84
13.4 Creating an MCC sample program: basic framework............................................................86
13.4.1 Overview................................................................................................................................86
13.4.2 Program flow..........................................................................................................................86
13.4.3 Variable assignment g_bo_ready:=false / g_bo_start:=true...................................................87
13.4.4 Variable assignment g_bo_start:=true....................................................................................90
13.4.5 Switch axis enable.................................................................................................................92
13.4.6 Home axis..............................................................................................................................93
13.4.7 Position the axis to the target position...................................................................................95

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13.4.8 Position the axis to the starting position.................................................................................97

13.4.9 Disable axis............................................................................................................................99
13.4.10 Variable assignment g_bo_start:=false / g_bo_ready:=true.................................................100
13.4.11 Variable assignment g_bo_ready:=true................................................................................100
13.5 Expanding the MCC sample program: control of the infeed................................................100
13.5.1 Program flow........................................................................................................................100
13.5.2 System function call _LineModule_control[FB].....................................................................102
13.5.3 Variable assignment LineModule_STW:=myFB_LineControl.periOut..................................105
13.5.4 Create UNTIL loop...............................................................................................................106
13.5.5 Copy blocks..........................................................................................................................107
13.5.6 Adapt the system function call _linemodule_control.............................................................108
13.6 Create additional MCC programs for the sample project.....................................................108
13.7 Back up MCC sample programs..........................................................................................109
13.8 LAD/FBD ladder logic/function block diagram......................................................................110
13.8.1 The LAD and FBD programming languages........................................................................110
13.8.2 Create LAD/FBD unit...........................................................................................................111
13.8.3 Create LAD/FBD program....................................................................................................111
13.8.4 Creating a LAD sample program..........................................................................................113
13.8.5 Back up LAD/FBD sample program.....................................................................................116
13.9 Further programming options...............................................................................................117
13.10 Result in the sample project.................................................................................................117
14 Configure execution system.....................................................................................................................119
14.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................119
14.2 Assign programs to tasks.....................................................................................................119
14.3 Download the configured execution system to the target system........................................122
14.4 Result in the sample project.................................................................................................123
15 Starting and stopping the system.............................................................................................................125
15.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................125
15.2 RUN and STOP operating modes........................................................................................125
15.3 Mode selector switch on the software side and the hardware side......................................126
15.4 Start program control of the sample project.........................................................................127
16 Monitor the application.............................................................................................................................129
16.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................129
16.2 Monitoring program execution..............................................................................................129
16.3 Monitoring variables.............................................................................................................131
16.4 Recording signals with the trace..........................................................................................132
16.4.1 Trace....................................................................................................................................132
16.4.2 Working with the trace..........................................................................................................133
16.5 Result in the sample project.................................................................................................137

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A ESD directives..........................................................................................................................................139
A.1 ESD definition......................................................................................................................139
A.2 Electrostatic charging of individuals.....................................................................................139
A.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity...................................140
Index.........................................................................................................................................................141

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1.1 General safety instructions

WARNING
Danger to life if the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed
The non-observance of the safety instructions and residual risks stated in the associated
hardware documentation can result in accidents with severe injuries or death.
● Observe the safety instructions given in the hardware documentation.
● Consider the residual risks for the risk evaluation.

WARNING
Danger to life caused by machine malfunctions caused by incorrect or changed
parameterization
Incorrect or changed parameterization can cause malfunctions on machines that can result
in injuries or death.
● Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access.
● Respond to possible malfunctions by applying suitable measures (e.g. EMERGENCY
STOP or EMERGENCY OFF).

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1.2 Industrial security

1.2 Industrial security

Note
Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and
networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the enterprise
network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures
(e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, please visit http://www.siemens.com/
industrialsecurity.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure.
Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to always
use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and
failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity..

WARNING
Danger as a result of unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulation (e.g. by viruses, Trojan horses, malware, worms) can cause unsafe
operating states to develop in your installation which can lead to death, severe injuries and/
or material damage.
● Keep the software up to date.
Information and newsletters can be found at:
http://support.automation.siemens.com
● Incorporate the automation and drive components into a state-of-the-art, integrated
industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
For more detailed information, go to:
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
● Make sure that you include all installed products into the integrated industrial security
concept.

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1.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media

1.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable

storage media

WARNING
Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media
The storage of files on removable storage media involves a high risk of infection, e.g. via
viruses or malware. Incorrect parameter assignment can cause machines to malfunction,
which can lead to injuries or death.
● Protect the files on removable storage media against harmful software through appropriate
protective measures, e.g. virus scanners.

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2.1 Aim of Getting Started
Getting Started introduces you to working with the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA engineering
system. You will create a simple sample project and in so doing, you will work through the
typical steps involved in configuring devices, drives, and axes. You will become familiar with
the most important tools that SIMOTION SCOUT TIA provides for configuring, programming,
and diagnostics.

2.2 Sample project

Getting Started provides you with instructions for creating a simple sample project.

Configuring steps

Prepare the configuration

● You reset the SIMOTION device to the factory settings.
● You configure the interface for network communication between the PG/PC and the
SIMOTION device.

Create project, configure SIMOTION device and network communication with the PG/PC
● You create a project.
● You create a SIMOTION device and set up the network communication between the PG/
PC and the SIMOTION device .

Configure the drive

● You commission the drive.

Configure the infeed

● You interconnect the infeed with the drive.

Configure and test the axis

● You set up an axis.
● You interconnect the axis with the drive.
● You test the axis with the axis control panel.

Configure inputs/outputs
● You configure I/Os for use in the sample program.

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Program, set up and monitor SIMOTION

● You write a simple SIMOTION user program that controls the configured axis.
– You create the variables required by the program.
– You create the program and additional auxiliary programs with the graphical editors.
● You assign the finished programs to the tasks of the execution system.
● You start program execution in the SIMOTION runtime system.
● You monitor the program-controlled axis movement.
– You monitor program execution.
– You monitor the values in the symbol browser.
– You compile values in a watch table.
– You record the course of the axis motion with the trace.

2.3 Requirements
Getting Started provides you with instructions for creating a simple sample project.

Trainings system
To create the sample project, you require a training system with a few components:
● SIMOTION D4x5-2 device with the latest firmware V4.5
● PG/PC with free Ethernet interface
A USB Ethernet adapter is also suitable for the Ethernet connection.
Note
A USB PROFIBUS adapter, e.g. PC Adapter USB A2 (article number:
6GK1571-0BA00-0AA0) can be used for the PROFIBUS connection. Performance
problems may occur if a previous version is used.

● Full DRIVE‑CLiQ wiring of the components; motor with DRIVE‑CLiQ interface and thus with
automatic encoder identification (SMI Sensor Module Integrated)
● TIA Portal and SIMOTION SCOUT TIA engineering system
A SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN device is used in the sample project.
The PROFINET interface of the SIMOTION device is not used in the sample project.

Note
Getting Started deals with automatic drive configuration and not configuration using the drive
wizard. To be able to carry out automatic drive configuration fully, full DRIVE‑CLiQ wiring of
the components involved is a necessary requirement.

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Preparation of the training system

Your training system has been prepared for configuring with TIA Portal and SIMOTION SCOUT
TIA:
● The hardware is ready installed and wired.
● The CF card with the latest firmware V4.5 is plugged in.
● The PG/PC and SIMOTION D435-2 are connected direct via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet
X127 interface on the SIMOTION D435‑2 is used for the connection.
● TIA Portal (V14 or higher) is installed on the PG/PC.
● SIMOTION SCOUT TIA (at least V4.5) is installed on the PG/PC and licensed correctly.
● You have started the TIA Portal. The portal view is visible on the screen of the PG/PC.

Overview of configuring steps

The table below provides an overview of the individual configuring steps and where you
implement them.

Configuring step Where Chapter

① Create project TIA Portal see Creating project (Page 25)
② Create the SIMOTION device and configure TIA Portal see Creating the SIMOTION device
online communication (incl. compilation of the and configuring online communica‐
hardware configuration and downloading to the tion (Page 27)
SIMOTION device)
③ Start SIMOTION SCOUT TIA TIA Portal see Starting SIMOTION SCOUT
TIA (Page 41)
④ Download the project to the target system SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Downloading the project to the
(incl. compilation) target system (Page 43)
⑤ Configure the drive SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Configuring the drive (Page 51)
⑥ Configure the infeed SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Configuring the infeed
(Page 57)
⑦ Configuration of technology objects (in the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Configuring axis (Page 61) /
TO Axis example) Testing the axis using the axis con‐
trol panel (Page 67)
⑧ Configure digital outputs SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Configuring digital outputs
(Page 73)
⑨ Creation of user programs SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Programming the SIMOTION
application (Page 75)
⑩ Configuring the execution system SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Configuring the execution sys‐
tem (Page 119)
⑪ Starting and stopping the system SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Starting and stopping the sys‐
tem (Page 125)
⑫ Monitor the application SIMOTION SCOUT TIA see Monitoring the application
(Page 129)

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2.4 General information

2.4.1 TIA Portal online help

The TIA Portal has an extensive online help system.

How to open the online help

● Select Help > Show help in the menu, or
● press the F1 key.
After calling the online help, you will be in the information system. What help is available to
you and how you can operate the help in the TIA Portal is explained in Further support > Help
on the information system.

2.4.2 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA Online Help

SIMOTION SCOUT TIA has a comprehensive online help. You can optionally search for
specific topics in the online help or call the help from the context of your work.

How to open the online help

● Select Help > Help topics in the menu, or
● press the F1 key.

How to open the context-sensitive online help

● Click the Help button of the dialog or window, or
● press the key combination Shift+F1, or
● click in the toolbar on the Help button.

With the mouse pointer (changed to a question mark), click the parameter or the window
for which you require help.
You can find detailed information on using the context-sensitive help in the online help under
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA > General > Use Help.

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Full text search in the online help

You can find important information on full text searching in the online help under Basic > Use
Online Help and Function Block Diagrams > Use Online Help > Full Text Search.

Note
Full text search in the online help
Enclose the search term between asterisks * to include search results that contain the search
term as part of a longer character string, e.g.
● variable finds only the whole words "variable" or "Variable",
● *variable* also finds "system variables", "variable assignment", etc.

2.4.3 Available documentation

Electronic documentation
The documentation is included in electronic form in the scope of delivery of SIMOTION SCOUT
TIA (SIMOTION SCOUT DVD Documentation, Utilities & Applications). You can search for all
PDF documents in the electronic documentation with an index (SIMOTION.pdx). You can find
an overview of the structure and content of the SIMOTION PDF documentation in the separate
document Overview of the SIMOTION Documentation.
The content of the documents is also available in the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA online help, with
a few exceptions.
In the online help, you can find the Overview of the SIMOTION Documentation under Overview
of the SIMOTION Documentation > … > Overview of the SIMOTION Documentation.

Note
You will find the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA Configuration Manual as a PDF document on the
SIMOTION SCOUT DVD.

Overview of SIMOTION
You can find a brief system overview of SIMOTION in the online help under Basic > Basic
Functions > System Overview.
The manuals contain comprehensive information especially for configuring and commissioning
a SIMOTION D, see the SIMOTION D4x5-2 Manual as well as the SIMOTION D4x5-2
Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual. You can also find the SIMOTION D
manuals in the online help under SIMOTION Devices > SIMOTION D.

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Additional information
You will find additional information and documents on SIMOTION in the Industry Online
Support. Here, you are provided with an overview of the most important technical information
and solutions for SIMOTION.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/10805436/130000
You can also access the Online Support via the hardware catalog of the TIA Portal (select the
relevant modules and open the shortcut menu).

2.4.4 Utilities & applications

The free SIMOTION Utilities & Applications provide you with a wealth of important background
information on all aspects of SIMOTION, tools, special functions, blocks, SIMOTION sample
projects, as well as off-the-shelf standard applications for illustration or for use in your projects.
There you can also find detailed information on scripting and a host of sample scripts that
facilitate working with SIMOTION.
1. FAQs
Interesting FAQs such as control of hydraulic axes or communication issues.
2. Scripts
A host of scripts, helpful tips, but also extensive solutions that make recurring tasks easier,
for example.
Note
As part of SIMOTION SCOUT TIA (TIA Portal), only scripts can be used that influence or
use pure SIMOTION SCOUT/SIMOTION SCOUT TIA data and functionalities.
Scripting of the data/functionalities of the HWCN and the project handling of the TIA Portals
(framework) is not possible.
The following is explicitly impossible by scripting:
● Creation, deletion, and renaming of objects that have a representation in the TIA Portal
(for example, all SIMOTION devices).
● Creation, deletion, and renaming of projects.
● File system accesses to TIA Portal projects.
● Use of functionalities that are provided by the TIA Portal (framework), e.g.
● Archiving/dearchiving.
● All handling of TIA Portal data.
The project generator SIMOTION easyProject cannot be used for projects with SIMOTION
SCOUT TIA because the scripting functionality is not yet available in the TIA Portal.
Also note that external scripting is not supported by SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.

3. Tools and documentation

You are provided with easy-to-use tools and in-depth documentation for many tasks.
4. Examples
Sample projects for first-time-users, e.g. "Getting Started", as well as examples of special
topics.

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5. Applications
For SIMOTION, there is a host of applications available to you that provide you with a sound
basic framework. With the aid of the supplied documentation, you can use the applications
as a basis for your own application, and adapt and expand them.
Furthermore, functions are available to you under "Cross-Sector applications" that are of
general help when creating your own applications, e.g. a LDPV1 library for drive
communication via DPV1 services (read and write SINAMICS parameters, read errors and
warnings from SINAMICS, deactivate objects, ramp-up coordination and much more), or
the LCom library with functions for communication with TCP/IP for SIMOTION and
SIMATIC.
6. SIMOTION IT
Under SIMOTION IT, you can find innovative examples and tools for bringing control and
drive solutions a little closer to the IT world. These include a trace function that is executed
via an Internet browser, as well as examples for user-defined Web pages for the
SIMOTION IT Web server or for using OPC XML DA.

2.4.5 Specific safety information

Make sure your training system is fully disconnected from productive operation.
Observe the safety notes in the documentation of the devices used.

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3.1 Restore factory settings
For the sample project, it is useful to reset the SIMOTION device to the factory settings.
In this way, you restore the default communications parameters and you delete user data
installed on the device and the CF card by a previous configuration. The runtime licenses are
retained.

You restore the factory settings on the SIMOTION device as follows

1. Switch off the power supply of the SIMOTION device.
2. Set the mode selector switch ③ of the SIMOTION device to position 3.

① LED display
② 7-segment display
③ Mode selector switch in position 3

Figure 3-1 SIMOTION D435‑2 module front

NOTICE
Damage from electrostatic discharge
The rotary switch can be destroyed by static electricity.
Operate the rotary switch only with an insulated screwdriver.
Observe the ESD regulations.

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3. Switch on the power supply of the SIMOTION device.

The default settings are loaded. SIMOTION D435‑2 switches to STOP mode.
Wait for the procedure to finish. The elements on the front of the module indicate completion:
– The 7-segment display ② shows status digit 6: SIMOTION D435-2 has started up.
– LEDs ①:
LED RDY flashes green (0.5 Hz): the drive is ready for commissioning.
LED STOP shows a yellow light: the SIMOTION device is in STOP mode.
All other LEDs are off.
4. Turn the mode selector switch ③ to position 0.
– The LED RUN shows a green light: the SIMOTION device is in RUN mode.

Result
The SIMOTION device has been restored to its factory settings and is ready for commissioning.

3.2 Requirements for online communication

Online communication of the PG/PC with the SIMOTION device can be set up via PROFIBUS,
PROFINET, or Industrial Ethernet. The sample project is restricted to the most frequent
application case: communication via Industrial Ethernet.

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Requirements
● The PG/PC and the SIMOTION device are connected via an Ethernet cable.
● The X127 PN/IE interface on the SIMOTION device is used for the Ethernet connection.

① Ethernet interface X127 PN/IE

Figure 3-2 SIMOTION D435‑2 module front

● The Ethernet interface X127 PN/IE has the default address:

IP address: 169.254.11.22 - Subnet: 255.255.0.0

See also
Configure Ethernet interface (2) (Page 29)

3.3 Result in the sample project

The factory settings of the SIMOTION device have been restored. The requirements for online
communication of the PG/PC with the SIMOTION device are fulfilled.

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4.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

In this part of Getting Started, you create the sample project Sample_1 in the TIA Portal. All
of the subsequent configuring steps refer to this sample project.

Project
A project contains all the information that describes a machine and its function: configuration
data, programs, motion profiles, drive data.
A project can contain several SIMOTION devices.

4.2 Create new project

After opening the TIA Portal, you are in the portal view. The portal view offers a task-oriented
view of the tools, and provides the basic functions for the individual task areas.

You create a new project as follows

You start a new configuration by creating a new project in the TIA Portal.
1. Select Start > Create new project in the navigation of the portal view. The Create new
project dialog appears.

Figure 4-1 Create a project

2. Enter the project name under Project name, e.g. Sample_1.

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4.3 Result in the sample project

3. Under Path, enter the path in which the project is to be stored. The default path is already
set.
4. Confirm with Create.

4.3 Result in the sample project

The sample project of Getting Started has been created in the TIA Portal.

Figure 4-2 Project created

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communication 5
5.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

This part of Getting Started shows you how to create a SIMOTION device in the project in the
TIA Portal and how to set up communication between the PG/PC and the SIMOTION device.

Steps
The following steps are executed in order to create a SIMOTION device in the project:
1. Create a SIMOTION device.
2. Configure the Ethernet interface.
3. Set up communication between PG/PC and SIMOTION device, compile the project, and
download to the device.

SIMOTION D platform
SIMOTION D is the drive-based version of the SIMOTION motion control system, based on
the SINAMICS S120 family of drives. With SIMOTION D, the SIMOTION motion control
functionalities and the SINAMICS drive software run on a SINAMICS-type closed-loop control
hardware device. SIMOTION D devices have the following characteristic features:
● Motion control functionality and control functionality integrated directly in the drive
● Compact and with especially fast response
● Maximum scalability and flexibility as single-axis or multi-axis system in different
performance versions for diverse applications
● Especially suitable for modular machine concepts with fast isochronous coupling, in the
case of machines with a large number of axes, for example
The SINAMICS functionality of the closed-loop-control module of the SINAMICS S120 multi-
axis drive system is integrated in SIMOTION D (SINAMICS Integrated).
You will find a brief introduction to SIMOTION D in the online help using the example of the
D435 Control Unit. Click Help > Tutorials > SIMOTION Drive‑Based in the SIMOTION SCOUT
menu bar.

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5.2 Create SIMOTION device (1)

5.2 Create SIMOTION device (1)

You create a SIMOTION controller in the project as follows

1. Select Start > Devices & Networks > Add new device in the navigation of the portal view.
The dialog Add new device appears.
2. Under Controller, open the desired device variant (e. g.: SIMOTION D - Drivebased).
3. Select the desired SIMOTION device D435-2 DP/PN.
4. Click the Article No. to display its device-specific information.
5. Under Version, select the firmware version of the installed SIMOTION device.

Figure 5-1 Select SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN

6. Click OK to apply the settings and create the SIMOTION device.

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Result
The SIMOTION device is created in the project. After you have created the device, you will be
in the project view on the Device View tab.

Figure 5-2 SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN in the device view

Note
The selected firmware version must match the firmware version on the memory card of the
device. Otherwise an error message will appear as soon as you switch to online mode.

5.3 Configure Ethernet interface (2)

You can set up online communication of the PG/PC with the SIMOTION device via PROFIBUS,
PROFINET, or Industrial Ethernet.
The most common use case is communication via Industrial Ethernet (communication via
PROFINET protocol).
It is necessary to create a subnet if you are configuring IO devices. The following example
shows how a subnet is created.

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Procedure
Proceed as follows to create a subnet:
1. To do so, first switch to the network view in the project view.
2. Click with the mouse on the Ethernet interface X127 of the SIMOTION device on which you
want to
create a subnet.
3. Right-click to select Add Subnet from the shortcut menu.

Figure 5-3 Adding a subnet

Result
The Ethernet subnet is shown in the network view.

Figure 5-4 Ethernet subnet in the network view

5.4 Set up PG/PC interface (3)

Note
You assign the PG/PC interface in the TIA Portal.

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5.4 Set up PG/PC interface (3)

Communication between a SIMOTION device and a PG/PC requires a conditioner card (for
PROFIBUS) or an Ethernet interface. You configure, parameterize, program and test using
the PG/PC.
You have the following functions to assign the PG/PC interface:
● Connect online function
The function is available until the PG/PC interface has been successfully set up.
● Online & diagnostics function
● Online access function

Assign PG/PC interface

The following procedure describes the process for the Ethernet interface type by using the
"Online access" function.

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5.4 Set up PG/PC interface (3)

To assign the interfaces, proceed as follows:

1. Navigate to the relevant interface in the project navigation under Online access.
2. In the shortcut menu, click Properties.

Figure 5-5 Online access properties

3. In the next step, select the subnet and apply the setting with OK.

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Figure 5-6 Assigning a subnet

Adding an IP address in the subnet

If the SIMOTION device and the PG/PC are not in the same subnet, add a suitable IP address
from the subnet of the device to the PG/PC.

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To automatically add an IP address in the subnet, proceed as follows:

1. Click in the toolbar.
The Connect online dialog opens.

Figure 5-7 Selecting a device for online connection

2. Click Connect to establish a connection to the device located by the search.

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3. If the SIMOTION device and the PG/PC are not in the same subnet, a message is displayed
offering you the option of temporarily assigning a suitable IP address from the subnet of
the device.

Figure 5-8 Assigning an IP address

4. Click Yes to confirm.

Figure 5-9 IP address assigned

Result
● You have assigned the PG/PC interface.
● The TIA Portal has assigned an IP address internally within the project.
● The online connection has been established.
The title bar of the project navigation is now orange.

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Displaying and deleting temporary IP addresses

You can have all temporarily assigned addresses displayed and delete them again.
1. Navigate to the relevant interface in the project navigator under Online access.
2. In the shortcut menu, click Properties.
3. Under configuration, select the item IE-PG access.

Figure 5-10 Displaying and deleting temporary IP addresses

Compiling the project and downloading the hardware configuration to the SIMOTION device

Note
Before you continue configuration in the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA, you should download the
hardware configuration in the TIA Portal to the SIMOTION device.
Downloading to the SIMOTION device from the TIA Portal is necessary, for example, if you
want to change the device names of the IP address. Moreover, downloading to the TIA Portal
causes the routing information to be loaded.

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Requirement
The online connection with the SIMOTION device is disconnected.

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Procedure
To compile the hardware configuration and download to the SIMOTION device, proceed as
follows:
1. Select the SIMOTION device and select via the shortcut menu Compile > Hardware
(changes only).

Figure 5-11 Compiling hardware

2. Select the SIMOTION device and select via the shortcut menu Download to device
> Hardware configuration.

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Figure 5-12 Loading hardware

Result
You have compiled the current hardware configuration and loaded it to the target device.

Additional references
For detailed information about the configuration of the online access, refer to the information
system of the TIA Portal "Configuring online access".

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5.5 Result in the sample project

Newly created SIMOTION device

Configuring of the SIMOTION device and network communication between the PG/PC and
the SIMOTION device is complete.
● The newly created SIMOTION D435‑2 device is shown in the project tree of the Project
view.
● The PG/PC is connected with the SIMOTION device via Ethernet.
● The project is compiled and the hardware configuration is loaded into the SIMOTION device.
No other hardware configuration is required for the sample project.

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Note
You can only start SIMOTION SCOUT TIA from the TIA Portal.

After you have created the project in the TIA Portal and you have configured the hardware and
communication, start SIMOTION SCOUT TIA to configure the technology.

Procedure
You can start SIMOTION SCOUT TIA in the following ways:

In the portal view

1. Click the "Motion & Technology" function.
2. Click the "Open SIMOTION configuration" entry in the secondary navigation.

In the project view

1. Start SIMOTION SCOUT TIA via the "Project > Open SIMOTION configuration" menu.
Or double-click the "SIMOTION configuration" menu entry below the SIMOTION device in
the project tree.

Note
Disconnecting the online connection to the TIA Portal
You should not go online simultaneously in the TIA Portal and SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.
Always disconnect the online connection in the TIA Portal before going online with
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA. You need to do this so that programs can be compiled in SIMOTION
SCOUT TIA.

Making basic settings

In SIMOTION SCOUT TIA, you can make various basic settings via the "Options > Settings..."
menu.
To make the settings, proceed as follows:
1. In the "Options" menu, select the "Settings..." command.
The "Settings" dialog opens.
2. Switch to the desired tab.
3. Make the settings.
4. Confirm with "OK".

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Additional references
You will find detailed information on the individual tabs and settings in the
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA Online Help.

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7.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

In this configuring step, you create the prerequisites for configuring the drive.
● You back up the created sample project to the hard disk.
● You compile the project into executable code.
● You establish online communication with the SIMOTION device.
● You download the project from the PG/PC to the SIMOTION device.

7.2 Save and compile the project

To be able to download a project created in SIMOTION SCOUT TIA to the target system, the
project must be saved in executable code.
The command Save project and compile changes combines both steps. The project is backed
up to the hard disk. SIMOTION SCOUT TIA searches the entire project for changes and
compiles only the changes.

Note
Use the command Save project and compile changes for preference for day-to-day work.
Several variations of the "Save" command are available for selection under the menu title
Project. You can find information on this in the online help under Save and compile.

You save and compile a project as follows

Select the menu command Project > Save and compile changes or click the relevant button
in the toolbar.

The compilation run is logged in the detail view of the workbench. Information, warning and
compilation errors are shown there in plain text.

Switch on detail view

The detail view might be switched off. Click the menu item View > Detail view to activate the
view.

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7.3 Connect to selected target devices – Go online

To download project data from SIMOTION SCOUT TIA to the hardware, or to transfer machine
data in the other direction from the hardware to the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA project,
communication between the PG/PC and the SIMOTION device must be activated.
The status of the network communication is displayed in the footer of the workbench:

Network communication is switched on. Data can be exchanged.

The network connection is switched off.

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7.3 Connect to selected target devices – Go online

You go online as follows

1. Select the menu command Project > Connect with selected target devices or click the
relevant button in the toolbar.

When the command is first called, SIMOTION SCOUT TIA opens the Target Device
Selection dialog box. The dialog enables individual selection of the devices to which
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is to connect.
Note
For fast working with SCOUT TIA, we recommend only selecting devices that are currently
needed (e.g. deselection of the SINAMICS drives if drive commissioning has been
completed).
You will find the setting in the menu under Target system > Select target devices....
Selection and deselection of the device online can also be
performed via the shortcut menu Connect to target device on the device.

2. In the dialog box, select the configured SIMOTION device PLC_1 and the integrated drive
SINAMICS_Integrated_1.

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Figure 7-1 Target Device Selection dialog

Note
The properties of the access point S7ONLINE are defined in the TIA Portal. With this access
point, you go online via the interface that you have configured in the TIA Portal.
The DEVICE (STARTER) access point provides the option of connecting
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA either in parallel or alternatively to S7ONLINE, directly to a device,
e.g. via the Ethernet interface. The properties configured in SIMOTION SCOUT TIA are
only applied for the DEVICE access point.

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3. Click OK.
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA establishes the online connection.
4. Track the consistency check to completion on the Target system output tab in the detail
area.
Note
If the hardware configuration has not yet been loaded, SIMOTION SCOUT TIA will indicate
on the first attempt to go online that access to the SINAMICS Integrated is not possible.
Access to the SINAMICS Integrated is only possible when the hardware configuration has
been loaded, Compiling the project and downloading the hardware configuration to the
SIMOTION device). Close the message.
In the project tree, the connector symbols on the SIMOTION device and on the integrated
SINAMICS drive change. Only the connector symbol of the SIMOTION device is partially
colored green. Green indicates the existing online connection.


Figure 7-2 Project tree after first going online

Additional references
You will find detailed information on configuration of the DEVICE access point SIMOTION
SCOUT TIA Configuration Manual.

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7.4 Download the project to the target system

A complete project download is only possible in STOP mode. If required, SIMOTION SCOUT
TIA offers a change of operating mode during the download procedure.

Note
A project download is necessary when you have made changes to the configuration and
programming in SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.

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7.4 Download the project to the target system

You download the project as follows

1. Select Project > Download to target system in the menu, or click the Download project to
target system button in the toolbar.

The dialog Download to target system appears.

2. Activate the checkbox After loading, copy RAM to ROM. This saves the RAM of the
SIMOTION device to the memory card (ROM) of the SIMOTION device. In this way, the
configuration is retained after the power supply has been switched off and on again.
3. Start the download operation with Yes.
The project data and the data of the hardware configuration are downloaded to the RAM
of the target system.
If you are asked whether the CPU is to be switched to STOP, confirm with Yes.
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA performs numerous checks that are logged on the Target system
output tab in the detail area. You will find there the concluding entry Download to target
system completed successfully.
Note
The first download to the target system also downloads the data of the technology package.
This operation can take several minutes.

Note
Depending on the firmware version on the CF card and on the SINAMICS components
(DRIVE-CLiQ components such as Line Module, Motor Modules, Terminal Modules, etc.),
the firmware of the components is automatically upgraded or downgraded.
Updating can take several minutes and is indicated by the relevant messages in the output
window of the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.
A firmware update on DRIVE-CLiQ components is signaled by red-green flashing of the
RDY LED:
● Firmware update in progress: RDY LED flashes slowly (0.5 Hz)
● Firmware update ended: RDY LED flashes quickly (2 Hz), POWER ON required
These flashing patterns are displayed additionally via a yellow RDY LED on the
SIMOTION D, indicating that components connected to SIMOTION D are performing a
firmware update or that all components have completed their firmware update.
Components requiring POWER ON following a firmware update signal this by means of the
fast flashing RDY LED. Go offline with SIMOTION SCOUT TIA and switch the 24 V supply
to the relevant components off/on (POWER ON) to initialize.

Automatically established connection to the drive

SIMOTION SCOUT TIA automatically establishes the online connection to the drive
immediately following the project download.
In the project tree, the connector symbol changes on the SIMOTION device, the integrated
SINAMICS drive, and the SINAMICS control unit. The connector symbol is entirely green,

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7.4 Download the project to the target system

indicating that the project data in the PG/PC is identical with the project data in the target
system.

① Green connector symbol: Element is in online mode. The project data in the PG/PC is identical
with the project data saved in the target system.

Figure 7-3 Project tree

From this point, you can access the drive online with the PG/PC.

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8.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

In this part of Getting Started, you configure the integrated drive of the SIMOTION D435-2
device. You use auto-configuration for this purpose.

Requirements
● You have downloaded the sample project to the target system, refer to the section
Download the project to the target system (Page 43).
● SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is online with the SIMOTION device and the integrated drive (green
connector symbols).
● The SINAMICS drive components Infeed and Power unit, as well as Motor and Encoder,
are connected to the SIMOTION control unit via DRIVE-CLiQ. This requirement for auto-
configuration was referred to at the start of the Getting Started.

Drive
The speed and current control functions for controlling the motor are implemented in the drive.

Automatic drive configuration

SIMOTION SCOUT can read out the electronic type plates of the SINAMICS drive components
via the DRIVE‑CLiQ interface and can use this data to configure the drive automatically. The
data does not therefore need to be entered manually. The sample configuration of a SIMOTION
D435‑2 device shown here requires full DRIVE‑CLiQ wiring.
As an alternative to automatic drive configuration, you can also configure a D4x5-2 device
offline. Offline configuring is demonstrated in the online help version of Getting Started for
SIMOTION C and SIMOTION P.

8.2 Automatic configuration of the drive

You open the Automatic Configuration as follows

Double-click on Automatic Configuration in the project navigator under the drive
SINAMICS_Integrated.
The Automatic Configuration dialog is displayed.

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8.2 Automatic configuration of the drive

Figure 8-1 Call up Project tree, Automatic Configuration

Note
In the project tree, the element Automatic Configuration is only visible if you have downloaded
the project to the target system and SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is online with the SIMOTION
device. The project must be consistent; see the section Download the project to the target
system (Page 43).

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8.2 Automatic configuration of the drive

You cause the drive to be configured automatically as follows

1. Click the Configure button in the Automatic Configuration dialog.
2. Confirm the prompt regarding restoring the factory settings with Yes.
The confirmation prompt appears if the drive unit is not in the "First commissioning" state.

Figure 8-2 Start automatic drive configuration and restore factory settings

3. In the Automatic Commissioning dialog, you can specify whether you are using a drive
object of the type servo or vector.
Select Servo.
4. Click the Create button in the Automatic Commissioning dialog.
Automatic configuring is started.
Note
Firmware update
If the firmware version on the DRIVE-CLiQ components is different to that on the CF card,
a firmware update is now performed automatically.
In this case, proceed as follows:
● Wait for the procedure to finish. This can take several minutes.
● Go offline.
● Switch the power supply to the SIMOTION device off and then on again.

5. If a firmware update has not been performed, remain online to be able to see the changes
in the project tree.

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8.2 Automatic configuration of the drive

6. Open the Infeeds system folder in the project tree under the integrated drive.
– If you are using an infeed with DRIVE-CLiQ interface, the auto configuration has created
the infeed there.
– If you are using an infeed without DRIVE-CLiQ interface, the folder is empty. The infeed
is not known in the project.
The other configuring requirements resulting in this way are dealt with in the next section
Configure the infeed (Page 57).
7. Open the Drives system folder in the project tree under the integrated drive. The folder
contains the drive detected by the auto configuration.

Figure 8-3 Project navigator, configured infeed and drives

8. Go offline.
Click in the toolbar on the Disconnect from target system button.

In the footer of the workbench, Offline mode is indicated. Network communication between
the PG/PC and the SIMOTION device has been cleared down.

Change the name of the drive

The automatic configuration also assigns the object name of the drive; in this example,
SERVO_03.
You can change the name later. Changing is only possible in offline mode.

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8.3 Result in the sample project

Proceed as follows:
1. Open the context menu of the drive by right-clicking. Select the Rename command there.
2. Assign the new name. Then confirm with OK.
As with all changes carried out in the project offline, the name change makes the project
inconsistent. To restore the consistency between the "Project on the PG/PC" and the "Project
on the SIMOTION device", another project download is necessary. The procedure is described
in the section Download the project to the target system (Page 43).

8.3 Result in the sample project

If you are using an infeed with DRIVE‑CLiQ interface, the drive is ready for operation. It can
be interconnected with an axis.

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9.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

In this part of Getting Started, you configure the infeed.
The integrated SINAMICS control unit only starts the drive when the infeed is ready. The project
must therefore know the interface via which the drive receives the ready signal of the infeed.
Two cases must be distinguished here:
● Infeed with DRIVE‑CLiQ interface
If an infeed with DRIVE-CLiQ connection has already been created, the infeed ready signal
(r0863.0) is automatically interconnected to "Infeed operation, p864" of the drive when
drives are inserted (only applies to drives that are attached to the same drive unit as the
infeed).
You can continue immediately with the next configuring step, see the section Configure the
axis (Page 61).
● Infeed without DRIVE‑CLiQ interface
If you are using an infeed without a DRIVE-CLiQ interface, e.g. a Smart Line Module, you
must interconnect the ready signal of the infeed via terminals. The following section
describes the procedure.

Requirements
● You have configured the integrated drive of the SIMOTION D435‑2 device, see the section
Configure the drive (Page 51).
● SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is in offline mode.

9.2 Configuring an infeed without DRIVE‑CLiQ interface

An infeed without DRIVE‑CLiQ interface provides the ready signal (p0863.0) via an output
terminal. In the project, you specify the input (r0722) of the integrated SINAMICS Control Unit
at which the signal is active. The drive supplied by the infeed uses the signal as a ready signal
(p0864).

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You interconnect the ready signal of the infeed as follows

In the sample project, the ready signal of the infeed (terminal "DO: Ready" of the infeed) is
wired to the DI 0 of the D435‑2.
1. Open the configuration dialog of the drive. To do so, double-click Configuration in the project
tree below the drive.

2. Click in the working area on the Configure DDS button with the yellow background.

Figure 9-1 Configure DDS

The drive wizard opens.

3. Click Next in the drive wizard until you reach the dialog Configuration -
SINAMICS_Integrated - Power Unit BICO Technology.

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4. In the Power unit BICO dialog, input field p0864, select the digital input to which the ready
signal of the infeed is wired (e.g. DI 0).

Figure 9-2 BICO interconnection in the drive wizard

5. Click Next. Run through all the other dialogs without change until the final Summary dialog.
6. Click Finish.
The configuration is thus completed.
7. The configuration dialog of the drive is no longer required. Click Close at the bottom right
of the dialog box.

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10.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

This part of Getting Started shows you how to create and configure an axis in the project, and
how to interconnect it with the integrated drive of the SIMOTION D device. SIMOTION SCOUT
TIA provides the axis wizard for this purpose.

Requirements
You have configured the integrated drive of the SIMOTION D device, see the section Configure
the drive (Page 51).

Axis technology object

Technology objects represent the respective real objects (e.g. a position axis) in the controller.
The Axis technology object offers users a technological view of the drive and the encoder
(actuator and sensor), provides technological functions for these components, and conceals
the actual hardware interface.
The Axis technology object contains extensive functionality, e.g. communication with the drive,
actual value processing, position control, and positioning functionality. It executes control and
motion commands and indicates states and actual values.
Technological limitations and mechanical values of the axis and encoder (e.g. leadscrew pitch
and gears) are set on the axis. You can then work exclusively with technological variables.

Axis wizard
SIMOTION SCOUT provides the axis wizard for creating a new axis. The wizard scans the
basic settings and interconnects the TO axis with a drive.
The wizard can only be run through once. Later changes to the configuration can be entered
in the corresponding dialogs of the TO.

10.2 Creating an axis

For the sample project, create the axis Axis_1. Assign the axis to the drive you have configured
in the section Configure the drive (Page 51).
Run through the wizard and confirm all standard settings with Next.

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10.2 Creating an axis

You create a real axis in the project as follows

1. Open the AXES folder in the project navigator.
2. Double-click Insert axis. The Insert axis dialog appears.
3. Name the axis in the Name field. Use the designation Axis_1 for the axis of the sample
project.
4. Leave the preset axis technology at the default Positioning.

Figure 10-1 Axis wizard, creating a real axis

5. Click OK.
The axis configuration wizard appears.

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6. Define the axis type.

For the sample project, select preferably a linear axis with an interconnection to an electrical
drive.
Activate the fields linear and electrical.

Figure 10-2 Axis wizard, determining the axis type

7. Click Next.
The Drive assignment dialog appears.

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10.2 Creating an axis

8. Assign the axis to the drive you have configured in the section Configure the drive
(Page 51).
To do so, click the drive unit in the Assignment partner column. Click in the tree under the
drive object on the drive object you want to interconnect. Assign appears in the
Assignment column. The axis/drive assignment is thus defined.
Click Next.
Note
As an alternative to assigning the axis to an already configured drive, the axis wizard offers
two further selection options:
● Define the axis/drive assignment later:
The axis is to be created and not assigned to a drive until later. Programming and
simulation of the axis are also possible here.
● Create drive:
The drive wizard can can be called up from the axis wizard (offline configuring). The
axis can thus be created in one step along with the drive, and assigned to the drive.
The alternative procedures are not considered further in Getting Started.

9. Assign the motor encoder.

In the Encoder assignment window, you use the motor encoder connected to the drive as
the standard setting.
Click Next.
10.The axis wizard then assembles the configuration data in an overview. You thus have an
opportunity to check and correct the data before accepting it into the project.
Close the dialog with Finish.
The configured axis is displayed in the project navigator.

Figure 10-3 Axis created

Automatic settings of the engineering system

The engineering system automatically defines the PROFIdrive axis telegrams required for
communication, as well as the addresses used.
In the same way, telegrams are extended and interconnections automatically created in the
drive, depending on the selected TO technology (e.g. SINAMICS Safety Integrated).
Drive and encoder data, as well as reference variables, maximum variables, torque limits, and
granularity in torque reduction of the SINAMICS S120 are accepted automatically for the
configuration of the SIMOTION technology objects "TO axis" and "TO external encoder". This
data no longer has to be entered in SIMOTION.

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Further axis configuration

Further axis configuration is possible via dialogs that can be accessed in the project navigator
under the axis. No other configuration is required for the sample project.

Downloading the axis configuration to the target system

● Save and compile the project.
● Download the sample project with the axis configuration to the target system to be able to
test the functioning of the axis in the next configuration step.

10.3 Download the axis configuration to the target system

Download the sample project with the axis configuration to the target system to be able to test
the functioning of the axis in the next configuration step.

Steps
1. Save project and compile changes.
2. Establish online connection if offline.
3. Download the project to the target system.

Save and compile changes

Click in the toolbar on the Save project and compile changes button.

Establish the online connection

Click in the toolbar on the Connect to selected target devices button.

Download to target system

Click in the toolbar on the Download project to target system button.

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11.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

In this part of Getting Started, you test the configured axis. SIMOTION SCOUT TIA provides
you with the axis control panel for this purpose.

Requirements
● You have configured the infeed, see the section Configure the infeed (Page 57).
● You have created and fully configured an axis in the sample project, see the section
Configure the axis (Page 61).
● The project with the axis configuration has been downloaded to the target system, see the
section Download the axis configuration to the target system (Page 65).
● SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is in online mode.

Control and monitoring of individual axes

The axis control panel is used for controlling and monitoring individual axes. You can use it to
traverse axes together with the drive.
You can use the control panel to perform the following tasks, for example:
● Test axes before you traverse them via a program.
● Test whether the axes can be traversed using the control panel when a fault occurs.
● Set and remove an axis enable.

11.2 Working with the axis control panel

In the sample project, you traverse the set-up axis in jog mode to test the correct functioning
of the axis.

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11.2 Working with the axis control panel

You open the axis control panel as follows

Open the AXES folder in the project navigator. Double-click below the axis on Control panel.

Figure 11-1 Calling the axis control panel

The axis control panel is opened in the detail view.

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①…⑨ Reference is made to the circled digits in the text below.

Figure 11-2 Axis control panel

You traverse an axis with the axis control panel as follows

1. The field at top left of the control panel ① shows the currently selected axis.
2. Showing areas in the control panel:
The control panel is divided into a control area and a diagnostics area. The areas may be
hidden.
Click the Show/hide control area button ② and/or the Show/hide diagnostics area button
③ to show the respective area.

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11.2 Working with the axis control panel

3. Assume control priority – Observe safety regulations:

To be able to traverse the axis from the PG/PC, the PG/PC must obtain control priority.
Click the Assume Control Priority button ④.
The Assume Control Priority dialog opens.

Figure 11-3 Axis control panel, assume control priority

Observe the safety regulations and confirm with Accept.

The PG/PC now has control priority.
Note
You can stop the axis at any time by pressing the space bar.

4. Enable the axis:

Click the Set/remove enables button ⑤ to enable the axis.

Confirm the Switch axis enable dialog that appears with OK.
The switches Start motion, Stop motion and Jog⑦ are enabled.
5. Homing the axis:
Click the Home axis button.
In the dialog box, select Homing type Set home position, and enter the value 0 under Home
position coordinates.
Confirm the dialog box with OK and start homing the axis.

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11.3 Result in the sample project

6. Click the Position-controlled traversing of the axis button ⑥.

The dialog Start axis position-controlled dialog appears.

Specify the velocity of the axis. Click OK to close the dialog.
The velocity appears in the field v=⑨.
7. Start the axis motion:
Click Jog⑦.

The axis is traversed while you press the switch. In the fields Velocity and Position⑧, you
can monitor the traverse motion.
The axis test is thus executed.
8. Deactivate axis enable:
Click Set/remove enables⑤.
Confirm the Disable axis dialog with OK.
Note
If you want to traverse the axis again, acknowledge all alarms in the "Alarms" window.

9. Return control priority:

Click Give up control priority④ to deactivate control of the axes from the PG/PC. In this
operating state, the axes can no longer be controlled from the PG/PC.
10.Go offline:
Select Project > Disconnect from target system in the menu. Or click in the toolbar on the
Disconnect from target system button.

11.3 Result in the sample project

You have traversed the axis of the sample project with the axis control panel and thus ensured
its correct functioning. Configuring the axis is thus completed.

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Aim of Getting Started
In this part of Getting Started, you configure two of the digital inputs/outputs available on the
SIMOTION D device as outputs.
You require the outputs for the program you will write in the subsequent configuring step.

Requirements
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is in offline mode.

I/O channels of the terminal X142

You use the I/O channels of the terminal X142 for the sample project.

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The I/Os of the terminal X142 are permanently assigned to SIMOTION D4x5‑2. The terminal
is thus visible in the project tree under the SIMOTION device.

You define the digital outputs as follows

1. Double-click the element Inputs/outupts X142 in the project tree below the SIMOTION
device.
The I/O properties dialog opens.
2. Go to the Channels 0-7 tab.
The terminal X142 is represented on the tab, specifying the pin numbers and the current
use of the channels.

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3. Channels 0 and 1 on pins 3 and 4 are preset at the factory as digital inputs DI 0 and DI 1.
Define the two channels as digital outputs DO 0 and DO 1. Select the value DO in each
case in the Function list field.

Figure 12-2 I/O properties

4. Confirm with OK.

Configuring the digital outputs is thus completed.

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13.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

In this section, you write a simple SIMOTION user program for the sample project.
● You create the variables required by the program.
● You create the program and additional auxiliary programs with the graphical editors
supplied by SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.

Purpose of the program

The program controls the axis set up in the sample project.
● The infeed is switched on via a SINAMICS system call.
● The axis is traversed to a specific position and returned to the original position.
● The program states "Program started" and "Program end reached" are applied to digital
outputs to evaluate them in the I/O.

Requirements
● You have configured the infeed.
● You have configured an axis and tested its function.

● You have prepared two digital outputs for use in the program.

● SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is in offline mode.

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13.2 Variables

13.2.1 Variable types

Variable types
Several variable types are distinguished in SIMOTION:
● System variables
Each SIMOTION device and technology object has specific system tags. You can access
system tags within the SIMOTION device from all programs.
● I/O variables
An I/O tag is a symbolic tag name that is assigned to an I/O address of the SIMOTION
device or to the I/O. Direct access to the I/O is thus possible.
I/O variables are valid across all devices. All programs of the SIMOTION device have
access to them.
● Global device variables, unit variables, and local variables are user-defined variables with
a limited scope of validity:
All programs of a SIMOTION device can access global device variables.
All programs, function blocks, and functions that are defined within the same unit, e.g. ST
source, MCC source, LAD/FBD source, can access unit variables. It is also possible to
access variables of other units via the keyword USES.
A unit (source) is a logical unit that you can create in your project and that can contain
programs, functions, and function blocks.
Local variables can only be accessed within the program, the function or the function block
in which they are defined.
You can find further information on variables in the online help under Variable model.

13.2.2 Variables of the sample project

You require the following variables for the sample project of Getting Started:
2 global device variables
● g_bo_start
● g_bo_ready
2 I/O variables
● q_bo_output0
● q_bo_output1
Additionally when using an infeed with DRIVE‑CLiQ interface:
2 I/O variables
● LineModule_STW
● LineModule_ZSW

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Instance
● myFB_LineControl

Use of the variables in the sample project

The variables g_bo_start and g_bo_ready redundantly describe the program states "Program
started" and "Program end reached".
The I/O variables q_bo_output0 and q_bo_output1 apply the program state to the configured
digital outputs of the SIMOTION device, e.g. for a display.
The instance myFB_LineControl and the I/O variables LineModule_STW and
LineModule_ZSW control the infeed.

13.2.3 Creating global device variables

You create global device variables in the Symbol browser tab of the detail view.

You create global device variables as follows

Create the global device variables g_bo_start and g_bo_ready for the sample project as follows.
The variable definition encompasses:
● Variable name
● BOOL data type

Note
You can only create global device variables in offline mode.

1. Click the GLOBAL DEVICE VARIABLES element in the project navigator under the
SIMOTION device.
The Global device variables table is displayed in the symbol browser.
2. Click in the Name column on the first free cell and enter the variable name g_bo_start.
Press RETURN or TAB. The input focus jumps to the Data type field. Alternatively, you can
click in the field to move the input focus there.
3. Enter the data type BOOL in the Data type field.
4. Press RETURN to confirm.
The variable is created and is available in the project. A new empty line is opened for input
in the symbol browser.
5. Create the global device variable g_bo_ready accordingly.
The figure below shows the full definition.

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Figure 13-1 Global device variables of the sample project

13.2.4 Creating I/O variables

When configuring I/Os, SIMOTION SCOUT TIA supports the symbolic assignment of inputs
and outputs located on SIMOTION/SINAMICS components. To be able to access the drive-
level I/O with an I/O variable, it is only necessary to assign the I/O variable to the I/O channel.
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA automatically sets up telegrams, BICO interconnections and
addresses.

You create the I/O variables for output at the configured digital outputs as follows
You create the I/O variables q_bo_output0 and q_bo_output1 for the sample project as follows.
The variable declaration encompasses:
● Variable name
● Definition as output variable OUT
● BOOL data type
● Assignment to a digital output

Note
I/O variables can only be created in offline mode.

1. Double-click the element ADDRESS LIST in the project navigator below the SIMOTION
device.
The Address list tab opens in the detail view.
2. Click the first free cell in the Name column. Enter the variable name q_bo_output0.
Press RETURN or TAB. The input focus jumps to the I/O address field. Alternatively, you
can click in the field to move the input focus there.
3. Enter the keyword OUT in the I/O address field.
4. Enter the data type BOOL in the Data type field, or leave the field empty.

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5. Assign the configured digital output to the variable:

– Click the button in the Assignment cell. The Assignment dialog opens.
– Open the D435 element in the Assignment dialog.
– Click the digital output DO_0 below the D435 element. Assign appears in the
Assignment column.

Figure 13-2 Assigning I/O variable and I/O channel

6. Confirm with OK.

The assignment of I/O variable and I/O channel has been completed. The I/O variable is
created and is available in the project. A new empty line is opened for input in the Address
list table.

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7. Create the I/O variable q_bo_output1 in the same way. Assign the variable to the configured
digital output DO 1.
The figure below shows the full declaration:

Figure 13-3 I/O variables of the sample project

8. Leave the Address list tab open for declaring further I/O variables.

You create the I/O variables for controlling the infeed as follows
If you are using an infeed with DRIVE-CLiQ interface, create also the I/O variables
LineModule_STW and LineModule_ZSW.

Note
I/O variables can only be created in offline mode.

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Proceed as for the definition of the I/O variables q_bo_output0 and q_bo_output1.
1. Open the Address list tab in the detail area if not already visible.
2. Create the I/O variable LineModule_STW.
– I/O address: OUT
– Data type: WORD
– Assignment: Control word E_STW1 of the SINAMICS infeed

Figure 13-4 Assigning I/O variable and control word of the infeed

3. Create the I/O variable LineModule_ZSW.

– I/O address: IN
– Data type: WORD
– Assignment: Status word E_ZSW1 of the SINAMICS infeed

The figure below shows the full declaration:

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Figure 13-5 I/O variables of the sample project

13.2.5 Back up the configuration

Back up the variables created in the sample project.
To do so, click in the toolbar on the Save project or Save project and compile changes button.

13.3 Programming

13.3.1 Programming languages in the sample project

Within the scope of the sample project, you create a simple user program with the programming
languages MCC and LAD/FBD.
For this, you use the variables you created in the previous section Variables (Page 76).

13.3.2 MCC Motion Control Chart

13.3.2.1 The programming language MCC

MCC (Motion Control Chart) is a graphical programming language.
The programmed motion sequences (machine sequences) are shown in the MCC as
flowcharts (MCC charts). The structure of the flowcharts is oriented around the actual operating
sequence of the machine. A sequential motion sequence is programmed.

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System in the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA

The PROGRAMS folder under the SIMOTION device contains the MCC units created in the
project.
An MCC unit contains the MCC programs that are to run on the SIMOTION device.
"MCC program" is a collective term for different program organization units (POE).
A POE can be a program, a function, or a function block. The type of the POE is indicated in
the project navigator by an icon:

Program
Function
Function block

An MCC chart is the graphical representation of a program organization unit POE.

An MCC unit can contain several MCC charts.

Program creation steps

Creation of an MCC program encompasses the following steps:
1. Creating the MCC unit.
2. Creating the MCC charts in the MCC unit.
3. Inserting MCC commands in the MCC chart and parameterizing the commands.

13.3.2.2 Creating the MCC unit

You create the MCC unit motion for the sample project as follows.

You create an MCC unit in the project as follows

1. Open the PROGRAMS folder under the SIMOTION device in the project navigator. Double-
click Insert MCC unit. The Insert MCC unit window appears.
2. Enter the name motion.
3. Go to the Compiler tab. For diagnostics purposes, activate the options Permit program
status and Permit single step. In this way, you can monitor program execution later in online
mode.
4. Confirm with OK.
The MCC unit is created.
– The unit appears in the project navigator under the PROGRAMS branch.
– In the working area of the workbench, the declaration table of the unit opens. The
variables declared there apply within the MCC unit and can be linked in other units.
No other variable declaration is required for the sample project. You have already created
the necessary variables as global device variables in the symbol browser.

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13.3.2.3 Creating the MCC chart

You create the MCC chart pos_axis for the sample project as follows. The MCC chart
pos_axis is a POE of the type program.

You create an MCC chart as follows

1. Open the PROGRAMS folder under the SIMOTION device in the project navigator.
2. Open the MCC unit motion in the PROGRAMS folder.
3. Double-click Insert MCC chart.
The Insert MCC Chart window appears.
4. Enter the name pos_axis.
5. Select the creation type Program.
6. Confirm with OK.
The MCC chart is created in the project.
– The created MCC chart pos_axis appears in the PROGRAMS folder under the motion
unit.
– The MCC editor is opened in the working area of the workbench. The start and end
nodes are already pre-defined. You can start MCC programming.

13.3.2.4 Inserting command blocks into an MCC chart

Every newly created MCC chart already contains a start and end node.

Figure 13-6 MCC chart, start and end block

You insert the MCC command blocks between these. The commands are processed in the
direction from the start to the end node.
The MCC commands are available to you via:
● The MCC editor toolbar
● MCC Chart > Paste menu command
● Context menu of the command block

You work with the MCC editor toolbar as follows

Open the toolbar

The MCC editor toolbar becomes visible in the workbench as soon as you open an MCC chart.

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The commands are arranged into command groups. The sample project uses commands from
the command groups Basic commands, Program structures, and Single axis commands.

  

① Command groups
② Basic commands
③ Program structures
④ Single axis commands

Figure 13-7 MCC editor toolbar

Note
If you do not see the toolbar, check that the display is switched on: Open the menu View >
Toolbars. Activate the checkbox for MCC editor in the Toolbars window.

Open the command group

Move the mouse over the colored buttons of the toolbar to show the command groups.

Figure 13-8 Open the command group

Keeping command groups open or closed continuously

Click the window title of a command group to keep the command group open continuously.
Select Hide in the context menu of a command group to close the command group.

Placing the command group as required

Drag the toolbar or the command groups of the toolbar with the mouse to any location on the
workbench.

Docking the toolbar

Drag the toolbar or the command groups of the toolbar with the mouse to the edge areas of
the workbench to dock them there.

Showing a tooltip for the command

Hold the mouse pointer briefly over a command button. The designation of the command is
shown.

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13.4 Creating an MCC sample program: basic framework

You insert commands into an MCC chart with the help of the MCC editor toolbar as follows
1. Click in the active MCC chart on the connecting line between two commands, or click the
command after which the new command is to be inserted.
The connecting line or the border of the command button is marked in blue. The marking
flashes.
2. Select the command group in the MCC editor toolbar. Click the desired command in the
command group.
The command is inserted into the chart.
The newly inserted command is empty. It must then be parameterized; e.g. for a variable
assignment, the name of the variable and the assigned value must be specified.
The following section Creating an MCC sample program: basic framework (Page 86) describes
the procedure in detail.

13.4 Creating an MCC sample program: basic framework

13.4.1 Overview
In the sample project, you create the MCC program pos_axis. This program traverses an axis
to a target position and back to the starting position.

Handling the infeed

If you are using an infeed without a DRIVE‑CLIQ interface, the basic framework for program-
controlled operation of the axis dealt with in this section is sufficient. The drive has a continuous
ready signal of the infeed because the parameter is set to p0864=1.

If you are using an infeed with a DRIVE-CLiQ interface, the program must switch the infeed
on. Getting Started deals with this additional program sequence separately in the section
Expanding the MCC sample program: control of the infeed (Page 100).

13.4.2 Program flow

The finished MCC chart

The figure below shows the finished MCC chart of the sample program.
The first two command blocks initialize the variables g_bo_ready and g_bo_start. The axis is
then enabled, referenced, and traversed to the target position. When the position has been
reached, the axis returns to the starting position. The enable is revoked. Finally, the variable
g_bo_start is reset and the variable g_bo_ready is set.

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Command Single com‐ MCC chart of the sample program

group mands

Command groups and individual commands

In the figure above, the icons of the command group and of the individual command that you
must click in sequence to insert the command into the MCC chart are shown in front of every
MCC command.
The sections below describe the procedure in detail.

13.4.3 Variable assignment g_bo_ready:=false / g_bo_start:=true

The variable g_bo_ready is set to FALSE to set the variable to a defined starting point.
The variable g_bo_start is set to TRUE to indicate the start of the axis.

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To assign the variables in the MCC editor, proceed as follows:

1. Mark the line between the start and end nodes.

Figure 13-9 Empty MCC chart

2. Open the Basic commands command group in the MCC editor toolbar. Click the Variable
assignment command in the command group.

Figure 13-10 MCC editor toolbar, variable assignment command

The Variable assignment command block is inserted into the MCC chart after the start node.

Figure 13-11 MCC chart with inserted variable assignment command block

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3. Assign the value FALSE to the variable g_bo_ready. You transfer the variable name from
the symbol browser to the command block:
– Double-click the Variable assignment command block.
The Variable assignment window appears.
– Select the value Formula in the drop-down list.
A table with the columns Variables and Expression appears.
– Open the symbol browser. To do so, click GLOBAL DEVICE VARIABLES under the
SIMOTION device in the project navigator.
– Select the variable g_bo_ready in the symbol browser. To do so, click in the first column
of the symbol browser on the preceding line number. The line is shown on a black
background.

Figure 13-12 Symbol browser

– Drag and drop the marked line to the Variable column of the Variable assignment
window. The variable is inserted and its name displayed.
– In the Expression column, enter the value false and confirm with RETURN.

Figure 13-13 Variable assignment

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4. Assign the value true to the variable g_bo_ready in the same way.

Figure 13-14 Variables assigned

5. Click OK to close the window.

You have set the global device variables to the values false and true.

Figure 13-15 MCC chart, executed variable assignment

13.4.4 Variable assignment g_bo_start:=true

The variable g_bo_start is set to TRUE to indicate the start of the axis.

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You assign the value TRUE to the variable g_bo_start as follows

1. Insert a second Variable assignment block into the MCC chart in front of the end node:
– Click the command block to be followed by the new block.
The node is marked in blue.
– Select the Basic commands > Variable assignment command in the MCC editor toolbar.
The Variable assignment command block is inserted into the MCC chart.
2. Assign the value TRUE to the variable g_bo_start. Use the Autocomplete function to select
the variable:
– Double-click on the empty Variable assignment command block in the MCC chart.
The Variable assignment window appears.
– Select the value Formula in the drop-down list.
– Enter the initial characters of the variable name g_bo_start in the Variable column. Press
the keys Ctrl+space bar for autocomplete. Select the variable from the list.

Figure 13-16 MCC chart, selection of the variable using the Autocomplete function

– In the Expression column, enter the value true and confirm with RETURN.
3. Click OK to close the window.
The command is parameterized.

Figure 13-17 MCC chart, executed variable assignment

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13.4.5 Switch axis enable

You switch the axis enable as follows

1. Insert the statement block Switch axis enable into the MCC chart in front of the end node:
– Click the last block before the end node. The node is marked in blue.
– Open the Single axis commands command group in the MCC editor toolbar. Click the
Switch axis enable command in the command group.

Figure 13-18 MCC editor toolbar, Switch axis enable command

The Axis enable command block is inserted into the MCC chart after the selected block
and marked in blue.
2. Parameterize the axis enable:
– Double-click the inserted Switch axis enable command block in the MCC chart. The
Switch axis enable window is displayed.
– In the Axis field, select the axis that is controlled by the program.

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– Make sure that the Delay program execution option is selected for the sample project.
The command is only finished when the axis is enabled.
Leave the other parameters at the default values.

Figure 13-19 MCC chart, Switch axis enable

3. Click OK to close the window.

The command is parameterized.

13.4.6 Home axis

The position values of an axis are always in relation to the axis coordinate system.
The homing procedure defines where the zero point of the coordinate system is.

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Homing of the axis is implemented as follows

1. Insert the statement block Home axis into the MCC chart in front of the end node:
– Click the last block before the end node. The node is marked in blue.
– Open the Single axis commands command group in the MCC editor toolbar. Click the
command Home axis in the command group.

Figure 13-20 MCC editor toolbar, Home axis command

The Home axis command block is inserted into the MCC chart after the selected block
and marked in blue.
2. Parameterize axis homing:
– Double-click the inserted Home axis command block in the MCC chart. The Home
axis window appears.
– In the Axis field, select the axis that is controlled by the program.
– In the Parameters tab, select the homing type Set home position. Enter the value 0 in
the Home position coordinates field.
With this homing type, the value of the home position coordinates are assigned to the
current position of the axis (actual value). There is no active traversing motion.

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– Leave the other parameters at the default values.

Figure 13-21 MCC chart, Home axis

3. Click OK to close the window.

The command is parameterized.

13.4.7 Position the axis to the target position

The program is to traverse the axis at a velocity of 500 mm/s to the position 2000 mm.

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You traverse the axis to the target position as follows

1. Insert the statement block Position axis into the MCC chart in front of the end node:
– Click the last block before the end node. The node is marked in blue.
– Open the Single axis commands command group in the MCC editor toolbar. Click the
Position axis command in the command group.

Figure 13-22 MCC editor toolbar, Position axis command

The Position axis command block is inserted into the MCC chart after the selected block
and marked in blue.
2. Parameterize the axis motion:
– Double-click the inserted Position axis command block in the MCC chart. The Position
axis window appears.
– In the Axis field, select the axis that is controlled by the program.
– Enter the position 2000 in the Parameters tab. Set the velocity to 500 mm/s.

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– Leave the other parameters at the default values.

Figure 13-23 MCC chart, position the axis to the target position

3. Click OK to close the window.

The command is parameterized.

13.4.8 Position the axis to the starting position

The program is to return the axis to the starting position 0 mm at a velocity of 500 mm/s.

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You return the axis to the starting position as follows

Proceed as for the step Position the axis to the target position (Page 95).
1. Insert the statement block Position axis into the MCC chart in front of the end node.
2. Parameterize the axis motion:
– Enter the position 0 in the Parameters tab. Set the velocity to 500 mm/s.
– Leave the other parameters at the default values.

Figure 13-24 MCC chart, position the axis to the starting position

3. Click OK to close the window.

The command is parameterized.

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13.4.9 Disable axis

You disable the axis as follows

1. Insert the statement block Disable axis into the MCC chart in front of the end node:
– Click the last block before the end node. The node is marked in blue.
– Open the Single axis commands command group in the MCC editor toolbar. Click the
Disable axis command in the command group.

Figure 13-25 MCC editor toolbar, Disable axis command

The Disable axis command block is inserted into the MCC chart after the selected block
and marked in blue.
2. Parameterize the command:
– Double-click the inserted Disable axis command block in the MCC chart. The Disable
axis window is displayed.

Figure 13-26 MCC chart, Disable axis

– In the Axis field, select the axis that is controlled by the program.

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– Leave the other parameters at the default values.

3. Click OK to close the window.
The command is parameterized.

13.4.10 Variable assignment g_bo_start:=false / g_bo_ready:=true

The axis motion is finished. The variable g_bo_start is set to FALSE. The variable
g_bo_ready is set to TRUE.

You assign the value FALSE to the variable g_bo_start as follows

Proceed as for the step Variable assignment g_bo_start:=true (Page 90).
1. Insert the statement block Variable assignment into the MCC chart in front of the end node.
2. Assign the value false to the variable g_bo_start and the value true to the variable
g_bo_ready.
3. Click OK to close the window.
The command is parameterized.

13.4.11 Variable assignment g_bo_ready:=true

The axis motion is finished. The variable g_bo_ready is set to TRUE.

You assign the value TRUE to the variable g_bo_ready as follows

Proceed as for the step Variable assignment g_bo_ready:=false / g_bo_start:=true (Page 87).
1. Insert the statement block Variable assignment into the MCC chart in front of the end node.
2. Assign the value true to the variable g_bo_ready.
3. Click OK to close the window.
The command is parameterized.

13.5 Expanding the MCC sample program: control of the infeed

13.5.1 Program flow

If you are using an infeed with DRIVE-CLiQ interface, the programmed controller must switch
on the infeed before the axis commands can then be issued. The program sequence shown
below handles this task. The pos_axis program created until now must be expanded
accordingly.

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The finished MCC chart

The two times two blocks _linemodule_control system function call and LineModule_STW
variable assignment are located in the MCC chart pos_axis before the first command for axis
control Switch axis enable.

Command group Single command MCC chart of the sample pro‐

gram, control of the infeed

The first two blocks before the UNTIL loop reset the operating parameters of the infeed to the
start values. Without this initialization, it may not be possible to switch the infeed on. In addition,
this also acknowledges alarm messages that prevent enabling of the infeed.
The blocks within the UNTIL loop switch the infeed on. The loop repeats the switching
command until the infeed is ready for operation.

Note
To avoid making excessive demands on the performance of RoundRobin execution level
(Background Task, Motion Tasks) in infinite loops, it is better to use a _waitTime(T#0ms) in
the loop for active waiting for an event."

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13.5.2 System function call _LineModule_control[FB]

You create the system function call _LineModule_control[FB] as follows

1. Insert the statement block System function call into the MCC chart:
– Click the command block g_bo_start := true.
The node is marked in blue.
– Select the Basic commands > System function call command in the MCC editor toolbar.

Figure 13-27 MCC editor toolbar, System function call command

The command block is inserted into the MCC chart.

2. Parameterize the function call:
– Double-click the empty System function call command block in the MCC chart.
The System function call [pos_axis] dialog appears.
– Open the command library. You can find the command library in the screen area of the
project navigator as a separate tab.

Figure 13-28 Open the command library

– Go to the Drives > SINAMICS branch of the command library.

– Drag & drop the _LineModule_control[FB] function call from the command library to the
System function field of the System function call[pos_axis] window.

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3. Define an instance for the system function call:

– Enter the instance name myFB_LineControl in the Instance field of the System function
call [pos_axis] window.
As soon as you exit the field, e.g. by clicking on another element or with the TAB or
RETURN keys, the Variables declaration dialog appears. The instance variable
myFB_LineControl is assigned to the variable type VAR as default. The variable is thus
valid locally within the program pos_axis.

Figure 13-29 Variable declaration of the instance variable myFB_LineControl

Accept the default. Click OK to confirm the dialog.

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– Set the input variables VAR_INPUT of the instance to the following values. Make use
of the convenience of the autocomplete operator function Ctrl+space bar:

Variable name Value Meaning

reset true Reset the infeed
periIn LineModule_ZSW Status word of the infeed
typeLM ACTIVE_LINE_MODULE Type of the module to be con‐
SMART_LINE_MODULE trolled depending on the in‐
BASIC_LINE_MODULE feed used
periOut LineModule_STW Control word, sequence con‐
trol infeed

Figure 13-30 MCC chart, system function call _linemodule_control

4. Confirm with OK. The command is parameterized.

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Figure 13-31 MCC chart, executed variable assignment _linemodule_control

13.5.3 Variable assignment LineModule_STW:=myFB_LineControl.periOut

You assign the myFB_LineControl.periOut variable to the LineModule_STW variable as follows

1. Create a Variable assignment block after the System function call block.
2. Assign the myFB_LineControl.periOut variable to the LineModule_STW I/O variable. You
can use autocomplete or drag & drop in both Variable and Expression fields.

Figure 13-32 MCC chart, variable assignment LineModule_STW:=myFB_LineControl.periOut

3. Click OK to close the window.

The command is parameterized.

Figure 13-33 MCC chart, system function call and variable assignment

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13.5.4 Create UNTIL loop

You create the UNTIL loop as follows

1. Click the connecting line between the blocks System function call and the subsequent axis
command Switch axis enable.
The reference point is marked in blue.
2. In the MCC editor toolbar, select the command Program structures > UNTIL: Loop with
condition at end

Figure 13-34 MCC editor toolbar, UNTIL loop

The UNTIL block with loop is inserted.

Figure 13-35 MCC editor, UNTIL loop

3. Parameterize the loop condition:

The loop is to be run through until the infeed is ready for operation.
– Double-click the UNTIL block. The window UNTIL: Loop with condition at
end[]pos_axis] opens.
– Select the value Formula in the field at top left.
– Enter the loop condition in the Until field: myFB_LineControl.activated=TRUE.
You can use the autocomplete function Ctrl+space bar in this field too.
4. Confirm with OK.
The loop is created and parameterized in the program.

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13.5.5 Copy blocks

You copy the statement blocks in the MCC chart as follows

Copy the statement blocks System function call _LineModule_control[FB] and Variable
assignment LineModule_STW:=myFB_LineControl.periOut into the UNTIL loop. Use the
operator functions Copy and Paste for this purpose.
1. Mark the blocks:
– Hold the Shift key down.
– Click the blocks one after the other. Both blocks are edged in blue.
2. Copy the selected blocks to the clipboard:
– Open the context menu with the right mouse key.
– Select the Copy command in the context menu.
Or use the Ctrl+C key function.
3. Select the target of the copy operation in the MCC chart:
– Click the connecting line within the UNTIL loop. The connecting piece is marked in blue.

Figure 13-36 MCC chart, mark the UNTIL loop internal area

4. Insert the copied blocks at the target position:

– Open the context menu again with the right mouse key.
– Select the Paste command in the context menu.
Or use the Ctrl+V key function.
The blocks are inserted within the loop.

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13.5.6 Adapt the system function call _linemodule_control

You change the system function call _linemodule_control as follows

The system function call _linemodule_control within the UNTIL loop switches the infeed on.
1. Open the system function block by double-clicking.
2. Adapt the parameter variables of the myFB_LineControl instance as shown below:

Variable name Value Meaning

enable true Switches the infeed on
reset Empty field. The variable is thus
set to false
periIn LineModule_ZSW Status word of the infeed
typeLM ACTIVE_LINE_MODULE Type of the module to be con‐
SMART_LINE_MODULE trolled depending on the infeed
BASIC_LINE_MODULE used

3. Confirm with OK.

13.6 Create additional MCC programs for the sample project

Handling system events

The execution system that you will set up in the later section Configure execution system
(Page 119) requires two further MCC programs:
● technology_fault
● peripheral_fault
These programs are used for handling system events. Handling is generally necessary. If a
system event occurs that is not handled by the user program, the CPU goes to the STOP mode.
Within the scope of the sample project, no specific handling of system events is necessary.
The programs technology_fault and peripheral_fault therefore remain empty.

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You create the MCC programs technology_fault and peripheral_fault as follows

1. Create the MCC unit fault.
Open the PROGRAMS folder under the SIMOTION device in the project navigator. Double-
click Insert MCC unit. Assign the name fault to the MCC unit.
2. Create the MCC chart technology_fault.
Open the MCC unit fault in the PROGRAMS folder. Double-click Insert MCC chart.
Assign the name technology_fault to the MCC chart. Select the creation type Program.
The program remains empty.

Figure 13-37 Empty program technology_fault

3. Create the MCC chart peripheral_fault within the MCC unit fault.
This program also remains empty.

Figure 13-38 MCC programs technology_fault and peripheral_fault in the MCC unit fault

13.7 Back up MCC sample programs

Back up the created MCC programs.
To do so, click in the toolbar on the Save project or Save project and compile changes button.

Additional information
As an alternative to the command Save project and compile changes, you can find the
command Accept and compile in the MCC editor toolbar.

This command compiles the currently selected program as well as all other programs of the
same unit.

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However, the command does not save the changes.

You thus have the option of accepting changes to a program into the project without having to
save or compile the entire project again.

13.8 LAD/FBD ladder logic/function block diagram

13.8.1 The LAD and FBD programming languages

LAD (ladder logic)

LAD stands for ladder logic. LAD is a graphical programming language. The syntax for the
instructions is similar to a circuit diagram. LAD enables simple tracking of the signal flow
between conductor bars via inputs, outputs and operations. The LAD statements comprise
elements and blocks that are connected graphically to form networks. LAD operations follow
the rules of Boolean logic.

FBD (function block diagram)

FBD stands for function block diagram. FBD is a graphical programming language. To
represent the logic relationships, it uses the logic boxes familiar from Boolean algebra. In
addition, complex functions (e.g. mathematical functions) can be represented directly in
conjunction with the logic boxes.

System in SIMOTION SCOUT

The PROGRAMS folder under the SIMOTION device contains the LAD/FBD units created in
the project.
A LAD/FBD unit contains the LAD/FBD programs that are to run on the SIMOTION device. A
LAD/FBD unit can contain several LAD/FBD programs.
"LAD/FBD program" is a collective term for different program organization units (POE).
A POE can be a program, a function, or a function block. The type of the POE is indicated in
the project navigator by an icon:

Program
Function
Function block

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Program creation steps

Creation of a LAD/FBD program encompasses the following steps:
1. Creating a LAD/FBD unit.
2. Creating a LAD/FBD program in the LAD/FBD unit.
3. Inserting LAD/FBD commands in the LAD/FBD program and parameterizing the commands.
4. Saving and compiling the LAD/FBD program.

Switching the programming language

SIMOTION SCOUT TIA allows simple switching between ladder logic and function block
diagram. The LAD/FBD editor contains the command LAD/FBD program > Switch to FBD or
Switch to LAD.

13.8.2 Create LAD/FBD unit

You create the LAD/FBD unit bg_out for the sample project as follows.

You create a LAD/FBD unit in the project as follows

1. Open the PROGRAMS folder under the SIMOTION device in the project navigator. Double-
click Insert LAD/FBD unit. The Insert LAD/FBD unit window appears.
2. Enter the name bg_out for the unit.
3. Go to the Compiler tab. For diagnostics purposes, activate the option Permit program
status. In this way, you can monitor program execution later in online mode.
4. Confirm with OK.
The LAD/FBD unit is created.
– The LAD/FBD unit bg_out appears in the PROGRAMS folder.

Figure 13-39 MCC and LAD/FBD units in the PROGRAMS folder

– In the working area of the workbench, the declaration table of the unit opens. The
variables declared there apply within the LAD/FBD unit and can be linked in other units.
No other variable declaration is required for the sample project. You have already
created the necessary variables as global device variables in the symbol browser.

13.8.3 Create LAD/FBD program

You create the LAD/FBD program LAD_1 within the LAD/FBD unit bg_out as follows.

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You create a LAD/FBD program in a LAD/FBD unit as follows

1. Open the PROGRAMS folder under the SIMOTION device in the project navigator.
2. Open the LAD/FBD unit bg_out in the PROGRAMS folder. Double-click Insert LAD/FBD
program. The Insert LAD/FBD program window appears.
3. Enter the name LAD_1. The name must be unique throughout the project.
4. Select the creation type Program.

Figure 13-40 Insert LAD/FBD program

5. Confirm with OK.

The LAD/FBD program LAD_1 is created in the project.
– The LAD/FBD program appears in the PROGRAMS folder.

Figure 13-41 LAD program LAD_1 in the PROGRAMS folder

– The LAD/FBD editor is opened in the working area of the workbench. You can start
programming.

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13.8.4 Creating a LAD sample program

You write the LAD program LAD_1 for the sample project.
In this program, the global device variables g_bo_start and g_bo_ready are read cyclically, and
the I/O variables q_bo_output0 and q_bo_output1 are set accordingly.
Transfer of the program status to the digital outputs DO 0 and DO 1 could also be programmed
direct in the MCC chart pos_axis. However, Getting Started implements the assignment in an
autonomous LAD program to introduce you to LAD programming.

You create the LAD program LAD_1 for the sample project as follows.
1. Open the LAD/FBD program if it is not already visible in the working area of the workbench.
For this purpose, double-click the LAD/FBD program under the LAD/FBD unit in the
PROGRAMS folder of the project navigator.
In the sample program, the empty LAD/FBD program LAD_1 is already open.

Figure 13-42 Empty LAD program following first-time creation in the LAD/FBD unit

2. Insert a network:
– Click Insert network in the LAD/FBD toolbar.

The 001 block with a coil is inserted.

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3. Insert an NO contact in front of the coil:

– Select the coil.

Figure 13-43 LAD program, selected coil

– Click NO Contact in the toolbar.

The NO contact is inserted in front of the coil.

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4. Assign the g_bo_start variable to the NO contact and the q_bo_output0 variable to the coil:
– Click above the symbols for NO contact and coil on ???.

Figure 13-44 LAD program, opened field for entering the variable name

– Transfer the variable names from the symbol browser or the ADDRESS LIST by
dragging and dropping. Or use the Autocomplete function. Use RETURN to confirm
each entry.

Figure 13-45 LAD program with inserted variables

5. Insert a network 002:

– Click the block 001 to select the block.
A selected block has a blue background on the left edge.
– Click Insert network in the LAD/FBD toolbar.
The block 002 is inserted after the block 001.

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6. Insert an NO contact in front of the coil in network 002.

7. Assign the g_bo_ready variable to the NO contact and the q_bo_output1 variable to the coil.
The LAD program is finished.

Figure 13-46 Finished LAD program LAD_1

13.8.5 Back up LAD/FBD sample program

Back up the created LAD/FBD sample program.
To do so, click in the toolbar on the Save project or Save project and compile changes button.

Additional information
As an alternative to the command Save project and compile changes, you can find the
command Accept and compile in the LAD/FBD toolbar.

This command compiles the currently selected program as well as all other programs of the
same unit.
However, the command does not save the changes.
You thus have the option of accepting changes to a program into the project without having to
save or compile the entire project again.

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13.9 Further programming options

SIMOTION SCOUT TIA provides other programming languages in addition to MCC and LAD/
FBD.
● ST (Structured Text)
ST is a text-based, PASCAL-based programming language. The language is based on the
international standard IEC 61131‑3. This standard harmonizes the programming languages
for programmable logic controllers (PLC). ST is based on the Structured Text part of this
standard. In addition to the standardized programming language in accordance with
IEC 61131‑3, SIMOTION ST features technological commands.
An easy-to-use text editor is provided for creating programs. The ST compiler compiles the
edited program into executable code and indicates every syntax error, specifying the
program line and the cause of the error.
In the Command library tab of the project navigator, the commands and functions required
for programming are shown in a tree. You can use these in all programming languages,
e.g. when programming.
Note
In SIMOTION SCOUT V4.5 and higher, ST can also be used as a language for object-
oriented programming. Further information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT Online
Help and in the SIMOTION ST Structured Text Programming and Operating Manual.

● Libraries
Libraries allow modular software development and provide you with user-defined data
types, functions, and function blocks that you can use from all SIMOTION devices.
Libraries can be written in all programming languages and used in all program sources (e.g.
ST units, MCC units).
All programming languages enable you to structure the application using programs, functions
and function blocks so that the application is manageable and re-usable.
To test the programs, there are comprehensive test functions available to you with program
status and breakpoints in all languages. You can visualize and test your programs online.
For further information on programming languages, please refer to the respective manuals.

13.10 Result in the sample project

You have created the programs required for program-controlled traversing of the axis in the
sample project of Getting Started.

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14.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

In this part of Getting Started, you get to know the SIMOTION execution system.
You assign the sample project programs to the tasks of the execution system. You thus transfer
the programs from the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA engineering system to the SIMOTION runtime
system. The programs control the system as soon as the operating mode of the SIMOTION
device is switched to RUN.

Requirements
You have created the programs pos_axis, technology_fault, peripheral_fault, and LAD_1 for
the sample project, see the section Programming the SIMOTION application (Page 75).

Execution levels and tasks

Execution levels define the chronological sequence of tasks in the execution system. A level
can contain several tasks. The tasks provide the framework for program execution. A task may
comprise several programs. By assigning the created programs to the tasks, you can, for
example, define the priority, the time frame or the order in which the programs are to be
executed.

14.2 Assign programs to tasks

Below you will assign the sample project programs to the tasks of the execution system.

Table 14-1 Assignment of programs to tasks

Programs of the sample project Tasks

pos_axis MotionTask_1
lad_1 BackgroundTask
technology_fault TechnologicalFaultTask
peripheral_fault PeripheralFaultTask

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14.2 Assign programs to tasks

You assign programs to tasks in the execution system as follows

1. Double-click in the project navigator under the SIMOTION device on EXECUTION
SYSTEM.
The EXECUTION SYSTEM window appears in the working area.
2. Assign the MCC program motion.pos_axis to the task MotionTask_1:
– In the tree of the execution system, select the branch ExecutionLevels >
OperationLevels > MotionTasks > MotionTask_1.

Figure 14-1 Execution system, tree view of the execution levels and tasks

The MotionTasks window appears on the right of the working area. The programs
pos_axis and LAD_1 as well as auxiliary programs of the fault unit are visible on the
Program assignment tab under Programs.

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14.2 Assign programs to tasks

– Select the MCC program motion.pos_axis and click the >> button. The program is
displayed under Programs used. It is thus assigned to the task MotionTask_1.

Figure 14-2 Execution system, MotionTasks window

The assignment is visible in the tree of the execution system. The program
motion.pos_axis appears below the branch MotionTask_1.

Figure 14-3 Execution system, MotionTask_1 with assigned program pos_axis

– Activate the checkbox Activation after StartupTask in the Task configuration tab. This
executes the MCC program immediately after the SIMOTION device is started. If this
checkbox is not activated, the program must be started explicitly by the call from another
program that is assigned to the StartupTask or another active task.
3. Assign the LAD program bg_out.kop_1 to the task BackgroundTask:
– In the tree of the execution system, select the branch ExecutionLevels >
OperationLevels > BackgroundTask. Assign the LAD program bg_out.kop_1 to this task.

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14.3 Download the configured execution system to the target system

4. Assign the error handling routines:

– In the tree of the execution system, select the branch ExecutionLevels >
OperationLevels > SystemInterruptTasks > TechnologicalFaultTask. Assign the MCC
program fault.technology_fault to this task.
– In the tree of the execution system, select the branch ExecutionLevels >
OperationLevels > SystemInterruptTasks > PeripheralFaultTask. Assign the MCC
program fault.peripheral_fault to this task.
5. Click Close. Confirm with Yes if you are prompted to save.
The execution system is configured.

Loading the configured execution system to the target system

Save and compile the project. Go online. Download the sample project with the configured
execution system to the target system.

14.3 Download the configured execution system to the target system

Download the sample project with the configured execution system to the target system.

Steps
1. Save project and compile changes
2. Establish the online connection
3. Download the project to the target system

Save and compile changes

Click in the toolbar on the Save project and compile changes button.

Establish the online connection

Click in the toolbar on the Connect to selected target devices button.

Download to target system

Click in the toolbar on the Download project to target system button.

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14.4 Result in the sample project

Configuring the axis control is thus completed:
● You have set up an axis in the sample project.
● You have created a program for traversing an axis, as well as other programs that are
necessary for operation.
● You have assigned these programs to the tasks of the SIMOTION runtime system.
In the following configuring steps, you will start the axis control on the SIMOTION device and
monitor the program-controlled axis motion.

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15.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

You switch the SIMOTION CPU of the sample project to the RUN mode to start execution of
the pos_axis program. You can see on the hardware that the axis rotates twice for
approximately 4 seconds. After execution of the program, switch back to the STOP state.
You switch the operating mode in the dialog Control Operating Mode.

Requirements
● You have created the programs pos_axis, technology_fault, peripheral_fault and LAD_1 for
the sample project, and you have assigned them to the tasks of the SIMOTION execution
system, see the sections Programming the SIMOTION application (Page 75) and Configure
execution system (Page 119).
● The project has been compiled and downloaded to the target system, see the section
Download the configured execution system to the target system (Page 122).
● SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is in online mode.

15.2 RUN and STOP operating modes

Operating modes
In the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA dialog Control Operating Mode, you can switch a SIMOTION
CPU to the RUN or STOP mode.

RUN mode
SIMOTION executes the user program and the associated system services:
● Read process image input
● Execution of the user programs assigned to the execution system
● Write process image output
The technology packages are active in this state. They can execute commands from the user
program.

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15.3 Mode selector switch on the software side and the hardware side

STOP mode
SIMOTION does not process any user program.
● It is possible to load a complete user program.
● All system services (communication, etc.) are active.
● The I/O modules are in a secure state. (that is, for example, the digital outputs are at "LOW
level" and the analog outputs are de-energized)
● The technology packages are inactive, that is, all enables are deleted. No axis motions can
be executed.
You can find the full description of the operating states in the online help under SIMOTION
device: Operating mode.

15.3 Mode selector switch on the software side and the hardware side

Control Operating Mode dialog

The menu command Target system > Control Operating Mode or the button Control Operating
Mode in the toolbar of the workbench open the dialog Control Operating Mode.

The dialog lists all configured CPUs. The State column shows the current operating mode.
The assigned switches in the Control column switch the CPU to the RUN or STOP mode. The
switches are deactivated when the CPU is in offline mode.

Figure 15-1 Control Operating Mode dialog

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Priority of the mode selector switch on the SIMOTION device

The setting of the mode selector switch on the SIMOTION device has priority. SIMOTION
SCOUT TIA can switch a SIMOTION device to the RUN operating mode only if the mode
selector on the device is set to 0 (RUN).

Figure 15-2 Mode selector switch of the SIMOTION D435‑2, switch position 0 (RUN)

You can find detailed information on the mode selector switch of the SIMOTION D4x5-2
devices in the Manuals and Commissioning Manuals, as well as in the online help.

15.4 Start program control of the sample project

You start the axis control of the sample project on the SIMOTION device as follows

WARNING
Danger to life through unexpected machine movement
Make sure this presents no hazard to personnel or property.

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15.4 Start program control of the sample project

1. Open the Control Operating Mode dialog. To do so, click Control Operating Mode in the
toolbar.

2. Switch the SIMOTION CPU of the sample project to the RUN mode. To do so, click the
assigned RUN switch in the Control column of the Control Operating Mode dialog.
The axis starts to rotate immediately. The axis returns to a standstill after approximately 8
seconds.
The SIMOTION device remains in RUN mode after execution of the pos_axis program.
3. Switch the SIMOTION device to STOP mode. To do so, click the assigned STOP switch in
the Control column.

Note
If you want to traverse the axis again, acknowledge all alarms in the "Alarms" window.

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16.1 Overview

Aim of Getting Started

In this part of Getting Started, you monitor the program-controlled axis motion.
● You monitor program execution.
● You monitor the values in the symbol browser.
● You compile certain values in a watch table.
● You record the course of the axis motion with the trace.

Requirements
● You have created the programs pos_axis, technology_fault, peripheral_fault and LAD_1 for
the sample project, and you have assigned them to the tasks of the SIMOTION execution
system, see the section Configure execution system (Page 119).
● The project has been compiled and downloaded to the target system, see the section
Download the configured execution system to the target system (Page 122).
● SIMOTION SCOUT TIA is in online mode.
● Operating mode of the SIMOTION device:
– The SIMOTION device of the sample project has been switched to the STOP mode on
the software side. The SIMOTION SCOUT TIA mode selector switch, Control Operating
Mode dialog, shows the STOP mode.
– The SIMOTION device of the sample project has been switched to the RUN mode on
the hardware side. The mode selector switch on the SIMOTION device is at position 0
(RUN).

16.2 Monitoring program execution

SIMOTION SCOUT TIA provides several functions for monitoring program execution.
In the sample project, you use the function Monitor. With this function, you can track execution
of the command blocks in an MCC chart. The currently executed command block is shown
against a yellow background in the chart. The marking runs at the same speed as the actual
program execution. The marking is therefore only visible with the "slow" commands that wait
for the machine to implement the command.

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16.2 Monitoring program execution

You monitor the execution of the commands in the MCC chart pos_axis as follows
1. Open the Control Operating Mode dialog.

The SIMOTION device must be in STOP mode.

2. Open the MCC chart pos_axis.
3. Switch the monitoring function on:
– To do so, select the command MCC chart > Monitor in the menu bar of the workbench.
The function is switched on if a checkmark is visible next to the menu item.
– Or click in the MCC editor toolbar on Monitor.

4. Start program control: Switch the SIMOTION device to the RUN mode in the Control
Operating Mode dialog box.
The pos_axis program is run through once. The currently executed command block is
shown against a yellow background.

Figure 16-1 Monitor the program execution of the MCC chart pos_axis

5. Switch the SIMOTION device to STOP mode in the Control Operating State dialog box.

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16.3 Monitoring variables

Further information
You can find further information on program monitoring in the online help under Monitoring
program execution.

16.3 Monitoring variables

In the symbol browser, you can monitor variables (read out status value) or assign values to
them (assign control values).
For the sample project, you monitor the actual position of the axis during the program run.

Monitor variables in the symbol browser

1. In the AXES folder of the project navigator, select the axis created in the sample project.
The system variables and configuration data of the axis are displayed on the Symbol
browser tab of the detail view.
2. Open the system variable positioningstate.actualposition (actual position of the axis) in the
symbol browser.
You find the variable as follows:
– Filter the list: You can specify a filter criterion in the filter line of the symbol browser. The
last 5 criteria are saved and can be selected for re-use.
Enter a suitable filter term, for example, positioningstate, in the filter line. Press
RETURN to confirm.
– Search for variable: As an alternative to the filter function, you can search for the
variable. Select the menu command Edit > Find. Enter a suitable search term in the
Find dialog box, for example, positioningstate. Click Find next.
The actual position of the axis is displayed in the Status value column of the symbol browser.
3. Start the program control via the dialog box Control Operating Mode. The program is run
through once. During this time, the changing values of the actual axis position are displayed
in the symbol browser.
After the program has completed this run, the SIMOTION device is in the RUN state.
4. Switch the SIMOTION device to STOP mode in the Control Operating State dialog box.

Monitoring variables in watch table

Different variables, even of several devices, can be combined into a table in order to monitor
them at the same time.
To add a variable to a watch table, you must first create a watch table.
Proceed as follows:
1. In the project navigator under MONITOR, double-click on the entry Insert watch table and
confirm your configuration.
2. In the symbol browser, right-click on the variable you want to add to the watch table. Select
the Add to watch table command in the shortcut menu.
The selected variable is displayed in the table. In this way, you can add further variables
to the watch table and monitor them.

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16.4 Recording signals with the trace

You open a watch table as follows

You will find all created watch tables in the MONITOR folder of the project navigator. Double-
click a watch table to open it.
You can find detailed information on this topic in the online help under Working with the SCOUT
Workbench > Working with lists > Watch table.

16.4 Recording signals with the trace

16.4.1 Trace
You can use the trace to record and save signal characteristics and variable values. The
recorded data can be used, for example, for diagnostics purposes in machine motion
sequences, and for troubleshooting in user programs.
For the sample program, you record the actual position of the axis over time and represent it
in the diagram.

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16.4 Recording signals with the trace

16.4.2 Working with the trace

You call the trace as follows

1. Highlight the SIMOTION device in the project navigator.
2. Select the menu command Target system > Device trace or click the Device trace function
generator button in the Trace toolbar.

The Device trace window appears in the working area.




①…⑤ Reference is made to the circled digits in the text below.

Figure 16-2 Device trace window

You parameterize the trace for recording as follows

1. In the Duration field ① of the Trace tab, enter the recording duration 15000 ms.
2. Click the button ② in line No 1 of the Signals table.
The Trace Signal Selection window appears.

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16.4 Recording signals with the trace

3. In the tree, select the branch Sample_1 > (SIMOTION device, e.g. D435) > TO > Axis_1 >
positioningstate.
4. Select the system variable actualPosition in the variable table.
5. Click the button 1 to accept the system variable for channel 1.

The variable is displayed under Signal name.

Figure 16-3 Trace signal selection

6. Repeat the channel assignment for the variable g_bo_start:

Select the branch (Project) > (SIMOTION device) >GLOBAL DEVICE VARIABLES. Select
the system variable g_bo_start in the variable table. Click the button 2.
Note
You can also drag & drop the variables from the symbol browser or the watch table to the
signal field of the Trace dialog. For how to drag & drop, see Section Variable assignment
g_bo_ready:=false / g_bo_start:=true (Page 87).

7. Confirm with OK.

The Trace Signal Selection window is closed.
The trace is now parameterized for recording.

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You save the parameterization of the trace as follows

The trace parameterization is not saved in the project data. When you close the project, the
trace parameterization is deleted.
To save the parameterization, click the Accept in catalog button ③ on the Trace tab. In the
Catalog entry field, enter the name under which the setting/parameterization is to be saved in
the catalog of the trace.

You record with the trace as follows

1. Go online.
2. Download the parameterization of the trace to the target system:
– Click the Download parameterization button ④ on the Trace tab.

– Click OK to confirm the dialog that appears following successful downloading.

3. Open the Control Operating Mode dialog.

The SIMOTION device must be in STOP mode.

4. Open the Time diagram tab in the Device trace window.

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16.4 Recording signals with the trace

5. Start recording of the trace:

– Click Trace start⑤ in the Device trace window.

– Then immediately switch the SIMOTION device to the RUN mode in the Control
Operating Mode dialog box.
The program is started. The actual position of the axis is recorded and represented in the
time diagram. After expiry of the recording duration, the signal profile of the actual position
is displayed.

Figure 16-4 Time diagram of the axis

6. If the recorded curve is only partially displayed, select the menu item Auto-scaling in the
context menu of the time diagram.
7. Switch the SIMOTION device to the STOP mode in the Control Operating Mode dialog.

Carrying out several measurements

You can carry out several measurements. They are shown on the Measurements tab and can
be displayed in the diagram.

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You can save and re-open recorded measurements for documentation purposes.

16.5 Result in the sample project

Creation of the trace time diagram concludes Getting Started.

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A.1 ESD definition

What does ESD mean?

Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs) are individual components, integrated circuits, modules
or devices that may be damaged by either electrostatic fields or electrostatic discharge.

NOTICE
Damage caused by electric fields or electrostatic discharge
Electric fields or electrostatic discharge can result in malfunctions as a result of damaged
individual parts, integrated circuits, modules or devices.
● Only pack, store, transport and send electronic components, modules or devices in their
original packaging or in other suitable materials, e.g conductive foam rubber or aluminum
foil.
● Only touch components, modules and devices if you are first grounded by applying one
of the following measures:
– Wearing an ESD wrist strap
– Wearing ESD shoes or ESD grounding straps in ESD areas with conductive flooring
● Only place electronic components, modules or devices on conductive surfaces (table with
ESD surface, conductive ESD foam, ESD packaging, ESD transport container).

A.2 Electrostatic charging of individuals

Any person who is not conductively connected to the electrical potential of the environment
can accumulate an electrostatic charge.
This figure indicates the maximum electrostatic charges that can accumulate on an operator
when he comes into contact with the indicated materials. These values comply with the
specifications in IEC 801-2.

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A.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity

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A.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity

Ensure sufficient grounding

When working with electrostatic sensitive devices, make sure that the you, your workstation,
and the packaging are properly grounded. This prevents the accumulation of static electricity.

Avoid direct contact

You should only touch ESD components if unavoidable (for example, during maintenance
work). When you touch modules, make sure that you do not touch either the pins on the
modules or the printed conductors. If you follow these instructions, electrostatic discharge
cannot reach or damage sensitive components.
If you have to take measurements on a module, make sure that you first discharge any static
that may have accumulated in your body. To do this, touch a grounded metal object. Only use
grounded measuring instruments.

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Configure digital outputs, 73
Configure execution system, 119
A Configure the axis, 61
Configure the drive, 51
Assign the axis to the drive, 64
Configure the infeed, 57
Autocomplete, 91, 105
Connect to selected target devices, 44
Axis control panel, 67
Create LAD/FBD program, 112
Axis technology object, 61
Create LAD/FBD unit, 111
Axis wizard, 61
Create new project, 25
Creating a LAD sample program, 113
Creating an axis, 61
C Creating global device variables, 77
Configuring steps Creating I/O variables, 78
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA, 15 Creating the MCC chart, 84
TIA Portal, 15 Creating the MCC unit, 83
Connect to selected target devices, 45 Download the axis configuration to the target
Controlling the operating mode, 126 system, 65
Create new project, 25 Download the configured execution system to the
Creating an axis, 61 target system, 122
Creating I/O variables, 78 Download the project to the target system, 48, 65,
Creating the MCC chart, 84 122
Creating the MCC unit, 83 MCC sample program, basic framework, 86
MCC sample program, infeed, 100
Monitor the application, 129
D Monitor variables in the symbol browser, 131
Overview, 13
Digital outputs, 73
Programming languages in the sample
Disable axis, 99
project, 82
Drive
Programming the SIMOTION application, 75
Automatic Configuration, 51
Recording signals with the trace, 132
Sample project, configuring steps, 13
Save project and compile changes, 43
E Starting and stopping the system, 125
ESD guideline, 139 Switch on the infeed with program control, 100
Execution levels, 119 System function call
Execution system, 119 _LineModule_control[FB], 102
Test the axis with the axis control panel, 67
Variable types, 76
F Variables of the sample project, 76
Global device variables, 77
FBD, 110
Guideline
ESD, 139
G
Getting Started with SCOUT TIA H
Create SIMOTION device in the project, 27
Handling system events, 108
Set up PG/PC communication, 27
Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT TIA
Assign programs to tasks, 119

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I S
I/O channels of the terminal X142, 73 Safety notes, 19
Infeed, 57 Sample project
Getting started with SIMOTION SCOUT
TIA";"Example project, configuration steps, 14
L Requirements, 14
Save and compile the project, 43
LAD, 110
Save project and compile changes, 109
Settings
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA, 41
M SIMOTION D, 27
MCC, 82 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA
Disable axis, 99 Settings, 41
Handling system events, 108 Start, 41
Home axis, 94 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA online help, 16
Position the axis to the starting position, 97 Switch axis enable, 92
Position the axis to the target position, 95 Symbol browser, 77
Switch axis enable, 92
MCC editor toolbar, 84
Mode selector switch T
in the SIMOTION SCOUT TIA, 126
Target device selection, 45
SIMOTION hardware, 127
Tasks, 119
Motion Control Chart, 82
technology_fault, 109
Trace, 132
O
Online U
Connecting, 31
Unit
Online & diagnostics, 31
LAD/FBD, 111
Online access, 31
MCC, 83
Operating mode, 125
Utilities & Applications, 18

P V
peripheral_fault, 109
Variable assignment
PG/PC interface
g_bo_ready:=false, 87
setting, 31
g_bo_ready:=true, 100
Programming language
g_bo_start:=false, 100
FBD, 110
g_bo_start:=true, 87, 90
LAD, 110
LineModule_STW:=myFB_LineControl.periOut,
MCC, 82
105
ST, 117
Variable types, 76
Project download, 49

X
R
X142, 73
References, 3

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