Siemens SIMOTION P320-3, Manual

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SIMOTION P320-3 and Panel Fronts
Manual, 02/2012
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Preface
Contents of the Product Manual
This manual describes the embedded IPC for motion control SIMOTION P320-3 and the
SIMOTION P panel fronts that can be connected via the Remote Panel PC Kit.
The manual is part of the SIMOTION P320-3 documentation package.
Thanks to its rugged construction, the embedded IPC is particularly suited for the special
environmental conditions in the production machine area. The hardware has been designed
for continuous duty and together with the embedded Windows operating system and the
avoidance of rotating parts contributes to this ruggedness.
Sections in this manual
The following describes the purpose and objectives of the manual:
● Safety instructions
Important notes, warnings and precautionary measures that you must observe with
handling the SIMOTION P320-3.
● Description
Provides general information about the SIMOTION P320-3, the SIMOTION panel fronts
and the integration in the SIMOTION system.
● Hardware description
Describes the connections, the displays of the SIMOTION P state application, the
distributed configuration with SIMOTION panel fronts and the technical data of the
individual components.
● Use planning
Aspects of storage, transport, environmental and EMC conditions to be considered in the
preparatory stage.
● Installation/mounting
Describes the possibilities of the mechanical fastening of the SIMOTION P320-3 and the
SIMOTION panel fronts.
● Connecting
Provides general information and important notes that you must observe for the
connection of SIMOTION P350-3.
● Technical data
Provides information about the properties and features of the devices, and the
components that can be connected.