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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
SIMOTION Motion Control System
SIMOTION engineering software
SIMOTION SCOUT
> Ladder Diagram/Function Block Diagram (LAD/FBD)
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Overview
A powerful editor for LAD/FBD programming is available for
ladder diagrams (LAD) or function block diagrams (FBD).
LAD/FBD also include commands for SIMOTION control using
standard logic functions. Motion Control tasks are preferably
programmed with PLCopen blocks. Blocks which have been
programmed in other SIMOTION languages can be called
without problems. User-friendly functions such as "on the fly"
variable declarations or automatic syntax checks are available
when programming in LAD or FBD. It is possible to switch over
between LAD and FBD in the editor at any time. A program can
therefore be viewed and processed in either LAD or FBD.
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Benefits
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The LAD/FBD blocks are stored in the SIMOTION project
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Existing PLCopen, ST, LAD/FBD or MCC blocks can be called
from within the LAD/FBD program.
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Network titles and comments are available.
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Special functions such as automatic syntax checking or "on
the fly" variable declaration can be activated.
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The commands are loaded from a library
For startup and troubleshooting purposes, the status of the
LAD/FBD programs is displayed in online mode. In addition,
break points can also be defined in LAD/FBD programs.
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