Summary DMC programmed a Siemens S7-1200 PLC to communicate with servo controllers, using a serial interface. The serial communication was used to allow the operators to change the servo setpoints from a remote HMI. Customer Benefits Reduced operator downtime Congurable system can accommodate up to 99 servo controllers Communication parameters can be expanded to encompass additional servo commands Technologies Siemens S7-1200 PLC Siemens TP700 Comfort Panel TIA Portal Siemens CB 1241 RS485 Serial Interface Contrex CX-1010 Servo Controller Solution DMC worked with our client to develop a means of changing servo setpoints from a remote HMI. The system consisted of two servos controlled with Contrex CX-1010 servo controllers, which were located on the side of the machine opposite the operato

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