Siemens releases next-gen motion control system for basic automation applications
May 14, 2025 By Manufacturing AUTOMATION
Image credit: Siemens.May 14, 2025, Detroit, Mich. — Siemens has launched its enhanced motion control portfolio, featuring SINAMICS servo-drive systems and the new SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller, at Automate 2025.
The new solution combines the SINAMICS S200 and S210 servo-drive systems and compatible SIMOTICS servomotors with the new controller, providing enhanced processing power with dedicated communication performance and extended memory.
Additional features and benefits include support for up to 31 PROFINET devices with synchronized program execution, integrated motion control technology objects for simplified system configuration, advanced safety features up to SIL3/Ple and Category 4 certification, and near field communication capability.
The new portfolio offers scalable solutions with various power options:
- SINAMICS S210 is available in voltage ranges from 200–400V
with power ratings up to 7 kW - Ultra-fast current controller response time of 62.5 µs
- Flexible configuration options for single axes, coordinated axes and simple kinematics
To learn more, visit usa.siemens.com/servo-drives and usa.siemens.com/efficient-motion-control.
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