PROFIdrive Application Class

PROFIdrive represents a manufacturer-neutral application profile for PROFINET. For further information, please visit the official website of the PI: PROFIdrive & Encoder.

Among others, PROFIdrive AC1 and AC4 are popular application classes (AC) in the market for PROFINET that can be implemented on the netX 90. AC1, for example, is applied in inverters for the speed control of motors used in pumps, fans, compressors, and so on. On the other hand, AC4 includes the capability to drive servomotors with isochronous speed control and positioning by the PLC, for instance, multiple network-connected motors/axes in robotic systems or machines of all kinds.

The basis for the implementation builds the netMOTION Development Kit, which consists of complementary hardware, software, and tool components, including a guideline on How to get started with netMOTION.

The project delivery includes the:

• Complete netX Studio CDT project (source code see netMOTION Example)

• List of supported PROFIdrive features (overview list see Supported Features)

• PRONETA test scripts for the profile tester (test report see PRONETA Test System)

• PROFIdrive motor control startup guide (documentation see PDMC Startup Guide)

• FOC-based motor control example guide (documentation see FOC Example Guide)

• PLC Siemens S7-1500 example (system demo see PLC Demo Example PROFIdrive AC1)

• PLC Siemens S7-1500 example (system demo see PLC Demo Example PROFIdrive AC4)