SINAMICS DCC

LTC V1.0.1

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Introduction

Introduction

Benefits when
using the
Application

The application SINAMICS DCC Line Tension Control was developed with
the objective to address many of the known tension control applications
using one application software.

Contents of the
Application

If required, the application can be configured and/or also changed.

Scope of
Functionality

Using the application SINAMICS DCC Line Tension Control allows tension
control functionality to be implemented in a wide range of applications, e.g.
foil making machines, coating machines, ...

Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

Can be combined with other applications like:

SINAMICS S120, S150, G130, G150
SINAMICS DCM

SINAMICS Integrated (SIMOTION)

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Benefits when using the Application

Introduction

Shorter engineering and service time

Benefits when
using the
Application

Industry standards are used (PLC open)

Supported by Application Centers World Wide

Contents of the
Application

Regularly updated on Intranet

Scope of
Functionality

Open source code so that you can adapt the functions to your
requirements

Function Block
Overview

User Manuals in English and German

Example
Configuration

Free of Charge

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Contents of the Application

Introduction

User manuals (German / English)

Benefits when
using the
Application

PowerPoint presentation (English / German)

Contents of the
Application

Chart export (CFC)

Scope of
Functionality

Script export

Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

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Scope of Functionality
PULL

Introduction

Tension controlled segment

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using the
Application

Tension controlled segment

FTension

Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality

HELD

Dancer or
Load cell
location

FTension

n>0
n>0

n>0

Operating mode

Function Block
Overview

n>0

web

Representation

Dancer or
Load cell
location

Description

Mf+

V+ , F+

n+

Example
Configuration

web

MP+

V: Machine velocity
F: Tension in material line

PULL
MT+
no+

Mf+
MP+

n+

V+ , F+

n: speed of drive
nO: velocity override for speed
controller overcontrol
Mf: Friction torque
MP: Pre-control torque
MT: Tension torque

HELD
MTno+

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Scope of Functionality Control modes

Introduction

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using the
Application
Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality
Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

The LTC Function Block covers the common control modes and is an
open function for adjustments or build in your own Know-how!

Control modes:
Indirect tension control (without tension transducer)
Tension control with dancer and speed correction
Tension control with tension transducer via torque limits
Tension control with tension transducer and speed correction
Draw-Control

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Scope of Functionality Indirect Tension Control

Introduction

No tension feedback required

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using the
Application

Web speed is set via nip

Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality
Function Block
Overview

Tension Torque pre-controlled via

torque setpoint
Good Inertia and friction torque
compensation required
Tension ratio app. 6:1

F
VLinie
M_1

M_2
n_2

n_1

Motion
Control
System

Web speed up to app. 600 m/min

Material: foil, textile, paper

Example
Configuration

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Scope of Functionality Tension control with torque limiting

Introduction

Tension measuring device required

Benefits when
using the
Application

Web speed is set via nip

Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality
Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

Tension Torque pre-controlled via

torque set point

Load cell

Vline
n+

Nip necessary, load measuring cell is

sensitive for overload
Good Inertia and friction torque
compensation required

Tension ratio app. 20:1

M+

Fact

Motion
Control
System

Web velocity up to app. 2000 m/min

Tension control via torque limitation
Material: paper, thin film

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Scope of Functionality Tension control with speed correction

Introduction

Tension measuring device required

Benefits when
using the
Application

Web speed is set via nip

Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality
Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

Tension Torque pre-controlled via

torque set point

Load cell

Vline
n+

Nip necessary, load measuring cell is

sensitive for overload
Good Inertia and friction torque
compensation required

Tension ratio app. 20:1

M+

Fact

Motion
Control
System

Web velocity up to app. 2000 m/min

Material: paper, thin film

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Scope of Functionality Dancer position control with speed setpoint-correction

Introduction

Benefits when
using the
Application
Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality
Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

Dancer position measuring device

required (e.g. potentiometer, encoder)

Dancer roll

Web speed is set via nip

Web tension is controlled via

additional speed setpoint

Vline
n+

M+

Dancer influences the web path

Tension ratio controlled via dancer
Web speed up to app. 2000 m/min

Material: rubber, cable, textile, film

and paper

Posact

Motion
Control
System

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Scope of Functionality Draw control

Introduction

Benefits when
using the
Application
Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality
Function Block
Overview

Tension is a result of the speed

difference between input and output
Tension depending on

T1

T2

Vline_OUT

Vline_IN
n_2

n_1

Material
Friction (Material - Transport
equipment)
Transport equipment

Motion
Control
System

No tension feedback required

Material: film and paper

Example
Configuration

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Scope of Functionality Torque pre-control

Introduction

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using the
Application
Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality
Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

Optional compensation of the acceleration/ deceleration torque, resulting

of the moment of inertia to improve the dynamic reaction of the drive

Inertia compensation reduces tension fluctuation based on speed

changes
Inertia compensation is required if indirect tension control is used and
recommended in tension control mode via load cell
Inertia compensation is set up during commissioning based on moment of
inertia
Inertia compensation is calculated based on the web width, the gear ratio
and the material density

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Scope of Functionality tension operation

Introduction

Benefits when
using the
Application
Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality
Function Block
Overview

Tension operation can only be enabled if the fb is in operation

It is recommended to only enable/disable tension operation in machine
stand still
Tension or position setpoint will be enabled using adaptable ramp
functions

If tension operation is not active the speed override is disabled

Example
Configuration

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Function Block Overview

Introduction

The application is available as chart export and script export.

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using the
Application
Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality

The documentation is based on CFC charts.

Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

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Example Configuration

Example Configuration:

Benefits when
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Application

Contents of the
Application

SINAMICS CU310 DP/PN

SINAMICS S120 PM340 AC/AC
TM31 (analog input)
e.g. 1PH8 motor

HMI
PROFIBUS
SINAMICS
CU310 DP

Introduction

PM340

Scope of
Functionality

Standards:
SINAMICS DCC LTC

Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

e.g. 1PH8

Benefits:

Cost effective and simple stand alone solution

No

PLC required for simple applications

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Example Configuration
Web handling
HMI

Machine control
PROFIBUS

SIMATIC S7

SINAMICS CU310 DP DCC

SINAMICS S120 AC/AC

TM31

1PH8
Nip
Tension control
Dancer system
(or load cell)

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Example Configuration
SIMATIC S7
(Machine control)

Example Configuration:

Contents of the
Application
Scope of
Functionality

PROFINET / PROFIBUS

SINAMICS CU320
SINAMICS S120 DC/AC
TB30 or TM31
e.g. 1PH8 motor

Standards:
SINAMICS DCC LTC

Function Block
Overview
Example
Configuration

LTC
e.g. 1PH8

Motor module

Benefits when
using the
Application

SINAMICS CU320

Introduction

e.g. Web axis

Benefits:

Modular solution based on standard products

High hardware integration (no external traversing controller required)

No programming necessary

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Example Configuration
HMI

Machine control
PROFINET / PROFIBUS

SIMATIC S7

TM31

1PH8

Nip

Motor Modules

SINAMICS CU320 / DCC

SINAMICS S120 DC/AC

Infeed

CU320

Web handling

1PH8
Tension control
Dancer system
(or load cell)

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Thank you for your attention!

Application Center
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Frauenauracher Str. 80
D-91056 Erlangen

E-Mail: tech.team.motioncontrol@siemens.com

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