Siemens announced the launch of its Sinamics V20 Smart Access web server module, designed to mount directly onto the drive, transforming a mobile device or laptop into a virtual operator panel for drive control. By providing a wifi hot spot, the wireless connection on this module facilitates setup, programming, commissioning, production monitoring and maintenance on a variety of machines and production equipment.
A simple, embedded graphical user interface (GUI) is designed to enable easy use of the Sinamics V20 in every phase of operation. No separate app is required, nor is a written operator manual needed, which aims to make operation of this new server module and subsequent drive control highly intuitive and easy-to-learn.