Optimize your industrial automation architecture with our high-performance Function Modules, engineered for precision, speed, and reliability. These modules are designed to handle complex binary control, sophisticated motion paths, and closed-loop regulation, ensuring your manufacturing processes operate at peak efficiency with minimal latency.
Whether you require the rapid switching capabilities of the FM 352-5, the multi-axis interpolation of the FM 357-2, or the adaptive temperature and pressure control of the FM 355, our solution suite provides the flexibility and robustness needed for modern industrial environments. Fully compatible with professional programming languages and integrated memory systems, these modules bridge the gap between standard PLC logic and specialized high-speed execution.
| Boolean Processor Cycle | 1 ms (FM 352-5) | Positioning Axes | Up to 4 axes (FM 357-2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming Options | LAD or FBD | Control Algorithms | 2 Predefined Algorithms (FM 355) |
| Digital I/O | 12 Inputs / 8 Outputs (FM 352-5) | Encoder Support | 24V Incremental / 5V RS422 / SSI |
| Control Tasks | Temp, Pressure, Flow, Level | Output Types | Analog (FM 355C) / Digital (FM 355S) |
| Connectivity | PROFIBUS (SIMODRIVE 611U/MASTERDRIVES) | Required Storage | Micro Memory Card |
Achieve ultra-fast binary control with a 1ms cycle time, ideal for high-speed switching processing.
Advanced path and positioning control for servo and stepper motors with multi-axis interpolation.
User-friendly online adaptive temperature control ensuring stability in fluctuating environments.
Support for various encoder types (RS422, SSI) and multiple digital output current models.
Ensures continuous control operations even during CPU downtime or system failure.
Seamlessly programmed via STEP 7 using LAD/FBD with a convenient parameter setting tool.
Modular design allowing easy expansion of I/O and specialized function blocks.
Full support for LAD and FBD languages within the STEP 7 ecosystem.
High-speed cycle monitoring to ensure zero-latency in switching and control.
Specialized parameter tools for quick debugging of multi-axis interpolation.
Optimized micro memory card management for efficient firmware execution.
Precision tuning for temperature, pressure, and flow via adaptive algorithms.
| Metric | Standard Modules | Advanced Function Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Speed | Standard PLC Cycle | Ultra-fast 1ms Cycle |
| Motion Precision | Basic Positioning | Multi-axis Interpolation |
| Control Stability | Manual PID Tuning | Adaptive Online Control |
| System Reliability | CPU Dependent | Autonomous Backup Control |
| Integration Time | High Customization | Predefined Toolsets |
The FM 352-5 provides a rapid 1ms cycle for binary control, enabling the fastest possible switching processing for time-critical industrial tasks.
The FM 357-2 is capable of intelligent motion control for up to 4 axes, supporting everything from single-axis positioning to complex multi-axis interpolation.
Yes, the FM 355 is designed for continuous control in the event of CPU downtime or failure, ensuring process safety and stability.
These modules can be programmed using Ladder Logic (LAD) or Function Block Diagrams (FBD), integrating seamlessly with the STEP 7 instruction set.
It supports 24 V incremental encoders, 5 V incremental encoders (RS422), and SSI absolute encoders.
The FM 355 is ideal for 4-channel closed-loop control tasks, specifically for regulating temperature, pressure, flow, and liquid levels.