Siemens SIMOTION Driver

The Siemens SIMOTION Driver allows Disguise to receive positional data from Siemens SIMOTION motion controllers. Siemens SIMOTION systems are commonly used in industrial automation, robotics, and precision motion-control applications.

When connected to Disguise, they can supply axis position information that drives content alignment or positional offsets.

We recommend using the default driver settings unless your system requires a specific network configuration.

Uses

Use the Siemens SIMOTION Driver when your workflow includes:

• Motion-controlled scenic elements driven by Siemens SIMOTION hardware.
• Linear or rotary axes where real-world motion must inform content movement in Disguise.
• Industrial or engineering-grade automation systems integrated into a live environment.
• Synchronising content with machinery, such as lifts, tracks, arms, or precision-driven components.

Siemens SIMOTION is typically used in environments where high positional accuracy and deterministic motion are required. The driver allows these axes to be represented inside Disguise as automation sources.

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Driver Properties

ID prefix

If set, this string is added to the beginning of each incoming axis ID.

This is useful when naming conventions are required, or when working with multiple SIMOTION sources whose axis identifiers need differentiation.

Port

The UDP port on which the driver receives data. Set this to match the port configured on the sending device or controller.

IP filter (optional)

Restricts incoming data to a specific source IP address. Useful when several sources are present on the network, or to isolate a single sender. Leave blank to accept data from any IP.

Multicast address (optional)

The multicast group address used by your system. Only required when the sender is configured for multicast — enter the exact multicast address used by the emitter. Leave empty for unicast or broadcast configurations.

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Developer Documentation