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Operating Instructions SINAMICS SINAMICS G120C Low voltage converter Built-in units with frame sizes AA ... F Edition 09/2017 www.siemens.com/drives...
Changes in the current manual Fundamental safety instructions SINAMICS Introduction Description SINAMICS G120C SINAMICS G120C converter Installing Commissioning Operating Instructions Advanced commissioning Saving settings and series commissioning Alarms, faults and system messages Corrective maintenance Technical data Appendix Edition 09/2017, firmware 4.7 SP9 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9 A5E34263257B AF...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Information on inverters FSA, 0.55 kW … 2.2 kW is provided in Edition 11/2016 of the operating instructions. Operating instructions SINAMICS G120C, FW V4.7 SP6 (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109744769) New functions ● Telegram 350 added for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET (Page 179) ●...
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Changes in the current manual Corrections ● Default 14 of the terminal strip corrected: The higher-level control switches the function of the terminal strip via PZD01, bit 15 (not via digital input DI 3). Default setting of the interfaces (Page 91) ●...
Table of contents Changes in the current manual........................5 Fundamental safety instructions.........................15 General safety instructions.....................15 Equipment damage due to electric fields or electrostatic discharge........20 Warranty and liability for application examples..............21 Industrial security........................22 Residual risks of power drive systems...................23 Introduction..............................25 About the Manual........................25 Guide through the manual......................26 Description..............................29 Scope of delivery inverters FSAA ...
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Table of contents 4.8.4 Branch circuit protection......................75 4.8.5 Maximum permissible motor cable length................77 4.8.6 Connecting the motor to the inverter in a star or delta connection.........79 4.8.7 Operating a converter on the residual current device............80 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control..............81 4.9.1 Overview of the interfaces......................81 4.9.2...
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Table of contents 5.5.7 Dynamic Drive Control......................144 5.5.8 Expert...........................145 5.5.9 Identify motor data.......................148 Restoring the factory setting....................151 5.6.1 Resetting the safety functions to the factory setting.............152 5.6.2 Restore the factory settings (without safety functions)............155 Advanced commissioning.........................157 Overview of the inverter functions..................157 Sequence control when switching the motor on and off............160 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip...............162 6.3.1...
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Table of contents 6.15.1 Function description......................215 6.15.2 Commissioning STO......................217 6.15.2.1 Safety functions password....................217 6.15.2.2 Configuring a safety function....................219 6.15.2.3 Interconnecting the "STO active" signal................221 6.15.2.4 Setting the filter for fail-safe digital inputs................223 6.15.2.5 Setting the forced checking procedure (test stop)..............225 6.15.2.6 Activating the settings and checking the digital inputs............228 6.15.2.7...
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Table of contents 6.28 Kinetic buffering (Vdc min control)..................309 6.29 Efficiency optimization......................311 6.30 Line contactor control......................314 6.31 Calculating the energy saving for fluid flow machines............316 6.32 Switchover between different settings..................318 Saving settings and series commissioning....................321 Saving settings on a memory card..................322 7.1.1 Memory cards........................322 7.1.2...
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Table of contents If the converter no longer responds..................399 Technical data............................401 10.1 Technical data of inputs and outputs...................401 10.2 High Overload and Low Overload..................403 10.3 Overload capability of the inverter..................404 10.4 General inverter technical data....................405 10.5 Technical data dependent on the power................406 10.6 Data regarding the power loss in partial load operation............412 10.7...
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Table of contents A.6.3 Documenting the settings for the basic functions, firmware V4.4 ... V4.7 SP6....458 Manuals and technical support....................459 A.7.1 Overview of the manuals......................459 A.7.2 Configuring support......................461 A.7.3 Product Support........................462 Index.................................463 SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Fundamental safety instructions General safety instructions WARNING Electric shock and danger to life due to other energy sources Touching live components can result in death or severe injury. ● Only work on electrical devices when you are qualified for this job. ●...
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Fundamental safety instructions 1.1 General safety instructions WARNING Electric shock due to equipment damage Improper handling may cause damage to equipment. For damaged devices, hazardous voltages can be present at the enclosure or at exposed components; if touched, this can result in death or severe injury.
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● If you come closer than around 2 m to such components, switch off any radios or mobile phones. ● Use the "SIEMENS Industry Online Support App" only on equipment that has already been switched off. SINAMICS G120C converter...
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Fundamental safety instructions 1.1 General safety instructions WARNING Motor fire in the event of insulation overload There is higher stress on the motor insulation through a ground fault in an IT system. If the insulation fails, it is possible that death or severe injury can occur as a result of smoke and fire.
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Fundamental safety instructions 1.1 General safety instructions WARNING Unexpected movement of machines caused by inactive safety functions Inactive or non-adapted safety functions can trigger unexpected machine movements that may result in serious injury or death. ● Observe the information in the appropriate product documentation before commissioning. ●...
Fundamental safety instructions 1.2 Equipment damage due to electric fields or electrostatic discharge Equipment damage due to electric fields or electrostatic discharge Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are individual components, integrated circuits, modules or devices that may be damaged by either electric fields or electrostatic discharge. NOTICE Equipment damage due to electric fields or electrostatic discharge Electric fields or electrostatic discharge can cause malfunctions through damaged individual...
Fundamental safety instructions 1.3 Warranty and liability for application examples Warranty and liability for application examples The application examples are not binding and do not claim to be complete regarding configuration, equipment or any eventuality which may arise. The application examples do not represent specific customer solutions, but are only intended to provide support for typical tasks.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.
Fundamental safety instructions 1.5 Residual risks of power drive systems Residual risks of power drive systems When assessing the machine- or system-related risk in accordance with the respective local regulations (e.g., EC Machinery Directive), the machine manufacturer or system installer must take into account the following residual risks emanating from the control and drive components of a drive system: 1.
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Fundamental safety instructions 1.5 Residual risks of power drive systems SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Introduction About the Manual Who requires the operating instructions and what for? These operating instructions primarily address fitters, commissioning engineers and machine operators. The operating instructions describe the devices and device components and enable the target groups being addressed to install, connect-up, set, and commission the converters safely and in the correct manner.
Introduction 2.2 Guide through the manual Guide through the manual Section In this section you will find answers to the following questions: Description (Page 29) ● How is the inverter marked? ● Which components make up the inverter? ● Which optional components are available for the inverter? ●...
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Introduction 2.2 Guide through the manual Section In this section you will find answers to the following questions: Technical data (Page 401) ● What is the inverter technical data? ● What do "High Overload" and "Low Overload" mean? Appendix (Page 429) ●...
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Introduction 2.2 Guide through the manual SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
You can use equivalent products from other manufacturers. Siemens does not accept any warranty for the properties of third-party products. Use of OpenSSL This product contains software developed in the OpenSSL project for use within the OpenSSL toolkit.
● A ready to run inverter with loaded firmware. Options for upgrading and downgrading the firmware can be found on the Internet: Firmware (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/news/en/67364620) You can find the article number 6SL3210-1KE…, the hardware version (e.g. C02) and the firmware (e.g. V4.7) on the inverter rating plate.
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Description 3.1 Scope of delivery inverters FSAA ... FSC Rating plate and technical data The rating plate contains the Article No. and the hardware and firmware version of the inverter. You will find a rating plate at the following locations on the inverter: ●...
● A ready to run inverter with loaded firmware. Options for upgrading and downgrading the firmware can be found on the Internet: Firmware (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/news/en/67364620) You can find the article number 6SL3210-1KE…, the hardware version (e.g. C02) and the firmware (e.g. V4.7) on the inverter rating plate.
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Description 3.2 Scope of delivery inverters FSD ... FSF Type plate and technical data The rating plate contains the Article No. and the hardware and firmware version of the inverter. You will find a rating plate at the following locations on the inverter: ●...
Description 3.3 Directives and standards Directives and standards Relevant directives and standards The following directives and standards are relevant for the inverters: European Low Voltage Directive The inverters fulfil the requirements stipulated in the Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, if they are covered by the application area of this directive. European Machinery Directive The inverters fulfil the requirements stipulated in the Machinery Directive 2006/42//EU, if they are covered by the application area of this directive.
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Immunity to voltage drop of semiconductor process equipment. The inverters comply with the requirements of standard SEMI F47-0706. Quality systems Siemens AG employs a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Certificates for download ●...
Description 3.4 Optional components Optional components Line filter The inverter is available with and without an integrated line filter. With a line filter, the inverter achieves a higher radio interference class. Inverter Line filter as base com‐ 4 kHz pulse frequency ponent Maximum motor cable Class B (Category C1)
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Description 3.4 Optional components Inverter Line reactor Line reactor as base component Frame size B 5.5 kW … 7.5 kW 6SL3210‑1KE21‑3 . . 1 6SL3203‑0CE21‑8AA0 6SL3210‑1KE21‑7 . . 1 Frame size C 11.0 kW … 18.5 kW 6SL3210‑1KE22‑6 . . 1 6SL3203‑0CE23‑8AA0 6SL3210‑1KE23‑2 .
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Operation of the optional component is only permitted for operation of the inverter with the HO base load output = 1.5 kW. Supplementary optional components for the inverter In addition to the optional components offered by SIEMENS, supplementary components are also available from selected partners. Further information is provided on the Internet: Drive options partner (www.siemens.de/drives-options-partner)
3.5 Motors and multi-motor drives that can be operated Motors and multi-motor drives that can be operated Siemens motors that can be operated You can connect standard induction motors to the inverter. You can find information on further motors on the Internet: Motors that can be operated (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/...
Installing EMC-compliant setup of the machine or plant The inverter is designed for operation in industrial environments where strong electromagnetic fields are to be expected. Reliable and disturbance-free operation is only guaranteed for EMC-compliant installation. To achieve this, subdivide the control cabinet and the machine or system into EMC zones: EMC zones Figure 4-1 Example of the EMC zones of a plant or machine...
Installing 4.1 EMC-compliant setup of the machine or plant 4.1.1 Control cabinet ● Assign the various devices to zones in the control cabinet. ● Electromagnetically uncouple the zones from each other by means of one of the following actions: – Side clearance ≥ 25 cm –...
Grounding and high-frequency equipotential bonding measures in the control cabinet and in the plant/system Further information Additional information about EMC-compliant installation is available in the Internet: EMC installation guideline (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/60612658) 4.1.2 Cables Cables with a high level of interference and cables with a low level of interference are connected to the inverter: ●...
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Installing 4.1 EMC-compliant setup of the machine or plant Cable routing inside the cabinet ● Route the power cables with a high level of interference so that there is a minimum clearance of 25 cm to cables with a low level of interference. If the minimum clearance of 25 cm is not possible, insert separating metal sheets between the cables with a high level of interference and cables with a low level of interference.
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Installing 4.1 EMC-compliant setup of the machine or plant Routing cables outside the control cabinet ● Maintain a minimum clearance of 25 cm between cables with a high level of interference and cables with a low level of interference. ● Using shielded cables for the following connections: –...
Installing 4.1 EMC-compliant setup of the machine or plant 4.1.3 Electromechanical components Surge voltage protection circuit ● Connect surge voltage protection circuits to the following components: – Coils of contactors – Relays – Solenoid valves – Motor holding brakes ● Connect the surge voltage protection circuit directly at the coil. ●...
Installing 4.2 Mounting base components Mounting base components Dimensions and mounting All dimensions in mm FSAA, FSA 62.3 Figure 4-5 Line filter SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
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Installing 4.2 Mounting base components Output reactor Line reactor Braking resistor Sine-wave filter Mounting of the base components: ● 4 × M4 screws ● 4 × M4 nuts ● 4 × M4 washers Tightening torque: 5 Nm SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
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Installing 4.2 Mounting base components Mounting frame size FSAA on a base component Figure 4-6 Available base components Reactors, filters and braking resistors are available as base components for inverters, frame size FSAA. Mount the inverter using two M4 screws on the base component. Mounting frame size FSAA on two base components Figure 4-7 Permissible combinations of base components...
Installing 4.3 Installing the inverter Installing the inverter Mounting position Only the wall-mounted option with network connection at the bottom is permissible. Protection against the spread of fire The device may be operated only in closed housings or in control cabinets with protective covers that are closed, and when all of the protective devices are used.
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Installing 4.3 Installing the inverter Dimensions Figure 4-8 Dimensions and minimum spacing to other devices, FSAA ... FSC Table 4-1 Dimensions, FSAA … FSC Frame size AA Frame size A Frame size B Frame size C 0.55 kW … 3.0 kW … 5.5 kW …...
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Installing 4.3 Installing the inverter Figure 4-9 Dimensions and minimum spacing to other devices, FSD … FSF Table 4-2 Dimensions, FSD … FSF Frame size D Frame size E Frame size F 22 kW … 45 kW 55 kW 75 kW … 132 kW Inverter height 472 mm 551 mm...
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Installing 4.3 Installing the inverter Mounting the shield plates, FSAA … FSC We recommend that you mount the shield plates provided. The shield plates make it simpler to install the inverter in compliance with EMC regulations and to provide strength relief for the connected cables.
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Installing 4.3 Installing the inverter Procedure, FSF: Proceed as follows to mount the EMC connecting bracket and the shield plate: 1. If you are using an inverter with an integrated line filter, then mount the EMC connecting ① bracket on the shield plate On inverters without a filter, the EMC connecting bracket is not included in the scope of supply of the inverter.
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Installing 4.3 Installing the inverter Table 4-4 Drilling templates and mounting equipment, FSD … FSF Frame size D Frame size E Frame size F 22 kW … 45 kW 55 kW 75 kW … 132 kW Drilling pattern Mounting parts 4 x M5 bolts 4 x M6 bolts 4 x M8 bolts...
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Installing 4.3 Installing the inverter Figure 4-11 Mounting on a standard mounting rail You have mounted the inverter on a mounting rail. To remove, actuate the release button and at the same time withdraw the inverter from the mounting rail. SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Installing 4.4 Mounting the line reactor Mounting the line reactor Mounting position Clearances to other devices Keep shaded areas free of any devices and components. Figure 4-12 Clearances between the line reactors and other devices, examples for space-saving installation SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
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Installing 4.4 Mounting the line reactor Dimensions [mm] and drilling patterns Article number 6SL3203‑0CE13‑2AA0 Article number 6SL3203‑0CE21‑0AA0 Article number 6SL3203‑0CE21‑8AA0 Article number 6SL3203‑0CE23‑8AA0 Mount the line reactor using M5 screws, nuts and washers. Tightening torque: 6 Nm Assignment of line reactor to inverter: Optional components (Page 36) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Installing 4.5 Mounting the output reactor Mounting the output reactor Mounting position Clearances to other devices Keep shaded areas free of any devices and components. Figure 4-13 Minimum clearances of the output reactor to other devices, space-saving mounting examples SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
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Installing 4.5 Mounting the output reactor Dimensions [mm] and drilling patterns Article number 6SL3202‑0AE16‑1CA0 Installation: M4 screws, nuts and washers. Tightening torque: 3 Nm Article number 6SL3202‑0AE18‑8CA0 Installation: M4 screws, nuts and washers. Tightening torque: 3 Nm Article number 6SL3202‑0AE21‑8CA0 Installation: M5 screws, nuts and washers.
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Installing 4.5 Mounting the output reactor Article number 6SE6400‑3TC07‑5DE0 Installation: M8 screws, nuts and washers. Tightening torque: 25 Nm Article number 6SE6400‑3TC14‑5FD0 Installation: M8 screws, nuts and washers. Tightening torque: 25 Nm Article number 6SL3000‑2BE32‑1AA0 Installation: M8 screws, nuts and washers. Tightening torque: 25 Nm Article number 6SL3000‑2BE32‑6AA0...
Installing 4.6 Mount dU/dt filter plus Voltage Peak Limiter Mount dU/dt filter plus Voltage Peak Limiter Dimensions [mm] and drilling patterns Figure 4-14 dU/dt filter Mounting: M10 screws, nuts and washers. Figure 4-15 Overview of the Voltage Peak Limiter Figure 4-16 Voltage Peak Limiter Mounting: M6‑...
Installing 4.7 Mounting the braking resistor Mounting the braking resistor Mounting position CAUTION Risk of burns due to touching hot surfaces During operation and for a short time after the inverter shuts down, the surface of the device can reach a high temperature. Touching the surface of the inverter can cause burns. ●...
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Installing 4.7 Mounting the braking resistor Do not cover the ventilation openings of the braking resistor. Dimensions and drilling patterns Figure 4-18 Dimensions of the braking resistor Table 4-5 Dimensions [mm] Article number Total dimensions Drilling dimensions Width Height Depth Fixing 6SL3201-0BE14-3AA0 M4 / 3 Nm...
Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor 4.8.1 Permissible line supplies The converter is designed for the following line supplies according to IEC 60364-1 (2005). ● TN system ● TT system ●...
Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor 4.8.1.2 TT line system In a TT line system, the transformer grounding and the installation grounding are independ‐ ent of one another. There are TT line supplies where the neutral conductor N is either transferred –...
Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor 4.8.1.3 IT system In an IT line system, all of the conductors are insulated with respect to the PE protective conductor – or connected to the PE protective conductor through an impedance. There are IT systems with and without transfer of the neutral conductor N.
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Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor Dimensioning the protective conductor Observe the local regulations for protective conductors subject to an increased leakage current at the site of operation. ① Protective conductor for line feeder cables ② Protective conductor for inverter line feeder cables ③...
Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor 4.8.3 Connecting the inverter and inverter components to the supply Overview Figure 4-19 Connecting inverters FSAA … FSC and their optional components Figure 4-20 Connection of the inverters FSD, FSE and their optional components Figure 4-21 Connection of the inverter FSF and its optional components SINAMICS G120C converter...
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Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor If an EMC-compliant installation is required, you must use shielded cables. EMC-compliant setup of the machine or plant (Page 41) Overview of the connections, FSAA … FSC The plugs for connecting the line supply, motor, and braking resistor are located on the lower side of the inverter.
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Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor Overview of the connections, FSD … FSF Figure 4-22 Connections for the line supply, motor and braking resistor Connecting the line supply and motor, frame sizes FSD … FSE Remove the lower connection covers. You must re-attach the covers in order to re-establish the touch protection of the inverter after the cables have been connected.
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Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor Connecting the line supply and motor, frame size FSF Figure 4-23 Connecting the line supply and motor, FSF Remove the lower connection covers. Use side cutters or a fine saw blade to make openings in the cover for the cables. You must re-attach the covers in order to re-establish the touch protection of the inverter after the cables have been connected.
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Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor 4. Adapt the seal to the cable cross-section. 5. Place the seal on the cables to be connected. 6. Connect the cables in the inverter. 7. Push the seal into the inverter housing. 8.
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Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor 4.8.4 Branch circuit protection WARNING Risk of electric shock and fire from a network with an excessively high impedance Excessively low short-circuit currents can lead to the protective devices not tripping or tripping too late, and so causing electric shock or a fire.
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The stated fuses are only permissible with a cabinet volume ≥0.36 m³ You can find information about other permissible overcurrent protection devices on the Internet. Protective devices for SINAMICS G120C (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ view/109750343) Installation in the United States and Canada (UL or CSA) Measures for a UL and cUL‑compliant installation:...
Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor Additional measures for CSA conformity Frame sizes FSA ... FSC ● Install the inverter on a surge protection device with the following features: – Rated voltage 3-phase 480 V AC –...
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Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor Table 4-8 Maximum permissible motor cable lengths for FSD … FSF Inverter frame EMC category: Second en‐ No EMC category size vironment, C2 or C3 Inverter with filter Inverter with or without fil‐ Inverter without filter, with ter, without output reactor two output reactors in ser‐...
Installing 4.8 Connect the line supply, motor and braking resistor 4.8.6 Connecting the motor to the inverter in a star or delta connection Standard induction motors with a rated power of approximately ≤ 3 kW are normally connected in a star/delta connection (Y/Δ) at 400 V/230 V. For a 400‑V line supply, you can connect the motor to the inverter either in a star or in a delta connection.
● You are using an inverter, with frame sizes FSAA, FSA or FSB. ● You are using a super-resistant (universal current-sensitive) RCD/RCM, type B, such as a SIQUENCE circuit breaker from Siemens. – RCD/RCM tripping current for filtered devices = 300 mA –...
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 4.9.1 Overview of the interfaces Frame sizes FSAA … FSC To access the interfaces at the front of the Control Unit, you must lift the Operator Panel (if one is being used) and open the front doors.
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Frame sizes FSD … FSF ① ⑤ Terminal strip -X134 Interface -X21 to the Operator Panel ② ⑥ Status LED Memory card slot The memory card slot is located under a cov‐ er.
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 4.9.2 Fieldbus interface assignment The fieldbus interface is on the underside of the inverter. SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 4.9.3 Terminal strips Terminal strips for FSAA … FSC with wiring example Figure 4-24 Wiring example of the digital inputs with the internal inverter 24 V power supply All terminals with the reference potential "GND" are connected to each other inside the inverter. Reference potentials "DI COM1"...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control → If you use the internal 10-V supply, you must connect AI 0- to GND. Further wiring options of digital inputs for FSAA … FSC If you wish to connect the external and the internal inverter power supply voltages with one another, then you must connect "GND"...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Terminal strips for FSD … FSF with wiring example Figure 4-25 Wiring example of the digital inputs with the internal inverter 24 V power supply All terminals with the reference potential "GND" are connected to each other inside the inverter. Reference potentials "DI COM1"...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control → If you use the internal 10 V power supply, you must connect AI 0- or AI 1- to GND. Further wiring options of digital inputs for FSD … FSF If you wish to connect the external and the internal inverter power supply voltages with one another, then you must connect "GND"...
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 4.9.4 Factory setting of the interfaces Inverters FSAA ... FSC The factory setting of the interfaces depends on which fieldbus the inverter supports. Figure 4-26 Factory settings for G120C USS, FSAA … FSC SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Figure 4-27 Factory settings for G120C DP and G120C PN, FSAA … FSC SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Inverters FSD ... FSF Figure 4-28 Factory setting for G120C PN, FSD … FSF SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 4.9.5 Default setting of the interfaces Default setting 1: "Conveyor technology with 2 fixed frequencies" DO 0: p0730, DO 1: p0731 AO 0: p0771[0] DI 0: r0722.0, …, DI 5: r0722.5 Fixed speed setpoint 3: p1003, fixed speed setpoint 4: p1004, fixed speed setpoint active: r1024 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 1024 DI 4 and DI 5 = high: The inverter adds both fixed speed setpoints...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Default setting 3: "Conveyor systems with 4 fixed frequencies" DO 0: p0730, DO 1: p0731 AO 0: p0771[0] DI 0: r0722.0, …, DI 5: r0722.5 Fixed speed setpoint 1: p1001, … fixed speed setpoint 4: p1004, fixed speed setpoint active: r1024 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 1024 Several of the DI 0, DI 1, DI 4, and DI 5 = high: the inverter adds the corresponding fixed speed setpoints.
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Default setting 5: "Conveyor systems with fieldbus and Basic Safety" DO 0: p0730, DO 1: p0731 AO 0: p0771[0] DI 4: r0722.4, DI 5: r0722.5 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 2050[1] Designation in the BOP-2: coN Fb S Default setting 7: "Fieldbus with data set switchover"...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Default setting 8: "MOP with Basic Safety" DO 0: p0730, DO 1: p0731 AO 0: p0771[0] DI 0: r0722.0, …, DI 5: r0722.5 Motorized potentiometer setpoint after ramp-function generator: r1050 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 1050 Designation in the BOP-2: MoP SAFE Default setting 9: "Standard I/O with MOP"...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Default setting 12: "Standard I/O with analog setpoint" Factory setting for inverters with USS interface DO 0: p0730, DO 1: AO 0: p0771[0] DI 0: r0722.0, …, DI 2: r0722.2 AI 0: r0755[0] p0731 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 755[0] Designation in the BOP-2: Std ASP...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Default setting 14: "Process industry with fieldbus" DO 0: p0730, DO 1: p0731 AO 0: p0771[0] DI 0: r0722.0, …, DI 5: r0722.5 Motorized potentiometer setpoint after ramp-function generator: r1050 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 2050[1], p1070[1] = 1050 Switch controller via PZD01, bit 15: p0810 = r2090.15 Designation in the BOP-2: Proc Fb SINAMICS G120C converter...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Default setting 15: "Process industry" DO 0: p0730, DO 1: AO 0: p0771[0] DI 0: r0722.0, …, DI 5: r0722.5 AI 0: r0755[0] p0731 Motorized potentiometer setpoint after ramp-function generator: r1050 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 755[0], p1070[1] = 1050 Designation in the BOP-2: Proc Default setting 17: "2-wire (forw/backw1)"...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Default setting 18: "2-wire (forw/backw2)" DO 0: p0730, DO 1: AO 0: p0771[0] DI 0: r0722.0, …, DI 2: r0722.2 AI 0: r0755[0] p0731 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 755[0] Designation in the BOP-2: 2-wIrE 2 Default setting 19: "3-wire (enable/forw/backw)"...
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Default setting 20: "3-wire (enable/on/reverse)" DO 0: p0730, DO 1: AO 0: p0771[0] DI 0: r0722.0, …, DI 4: r0722.4 AI 0: r0755[0] p0731 Speed setpoint (main setpoint): p1070[0] = 755[0] Designation in the BOP-2: 3-wIrE 2 Default setting 21: "USS fieldbus"...
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 4.9.6 Fail-safe digital input To enable a safety function via the terminal strip of the inverter, you need a fail-safe digital input. For specific default settings of the terminal strip, e.g. default setting 2, the inverter combines two digital inputs to form one fail-safe digital input FDI 0.
● Evaluate the temperature monitoring relay output using a digital input of the inverter, e.g. using the "External fault" function. You can find additional information about the temperature monitoring relay on the Internet: Manual 3RS1 / 3RS2 temperature monitoring relays (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ ww/en/view/54999309) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
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● Use the shield connection plate of the inverter as strain relief. Further information about EMC-compliant wiring is available in the Internet:EMC installation guideline (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/60612658) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 4.9.7.1 Connecting the cable shields (FSAA … FSC) For EMC-compatible wiring, you must use shielded cables to the motor and to the braking resistor. Connect the cable shields to the shield plate of the inverter. The shield support for inverter FSA is displayed as an example.
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 4.9.7.2 Connecting cable shields (FSD … FSF) Connect cables at the inverter so that they are EMC compliant Attach the cable tie holders to the Power Mod‐ ule as shown to the left in the diagram before you establish the connections.
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control The inverter in PROFINET IO operation Figure 4-31 The inverter in PROFINET IO operation The inverter supports the following functions: ● RT ● IRT: The inverter forwards the clock synchronism, but does not support clock synchronism. ●...
Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control Further information on PROFINET Further information on PROFINET can be found on the Internet: ● PROFINET – the Ethernet standard for automation (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/ automation/en/industrial-communications/profinet/Pages/Default.aspx) ● PROFINET system description (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/ 19292127) 4.9.9.2...
– From your inverter: Insert a memory card into the inverter. Set p0804 = 12. The inverter writes the GSDML as zipped file (*.zip) into directory /SIEMENS/SINAMICS/ DATA/CFG on the memory card. 2. Unzip the GSDML file on your computer.
● Acyclic communication ● Diagnostic alarms General information on PROFIBUS DP can be found in the Internet: ● PROFIBUS user organization (http://www.profibus.com/downloads/installation-guide/) ● Information about PROFIBUS DP (http://www.automation.siemens.com/net/html_76/ support/printkatalog.htm) 4.9.10.1 Connecting the PROFIBUS cable to the inverter Procedure To connect the inverter to a control via PROFIBUS DP, proceed as follows: 1.
Controlling the speed of a SINAMICS G110M/G120/G120C/G120D with S7-300/400F via PROFINET, with Safety Integrated (via terminal) and HMI (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/60441457) Controlling the speed of a SINAMICS G110M/G120 (Startdrive) with S7-1500 (TO) via PROFINET, with Safety Integrated (via terminal) and HMI (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/78788716)
– From your inverter: Insert a memory card into the inverter and then set p0804 = 12. The inverter writes the GSD as zipped file (*.zip) into directory /SIEMENS/SINAMICS/ DATA/CFG on the memory card. 2. Unzip the GSD file on your computer.
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Installing 4.9 Connecting the interfaces for the inverter control 3. Wait until all LEDs on the inverter go dark. 4. Switch on the inverter supply voltage again. Your settings become active after switching on. You set the PROFIBUS address. SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Installing 4.10 Connecting a motor holding brake 4.10 Connecting a motor holding brake Connecting a motor holding brake You can use any inverter digital output to control the motor holding brake. If the current or voltage rating of the digital output is not sufficient, then you must control the motor holding brake through a coupling relay.
Installing 4.11 Monitoring the temperature of the braking resistor 4.11 Monitoring the temperature of the braking resistor WARNING Fire caused by an unsuitable or incorrectly installed braking resistor Using an unsuitable or improperly installed braking resistor can cause fires and smoke to develop.
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Installing 4.11 Monitoring the temperature of the braking resistor SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Commissioning Commissioning guidelines Overview 1. Define the requirements to be met by the drive for your application. (Page 117) 2. Restore the factory settings of the inverter if necessary. (Page 151) 3. Check if the factory setting of the inverter is sufficient for your application.
Commissioning 5.3 Preparing for commissioning Preparing for commissioning 5.3.1 Collecting motor data Data for a standard induction motor Before starting commissioning, you must know the following data: ● Which motor is connected to the inverter? Note down the Article No. of the motor and the motor’s nameplate data. If available, note down the motor code on the motor’s nameplate.
Commissioning 5.3 Preparing for commissioning 5.3.2 Inverter factory setting Motor With its factory settings, the inverter is set up for an induction motor suitable for the power rating of the Power Module. Inverter interfaces The inputs and outputs and the fieldbus interface of the inverter have specific functions when set to the factory settings.
Commissioning 5.3 Preparing for commissioning Switching the motor on and off in the jog mode Figure 5-3 Jogging the motor with the factory settings In the case of inverters with a PROFIBUS or PROFINET interface, operation can be switched via digital input DI 3. The motor is either switched on and off via PROFIBUS – or operated in jog mode via its digital inputs.
Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Plug Basic Operator Panel BOP‑2 into the inverter Procedure To plug Basic Operator Panel BOP‑2 onto the inverter, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the blanking cover of the inverter. 2.
Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel 5.4.2 Start quick commissioning and select the application class Starting quick commissioning Requirements ● The power supply is switched on. ● The operator panel displays setpoints and actual values. Procedure Proceed as follows to carry out quick commissioning: Press the ESC key.
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Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Select the suitable application class When selecting an application class, the inverter assigns the appropriate settings to the motor control. Application class Standard Drive Control Dynamic Drive Control Motors that can be Induction motors Induction and synchronous motors operated...
Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Application class Standard Drive Control Dynamic Drive Control Max. output fre‐ 550 Hz 240 Hz quency Commissioning ● Unlike "Dynamic Drive Control," no speed ● Fewer number of parameters when compared controller needs to be set to setting "EXPERT"...
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Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Rated motor current Rated motor power Rated motor frequency Rated motor speed Motor cooling: ● SELF: Natural cooling ● FORCED: Forced-air cooling ● LIQUID: Liquid cooling ● NO FAN: Without fan Select the basic setting for the motor control: ●...
Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Motor data identification Select the method which the inverter uses to measure the data of the connected motor: ● OFF: No motor data identification ● STIL ROT: Measure the motor data at standstill and with the motor rotating. The inverter switches off the motor after the motor data identification has been completed.
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Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel If you have selected a motor type with motor code, you must now enter the motor code. The inverter assigns the following motor data corresponding to the motor code. If you do not know the motor code, then you must set the motor code = 0, and enter motor data from p0304 and higher from the rating plate.
Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Figure 5-8 Ramp-up and ramp-down time of the motor Ramp-down time after the OFF3 command Motor data identification: Select the method which the inverter uses to measure the data of the connected motor: ●...
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Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel High Overload and Low Overload (Page 403) Set the supply voltage of the inverter. Select the motor type. If a 5-digit motor code is stamped on the motor rating plate, select the corresponding motor type with motor code.
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Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Select the application: ● VEC STD: In all applications, which do not fit the other setting options. ● PUMP FAN: Applications involving pumps and fans ● SLVC 0HZ: Applications with short ramp-up and ramp-down times. However, this setting is not suitable for hoisting gear and cranes/lifting gear.
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Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Control mode U/f control or flux current control (FCC) Encoderless vector control Properties ● Typical settling time after a speed change: ● Typical settling time after a speed change: 100 ms … 200 ms <...
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Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel Figure 5-10 Ramp-up and ramp-down time of the motor Ramp-down time for the OFF3 command Motor data identification: Select the method which the inverter uses to measure the data of the connected motor: ●...
Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel 5.4.6 Identifying the motor data and optimizing the closed-loop control The inverter has several techniques to automatically identify the motor data and optimize the speed control. To start the motor data identification routine, you must switch-on the motor via the terminal strip, fieldbus or from the operator panel.
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Commissioning 5.4 Quick commissioning using the BOP-2 operator panel During motor data identification, "MOT-ID" flashes on the BOP‑2. The motor data identification can take up to 2 minutes depending on the rated motor power. Depending on the setting, after motor data identification has been completed, the inverter switches off the motor - or it accelerates it to the setpoint.
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC Quick commissioning with a PC The screen forms that are shown in this manual show generally valid examples. The number of setting options available in screen forms depends on the particular inverter type. Requirements To be able to perform quick commissioning using a PC, you need to do the following: 1.
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5.5.2 Transfer inverters connected via USB into the project Integrating the inverter into the project Procedure Proceed as follows to transfer an inverter connected via USB to your project: 1. Switch on the inverter supply voltage. 2.
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Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5. When the USB interface is appropriately set, then the "Accessible nodes" screen form shows the inverters that can be accessed. Figure 5-13 Inverters found in STARTER Figure 5-14 Inverters found in Startdrive If you have not correctly set the USB interface, then the following "No additional nodes found"...
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Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC Setting the USB interface in STARTER Procedure Proceed as follows to set the USB interface in STARTER: 1. Set the "Access point" to "DEVICE (STARTER, Scout)" and the "PG/PC interface" to "S7USB". 2. Press the "Update" button. You have set the USB interface.
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5.5.3 Go online and start quick commissioning Procedure with STARTER Proceed as follows to start the quick commissioning of the inverter: 1. Select your project and go online: 2. In the following screen form, select the inverter with which you wish to go online.
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5.5.4 Overview of quick commissioning Figure 5-15 Quick commissioning with a PC SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5.5.5 Select the application class Starting quick commissioning Procedure Proceed as follows to start the quick commissioning: When selecting an application class, the inverter assigns the motor control with the appropriate default settings: ●...
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Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC Application class Standard Drive Control Dynamic Drive Control Properties ● Typical settling time after a speed change: ● Typical settling time after a speed change: 100 ms … 200 ms < 100 ms ●...
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5.5.6 Standard Drive Control Procedure for application class [1]: Standard Drive Control Select the I/O configuration to preassign the inverter interfaces. Factory setting of the interfaces (Page 88) Default setting of the interfaces (Page 91) Set the applicable motor standard and the inverter supply voltage.
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5.5.7 Dynamic Drive Control Procedure for application class [2]: Dynamic Drive Control Select the I/O configuration to preassign the inverter interfaces. Factory setting of the interfaces (Page 88) Default setting of the interfaces (Page 91) Set the applicable motor standard and the inverter supply voltage.
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5.5.8 Expert Procedure without application class or for the application class [0]: Expert Select the control mode. Select the I/O configuration to preassign the inverter interfaces. Factory setting of the interfaces (Page 88) Default setting of the interfaces (Page 91) Set the applicable motor standard and the inverter supply voltage.
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Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC ● [11]: The same setting as [1]. The motor accelerates to the currently set setpoint after the motor data identification. ● [12]: The same setting as [2]. The motor accelerates to the currently set setpoint after the motor data identification.
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Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC Control mode U/f control or flux current control (FCC) Encoderless vector control Properties ● Typical settling time after a speed change: ● Typical settling time after a speed change: 100 ms … 200 ms <...
Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 5.5.9 Identify motor data Identify motor data WARNING Unexpected machine motion while the motor data identification is in progress The stationary measurement can turn the motor a number of revolutions. The rotating measurement accelerates the motor up to the rated speed. Secure dangerous machine parts before starting motor data identification: ●...
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Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC 4. Switch on the motor. The inverter starts the motor data identification. This measurement can take several minutes. Depending on the setting, after motor data identification has been completed, the inverter switches off the motor - or it accelerates it to the currently set setpoint. 5.
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Commissioning 5.5 Quick commissioning with a PC Self-optimization of the speed control If you have selected not only motor data identification but also rotating measurement with self- optimization of the speed control, you must switch on the motor again as described above and wait for the optimization run to finish.
Commissioning 5.6 Restoring the factory setting Restoring the factory setting When must you reset the inverter to the factory settings? Reset the inverter to the factory settings in the following cases: ● The line voltage was interrupted during commissioning and you were not able to complete commissioning.
Commissioning 5.6 Restoring the factory setting 5.6.1 Resetting the safety functions to the factory setting Procedure with STARTER To reset the safety function settings to the factory setting without changing the standard settings, proceed as follows: 1. Go online. 2. Open the screen form of the safety functions. 3.
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Commissioning 5.6 Restoring the factory setting Procedure with Startdrive To reset the safety function settings to the factory setting without changing the standard settings, proceed as follows: 1. Go online. 2. Select "Commissioning". 3. Select "Backing up/reset". 4. Select "Safety parameters are reset". 5.
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Commissioning 5.6 Restoring the factory setting 6. Wait until the inverter sets p0971 = 0. 7. Switch off the inverter supply voltage. 8. Wait until all LEDs on the inverter go dark. 9. Switch on the inverter supply voltage again. You have restored the safety function settings of your inverter to the factory settings.
Commissioning 5.6 Restoring the factory setting 5.6.2 Restore the factory settings (without safety functions) Restore the factory inverter settings Procedure with STARTER Proceed as follows to reset the inverter to factory settings: 1. Select your drive. 2. Go online. 3. Open "Drive Navigator". 4.
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Commissioning 5.6 Restoring the factory setting 5. Press the "Start" button. 6. Wait until the inverter has been reset to the factory setting. You have reset the inverter to factory settings. Procedure with the BOP-2 operator panel Proceed as follows to reset the inverter to factory settings: 1.
Advanced commissioning Overview of the inverter functions Drive control The inverter receives its commands from the higher-level control via the terminal strip or the fieldbus interface of the Control Unit. The drive control defines how the inverter responds to the commands. Sequence control when switching the motor on and off (Page 160) Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip (Page 162) Controlling clockwise and counter-clockwise operation via digital inputs (Page 173)
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Advanced commissioning 6.1 Overview of the inverter functions Motor holding brake (Page 206) The free function blocks permit configurable signal processing within the inverter. Free function blocks (Page 210) You can select in which physical units the inverter represents its associated values. Selecting physical units (Page 211) Safety functions The safety functions fulfill increased requirements regarding the functional safety of the drive.
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Advanced commissioning 6.1 Overview of the inverter functions Motor and inverter protection by limiting the voltage (Page 301) Increasing the drive availability The kinetic buffering converts the kinetic energy of the load into electrical energy to buffer short- term power failures. Kinetic buffering (Vdc min control) (Page 309) The "Flying restart"...
Advanced commissioning 6.2 Sequence control when switching the motor on and off Sequence control when switching the motor on and off After switching the supply voltage on, the inverter normally goes into the "ready to start" state. In this state, the inverter waits for the command to switch on the motor: The inverter switches on the motor with the ON command.
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Advanced commissioning 6.2 Sequence control when switching the motor on and off Table 6-2 Inverter states In this state, the inverter does not respond to the ON command. The inverter goes into this state under the following conditions: ● ON was active when switching on the inverter. Exception: When the automatic start function is active, ON must be active after switching on the power supply.
Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip In the inverter, the input and output signals are interconnected with specific inverter functions using special parameters. The following parameters are available to interconnect signals: ●...
Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip 6.3.1 Digital inputs Changing the function of a digital input To change the function of a digital input, you must interconnect the status parameter of the digital input with a binector input of your choice.
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Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip Analog input as digital input To use the analog input as additional digital input, you must connect the analog input as shown, and interconnect status parameter r0722.11 with a bi‐ nector input of your choice.
Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip 6.3.2 Digital outputs Changing the function of a digital output To change the function of a digital output, you must in‐ terconnect the digital output with a binector output of your choice.
Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip 6.3.3 Analog input Overview The parameter p0756[x] and the switch on the inverter specify the analog input type. You define the analog input function by interconnecting parameter p0755[x] with a connector input CI of your choice.
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Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip Characteristics If you change the analog input type using p0756, then the inverter automatically selects the appropriate scaling of the analog input. The linear scaling characteristic is defined using two points (p0757, p0758) and (p0759, p0760).
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Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip Procedure Set the following parameters to set the analog input as cur‐ rent input with monitoring: 1. set p0756[0] = 3 You have defined analog input 0 as current input with wire break monitoring.
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Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip Dead band With the control enabled, electromagnetic interference on the signal cable can cause the motor to slowly rotate in one direction in spite of a speed setpoint = 0. The dead band acts on the zero crossover of the analog input characteristic.
Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip 6.3.4 Analog output Overview Define the analog output type using parameter p0776. You define the analog output function by intercon‐ necting parameter p0771 with a connector output CO of your choice. Connector outputs are marked with "CO"...
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Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip Parameter Description p0779 x coordinate of the 2nd characteristic point [% of p200x] p0780 y coordinate of the 2nd characteristic point [V or mA] Setting the characteristic You must define your own characteristic if none of the default types match your particular application.
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Advanced commissioning 6.3 Adapt the default setting of the terminal strip Application example: Defining the function of an analog output To output the inverter output current via analog output 0, you must interconnect AO 0 with the signal for the output current. Set p0771 = 27.
Advanced commissioning 6.4 Controlling clockwise and counter-clockwise operation via digital inputs Controlling clockwise and counter-clockwise operation via digital inputs The inverter has a different methods for controlling the motor using two or three commands. Overview Two wire control, method 1 ON/OFF1: Switches the motor on or off Reversing:...
Advanced commissioning 6.4 Controlling clockwise and counter-clockwise operation via digital inputs 6.4.1 Two-wire control, method 1 Figure 6-5 Two-wire control, method 1 Command "ON/OFF1" switches the motor on and off. The "Reversing" command inverts the motor direction of rotation. Table 6-8 Function table ON/OFF1 Reversing...
Advanced commissioning 6.4 Controlling clockwise and counter-clockwise operation via digital inputs 6.4.2 Two-wire control, method 2 Figure 6-6 Two-wire control, method 2 Commands "ON/OFF1 clockwise rotation" and "ON/OFF1 counter-clockwise rotation" switch on the motor - and simultaneously select a direction of rotation. The inverter only accepts a new command when the motor is at a standstill.
Advanced commissioning 6.4 Controlling clockwise and counter-clockwise operation via digital inputs 6.4.3 Two-wire control, method 3 Figure 6-7 Two-wire control, method 3 Commands "ON/OFF1 clockwise rotation" and "ON/OFF1 counter-clockwise rotation" switch on the motor - and simultaneously select a direction of rotation. The inverter accepts a new command at any time, independent of the motor speed.
Advanced commissioning 6.4 Controlling clockwise and counter-clockwise operation via digital inputs 6.4.4 Three-wire control, method 1 Figure 6-8 Three-wire control, method 1 The "Enable" command is a precondition for switching on the motor. Commands "ON clockwise rotation" and "ON counter-clockwise rotation" switch on the motor - and simultaneously select a direction of rotation.
Advanced commissioning 6.4 Controlling clockwise and counter-clockwise operation via digital inputs 6.4.5 Three-wire control, method 2 Figure 6-9 Three-wire control, method 2 The "Enable" command is a precondition for switching on the motor. The "ON" command switches the motor on. The "Reversing" command inverts the motor direction of rotation. Removing the enable switches the motor off (OFF1).
Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET 6.5.1 Receive data and send data Cyclic data exchange The inverter receives cyclic data from the higher-level control - and returns cyclic data to the control.
Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET 6.5.2 Telegrams Telegrams that are available The user data of the telegrams that are available are described in the following. 16-bit speed setpoint 16-bit speed setpoint for VIK-Namur 16-bit speed setpoint with torque limiting 16-bit speed setpoint for PCS7 16-bit speed setpoint with reading and writing to parameters 16-bit speed setpoint for PCS7 with reading and writing to parameters...
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Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET Unassigned interconnection and length Table 6-23 Explanation of the abbreviations Abbreviation Explanation Abbreviation Explanation Process data Parameter channel Control word MIST_GLATT Actual smoothed torque Status word PIST_GLATT Actual smoothed active power NSOLL_A Speed setpoint M_LIM...
Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET Figure 6-13 Interconnection of the receive data The inverter saves the receive data in the "Word" format (r2050), in the "Double word" format (r2060) and bit by bit (r2090 …r2093). If you set a specific telegram, or you change the telegram, then the inverter automatically interconnects parameters r2050, r2060 and r2090 …...
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Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET Significance Explanation Signal inter‐ connection Telegram 20 All other tele‐ in the inver‐ grams 0 = Quick stop (OFF3) Quick stop: The motor brakes with the OFF3 p0848[0] = ramp-down time p1135 down to standstill. r2090.2 1 = No quick stop (OFF3) The motor can be switched on (ON command).
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Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET Status word 1 (ZSW1) Significance Comments Signal inter‐ connection Telegram 20 All other tele‐ in the inver‐ grams 1 = Ready to start Power supply switched on; electronics initial‐ p2080[0] = ized;...
Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET 6.5.4 NAMUR message word Fault word according to the VIK-NAMUR definition (MELD_NAMUR) Table 6-24 Fault word according to the VIK-NAMUR definition and interconnection with parameters in the inverter Bit Significance P no. 1 = Control Unit signals a fault p2051[5] = r3113 1 = line fault: Phase failure or inadmissible voltage...
Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET 6.5.5 Parameter channel Structure of the parameter channel The parameter channel consists of four words. The 1st and 2nd words transfer the parameter number, index and the type of task (read or write). The 3rd and 4th words contain the parameter content.
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Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET Description Transfer descriptive element Transfer parameter value (field, word) Transfer parameter value (field, double word) Transfer number of field elements Inverter cannot process the request. In the most significant word of the parameter channel, the inverter sends an error number to the control, refer to the following table.
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Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET Description C9 hex Change request above the currently valid limit (example: a parameter value is too large for the inverter power) CC hex Change request not permitted (change is not permitted as the access code is not available) PNU (parameter number) and page index The parameter number is located in value PNU in the 1st word of the parameter channel (PKE).
Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET 6.5.6 Examples for using the parameter channel Read request: Read out serial number of the Power Module (p7841[2]) To obtain the value of the indexed parameter p7841, you must fill the telegram of the parameter channel with the following data: ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET ● IND, bit 8 … 15 (subindex): = 1 hex (CDS1 = index1) ● IND, bit 0 … 7 (page index): = 0 hex (offset 0 ≙ 0 hex) ● PWE1, bit 0 … 15: = 2D2 hex (722 = 2D2 hex) ●...
350: SIEMENS telegram 350, PZD-4/4 352: SIEMENS telegram 352, PZD-6/6 353: SIEMENS telegram 353, PZD-2/2, PKW-4/4 354: SIEMENS telegram 354, PZD-6/6, PKW-4/4 r2050[0…11] PROFIdrive PZD receive word Connector output to interconnect the PZD (setpoints) in the word format received from the PROFIdrive controller.
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Advanced commissioning 6.5 Drive control via PROFIBUS or PROFINET Procedure Proceed as follows to change the signal interconnection of a telegram: 1. Using STARTER or an operator panel, set parameter p0922 = 999. 2. Using STARTER or an operator panel, set parameter p2079 = 999. 3.
Further information about acyclic communication is provided in the Fieldbus function manual. Overview of the manuals (Page 459) Application example, "Read and write to parameters" Further information is provided in the Internet: Application examples (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/29157692) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Advanced commissioning 6.6 Drive control via Modbus RTU Drive control via Modbus RTU Modbus RTU is used to transfer cyclic process data and acyclic parameter data between precisely one master and up to 247 slaves. The inverter is always the slave, and sends data when requested to do so by the master.
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Advanced commissioning 6.6 Drive control via Modbus RTU Meaning Explanation Signal inter‐ connection in the inverter 0 = OFF2 Switch off the motor immediately, the motor then p0844[0] = coasts down to a standstill. r2090.1 1 = No OFF2 The motor can be switched on (ON command). 0 = Quick stop (OFF3) Quick stop: The motor brakes with the OFF3 ramp- p0848[0] =...
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Advanced commissioning 6.6 Drive control via Modbus RTU Bit Meaning Remarks Signal inter‐ connection in the inverter 1 = Operation enabled Motor follows setpoint. See control word 1, bit 3. p2080[2] = r0899.2 1 = Fault active The inverter has a fault. Acknowledge fault using p2080[3] = STW1.7.
Advanced commissioning 6.7 Drive control via USS Drive control via USS USS is used to transfer cyclic process data and acyclic parameter data between precisely one master and up to 31 slaves. The inverter is always the slave, and sends data when requested to do so by the master.
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Advanced commissioning 6.7 Drive control via USS Control word 1 (STW1) Meaning Explanation Signal inter‐ connection in the inverter 0 = OFF1 The motor brakes with the ramp-down time p1121 of p0840[0] = the ramp-function generator. The inverter switches off r2090.0 the motor at standstill.
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Advanced commissioning 6.7 Drive control via USS Status word 1 (ZSW1) Bit Meaning Remarks Signal inter‐ connection in the inverter 1 = Ready for switching on Power supply switched on; electronics initialized; p2080[0] = pulses locked. r0899.0 1 = Ready Motor is switched on (ON/OFF1 = 1), no fault is p2080[1] = active.
Advanced commissioning 6.8 Drive control via Ethernet/IP Drive control via Ethernet/IP EtherNet/IP is an Ethernet-based fieldbus. EtherNet/IP is used to transfer cyclic process data as well as acyclic parameter data. Settings for Ethernet/IP Parameter Explanation p2030 = 10 Fieldbus interface protocol selection: Ethernet/IP p8920 PN Name of Station p8921...
Advanced commissioning 6.9 Jogging Jogging The "Jog" function is typically used to temporarily move a machine part using local control commands, e.g. a transport conveyor belt. Commands "Jog 1" or "Jog: 2" switch the motor on and off. The commands are only active when the inverter is in the "Ready for switching on"...
Advanced commissioning 6.10 Limit position control 6.10 Limit position control Limit position and limit switch A limit position is a position in the direction of motion of a machine component at which the motion stops due to the construction. A limit switch is a sensor that signals that the limit position has been reached.
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Advanced commissioning 6.10 Limit position control ① The motor moves the machine component in the direction of the positive limit position. ② The positive limit position has been reached. The motor stops with the OFF3 ramp-down time. ③ The motor moves the machine component in the opposite direction at a 0 → 1 signal change. ④...
Advanced commissioning 6.11 Switching over the drive control (command data set) 6.11 Switching over the drive control (command data set) Several applications require the option of switching over the control authority to operate the inverter. Example: The motor is to be operable either from a central control via the fieldbus or via the local digital inputs of the inverter.
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Advanced commissioning 6.11 Switching over the drive control (command data set) An overview of all the parameters that belong to the command data sets is provided in the List Manual. Note It takes approximately 4 ms to toggle between command data sets. Advanced settings To change the number of command data sets in STARTER, you must open your STARTER project offline.
Advanced commissioning 6.12 Motor holding brake 6.12 Motor holding brake The motor holding brake holds the motor in position when it is switched off. When the "Motor holding brake" function is correctly set, the motor remains switched on as long as the motor holding brake is open. The inverter only switches the motor off when the motor holding brake is closed.
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Advanced commissioning 6.12 Motor holding brake After the OFF2 command Figure 6-22 Controlling the motor holding brake after OFF2 After the OFF2 command, the inverter issues the signal to immediately close the motor holding brake, irrespective of the motor speed. Commissioning a motor holding brake WARNING Load can fall if the "Motor holding brake"...
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Advanced commissioning 6.12 Motor holding brake Procedure To commission the "motor holding brake" function, proceed as follows: 1. Set p1215 = 3. The "Motor holding brake" function" is enabled. 2. Check the magnetizing time p0346. The magnetizing time must be greater than zero. The inverter assigns the magnetizing time when it is being commissioned.
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Advanced commissioning 6.12 Motor holding brake Table 6-29 Control logic parameters of the motor holding brake Parameter Description p1215 = 3 Enable motor holding brake 0 Motor holding brake locked (factory setting) 3: Motor holding brake just like the sequential control, connected via BICO p1216 Motor holding brake opening time (factory setting 0.1 s) p1216 >...
The inverter has 3 adders, for instance. If you have already configured three adders, then no other adders are available. Application description for the free function blocks Further information is provided in the Internet: FAQ (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/85168215) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Advanced commissioning 6.14 Selecting physical units 6.14 Selecting physical units 6.14.1 Select the motor standard Selection options and parameters involved The inverter represents the motor data corresponding to motor standard IEC or NEMA in different system units: SI units or US units. Setting the motor standard using p0100 is part of quick commissioning.
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Advanced commissioning 6.14 Selecting physical units ● p0505 = 3: US system of units Torque [lbf ft], power [hp], temperature [°F] ● p0505 = 4: System of units, referred/US Represented as [%] Special features The values for p0505 = 2 and for p0505 = 4 - represented in the converter - are identical. However, the reference to SI or US units is required for internal calculations and to output physical variables.
Advanced commissioning 6.14 Selecting physical units 6.14.3 Selecting the technological unit of the technology controller Options when selecting the technological unit p0595 defines in which technological unit the input and output variables of the technology controller are calculated, e.g. [bar], [m³/min] or [kg/h]. More information on this topic is provided in the List Manual.
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Advanced commissioning 6.14 Selecting physical units Procedure Proceed as follows to select the motor standard and system of units using STARTER: 1. Select in the "Configuration" project tree. 2. Select under the "Units" tab. 3. Select the system of units. 4.
Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function The operating instructions describe how to commission the STO safety function as basic function for control via a fail-safe digital input. A description of all the safety functions is provided in the "Safety Integrated" Function Manual: ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function The STO safety function is standardized The STO function is defined in IEC/EN 61800-5-2: "[…] [The inverter] does not supply any energy to the motor which can generate a torque (or for a linear motor, a force)".
Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Application examples for the STO function The STO function is suitable for applications where the motor is already at a standstill or will come to a standstill in a short, safe period of time through friction. STO does not shorten the run-on time of machine components.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function What do I do if I lose the password? If you no longer know the password but still want to change the settings for safety functions, proceed as follows: 1. Create a new project for the inverter with STARTER or Startdrive. Leave all the factory setting in the project.
Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function 6.15.2.2 Configuring a safety function Procedure with STARTER To configure the safety functions, proceed as follows: 1. Go online. 2. Select the "Safety Integrated" function 3. Select "Change settings". 4. Select "Basic functions via onboard terminals": You have configured the safety functions.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Procedure with Startdrive Proceed as follows to configure the safety functions: 1. Select "Select safety functionality". 2. Select "Basic functions". 3. Select "Control type/safety functions". 4. Select "Via terminals" as control type for the safety functions. You have configured the safety functions Additional configurations of the safety functions are described in the "Safety Integrated"...
Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Parameter Description p9762 New password p9763 Password confirmation 6.15.2.3 Interconnecting the "STO active" signal If you require the feedback signal "STO active" of the inverter in your higher-level control system, then you must appropriately interconnect the signal. Procedure with STARTER and Startdrive To interconnect the "STO active"...
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function You have interconnected the "STO active" checkback signal. After STO has been selected, the inverter signals "STO active" to the higher-level control. Parameter Description r9773.01 1 signal: STO is active in the drive SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function 6.15.2.4 Setting the filter for fail-safe digital inputs Requirement You are online with STARTER or Startdrive online. Procedure with STARTER Proceed as follows to set the input filter and the simultaneity monitoring of the fail-safe digital input: 1.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Description of the signal filter The following filters are available for the fail-safe digital inputs: ● One filter for the simultaneity monitoring ● A filter to suppress short signals, e.g. test pulses. Set the discrepancy time for the simultaneity monitoring.
Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Figure 6-27 Inverter response to a bit pattern test A filter in the inverter suppresses brief signals as a result of the bit pattern test or contact bounce. Figure 6-28 Filter to suppress brief signals The filter extends the response time of the safety function by the debounce time.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Procedure with STARTER To set the forced checking procedure (test stop) of the basic functions, proceed as follows: 1. Select the screen form for setting the forced checking procedure. 2. Set the monitoring time to a value to match your application. 3.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Figure 6-29 Starting and monitoring the forced checking procedure (test stop) Parameter Description p9659 Forced dormant error detection timer (Factory setting: 8 h) Monitoring time for the forced dormant error detection. r9660 Forced dormant error detection remaining time Displays the remaining time until the forced dormant error detection and testing the...
Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function 6.15.2.6 Activating the settings and checking the digital inputs Activate settings Requirement You are online with STARTER or Startdrive online. Procedure with STARTER To activate the settings for the safety functions, proceed as follows: 1.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Procedure with Startdrive To activate the settings of the safety functions in the drive, proceed as follows: 1. Click the "End safety commissioning" button. 2. Confirm the prompt for saving your settings (copy RAM to ROM). 3.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function If you control the safety functions in the inverter via fail-safe digital inputs, then you must check as to whether the fail-safe digital inputs are in some instances interconnected with a "standard" function.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Procedure with Startdrive Proceed as follows to check as to whether the fail-safe digital inputs are only used for the safety functions: 1. Select the screen for the digital inputs. 2. Remove all interconnections of the digital inputs that you use as fail-safe digital input F-DI: 3.
Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function 6.15.2.7 Acceptance - completion of commissioning What is an acceptance? The machine manufacturer is responsible in ensuring that his plant or machine functions perfectly. As a consequence, after commissioning, the machine manufacturer must check those functions or have them checked by specialist personnel, which represent an increased risk of injury or material damage.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function The documentation must be signed. Who may perform the acceptance test of the inverter? Personnel from the machine manufacturer, who, on account of their technical qualifications and knowledge of the safety functions, are in a position to perform the acceptance test in the correct manner are authorized to perform the acceptance testing of the inverter.
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Advanced commissioning 6.15 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function Procedure Proceed as follows to create the acceptance documentation for the drive using STARTER: 1. In STARTER, select "Create acceptance documentation": STARTER has templates in German and English. 2. Select the suitable template and create a report for each drive of your machine or system: –...
Advanced commissioning 6.16 Setpoints 6.16 Setpoints 6.16.1 Overview The inverter receives its main setpoint from the setpoint source. The main setpoint generally specifies the motor speed. Figure 6-31 Setpoint sources for the inverter You have the following options when selecting the source of the main setpoint: ●...
Advanced commissioning 6.16 Setpoints 6.16.2 Analog input as setpoint source Interconnecting an analog input If you have selected a pre-assignment without a function of the analog input, then you must interconnect the parameter of the main setpoint with an analog input. Figure 6-32 Example: Analog input 0 as setpoint source Table 6-33...
Advanced commissioning 6.16 Setpoints 6.16.3 Specifying the setpoint via the fieldbus Interconnecting the fieldbus with the main setpoint Figure 6-33 Fieldbus as setpoint source Most standard telegrams receive the speed setpoint as a second process data PZD2. Table 6-34 Setting the fieldbus as setpoint source Parameter Remark p1070 = 2050[1]...
Advanced commissioning 6.16 Setpoints 6.16.4 Motorized potentiometer as setpoint source The "Motorized potentiometer" function emulates an electromechanical potentiometer. The output value of the motorized potentiometer can be set with the "higher" and "lower" control signals. Interconnecting the motorized potentiometer (MOP) with the setpoint source Figure 6-34 Motorized potentiometer as setpoint source Figure 6-35...
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Advanced commissioning 6.16 Setpoints Table 6-36 Extended setup of motorized potentiometer Parameter Description p1030 MOP configuration (factory setting: 00110 bin) Storage active = 0: After the motor has been switched on, the setpoint = p1040 = 1: After the motor has switched off, the inverter saves the setpoint. After the motor has switched on, the setpoint = the stored value Automatic mode, ramp-function generator active (1-signal via BI: p1041) = 0: Ramp-up/ramp-down time = 0...
Advanced commissioning 6.16 Setpoints 6.16.5 Fixed speed setpoint as setpoint source In many applications after switching on the motor, all that is needed is to run the motor at a constant speed or to switch between different speeds. Example: After it has been switched on, a conveyor belt only runs with two different velocities. Interconnecting a fixed speed setpoint with the main setpoint Figure 6-36 Fixed speed setpoint as setpoint source...
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Advanced commissioning 6.16 Setpoints Selecting the fixed speed setpoint, binary You set 16 different fixed speed setpoints. You precisely select one of these 16 fixed speed setpoints by combining four selection bits. Figure 6-38 Simplified function diagram when selecting the fixed speed setpoints, binary Additional information about binary selection can be found in function diagram 3010 in the List Manual.
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Advanced commissioning 6.16 Setpoints Application example: Directly selecting two fixed speed setpoints The motor should operate at different speeds as follows: ● The signal on digital input 0 switches the motor on and accelerates it to 300 rpm. ● The signal at digital input 1 accelerates the motor to 2000 rpm. ●...
Advanced commissioning 6.17 Setpoint calculation 6.17 Setpoint calculation 6.17.1 Overview of setpoint processing The setpoint can be modified as follows using the setpoint processing: ● Invert setpoint to reverse the motor direction of rotation (reversing). ● Inhibit positive or negative direction of rotation, e.g. for conveyor belts, pumps or fans. ●...
Advanced commissioning 6.17 Setpoint calculation 6.17.2 Invert setpoint The inverter provides an option to invert the setpoint sign using a bit. As an example, the setpoint inversion is shown through a digital input. To invert the setpoint via an external signal, interconnect parameter p1113 with a binary signal, e.g.
Advanced commissioning 6.17 Setpoint calculation 6.17.3 Inhibit direction of rotation In the factory setting of the inverter, both motor directions of rotation are enabled. Set the corresponding parameter to a value = 1 to permanently block directions of rotation. Table 6-41 Application examples for inhibiting and enabling the direction of rotation Parameter Remark p1110...
Advanced commissioning 6.17 Setpoint calculation 6.17.4 Skip frequency bands and minimum speed Skip frequency bands The inverter has four skip frequency bands that prevent continuous motor operation within a specific speed range. Further information is provided in function diagram 3050 of the List Manual.
Advanced commissioning 6.17 Setpoint calculation 6.17.5 Speed limitation The maximum speed limits the speed setpoint range for both directions of rotation. The converter generates a message (fault or alarm) when the maximum speed is exceeded. If you must limit the speed depending on the direction of rotation, then you can define speed limits for each direction.
Advanced commissioning 6.17 Setpoint calculation 6.17.6 Ramp-function generator The ramp-function generator in the setpoint channel limits the rate change of the speed setpoint (acceleration). A reduced acceleration reduces the accelerating torque of the motor. As a consequence, the motor reduces the stress on the mechanical system of the driven machine. The extended ramp-function generator not only limits the acceleration, but by rounding the setpoint, also acceleration changes (jerk).
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Advanced commissioning 6.17 Setpoint calculation Parameter Description p1130 Ramp-function generator initial rounding time (factory setting: 0 s) Initial rounding for the extended ramp-function generator. The value applies for ramp up and ramp down. p1131 Ramp-function generator final rounding time (factory setting: 0 s) Final rounding for the extended ramp-function generator.
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Advanced commissioning 6.17 Setpoint calculation 5. Evaluate your drive response. – If the motor decelerates too slowly, then reduce the ramp-down time. The minimum ramp-down time that makes sense depends on your particular application. Depending on the Power Module used, for an excessively short ramp-down time, the converter either reaches the motor current, or the DC link voltage in the converter becomes too high.
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PZD receive word 3. The inverter receives the value for scaling the ramp-up and ramp-down times via PZD receive word 3. Further information is provided in the Internet: FAQ (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/82604741) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Advanced commissioning 6.18 PID technology controller 6.18 PID technology controller The technology controller controls process variables, e.g. pressure, temperature, level or flow. Figure 6-41 Example: Technology controller as a level controller Simplified representation of the technology controller The technology controller is implemented as a PID controller (controller with proportional, integral, and derivative action).
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● Actual value channel: Filter, limiting and signal processing ● PID controller Principle of operation of the D component, inhibiting the I component and the control sense ● Enable, limiting the controller output and fault response FAQ (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/92556266) Setting the technology controller Parameter Remark...
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Advanced commissioning 6.18 PID technology controller Parameter Remark p2291 CO: Technology maximum limiting (factory setting: 100 %) p2292 CO: Technology minimum limiting (factory setting: 0 %) Table 6-47 Manipulating the actual value of the technology controller Parameter Remark p2267 Technology controller upper limit actual value (factory setting: 100 %) p2268 Technology controller lower limit actual value (factory setting: -100 %) p2269...
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Advanced commissioning 6.18 PID technology controller The speed setpoint results from the technology setpoint and a superimposed rectangular signal with amplitude p2355. If actual value = technology setpoint ± p2355, the autotuning function switches the polarity of the superimposed signal. This causes the inverter to excite the process variable for an oscillation.
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Advanced commissioning 6.18 PID technology controller Parameter Remark p2350 Enable PID autotuning (factory setting: 0) Automatic controller setting based on the "Ziegler Nichols" method. After completion of the autotuning, the inverter sets p2350 = 0. No function Controller setting after completion of the autotun‐ ing: The process variable follows the setpoint after a sudden setpoint change (step function) relatively...
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Advanced commissioning 6.18 PID technology controller Manually setting the technology controller Procedure Proceed as follows to manually set the technology controller: 1. Temporarily set the ramp-up and ramp-down times of the ramp-function generator (p2257 and p2258) to zero. 2. Enter a setpoint step and monitor the associated actual value, e.g. with the trace function of STARTER.
Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control 6.19 Motor control The inverter has two alternative methods to control (closed loop) the motor speed: ● U/f control ● Vector control 6.19.1 Reactor, filter and cable resistance at the inverter output Correctly setting the components between the inverter and motor Components between the inverter and the motor influence the closed-loop control quality of the inverter: ●...
Drive filter type, motor side (factory setting: 0) 0: No filter 1: Output reactor 2: dv/dt filter 3: Siemens sine-wave filter 4: Sine wave filter, third-party manufacturer p0235 Number of motor reactors in series (factory setting: 1) Number of reactors connected in series at the inverter output p0350 Motor stator resistance, cold (factory setting: 0 Ω)
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control In the U/f control variant, "flux current control (FCC)," the inverter controls the motor current (starting current) at low speeds Figure 6-45 Simplified function diagram of the U/f control One function not shown in the simplified function diagram is the resonance damping for damping mechanical oscillations.
Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control 6.19.2.1 Characteristics of U/f control The inverter has different V/f characteristics. ① The voltage boost of the characteristic optimizes the speed control at low speeds ② With the flux current control (FCC), the inverter compensates for the voltage drop in the stator resistor of the motor Figure 6-47 Characteristics of V/f control...
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control The value of the output voltage at the rated motor frequency also depends on the following variables: ● Ratio between the inverter size and the motor size ● Line voltage ● Line impedance ● Actual motor torque The maximum possible output voltage as a function of the input voltage is provided in the technical data.
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Characteristics after selecting the application class Standard Drive Control Selecting application class Standard Drive Control reduces the number of characteristics and the setting options: ● A linear and a parabolic characteristic are available. ● Selecting a technological application defines the characteristic. ●...
Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control 6.19.2.2 Optimizing motor starting After selection of the U/f characteristic, no further settings are required in most applications. In the following circumstances, the motor cannot accelerate to its speed setpoint after it has been switched on: ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Figure 6-49 The resulting voltage boost using a linear characteristic as example The inverter boosts the voltage corresponding to the starting currents p1310 … p1312. Parameter Description p1310 Starting current (voltage boost) permanent (factory setting 50%) Compensates for voltage drops caused by long motor cables and the ohmic losses in the motor.
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Starting current (boost) after selecting the application class Standard Drive Control Requirements ● Set the ramp-up time of the ramp-function generator to a value 1 s (< 1 kW) … 10 s (> 10 kW), depending on the power rating of the motor. ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control The inverter boosts the voltage corresponding to the starting currents p1310 … p1312. Parameter Description p1310 Starting current (voltage boost) permanent (factory setting 50%) Compensates for voltage drops caused by long motor cables and the ohmic losses in the motor.
Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control 6.19.3 Encoderless vector control 6.19.3.1 Structure of vector control without encoder (sensorless) Overview The vector control comprises closed-loop current control and a higher-level closed-loop speed control. for induction motors Settings that are required Figure 6-51 Simplified function diagram for sensorless vector control with speed controller Using the motor model, the inverter calculates the following closed-loop control signals from the measured phase currents and the output voltage:...
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control also results in a higher motor slip, which is proportional to the accelerating torque. I controllers keep the motor flux constant using the output voltage, and adjust the matching current component I in the motor. All of the function diagrams 6020 ff.
Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Default settings after selecting the application class Dynamic Drive Control Selecting application class Dynamic Drive Control adapts the structure of the vector control and reduces the setting options: Vector control after se‐ Vector control without select‐ lecting the application ing an application class class Dynamic Drive...
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Control optimization required In some cases, the self optimization result is not satisfactory, or self optimization is not possible as the motor cannot freely rotate. Initially, the speed actual value follows the speed setpoint with some delay, and then overshoots the speed setpoint.
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control 6. Optimize the controller by adapting the ratio of the moments of inertia of the load and motor (p0342): Initially, the speed actual value follows the speed setpoint with some delay, and then overshoots the speed setpoint. ●...
Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control 6.19.3.3 Advanced settings Special settings for a pulling load For a pulling load, e.g. a hoisting gear, a permanent force is exerted on the motor, even when the motor is stationary. For a pulling load, we recommend that you use vector control with an encoder. If you use encoderless vector control with a pulling load, then the following settings are required: ●...
Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control 6.19.3.4 Friction characteristic Function In many applications, e.g. applications with geared motors or belt conveyors, the frictional torque of the load is not negligible. The inverter provides the possibility of precontrolling the torque setpoint, bypassing the speed controller.
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control To record the friction characteristic, proceed as follows: 1. Set P3845 = 1: The inverter accelerates the motor successively in both directions of rotation and averages the measurement results of the positive and negative directions. 2.
Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control 6.19.3.5 Moment of inertia estimator Background From the load moment of inertia and the speed setpoint change, the inverter calculates the accelerating torque required for the motor. Via the speed controller precontrol, the accelerating torque specifies the main percentage of the torque setpoint. The speed controller corrects inaccuracies in the precontrol (feed-forward control).
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control When using the moment of inertia estimator, we recommend that you also activate the friction characteristic. Friction characteristic (Page 274) Calculating the load torque At low speeds, the inverter calculates the load torque from the actual motor torque. The calculation takes place under the following condi‐...
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Moment of inertia precontrol In applications where the motor predominantly operates with a constant speed, the inverter can only infrequently calculate the moment of inertia using the function described above. Moment of inertia precontrol is available for situations such as these. The moment of inertia precontrol assumes that there is an approximately linear relationship between the moment of inertia and the load torque.
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Procedure To activate the moment of inertia estimator, proceed as follows: 1. Set p1400.18 = 1 2. Check: p1496 ≠ 0 3. Activate the acceleration model of the speed controller pre-control: p1400.20 = 1. You have activated the moment of inertia estimator. The most important settings Parameter Explanation...
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Parameter Explanation p1502 Freeze moment of inertia estimator (factory setting: 0) If the load torque changes when accelerating the motor, set this signal to 0. 0 signal Moment of inertia estimator is active 1 signal Determined moment of inertia is frozen p1755 Motor model changeover speed encoderless operation...
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Advanced commissioning 6.19 Motor control Parameter Explanation r5311 Moment of inertia precontrol status word .00 1 signal: New measuring points for the characteristic of the moment of inertia pre‐ control are available .01 1 signal: New parameters are been calculated .02 1 signal: Moment of inertia precontrol active .03 1 signal: The characteristic in the positive direction of rotation has been calculated and is ready...
Application examples for closed-loop motor control Additional information for setting the closed-loop motor control in certain applications is provided in the Internet: ● Engineering and commissioning series lifting equipment/cranes (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/103156155) ● Commissioning a compressor with closed-loop pressure control (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/77491582) SINAMICS G120C converter...
Advanced commissioning 6.20 Electrically braking the motor 6.20 Electrically braking the motor Braking with the motor in generating mode If the motor brakes the connected load electrically, it will convert the kinetic energy of the motor to electrical energy. The electrical energy E released on braking the load is proportional to the moment of inertia J of the motor and load and to the square of the speed n.
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Advanced commissioning 6.20 Electrically braking the motor Braking method depending on the application Table 6-52 What braking method is suitable for what application? Application examples Electrical braking methods Pumps, fans, mixers, compressors, extruders Not required Grinding machines, conveyor belts DC braking, compound braking Centrifuges, vertical conveyors, hoisting gear, cranes, winders Dynamic braking SINAMICS G120C converter...
Advanced commissioning 6.20 Electrically braking the motor 6.20.1 DC braking DC braking is used for applications where the motor must be actively stopped; however, neither an inverter capable of energy recovery nor a braking resistor is available. Typical applications for DC braking include: ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.20 Electrically braking the motor DC braking when a fault occurs Requirement: Fault number and fault response are assigned via p2100 and p2101. Function: 1. A fault occurs, which initiates DC braking as response. 2. The motor brakes along the down ramp to the speed for the start of DC braking.
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Advanced commissioning 6.20 Electrically braking the motor Settings for DC braking Parameter Description p0347 Motor de-excitation time (calculated after quick commissioning) The inverter can trip due to an overcurrent during DC braking if the de-excitation time is too short. p1230 DC braking activation (factory setting: 0) Signal source to activate DC braking ●...
Advanced commissioning 6.20 Electrically braking the motor 6.20.2 Compound braking Compound braking is suitable for applications in which the motor is normally operated at a constant speed and is only braked down to standstill in longer time intervals. Typically, the following applications are suitable for compound braking: ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.20 Electrically braking the motor Setting and enabling compound braking Parameter Description p3856 Compound braking current (%) With the compound braking current, the magnitude of the DC current is defined, which is additionally generated when stopping the motor for operation with U/f control to increase the braking effect.
Advanced commissioning 6.20 Electrically braking the motor 6.20.3 Dynamic braking Typical applications for dynamic braking require continuous braking and acceleration operations or frequent changes of the motor direction of rotation: ● Horizontal conveyors ● Vertical and inclined conveyors ● Hoisting gear Principle of operation The DC link voltage increases as soon as the motor supplies regenerative power to the inverter when braking.
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Monitoring the temperature of the braking resistor (Page 113) An application example for configuring a drive with braking resistor is provided in the Internet: Engineering and commissioning series lifting equipment/cranes (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/103156155) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Advanced commissioning 6.21 Overcurrent protection 6.21 Overcurrent protection The vector control ensures that the motor current remains within the set torque limits. If you use U/f control, you cannot set any torque limits. The U/f control prevents too high a motor current by influencing the output frequency and the motor voltage (I-max controller).
Advanced commissioning 6.22 Inverter protection using temperature monitoring 6.22 Inverter protection using temperature monitoring The inverter temperature is essentially defined by the following effects: ● The ambient temperature ● The ohmic losses increasing with the output current ● Switching losses increasing with the pulse frequency Monitoring types The inverter monitors its temperature using the following monitoring types: ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.22 Inverter protection using temperature monitoring If the measure cannot prevent an inverter thermal overload, then the inverter switches off the motor with fault F30024. Overload response for p0290 = 1 The inverter immediately switches off the motor with fault F30024. Overload response for p0290 = 2 We recommend this setting for drives with square-law torque characteristic, e.g.
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Advanced commissioning 6.22 Inverter protection using temperature monitoring If it is not possible to temporarily reduce the pulse frequency, or the measure cannot prevent a power unit thermal overload, then the inverter switches off the motor with fault F30024. Overload response for p0290 = 12 The inverter responds in two stages: 1.
Advanced commissioning 6.23 Motor protection with temperature sensor 6.23 Motor protection with temperature sensor The inverter can evaluate one of the following sensors to protect the motor against overtemperature: ● KTY84 sensor ● Temperature switch (e.g. bimetallic switch) ● PTC sensor ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.23 Motor protection with temperature sensor PTC sensor The inverter interprets a resistance > 1650 Ω as being an overtemperature and responds according to the setting for p0610. The inverter interprets a resistance < 20 Ω as being a short-circuit and responds with alarm A07015.
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Advanced commissioning 6.23 Motor protection with temperature sensor Parameter Description p0605 Mot_temp_mod 1/2 / sensor threshold and temperature value (factory setting: 145° C) For monitoring the motor temperature using KTY84/Pt1000. p0610 Motor overtemperature response (factory setting: 12) Determines the inverter behavior when the motor temperature reaches the alarm threshold p0604.
Advanced commissioning 6.24 Motor protection by calculating the temperature 6.24 Motor protection by calculating the temperature The inverter calculates the motor temperature based on a thermal motor model. The thermal motor model responds far faster to temperature increases than a temperature sensor.
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Advanced commissioning 6.24 Motor protection by calculating the temperature Parameter Description p0344 Motor weight (for thermal motor type) (factory setting: 0.0 kg) After selecting an induc‐ tion motor (p0300) or a p0604 Mot_temp_mod 2/KTY alarm threshold (factory setting: 130.0° listed induction motor (p0301) during the com‐...
Advanced commissioning 6.25 Motor and inverter protection by limiting the voltage 6.25 Motor and inverter protection by limiting the voltage What causes an excessively high voltage? To drive the load, an electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. If the motor is driven by its load, e.g.
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Advanced commissioning 6.25 Motor and inverter protection by limiting the voltage Parameter for Vdc_max control The parameters differ depending on the motor control mode. Parameter for V/ Parameter for Description f control vector control p1280 = 1 p1240 = 1 VDC controller configuration(factory setting: 1) 1: VDC controller is enabled r1282...
Advanced commissioning 6.26 Flying restart – switching on while the motor is running 6.26 Flying restart – switching on while the motor is running If you switch on the motor while it is still rotating, without the "Flying restart" function, there is a high probability that a fault will occur as a result of overcurrent (F30001 or F07801).
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Advanced commissioning 6.26 Flying restart – switching on while the motor is running Exception: a mechanical coupling ensures that all of the motors always operate with the same speed. Table 6-56 Advanced settings Parameter Description p0346 Motor excitation build up time Wait time between switching on the motor and enabling the ramp-function generator.
Advanced commissioning 6.27 Automatic restart 6.27 Automatic restart The automatic restart includes two different functions: ● The inverter automatically acknowledges faults. ● After a fault occurs or after a power failure, the inverter automatically switches-on the motor again. The inverter interprets the following events as power failure: ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.27 Automatic restart The inverter automatically acknowledges faults under the following conditions: ● p1210 = 1 or 26: Always. ● p1210 = 4 or 6: If the command to switch-on the motor is available at a digital input or via the fieldbus (ON/OFF1 = 1).
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Advanced commissioning 6.27 Automatic restart Parameter Explanation p1211 Automatic restart start attempts (factory setting: 3) This parameter is only effective for the settings p1210 = 4, 6, 14, 16, 26. You define the maximum number of start attempts using p1211. After each successful acknowledgement, the inverter decrements its internal counter of start attempts by 1.
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Advanced commissioning 6.27 Automatic restart Advanced settings If you with to suppress the automatic restart function for certain faults, then you must enter the appropriate fault numbers in p1206[0 … 9]. Example: p1206[0] = 07331 ⇒ No restart for fault F07331. Suppressing the automatic restart only functions for the setting p1210 = 6, 16 or 26.
Advanced commissioning 6.28 Kinetic buffering (Vdc min control) 6.28 Kinetic buffering (Vdc min control) Kinetic buffering increases the drive availability. The kinetic buffering utilizes the kinetic energy of the load to buffer line dips and failures. During a line dip, the inverter keeps the motor in the switched-on state for as long as possible.
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Advanced commissioning 6.28 Kinetic buffering (Vdc min control) Parameter Description p1240 controller configuration (factory setting: 1) Inhibit V controller Enable V controller DC max Enable V controller (kinetic buffering) DC min Enable V controller and V controller DC min DC max p1245 controller activation level (kinetic buffering) (factory setting depends on the Power DC min...
Advanced commissioning 6.29 Efficiency optimization 6.29 Efficiency optimization Overview The efficiency optimization reduces the motor losses as far as possible. Efficiency optimization functions under the following preconditions: ● Operation with an induction motor ● Vector control is set in the inverter. Active efficiency optimization has the following advantages: ●...
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Advanced commissioning 6.29 Efficiency optimization We recommend that you set method 2. Figure 6-67 Determining the optimum flux from the motor thermal model Based on its thermal motor model, the inverter continually determines - for the actual operating point of the motor - the interdependency between efficiency and flux. The inverter then sets the flux to achieve the optimum efficiency.
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Advanced commissioning 6.29 Efficiency optimization Efficiency optimization, method 1 Figure 6-69 Reduce the flux setpoint in the partial load range of the motor The motor operates in partial load mode between no-load operation and the rated motor torque. Depending on p1580, in the partial load range, the inverter reduces the flux setpoint linearly with the torque.
Advanced commissioning 6.30 Line contactor control 6.30 Line contactor control A line contactor disconnects the inverter from the line supply, and therefore reduces the inverter losses when the motor is not operational. The inverter can control its own line contactor using a digital output. You must supply the inverter with 24 V so that the line contactor control of the inverter also functions when disconnected from the line supply.
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Advanced commissioning 6.30 Line contactor control Setting the line contactor control Parameter Explanation p0860 Line contactor feedback signal ● p0860 = 863.1: no feedback signal (factory setting) ● p0860 = 723.x: Feedback signal via DIx p0861 Line contactor monitoring time (Factory setting: 100 ms) Fault F07300 is output if, for an activated feedback signal, no feedback signal is received via the selected digital input after the time set here has expired.
Advanced commissioning 6.31 Calculating the energy saving for fluid flow machines 6.31 Calculating the energy saving for fluid flow machines Fluid flow machines, which mechnically control the flow rate using valves or throttle flaps, operate with a constant speed corresponding to the line frequency. Figure 6-73 Flow control with pump and throttle connected to a 50 Hz line supply The lower the flow rate, the poorer the efficiency of the fluid flow machine (pump).
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Advanced commissioning 6.31 Calculating the energy saving for fluid flow machines Parameter Description r0039 Energy display [kWh] Energy balance Energy usage since the last reset Energy drawn since the last reset Energy fed back since the last reset p0040 Reset energy consumption display A signal change 0 →...
Advanced commissioning 6.32 Switchover between different settings 6.32 Switchover between different settings In several applications, the inverter must be able to be operated with different settings. Example: You connect different motors to one inverter. Depending on the particular motor, the inverter must operate with the associated motor data and the appropriate ramp-function generator.
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Advanced commissioning 6.32 Switchover between different settings Table 6-58 Parameters for switching the drive data sets: Parameter Description p0820 Drive data set selection DDS p0826 Motor changeover, motor number r0051 Displaying the number of the DDS that is currently effective For an overview of all the parameters that belong to the drive data sets and can be switched, see the Parameter Manual.
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Advanced commissioning 6.32 Switchover between different settings SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Saving settings and series commissioning Saving settings outside the inverter After commissioning, your settings are saved in the inverter so that they are protected against power failure. We recommend that you additionally back up the settings on a storage medium outside the inverter.
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card Saving settings on a memory card 7.1.1 Memory cards Recommended memory cards Table 7-1 Memory cards to back up inverter settings Scope of delivery Article number Memory card without firmware 6SL3054-4AG00-2AA0 Memory card with firmware V4.7 6SL3054-7EH00-2BA0...
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card 7.1.2 Saving setting on memory card We recommend that you insert the memory card before switching on the inverter. The inverter always also backs up its settings on an inserted card. If you wish to back up the inverter settings on a memory card, you have two options: Automatically backing up Preconditions...
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card Manually backing up Requirements ● The inverter power supply has been switched on. ● No memory card is inserted in the inverter. Procedure with STARTER Proceed as follows to back up your settings on a memory card: 1.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card You have backed up the settings of the inverter on the memory card. Procedure with Startdrive Proceed as follows to back up the inverter settings to a memory card: 1.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card You have backed up the settings of the inverter on the memory card. SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card 7.1.3 Transferring the setting from the memory card Automatically transferring Precondition The inverter power supply has been switched off. Procedure Proceed as follows to automatically transfer your settings: 1.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card 4. Select the settings as shown in the diagram and start the data backup. 5. Wait until STARTER signals that the data backup has been completed. 6. Close the screen forms. 7.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card 3. Select "Backing up/reset". 4. Select the settings as shown in the diagram. 5. Start data transfer 6. Wait until Startdrive has signaled that the data transfer has been completed. 7.
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card 7.1.4 Safely remove the memory card NOTICE Data loss from improper handling of the memory card If you remove the memory card when the converter is switched on without implementing the "safe removal"...
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.1 Saving settings on a memory card Procedure with Startdrive To safely remove the memory card, proceed as follows: 1. In the Drive Navigatorselect the following screen form: 2. Click on the button to safely remove the memory card. Startdrive will tell you whether you can remove the memory card from the inverter.
Safely remove memory card status 1 signal: Memory card inserted 1 signal: Memory card activated 1 signal: SIEMENS memory card 1 signal: Memory card used as USB data storage medium from the PC SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.2 Saving the settings to a PC Saving the settings to a PC You can transfer the inverter settings to a PG/PC, or vice versa, the data from a PG/PC to the inverter. Requirements ● The inverter power supply has been switched on. ●...
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.2 Saving the settings to a PC 3. Wait until STARTER reports that loading has been completed. 4. To save the data to the non-volatile memory of the inverter, select the "Copy RAM to ROM" button: 5.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.2 Saving the settings to a PC To activate the safety functions, proceed as follows: 1. Select the "Copy parameter" button. 2. Press the "Activate settings" button. 3. To save the data in the inverter, click the "Copy RAM to ROM" button: 4.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.2 Saving the settings to a PC 5. Enter the password for the safety functions. If the password is the factory default, you are prompted to change the password. If you try to set a password that is not permissible, the old password will not be changed. 6.
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.3 Saving settings to an operator panel Saving settings to an operator panel You can transfer the inverter settings to the Operator Panel BOP‑2 or vice versa, the data from the BOP‑2 to the inverter. Precondition The inverter power supply has been switched on.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.3 Saving settings to an operator panel 5. Wait until all inverter LEDs are dark. 6. Switch on the inverter power supply again. Your settings become effective after switching You have transferred the settings to the inverter. SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
On the memory card, you can back up 99 other settings in addition to the default setting. Additional information is available in the Internet: Memory options (http:// support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/43512514). SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.5 Write protection Write protection The write protection prevents unauthorized changing of the inverter settings. If you are working with a PC tool, such as STARTER, then write protection is only effective online. The offline project is not write-protected.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.5 Write protection Exceptions to write protection Some functions are excluded from write protection, e.g.: ● Activating/deactivating write protection ● Changing the access level (p0003) ● Saving parameters (p0971) ● Safely removing the memory card (p9400) ●...
Figure 7-2 Setting options for know-how protection Know-how protection without copy protection is possible with or without memory card Know-how protection with copy protection is only possible with a Siemens memory card. Memory cards (Page 322) Know-how protection without copy protection The inverter can be operated with or without memory card.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.6 Know-how protection ● STARTER does not display any screen forms. ● Adjustable parameters cannot be changed using commissioning tools, e.g. an operator panel or Startdrive. When know-how protection is active, support can only be provided (from Technical Support) after prior agreement from the machine manufacturer (OEM).
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.6 Know-how protection Commissioning know-how protection Maintain the following sequence: 1. Check as to whether you must extend the exception list. List of exceptions (Page 345) 2. Activate the know-how protection. Know-how protection (Page 346) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.6 Know-how protection 7.6.1 Extending the exception list for know-how protection In the factory setting, the exception list only includes the password for know-how protection. Before activating know-how protection, you can additionally enter the adjustable parameters in the exception list, which must still be able to be read and changed by end users –...
Saving settings and series commissioning 7.6 Know-how protection 7.6.2 Activating and deactivating know-how protection Activating know-how protection Preconditions ● The inverter has now been commissioned. ● You have generated the exception list for know-how protection. ● To guarantee know-how protection, you must ensure that the project does not remain at the end user as a file.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.6 Know-how protection 7. Enter your password. Length of the password: 1 … 30 characters. Recommendation for assigning a password: – Only use characters from the ASCII set of characters. If you use arbitrary characters for the password, changing the windows language settings after activating know-how protection can result in problems when subsequently checking a password.
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Saving settings and series commissioning 7.6 Know-how protection 3. Using the right-hand mouse key, open the dialog window "Know-how protection drive unit → Deactivate…". 4. Select the required option: – Temporary status: Know-how protection is again active after switching off the power supply and switching on again.
Alarms, faults and system messages The inverter has the following diagnostic types: ● LED The LEDs at the front of the inverter immediately inform you about the most important inverter states. ● Alarms and faults Every alarm and every fault has a unique number. The inverter signals alarms and faults via the following interfaces: –...
Alarms, faults and system messages 8.1 Operating states indicated on LEDs Operating states indicated on LEDs Table 8-1 Explanation of symbols for the following tables LED is ON LED is OFF LED flashes slowly LED flashes quickly LED flashes with variable frequency Please contact Technical Support for LED states that are not described in the following.
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.1 Operating states indicated on LEDs Table 8-3 Integrated safety functions SAFE Explanation One or more safety functions are enabled, but not active. One or more safety functions are active and error-free. The inverter has detected a safety function fault and initiated a stop response. Table 8-4 PROFINET fieldbus Explanation...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.1 Operating states indicated on LEDs Table 8-6 PROFINET and PROFIBUS fieldbuses Explanation Data exchange between the inverter and control system is active Fieldbus interface is not being used The fieldbus is improperly configured. In conjunction with a synchronously flashing LED RDY: Inverter waits until the power supply is switched off and switched on again after a firmware update No communication with higher-level controller...
Alarms, faults and system messages 8.2 Identification & maintenance data (I&M) Identification & maintenance data (I&M) I&M data The inverter supports the following identification and maintenance (I&M) data. I&M Format Explanation Associated pa‐ Example for the data rameters content I&M0 u8[64] PROFIBUS Inverter-specific data, read only See below...
Alarms, faults and system messages 8.3 Alarms, alarm buffer, and alarm history Alarms, alarm buffer, and alarm history Alarms Alarms have the following properties: ● Incoming alarms have no direct influence on the inverter. ● Alarms disappear again when the cause is eliminated. ●...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.3 Alarms, alarm buffer, and alarm history Alarm history Figure 8-2 Shifting removed alarms into the alarm history If the alarm buffer is completely filled and an additional alarm occurs, the inverter shifts all removed alarms into the alarm history. The following occurs in detail: 1.
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.3 Alarms, alarm buffer, and alarm history Parameter Description r2123 Alarm time received in milliseconds Displays the time in milliseconds when the alarm occurred r2124 Alarm value Displays additional information about the alarm r2125 Alarm time removed in milliseconds Displays the time in milliseconds when the alarm was removed r2132 Actual alarm code...
Alarms, faults and system messages 8.4 Faults, alarm buffer and alarm history Faults, alarm buffer and alarm history Faults Faults have the following properties: ● In general, a fault leads to the motor being switched off. ● A fault must be acknowledged. ●...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.4 Faults, alarm buffer and alarm history Acknowledge fault To acknowledge a fault, you have the following options: ● PROFIdrive control word 1, bit 7 (r2090.7) ● Acknowledging via a digital input ● Acknowledging via n operator panel ●...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.4 Faults, alarm buffer and alarm history Parameters of the fault buffer and the fault history Parameter Description r0945 Fault code Displays the numbers of faults that have occurred r0948 Fault time received in milliseconds Displays the time in milliseconds when the fault occurred r0949 Fault value...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.4 Faults, alarm buffer and alarm history Parameter Description p2126[0 … 19] Setting the fault number for the acknowledgement mode Selection of the faults for which the acknowledgement type should be changed. You can modify the acknowledgement type for up to 20 different fault codes. p2127[0 …...
Alarms, faults and system messages 8.5 List of alarms and faults List of alarms and faults Axxxxx Alarm Fyyyyy: Fault Table 8-8 The most important alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F01000 Internal software error Replace the inverter. F01001 FloatingPoint exception Switch off the inverter and switch on again F01015 Internal software error...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.5 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F01650 Acceptance test required Carry out an acceptance test and create test certificate. Switch off the Control Unit and switch on again. F01659 Write task for parameter rejected Cause: The inverter should be reset to the factory setting. However, it is not permissible to reset the safety functions as the safety functions are currently enabled.
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.5 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy A05000 Power Module overtemperature Check the following: A05001 - Is the ambient temperature within the defined limit values? A05002 - Are the load conditions and duty cycle configured accordingly? A05004 - Has the cooling failed? A05006...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.5 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F07445 PID autotuning canceled The inverter has canceled the automatic setting of the PID controller (auto‐ tuning) because of a fault. Remedy: Increase p2355 and restart autotuning. F07801 Motor overcurrent Check current limits (p0640).
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.5 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy A07991 Motor data identification activated Switch on the motor and identify the motor data. F08501 Setpoint timeout ● Check the PROFINET connection. ● Set the controller to RUN mode. ●...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.5 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F30004 Inverter overtemperature Check whether the inverter fan is running. Check whether the ambient temperature is in the permissible range. Check whether the motor is overloaded. Reduce the pulse frequency.
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.5 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy A50001 PROFINET configuration error A PROFINET control is attempting to establish a connection with a faulty configuration telegram. Check whether "Shared Device" is activated (p8929 = 2). A50010 PROFINET name of station inva‐...
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Alarms, faults and system messages 8.5 List of alarms and faults SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Corrective maintenance Spare parts compatibility Continuous development within the scope of product maintenance Inverter components are being continuously developed within the scope of product maintenance. Product maintenance includes, for example, measures to increase the ruggedness or hardware changes which become necessary as components are discontinued. These further developments are "spare parts-compatible"...
● Only commission the following persons to repair the inverter: – Siemens customer service – A repair center that has been authorized by Siemens – Specialist personnel who are thoroughly acquainted with all the warnings and operating procedures contained in this manual.
Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 9.2.1 Overview of how to replace an inverter Permissible replacement You must replace the inverter if it continually malfunctions. In the following cases you will need to replace the inverter: Replacement: Replacement: Replacement: Replacement: ●...
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– or having to reassign the device names with a PG. Details of the device replacement without removable storage medium can be found in the Internet: PROFINET system description (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/ 19292127). SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 9.2.2 Replacing a converter with enabled safety function WARNING Electric shock as a result of a residual charge in power components After the power supply has been switched off, it takes up to 5 min. until the capacitors in the inverter have discharged so that the remaining voltage is at a non-hazardous level.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 8. The inverter loads the settings from the memory card. 9. After loading, check whether the inverter outputs Alarm A01028. – Alarm A01028: The loaded settings are not compatible with the inverter. Set p0971 = 1 to delete the alarms. Check the inverter settings. We recommend that you recommission the drive.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 15.Switch on the inverter power supply again. 16.Perform a reduced acceptance test. Reduced acceptance after component replacement and firmware change (Page 398) You have replaced the inverter and transferred the safety function settings from the PC to the new inverter.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components Replacing the inverter with data backup in the Operator Panel (BOP-2 or IOP‑2) Procedure To replace the inverter, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the line voltage to the inverter and (if installed) the external 24 V supply or the voltage for the digital outputs of the inverter.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 21.Switch on the inverter power supply again. 22.Perform a reduced acceptance test. Reduced acceptance after component replacement and firmware change (Page 398) You have replaced the inverter and transferred the safety function settings from the Operator Panel to the new inverter.
Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 9.2.3 Replacing a converter without enabled safety function Replacing an inverter with data backup on a memory card Procedure To replace the inverter, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the line voltage to the inverter and (if installed) the external 24 V supply or the voltage for the digital outputs of the inverter.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components Replacing an inverter with data backup in the PC Procedure To replace the inverter, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the line voltage to the inverter and (if installed) the external 24 V supply or the voltage for the digital outputs of the inverter.
If the inverter settings can neither be copied nor forwarded, a recommissioning is required after inverter replacement. To avoid the recommissioning, you must use a Siemens memory card, and the machine manufacturer must have an identical prototype machine that it uses as sample.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components Option 1: The machine manufacturer only knows the serial number of the new inverter 1. The end customer provides the machine manufacturer with the following information: – For which machine must the inverter be replaced? –...
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– Send the encrypted project to the end customer, e.g. via e-mail. 3. The end customer copies the project to the Siemens memory card that belongs to the machine, inserts it in the inverter and switches on the power supply for the inverter.
Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 9.2.6 Spare parts Spare part Article number 5 I/O terminal sets, 1 front Frame size AA … 6SL3200-0SK41-0AA0 door set and 1 blanking Frame size C cover for the operator panel 1 set of small parts for in‐ Frame size D …...
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components Additional information is provided on the Internet: Spares on Web (https://www.automation.siemens.com/sow?sap-language=EN) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 9.2.7 Replace the fan unit for the heat sink Inverters, frame sizes FSA … FSF have a fan unit for the heat sink. The fan unit for the heat sink is located at the lower side of the inverter. When must the fan unit be replaced? A defective fan unit in operation results in an overtemperature condition of the inverter.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components Procedure Proceed as follows to remove the fan unit: 1. Switch off the inverter power supply. WARNING Electric shock as a result of a residual charge in power components After the power supply has been switched off, it takes up to 5 min. until the capacitors in the inverter have discharged so that the residual charge is at a non-hazardous level.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components Removing the fan unit, FSD … FSF Procedure Proceed as follows to remove the fan unit: 1. Switch off the inverter power supply. WARNING Electric shock due to residual charge in power components After the power supply has been switched off, it takes up to 5 min. until the capacitors in the inverter have discharged so that the remaining charge is at a non-hazardous level.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components You have withdrawn the fan unit. Installing the fan unit, FSD … FSF Install the fan unit in the reverse order to what is described above. When inserting the fan unit, you establish the electrical connection between the inverter and fan unit.
Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components 9.2.8 Replacing the roof-mounted fan Inverters, frame sizes FSAA … FSC have a roof-mounted fan. The roof-mounted fan is located at the upper side of the inverter. When must the roof-mounted fan be replaced? A defective roof-mounted fan in operation results in an overtemperature condition of the inverter.
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Corrective maintenance 9.2 Replacing inverter components You have removed the roof-mounted fan Installing the roof-mounted fan Procedure Proceed as follows to install the roof-mounted fan: 1. Align the power supply connection of the roof-mounted fan to the connector in the inverter. 2.
Proceed as follows to prepare a memory card for the firmware upgrade or downgrade: 1. Download the required firmware to your PC from the Internet. Download (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/67364620) 2. Extract the files to a directory of your choice on your PC.
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Corrective maintenance 9.3 Firmware upgrade and downgrade Overview of firmware upgrades and downgrades User actions Inverter response Figure 9-4 Overview of the firmware upgrade and firmware downgrade SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Corrective maintenance 9.3 Firmware upgrade and downgrade 9.3.1 Upgrading the firmware When upgrading the firmware, you replace the inverter firmware by a later version. Only update the firmware to a later version if you require the expanded functional scope of the newer version. Precondition ●...
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Corrective maintenance 9.3 Firmware upgrade and downgrade ● You leave the memory card in the inverter: ⇒ If the memory card still does not have a data backup of the inverter settings, in step 9 the inverter writes its settings to the memory card. ⇒...
Corrective maintenance 9.3 Firmware upgrade and downgrade 9.3.2 Firmware downgrade When downgrading the firmware, you replace the inverter firmware by an older version. Only downgrade the firmware to an older version if, after replacing an inverter, you require the same firmware in all of your inverters.
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Corrective maintenance 9.3 Firmware upgrade and downgrade 7. Switch off the inverter power supply. 8. Wait until all LEDs on the inverter are dark. Decide whether you want to withdraw the memory card from the inverter: ● The memory card contains a data backup: ⇒...
Corrective maintenance 9.3 Firmware upgrade and downgrade 9.3.3 Correcting an unsuccessful firmware upgrade or downgrade How does the inverter signal an unsuccessful upgrade or downgrade? The inverter signals an unsuccessful firmware upgrade or downgrade by a quickly flashing LED RDY and the lit LED BF. Correcting an unsuccessful upgrade or downgrade You can check the following to correct an unsuccessful firmware upgrade or downgrade: ●...
Corrective maintenance 9.4 Reduced acceptance after component replacement and firmware change Reduced acceptance after component replacement and firmware change After a component has been replaced or the firmware updated, a reduced acceptance test of the safety functions must be performed. Measure Reduced acceptance test Acceptance test...
Corrective maintenance 9.5 If the converter no longer responds If the converter no longer responds If the inverter no longer responds For example, when loading an incorrect file from the memory card, the inverter can go into a state where it can no longer respond to commands from the operator panel or from a higher- level control system.
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Corrective maintenance 9.5 If the converter no longer responds 7. Switch off the inverter power supply. 8. Wait until all LEDs on the inverter go dark. Then switch on the inverter power supply again. The inverter now powers up with the factory settings. 9.
Technical data 10.1 Technical data of inputs and outputs Feature Data 24 V power supply There are two options regarding the 24 V supply. ● The inverter generates its 24 V power supply from the line voltage ● The inverter obtains is 24 V power supply via terminals 31 and 32 with 20.4 … 28.8 VDC. Typical current drain: 0.5 A Output voltages ●...
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Technical data 10.1 Technical data of inputs and outputs Feature Data Temperature sensor ● PTC: Short-circuit monitoring < 22 Ω, switching threshold 1650 Ω ● KTY84: Short-circuit monitoring < 50 Ω, wire-breakage > 2120 Ω ● Pt1000: Short-circuit monitoring < 603 Ω, wire-breakage > 2120 Ω ●...
Technical data 10.2 High Overload and Low Overload 10.2 High Overload and Low Overload Permissible inverter overload The inverter has two different power data: "Low Overload" (LO) and "High Overload" (HO), depending on the expected load. Figure 10-1 Duty cycles, "High Overload" and "Low Overload" SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Low Overload. We recommend the "SIZER" engineering software to select the inverter. You will find additional information about SIZER on the Internet: Download SIZER (http:// support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10804987/130000). Load cycles and typical applications: "Low Overload" load cycle "High Overload" load cycle The "Low Overload"...
Technical data 10.4 General inverter technical data 10.4 General inverter technical data Feature Data Line supply voltage 3-phase 380 … 480 VAC + 10% ‑ 20% The actual permissible line voltage depends on the installation altitude. Input frequency 47 Hz … 63 Hz Output voltage 3 AC 0 V …...
Technical data 10.5 Technical data dependent on the power 10.5 Technical data dependent on the power Feature Data FSAA … FSC FSD … FSF Required line impe‐ 1 % ≤ U < 4 % < 4 % dance U For U <...
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Technical data 10.5 Technical data dependent on the power For inverters FSAA … FSCC, a line supply with U = 1 % has been assumed, referred to the inverter power rating. When using a line reactor, the currents are reduced by several percentage points.
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Technical data 10.5 Technical data dependent on the power Article No. without filter 6SL3210-1KE11-8U . 1 6SL3210-1KE12-3U . 1 6SL3210-1KE13-2U . 1 Article No. with filter 6SL3210-1KE11-8A . 1 6SL3210-1KE12-3A . 1 6SL3210-1KE13-2A . 1 HO base load power 0.37 kW 0.55 kW 0.75 kW HO base load input current...
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Technical data 10.5 Technical data dependent on the power Table 10-6 Frame size B, 3-phase 380 … 480 VAC, +10%, -20% Article No. without filter 6SL3210-1KE21-3U . 1 6SL3210- 1KE21-7U . 1 Article No. with filter 6SL3210-1KE21-3A . 1 6SL3210-1KE21-7A . 1 Rated/LO base load power 5.5 kW 7.5 kW...
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Technical data 10.5 Technical data dependent on the power Article No. without filter 6SL3210-1KE24-4U . 1 6SL3210-1KE26-0U . 1 6SL3210-1KE27-0U . 1 Article No. with filter 6SL3210-1KE24-4A . 1 6SL3210-1KE26-0A . 1 6SL3210-1KE27-0A . 1 Power loss without filter 647 W 927 W 1.024 kW Required cooling air flow...
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Technical data 10.5 Technical data dependent on the power Table 10-11 Frame size F, 3 AC 380 V … 480 V Article no. without filter 6SL3210-1KE31-4U . 1 6SL3210-1KE31-7U . 1 6SL3210-1KE32-1U . 1 Article no. with filter 6SL3210-1KE31-4A . 1 6SL3210-1KE31-7A .
10.6 Data regarding the power loss in partial load operation 10.6 Data regarding the power loss in partial load operation You can find data regarding power loss in partial load operation in the Internet: Partial load operation (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/94059311) SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Technical data 10.7 Current reduction depending on pulse frequency 10.7 Current reduction depending on pulse frequency Interrelationship between pulse frequency and rated output current Table 10-13 Current reduction depending on the pulse frequency Rated power Rated output current for a pulse frequency of based on LO 2 kHz 4 kHz...
Technical data 10.8 Restrictions for special ambient conditions 10.8 Restrictions for special ambient conditions Permissible line supplies dependent on the installation altitude ● For installation altitudes ≤ 2000 m above sea level, it is permissible to connect the inverter to any of the line supplies that are specified for it. ●...
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Technical data 10.8 Restrictions for special ambient conditions Temperature reduction as a function of the installation altitude The permissible inverter ambient temperature is reduced above an installation altitude of 1000 m. Figure 10-4 Temperature reduction as a function of the installation altitude Maximum current at low speeds NOTICE Negative impact on the inverter service life as a result of overheating.
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Technical data 10.8 Restrictions for special ambient conditions ● Continuous operation: Operating state that is permissible for the complete operating time. ● Short-time duty: Operating state that is permissible for less than 2 % of the operating time. ● Sporadic short-time duty: Operating state that is permissible for less than 1 % of the operating time.
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Technical data 10.8 Restrictions for special ambient conditions Derating as a function of the operating voltage Figure 10-8 Current and voltage derating as a function of the input voltage SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Technical data 10.9 Electromagnetic compatibility of the inverter 10.9 Electromagnetic compatibility of the inverter EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) means that the devices function satisfactorily without interfering with other devices and without being disrupted by other devices. EMC applies when the emitted interference (emission level) and the interference immunity are matched with each other.
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Technical data 10.9 Electromagnetic compatibility of the inverter ● Category C3: PDS for rated voltages < 1000 V - only for operation in the "second environment". ● Category C4: PDS for IT line supplies for operation in complex systems in the "second environment". An EMC plan is required.
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Technical data 10.9 Electromagnetic compatibility of the inverter ● Inverter and motor have been installed in compliance with EMC, carefully taking into consideration the installation notes. ● Condition for the inverter pulse frequency: – FSAA … FSC: Pulse frequency < 4 kHz –...
In addition, measures for EMC-compliant configuration of the plant or system are described in detail in this manual and in the Configuration manualEMC installation guideline (http:// support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/60612658). The final statement on compliance with the applicable standard is given by the respective label attached to the individual device.
Technical data 10.10 Accessories 10.10 Accessories 10.10.1 Line reactor The assignment of a suitable line reactor to the inverter is provided in the following Chapter: Optional components (Page 36) Dimensions and mounting dimensions: Mounting base components (Page 47) Mounting the line reactor (Page 57) Table 10-15 Technical data of the line reactors Article no.
Technical data 10.10 Accessories 10.10.2 Line filter The assignment of a suitable line filter to the inverter is provided in the following Chapter: Optional components (Page 36) Dimensions and mounting dimensions: Mounting base components (Page 47) Table 10-18 Technical data of the line filter as footprint component Feature Data Article no.
Technical data 10.10 Accessories 10.10.3 Output reactor Preconditions for using reactors: ● Maximum permissible output frequency of the inverter: 150 Hz ● Inverter pulse frequency: 4 kHz The assignment of a suitable output reactor to the inverter is provided in the following Chapter: Optional components (Page 36) Dimensions and mounting dimensions: Mounting base components (Page 47)
Technical data 10.10 Accessories 10.10.4 Sine-wave filter Preconditions for using a sine-wave filter: ● Maximum permissible output frequency of the inverter: 150 Hz ● Inverter pulse frequency: 4 kHz The assignment of a suitable sine-wave filter to the inverter is provided in the following Chapter: Optional components (Page 36) Dimensions and mounting dimensions: Mounting base components (Page 47)
Technical data 10.10 Accessories 10.10.5 dU/dt filter plus Voltage Peak Limiter The du/dt filter plus Voltage Peak Limiter limits the rate of voltage rise at the inverter output to values < 500 V/µs - and the voltage peaks at the rated line voltages to values < 1000 V: The assignment of the "du/dt filter plus Voltage Peak Limiter"...
Technical data 10.10 Accessories 10.10.6 Braking resistor Assigning the braking resistor to the inverter: Optional components (Page 36) Dimensions and mounting dimensions: Mounting base components (Page 47) Mounting the braking resistor (Page 63) Table 10-24 Technical data of the braking resistor Article no.
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Technical data 10.10 Accessories Table 10-27 Technical data of the braking resistors Article no. JJY:023464020001 Resistance 5 Ω Pulse power P 110 kW Rated power P 5500 W Temperature contact (NC 250 VAC / 2.5 A contact) Degree of protection IP21 Weight 27 kg...
A PM240‑2 Power Module is required to operate a 1FP1 synchronous-re‐ luctance motor with SINAMICS G120 Support of 1FP3 synchronous-reluctance motors ✓ A PM240‑2 Power Module is required to operate a 1FP3 synchronous-re‐ luctance motor along with a selective release from SIEMENS Support of 1LE5 induction motors ✓ ✓ ✓...
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Appendix A.1 New and extended functions Function SINAMICS G120 G120D Setting option for two output reactors using parameter p0235 at the SI‐ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NAMICS G120C and SINAMICS G120 with PM240-2 FSD … FSF Power Module Efficiency-optimized operation of induction motors ✓...
Appendix A.1 New and extended functions A.1.2 Firmware version 4.7 SP6 Table A-2 New functions and function changes in firmware 4.7 SP6 Function SINAMICS G120 G120D Support for the Power Module PM240-2, FSF frame sizes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Support of PM240P‑2 Power Modules frame sizes FSD … FSF ✓...
Appendix A.1 New and extended functions A.1.3 Firmware version 4.7 SP3 Table A-3 New functions and function changes in firmware 4.7 SP3 Function SINAMICS G120 G120D PM240‑2 Power Modules, frame sizes FSD and FSE are supported ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ The Safety Integrated basic function Safe Torque Off (STO) is supported ✓...
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Appendix A.1 New and extended functions Function SINAMICS G120 G120D Moment of inertia estimator with moment of inertia precontrol to optimize ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ the speed controller in operation Friction torque characteristic with automatic plotting to optimize the speed ✓...
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Appendix A.1 New and extended functions Function SINAMICS G120 G120D Default of the minimum speed to 20% of the rated motor speed ✓ For commissioning with an operator panel, the inverter automatically backs ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...
Appendix A.1 New and extended functions A.1.4 Firmware version 4.7 Table A-4 New functions and function changes in Firmware 4.7 Function SINAMICS G120 G120D Supporting the identification & maintenance datasets (I&M1 … 4) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...
Appendix A.1 New and extended functions A.1.5 Firmware version 4.6 SP6 Table A-5 New functions and function changes in firmware 4.6 SP6 Function SINAMICS G120 G120D Support for the new Power Modules ✓ ● PM330 IP20 GX SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Appendix A.1 New and extended functions A.1.6 Firmware version 4.6 Table A-6 New functions and function changes in Firmware 4.6 Function SINAMICS G120 G120D Support for the new Power Modules ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ● PM240-2 IP20 FSB … FSC ●...
Appendix A.1 New and extended functions A.1.7 Firmware version 4.5 Table A-7 New functions and function changes in Firmware 4.5 Function SINAMICS G120 G120D Support for the new Power Modules: ✓ ✓ ✓ ● PM230 IP20 FSA … FSF ● PM230 in a push-through FSA … FSC Support for the new Power Modules: ✓...
Appendix A.2 Handling the BOP 2 operator panel Handling the BOP 2 operator panel A.2.1 Menu structure, symbols and keys Status display once the power supply for the inverter has been switched on. Figure A-1 Menu of the BOP-2 Figure A-2 Other keys and symbols of the BOP-2 SINAMICS G120C converter Operating Instructions, 09/2017, FW V4.7 SP9, A5E34263257B AF...
Appendix A.2 Handling the BOP 2 operator panel A.2.2 Changing settings using BOP-2 Changing settings using BOP-2 You can modify the settings of your inverter by changing the values of the its parameters. The inverter only permits changes to "write" parameters. Write parameters begin with a "P", e.g. P45.
Appendix A.2 Handling the BOP 2 operator panel A.2.3 Changing indexed parameters Changing indexed parameters For indexed parameters, several parameter values are assigned to a parameter number. Each of the parameter values has its own index. Procedure To change an indexed parameter, proceed as follows: 1.
Appendix A.2 Handling the BOP 2 operator panel A.2.4 Directly entering the parameter number and value Directly select the parameter number The BOP‑2 offers the possibility of setting the parameter number digit by digit. Precondition The parameter number is flashing in the BOP-2 display. Procedure To select the parameter number directly, proceed as follows: 1.
Appendix A.2 Handling the BOP 2 operator panel A.2.5 A parameter cannot be changed When cannot you change a parameter? The inverter indicates why it currently does not permit a parameter to be changed: Read parameters cannot The parameter can only be adjusted A parameter can only be adjusted be adjusted during quick commissioning.
Appendix A.3 The device trace in STARTER The device trace in STARTER Description The device trace graphically displays inverter signals with respect to time. Signals In two settings that are independent of one another, using you can interconnect eight signals each.
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Appendix A.3 The device trace in STARTER If you require more than two settings for your measurements, you can either save the individual settings in the project or export them in *.clg format, and load or import them, if necessary. You can record individual bits of a parameter (e.g.
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Appendix A.3 The device trace in STARTER In the example, the trace starts if digital inputs DI 0 and DI 3 are high, and DI 2 is low. The state of the other digital inputs is not relevant for the trigger condition. Further, you can either set an alarm or fault as start condition.
Appendix A.4 Interconnecting signals in the converter Interconnecting signals in the converter A.4.1 Fundamentals The following functions are implemented in the inverter: ● Open-loop and closed-loop control functions ● Communication functions ● Diagnosis and operating functions Every function comprises one or several blocks that are interconnected with one another. Figure A-4 Example of a block: Motorized potentiometer (MOP) Most of the blocks can be adapted to specific applications using parameters.
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Appendix A.4 Interconnecting signals in the converter Binectors and connectors Connectors and binectors are used to exchange signals between the individual blocks: ● Connectors are used to interconnect "analog" signals (e.g. MOP output speed) ● Binectors are used to interconnect digital signals (e.g. "Enable MOP up" command) Figure A-6 Symbols for binector and connector inputs and outputs Binector/connector outputs (CO/BO) are parameters that combine more than one binector...
Appendix A.4 Interconnecting signals in the converter Where can you find additional information? ● This manual suffices for assigning a different meaning to the digital inputs. ● The parameter list in the List Manual is sufficient for more complex signal interconnections. ●...
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Appendix A.4 Interconnecting signals in the converter Parameter Description p20159 = 5000.00 Setting the delay time [ms] of the time module: 5 seconds p20158 = 722.0 Connect the status of DI 0 to the input of the time block r0722.0 = Parameter that displays the status of digital input 0. p20030[0] = 20160 Interconnecting the time block to the 1st AND input p20030[1] = 722.1...
Appendix A.5 Connecting a fail-safe digital input Connecting a fail-safe digital input The following examples show the interconnection of a fail-safe digital input corresponding to PL d according to EN 13849-1 and SIL2 according to IEC61508. You can find additional examples and information in the "Safety Integrated"...
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Appendix A.5 Connecting a fail-safe digital input Figure A-11 Connecting a safety relay, e.g. SIRIUS 3SK11 Figure A-12 Connecting an F digital output module, e.g. SIMATIC F digital output module The Safety Integrated function manual provides additional connection options and connections in separate control cabinets.
Appendix A.6 Acceptance test for the safety function Acceptance test for the safety function A.6.1 Recommended acceptance test The following descriptions for the acceptance test are recommendations that illustrate the principle of acceptance. You may deviate from these recommendations if you check the following once you have completed commissioning: ●...
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Appendix A.6 Acceptance test for the safety function Figure A-13 Acceptance test for STO (basic functions) Procedure To perform an acceptance test of the STO function as part of the basic functions, proceed as follows: Status The inverter is ready ●...
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Appendix A.6 Acceptance test for the safety function Status Select STO 3.1. Select STO while the motor is running. Test each configured activation, e.g. via digital inputs and PROFIsafe. 3.2. Check the following: When controlled via When controlled via a fail- When controlled via PROFIsafe safe F-DI digital input...
Appendix A.6 Acceptance test for the safety function A.6.2 Machine documentation Machine or plant description Designation Type Serial number Manufacturer End customer Overview diagram of the machine and/or system: Inverter data The inverter data include the hardware version of the safety-relevant inverter. Labeling the drive Article number and hardware version of the inverter Function table...
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Appendix A.6 Acceptance test for the safety function Acceptance test reports File name of the acceptance reports Data backup Data Storage medium Holding area Archiving type Designation Date Acceptance test reports PLC program Circuit diagrams Countersignatures Commissioning engineer The commissioning engineer confirms that the tests and checks listed above have been correctly executed.
Appendix A.6 Acceptance test for the safety function A.6.3 Documenting the settings for the basic functions, firmware V4.4 ... V4.7 SP6 Drive = <pDO-NAME_v> Table A-9 Firmware version Name Number Value Control Unit firmware version <r18_v> SI version, safety functions integrated in the drive (processor 1) r9770 <r9770_v>...
Overview of the manuals Manuals with additional information that can be downloaded ● Compact operating instructions SINAMICS G120C, FSAA ... FSC (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109736227) Installing and commissioning inverters, frame sizes FSAA … FSC. ● Compact operating instructions SINAMICS G120C, FSD ... FSF (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/13221/man)
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● Operating instructions IOP-2 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/ 109747658) Using the Operator Panel. ● Accessories manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/13225/man) Installation descriptions for inverter components, e.g. line reactors and line filters. The printed installation descriptions are supplied together with the components. Finding the most recent edition of a manual...
Catalog Ordering data and technical information for SINAMICS G inverters. Catalogs for download or online catalog (Industry Mall): All about SINAMICS G120C (www.siemens.com/sinamics-g120c) SIZER The configuration tool for SINAMICS, MICROMASTER and DYNAVERT T drives, motor starters, as well as SINUMERIK, SIMOTION controllers and SIMATIC technology...
A.7.3 Product Support You can find additional information on the product and more in the Internet under (http:// www.siemens.com/automation/service&support) This address provides the following: ● Actual product information (product memorandums), FAQs (frequently asked questions), downloads. ● The Newsletter contains the latest information on the products you use.
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Index Ready, 161 Speed control, 268 Ready to start, 161 Spindle, 123, 130, 141, 146 Regenerative operation, 283 Square-law characteristic, 262, 263 Replace Standards Control Unit, 398 EN 61800-3, 34 Gear unit, 398 Star connection (Y), 79 Hardware, 398 Startdrive, 217, 333 Motor, 398 Startdrive commissioning tool, 217 Power Module, 398...
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Index Test signals, 224 Three-wire control, 173 Tightening torque, 73 TN system, 65 Torque accuracy, 123, 131, 142, 147 Trace function, 444 TT system, 65 Two-wire control, 173 UL-compliant installation, 76 Unit system, 211 Update Firmware, 398 Upgrading the firmware, 393 Upload, 323, 333, 337 USB interface, 136 Use for the intended purpose, 29...
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Further information SINAMICS converters: www.siemens.com/sinamics Safety Integrated: www.siemens.com/safety-integrated PROFINET: www.siemens.com/profinet Siemens AG Digital Factory Motion Control Postfach 3180 91050 ERLANGEN Germany Subject to change without prior notice For additional information on SINAMICS G120, scan the QR code.