Commissioning
4.1 Tools to commission the converter
The following tools are used to commission, troubleshoot and control the inverter, as well as
to backup and transfer the inverter settings.
Operator panels Article number
BOP-2 (
Basic Operator Panel) -
for snapping onto the inverter
• Two-line display
• Guided basic commissioning
Door mounting kit for
IOP/BOP-2
• For installation of the
BOP-2 or IOP in a con-
trol cabinet door.
• Degree of protection
with IOP: IP54 or
UL Type 12
• Degree of protection
with BOP-2: IP55
BOP-2:
6SL3255-0AA00-4CA1
IOP:
6SL3255-0AA00-4JA1
Door mounting kit:
6SL3256-0AP00-0JA0
IOP (Intelligent Operator Panel) -
for snapping onto the inverter
• Plain text display
• Menu-based operation and
application wizards
For mobile use of the IOP:
IOP handheld with power supply unit and rechargeable batteries as
well as RS232 connection cable
If you are using your own connection cable, carefully note the maxi-
mum permissible length of 5 m.
6SL3255-0AA00-4HA0
PC tools
You can access the inverter
with STARTER or Startdrive
either via a USB connection or
via PROFIBUS/PROFINET.
STARTER
System requirements and download: STARTER
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/26233208)
Help regarding operation: STARTER videos
(http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/mc-drives/en/low-
voltage-inverter/sinamics-g120/videos/Pages/videos.aspx)
STARTER on DVD:
6SL3072-0AA00-0AG0
Startdrive
System requirements and download: Startdrive
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/68034568)
Help regarding operation: Startdrive tutorial
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/73598459)
Startdrive on DVD:
6SL3072-4CA02-1XG0
SINAMICS PC Inverter Connection Kit 2
Contains the correct USB cable (3 m) to connect a PC to the
inverter.
6SL3255-0AA00-2CA0