6.7 Available telegram types
6.7.1 Telegrams for the transfer of standard data (PROFIdrive)
The standard telegram configuration (Page 116) of a SINUMERIK NCU uses the following
telegram types for PROFIdrive communication (standard data):
Table 6-3 Telegrams for PROFIdrive communication
Profile Designation Purpose
PROFIdrive SIEMENS telegram 136 Manufacturer-specific telegram.
Permits the use of the following data:
● Dynamic Servo Control (DSC)
● Torque feedforward control
● 2 position encoders (encoder 1 and encoder 2)
● 4 trace signals
SIEMENS telegram 390 Manufacturer-specific telegram for PROFIdrive communication.
Permits the use of the following data:
● Access to onboard I/O of the CU
● Use of the control and status word of the CU (CU_STW, CU_ZSW)
This telegram is used by NX modules for PROFIdrive communication.
SIEMENS telegram 391 Manufacturer-specific telegram for PROFIdrive communication.
Permits the use of the following data:
● Access to onboard I/O of the CU
● Use of the control and status word of the CU (CU_STW, CU_ZSW)
● Central measuring probe evaluation of up to 2 probes
This telegram is used by the NCU for PROFIdrive communication between NC
and DRIVE.
SIEMENS telegram 370 Manufacturer-specific telegram for communication of the infeed (Infeed / Active
Infeed (A_INF)).
For the purpose of implementing a user-defined telegram configuration (Page 121), you can
also configure other telegram types for transferring standard data.
Further information
You will find a brief description of all configurable telegram types in the TIA Portal in the tooltip
for the telegram. Detailed information can be found in the respective function block diagrams
in the SINAMICS S120/S150 List Manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/
109739998/).
Telegram Function diagram
1…9 2415
20…83 2416
102…116 2419
118…166 2420
Configuring telegrams and drive units
6.7 Available telegram types
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