Application areas and performance
• Up to 8 axes can be implemented on an NCU 710.3B. The NCU 710.3B can be expanded by
up to 2 NX modules. One possible benet would be increased drive control performance.
• On the NCU 720.3B / 730.3B, the number of axes and/or the performance of the drive control
can be increased to 31 axes. This is achieved through the use of the NX modules. The
NCU 720.3B / 730.3B can be expanded by up to 5 NX modules for increased performance of
the drive control and number of axes.
• Use of an NCU 730.3B is recommended for maximum dynamic response and accuracy in
mold making or in the high-speed cutting sector
The following table shows the key features of the various NCU versions:
Table 2-1 Versions of the NCU
NCU 710.3B PN NCU 720.3B PN
NCU 730.3B PN
DRIVE CLiQ ports 4 6
Axes Up to 8
1) 2)
Up to 31
NX10.3 / 15.3 Up to 2 Up to 5
TCU Up to 2 Up to 4
Maximum resolution with SINU‐
MERIK Operate for NCU
1366 x 768 px
3)
1920 x 1080 px
1) With SINAMICS S120 Combi, up to 6 axes can be controlled.
2) 8 axes only possible with CNC SW 4.x or higher.
3) Higher resolution only with HMI on IPC.
2.4 Ordering data
Table 2-2 Order data for system components
System component Article number
NCU 710.3B PN with PLC 317-3 DP/PN 6FC5371-0AA30-0AB0
NCU 720.3B PN with PLC 317-3 DP/PN 6FC5372-0AA30-0AB0
NCU 730.3B PN with PLC 317-3 DP/PN 6FC5373-0AA30-0AB0
NCU 730.3B PN with PLC 319-3 DP/PN 6FC5373-0AA31-0AB0
Numeric Control Extension NX15.3 (High Extension) 6SL3040-1NB00-0AA0
Numeric Control Extension NX10.3 (Standard Extension) 6SL3040-1NC00-0AA0
COM01.3 RS232C(V.24) module for NCU 7x0.3B PN (cannot be used with
NCU 730.3B PN with PLC 319 DP/PN)
6FC5312-0FA01-1AA0
CBE30-2 Link module (cannot be used with NCU 730.3B PN with PLC 319
DP/PN)
6FC5312-0FA00-2AA0
PP 72/48D PN I/O module 6FC5311-0AA00-0AA0
PP 72/48D 2/2A PN I/O module 6FC5311-0AA00-1AA0
Strain relief/ shield connection for I/O cable 6AU1100-1AB00-0AA0
System overview
2.4 Ordering data
NCU 7x0.3B PN
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