Properties
Important properties of the SIMATIC Drive Controller:
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Fail-safe technology CPU including drive control with safety functions integrated in the
drive
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Extremely compact because the CPU is integrated in the drive system without taking up
any additional space
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Central data management with one memory card for CPU and SINAMICS Integrated
Easy handling
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Less cabling and installation effort thanks to SINAMICS Integrated
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Easy configuring in the hardware configuration of STEP7
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Central license handling in the TIA Portal
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Easy and efficient commissioning and optimization of drives using the SINAMICS Startdrive
engineering tool in the TIA Portal
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Optimization function for determining the optimal precontrol and gain (Kv factor) for the
closed loop position control of the axis
Optimized for production machinery
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Performance classes and memory size optimized for production machinery
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Wide range of interfaces, consistent across performance range
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Technology I/Os onboard
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12 digital inputs and 16 user-configurable digital inputs/outputs
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Up to 8 outputs configurable as high-speed outputs for ultra-short output delays and
maximum switching precision, e.g. can be configured for output cam applications.
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Up to 16 inputs configurable as measurement sensing inputs for position detection
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Additional technology functions such as oversampling and event/period duration
measurement
Areas of application
SIMATIC Drive Controllers are used, for example, in applications in which the SINAMICS S120
drive family is being used because of the need for:
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A highly dynamic, flexible multi-axis drive system:
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Broad performance range
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Comprehensive range of motors (including external drives, etc.)
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Comprehensive control modes (servo, vector, U/f)
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SINAMICS Technology Extensions
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Controlled infeed/regenerative feedback
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For prevention of undesired harmonics
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For a high level of robustness against line fluctuations
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For energy recovery in braking mode
SIMATIC Drive Controllers are also used where there is a need for:
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Safety solutions for machine and operator protection
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A compact, space-saving design
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High performance for motion control and high-speed I/O
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Modular machine concepts with fast isochronous mode
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Product overview
3.2 Application range
SIMATIC Drive Controller
Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E46600370-AC