Configuration   
5.2 Configuring workflow 
  1FN3 linear motors 
116  Configuration Manual, 10/2018, 6SN1197-0AB86-0BP2 
As an example, the above figure shows some points of the motor force - velocity 
characteristic curve at times t
1
 ... t
4 
in comparison with the force - speed characteristic curve 
of a primary section: 
●  t
1
: This point is not critical, as it is below the rated force F
N
 and is also within the voltage 
limit characteristic of the motor. 
●  t
2
, t
3
: These are permissible operating points, as they lie within the voltage limit 
characteristic of the motor. However, it must be carefully checked whether the motor can 
be operated at overload for as long as is required for the duty cycle. 
●  t
4
: If such a point occurs, the required motor force cannot be achieved at this velocity. In 
this case, you must select another primary section at which the point t
4
 lies below the 
force - velocity characteristic curve. 
 
Note 
Current does not flow evenly through all phas
es in all operating states of the motor, e.g.: 
  motor stopped but energized, e.g. for: 
–  Compensation of a weight 
–  Start up against a brake system (damping and impact absorption elements) 
  Low velocities (< 0.5 m/min) 
  Cyclic traversing distances less than the pole width 
With persistent uneven loading, the motor must only be operated at about 70% of the 
rated force, see F
0
* in the data sheets. 
For precise dimensioning, please contact your local Siemens office.
 
 
Specifying the number of secondary sections 
Basics  
Irrespective of the length, the secondary sections must have the same magnetic track width 
as the selected primary section. This is guaranteed by making a selection based on the 
article number The positions of the article number that indicate the motor size must match. 
The number of required secondary sections depends on: 
●  The desired traversing distance 
●  The drive arrangement