Interfaces
3.2 DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces
SIMOTION D4x5-2
40 Manual, 11/2010
Note
The 3rd port of the PROFINET IO interface X150 P3 has an additional inscription.
It is called X120 PN/IE-OP.
This designation is not relevant for SIMOTION D.
Non-usable interfaces
Table 3- 2 Overview of interfaces that cannot be used for SIMOTION D
Interface name Interface Connector type
RS232 interface X140 9-pin Sub-D connector
3.2 DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces
DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces
All SINAMICS S120 drive system components, including the motors and encoders, are
interconnected by a shared serial interface called DRIVE-CLiQ. The standardized cables and
connectors reduce the variety of different parts and cut storage costs.
DRIVE-CLiQ has the following properties:
● Automatic detection of components by the control unit
● Standardized interfaces to all components
● Uniform diagnostics down to the components
● Complete service down to the components
● 24 V / 450 mA per DRIVE-CLiQ interface are provided for the connection of encoders and
measuring systems.
Note:
The DRIVE-CLiQ cable with 24 V supply is used only for components that require this
(e.g. motors with a DRIVE-CLiQ interface).