Operation
7.1 Operation
SINAMICS DCP
Operating Instructions, 09/2019, A5E34382853K
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Connectors, CI: Connector input, CO: Connector output
A connector is a digital signal, e.g. in 32-bit format. It can be used to emulate words (16 bits),
double words (32 bits) or analog signals. Connectors are subdivided into connector inputs
(signal sink) and connector outputs (signal source).
Table 7- 3 Connectors
CI
Connector input
(signal sink)
Can be interconnected with a connector output
as source.
The number of the connector output must be
entered as a parameter value.
CO
Connector output
(signal source)
Can be used as a source for a connector input.
Interconnecting signals with BICO technology
To interconnect two signals, a BICO input parameter (signal sink) must be assigned to the
desired BICO output parameter (signal source).
The following information is required to connect a binector/connector input to a
binector/connector output:
● Binectors: Parameter number, bit number and drive object ID
● Connectors without an index: Parameter number and drive object No.
● Connectors with an index: Parameter number, index and drive object No.
● Data type (signal source for connector output parameter)
Figure 7-4 Interconnecting signals with BICO technology