Functions of the control keys:
• 4 arrows
Navigation within a level
• OK
– Conrm selection
– Switch to editing mode
– Navigation to the next level down
• ESC
– Navigation to the next level up
– The navigation bar can be called from any level by pressing the ESC key for 2 seconds
– Switch focus from content area to navigation bar
– Switch focus from navigation bar to content area
• ON
Start the motor in MANUAL mode
• OFF
Stop the motor in MANUAL mode
• MANUAL/AUTO
– MANUAL: Species SINAMICS SDI Standard as the command source
– AUTO: Species an external source such as the eld bus as the command source
The display is divided into the following areas:
• Status bar
Icons provide information about the status of the converter and about alarms and faults and
their causes.
The status bar is subdivided into 2 areas: The left-hand area provides information about the
converter status. The right-hand area contains details relating to converter function.
• Content area
The content area shows the current menu with additional menu items or information.
• Navigation bar
The navigation bar appears on the start page and at the rst level of each menu item.
Menu selection:
– Select icon using "right" and "left" arrow keys
– Conrm with the "OK" key
• Footer
The footer contains the icons for possible actions. The actions are conrmed using the "ESC"
key or the "OK" key.
Operation and monitoring with SINAMICS SDI Standard
13.3Structure
SINAMICS G220 converter
304 Operating Instructions, 04/2024, FW V6.2, A5E51781573B AB