Cabinet design and EMC 
12.9 Note on control cabinet cooling 
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SINAMICS S120 Combi 
Manual, (GH9), 07/2016, 6SL3097-4AV00-0BP5 
 
Note on control cabinet cooling 
12.9.1
 
The cabinet can be cooled, among others, by using: 
● Filter fans
● Heat exchangers
● Refrigerators
● External air cooling
The decision in favor of one of these methods will depend on the prevailing ambient 
conditions and the cooling power required. 
The air routing inside the control cabinet and the cooling clearances specified here, must be 
carefully observed. Other components or cables must not be installed/routed in these areas. 
Reduced service life due to non-compliance with the installation guidelines 
If you do not observe the guidelines for installing SINAMICS equipment in the cabinet, this 
can reduce the service life of the equipment and result in premature component failure. 
• Always comply with the installation guidelines for SINAMICS devices.
You must take into account the following specifications when installing a SINAMICS drive 
line-up: 
● Ventilation clearance
● Wiring and cabling
● Air guidance, air-conditioner
Table 12- 16  Ventilation clearances above and below the components 
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