System overview 
2.3 Derating as a function of the installation altitude and ambient temperature 
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SINAMICS S120 Combi 
Manual, (GH9), 07/2016, 6SL3097-4AV00-0BP5 
 
Derating as a function of the installation altitude and ambient 
temperature 
The S120 Combi Power Modules and Motor Modules Booksize Compact are designed for 
operation at an ambient temperature of 40 °C, installation altitudes up to 1000 m above sea 
level and the relevant specified pulse frequency. 
The air pressure and therefore air density drop at altitudes above sea level. At these 
altitudes, the same quantity of air does not have the same cooling effect and the air gap 
between two electrical conductors can only insulate a lower voltage. Typical values for air 
pressure are summarized in the table below: 
Table 2- 4  Air pressure for various installation altitudes 
Installation altitude above sea level 
in [m] 
0  2000  3000  4000  5000 
Air pressure in mbar [kPa] 
Figure 2-3  Output current as a function of the installation altitude 
The output current must be reduced if the modules are operated at ambient temperatures 
above 40 °C. Ambient temperatures above 55 °C are not permissible. 
At installation altitudes above 2000 m, the Power Modules must be connected using an 
isolating transformer. The secondary line supply system must be implemented as follows: 
● TN line supply with grounded star point (no grounded outer conductor)
● IT line supply
A reduction of the line supply voltage phase-phase is not necessary.