SINAMICS S120 Combi 
Manual, 11/2017, 6SL3097-4AV00-0BP7 
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Description 
The SINAMICS S120 Combi 
The S120 Combi is a Power Module with integrated infeed, Motor Modules (inverter) for 3 or 
4 axes and a TTL encoder evaluation for the spindle. The S120 Combi is available in the 
following versions for various current ratings:  
●  3 axes Power Module with infeed, spindle and 2 feed axes 
●  4 axes Power Module with infeed, spindle and 3 feed axes 
The Power Modules are cooled using external air cooling that employs through-hole 
technology. The required fan unit is optionally available. A fan solution on the customer side 
with comparable rated data is possible. 
The S120 Combi is capable of infeed/energy recovery The infeed provides the integrated 
Motor Modules with an uncontrolled DC voltage. 
In the infeed mode regarding the current and voltage waveforms, the infeed has a typical 
characteristic of a 6-pulse diode rectifier bridge. In the energy recovery mode, the current 
waveform is a square wave.  
The energy recovery is switched in depending on the power that is fed back. Energy 
recovery is deactivated when the infeed is operating under no-load conditions. 
The S120 Combi is suitable for direct operation on TN, IT and TT line supplies. 
Fault protection for the motor circuit 
The electronic overcurrent trip complies with the requirements laid down in IEC 60364-3-
2:2005/AMD1:- Section 411 for protection against electric shock. 
●  Observe the installation specifications provided in this manual. 
●  Observe the applicable installation standards. 
●  Ensure the continuity of the protective conductor. 
Controlling the motor holding brake 
The S120 Combi has an integrated brake control function for a motor holding brake. The 
motor holding brake is connected at terminal X11. The assignment of the motor holding 
brake to the feed axes of the S120 Combi can be freely parameterized using the software. 
Motor holding brakes up to 1 A are controlled.