Descriptions of functions
10.7 EtherNet/IP
SINAMICS DCM DC Converter
Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E34763375A
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Communication with the SINAMICS DCM
The Ethernet/IP communication with the SINAMICS DCM is possible with two CIP types:
● IMPLICIT: For cyclic I/O data (setpoints, actual values, control and status words)
● EXPLICIT: For acyclic message requests ("explicit messaging")
The following CIP / messaging classes are available for the SINAMICS DCM:
Connection Manager object
0x32C* 7 Drive object
0x401 - 0x43E 1025 - 1086 Parameter object (reading/writing a single
Implicit messaging – Cyclic communication as I/O slave
The cyclic communication is represented by Class 4 and the assembly object structure.
As standard, the SINAMICS DCM as I/O slave exchanges cyclic process data (PZDs) with a
PLC or another control system.
Process data is the cyclic information such as control and status words as well as actual
values and setpoints.
The following I/O assembly settings are to be made (from PLC perspective).
4 ms is supported as the minimum value for RPI (Requested Packet Interval).
Assembly 101 – Receive data:
Length depends on the user settings
Assembly 102 – Send data:
Length depends on the user settings
Assembly 103 – Configuration data:
16-bit integer is used as the data type.
The data length is the sum of the number of words transferred from each drive object.
Example 1:
Number of words to be sent
Number of words to be received