2.2 Hardware and software components 
 
SINAMICS V20 at S7-1200/1500 via USS 
Entry ID: 109480894,    V1.0,    09/2018 
 
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Required knowledge 
Knowledge of automation and drive technology is helpful to understand the 
application example. You need basic knowledge of SINAMICS drives and 
configuring SIMATIC controllers in TIA Portal. 
2.2  Hardware and software components 
2.2.1  Validity 
This application is valid for 
  SINAMICS V20 with the following firmware version data or higher: 
Table 2-1: SINAMICS V20 firmware version data 
Product type (V20 = 8001) 
Firmware date (day/month) 
  S7-1200 PLC with firmware V4.1 or higher
 
  S7-1200 CM1241 communication module with firmware V2.1 or higher 
  S7-1200 CB1241 communication board with firmware V1.0 or higher 
  S7-1500 controller with firmware V1.7 or higher 
  S7-1500 CM PtP communication module with firmware V1.0 or higher 
  STEP 7 software V13 SP1 or higher 
2.2.2  Components used 
The application was created with the following components. 
Hardware components 
The following table contains only the main components necessary from a functional 
perspective. It does not list 
  line-side components such as circuit-breakers, fuses or line filters. 
  load-dependent components such as braking resistors. 
  fixing accessories such as mounting rails. 
  standard wiring material and terminal blocks. 
  other small accessories. 
 
 Please note: An update to ≥V4.1 is only possible for S7-1200 controllers with article numbers 
…….-1xx40-….