Siemens SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual page 16

System Overview
1.1 The SINAMICS range of drives
Product variants
Depending on the application, the SINAMICS range offers the ideal version for any drive
task.
• SINAMICS G is designed for standard applications with induction motors. These
applications have less stringent requirements regarding the dynamics and accuracy of
the motor speed.
• SINAMICS S handles complex drive tasks with synchronous/induction motors and fulfills
stringent requirements regarding
– Dynamics and accuracy,
– Integration of extensive technological functions in the drive control system
Platform concept and Totally Integrated Automation
All SINAMICS versions are based on a platform concept. Joint hardware and software
components, as well as standardized tools for design, configuration, and commissioning
tasks ensure high-level integration across all components. SINAMICS handles a wide variety
of drive tasks with no system gaps. The different SINAMICS versions can be easily
combined with each other.
SINAMICS is part of the Siemens "Totally Integrated Automation" concept. Integrated
SINAMICS systems covering configuration, data storage, and communication at automation
level ensure low-maintenance solutions with the SIMATIC, SIMOTION, and SINUMERIK
control systems.
Fig. 1-2 SINAMICS as part of the Siemens modular automation concept
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