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Siemens SINAMICS G120 Operating Instructions Manual

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G120C frequency converter
Operating instructions · 03/2012
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  • Page 1 SINAMICS G120 SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating instructions · 03/2012 SINAMICS Answers for industry.
  • Page 3 ___________________ SINAMICS G120C frequency Change history converter ___________________ Safety notes ___________________ Introduction SINAMICS ___________________ Description SINAMICS G120C ___________________ SINAMICS G120C frequency Installing converter ___________________ Commissioning guidance Operating Instructions ___________________ Basic commissioning ___________________ Adapting the terminal strip ___________________ Configuring the fieldbus ___________________ Functions ___________________...
  • Page 4 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 5: Change History

    Change history Main changes with respect to the manual, edition 01/2011 New functions in firmware V4.5 In Chapter PROFINET interface Communication via PROFINET (Page 86) Know how protection Write and know how protection (Page 259) Switching over the inverter control Switching over the inverter control (command data set) (Page 171) Revised descriptions...
  • Page 6 Change history SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Change history ............................3 Safety notes............................. 11 Introduction.............................. 15 About this manual ........................15 Guide through this manual......................16 Description............................... 17 Product overview .........................17 Components, which you require depending on your application ..........18 Commissioning tools........................18 Installing ..............................21 Procedure for installing the converter ..................21 EMC-compliant cabinet design ....................21 Mounting the inverter ........................24 Mounting the line reactor ......................26...
  • Page 8 Table of contents 6.4.3 Additional settings ........................63 Basic commissioning with STARTER ..................64 6.5.1 Adapting the USB interface......................64 6.5.2 Generating a STARTER project....................66 6.5.3 Go online and start wizard for basic commissioning..............66 6.5.4 Switch on the motor via the control panel ................... 68 6.5.5 Making additional settings......................
  • Page 9 Table of contents 8.4.3.1 Modbus ............................121 8.4.3.2 Basic settings for communication ....................122 8.4.3.3 Modbus RTU telegram.......................123 8.4.3.4 Baud rates and mapping tables ....................124 8.4.3.5 Write and read access via FC 3 and FC 6.................127 8.4.3.6 Communication procedure......................129 Communication via CANopen....................131 8.5.1 Configuring communication to the control .................132 8.5.2...
  • Page 10 Table of contents Motor control ..........................185 9.6.1 V/f control ..........................185 9.6.1.1 Characteristics of U/f control ..................... 186 9.6.1.2 Selecting the U/f characteristic ....................187 9.6.1.3 Optimizing with a high break loose torque and brief overload ..........188 9.6.2 Vector control ..........................
  • Page 11 Table of contents Data backup and series commissioning....................247 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card............248 10.1.1 Saving setting on memory card ....................249 10.1.2 Transferring the setting from the memory card................251 10.1.3 Safely remove the memory card ....................253 10.2 Backing up and transferring settings using STARTER..............255 10.3...
  • Page 12 Table of contents Appendix..............................313 Parameter..........................313 Interconnecting signals in the inverter ..................315 Application examples ........................ 318 A.3.1 Configuring the PROFIBUS communication with STEP 7 ............318 A.3.1.1 Creating a STEP 7 project ......................318 A.3.1.2 Configuring communications to a SIMATIC control ..............319 A.3.1.3 Inserting the converter into the STEP 7 project ................

  • Page 13: Safety Notes

    Safety notes It has to be ensured by the machine manufacturer, that the line-side overcurrent protection equipment interrupts within 5 s (immovable equipment and modules in immovable equipment) in the case of minimum fault current (current on complete insulation failure to accessible conductive parts that are not live during operation and maximum current loop resistance).
  • Page 14 Safety notes Transport and storage CAUTION Don't drop the converter or converter components during transport and storage. Protect the equipment from water (rainfall) and excessive temperatures. Installation and Commissioning WARNING Wherever faults occurring in the control equipment can lead to substantial material damage or even grievous bodily injury (that is, potentially dangerous faults), additional external precautions must be taken or facilities provided to ensure or enforce safe operation, even when a fault occurs (e.g.
  • Page 15 Repair WARNING Repairs on equipment may only be carried out by Siemens Service, by repair centers authorized by Siemens or by authorized personnel who are thoroughly acquainted with all the warnings and operating procedures contained in this manual.
  • Page 16 Safety notes Residual risks The control and drive components of a power drive system (PDS) are approved for industrial and commercial use in industrial supply networks. Their use in public supply networks requires a different configuration and/or additional measures. These components may only be operated in closed housings or in higher-level control cabinets with protective covers that are closed, and when all of the protective devices are used.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction About this manual Who requires the operating instructions and what for? These operating instructions primarily address fitters, commissioning engineers and machine operators. The operating instructions describe the devices and device components and enable the target groups being addressed to install, connect-up, parameterize, and commission the inverters safely and in the correct manner.

  • Page 18: Guide Through This Manual

    Introduction 2.2 Guide through this manual Guide through this manual In this manual, you will find background information on your inverter, as well as a full description of the commissioning procedure: ① Here you will find information about the hardware of your inverter and the commissioning tools: ...

  • Page 19: Description

    Description Product overview The SINAMICS G120C is a range of converters for controlling the speed of three phase motors. The converter is available in three frame sizes. You find a label with the order number: ● On the front of the converter after removing the blind cover or the operator panel. ●...

  • Page 20: Components, Which You Require Depending On Your Application

    Description 3.2 Components, which you require depending on your application Components, which you require depending on your application Line reactor A line reactor protects the converter from the rough characteristics of an industrial grid. A line reactor supports the overvoltage protection, smoothes harmonics and bridges commutation notches.
  • Page 21 STARTER Commissioning tool (PC software) STARTER on the DVD: connected to the converter via USB port, PROFIBUS or 6SL3072-0AA00-0AG0 PROFINET Downloading: STARTER (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/1080498 5/130000) Drive ES Basic 6SW1700-5JA00-5AA0 As an option to STEP 7 with routing function via network limits for PROFIBUS and PROFINET...
  • Page 22 Description 3.3 Commissioning tools SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 23: Installing

    Installing Procedure for installing the converter Prerequisites for installing the converter Check that the following prerequisites are fulfilled before you install the converter: ● Are the components, tools and small parts required for installation available? ● Are the ambient conditions permissible? See Technical data (Page 295). Installation sequence 1.
  • Page 24 Installing 4.2 EMC-compliant cabinet design The different zones must be electromagnetically decoupled. One method is to ensure that the zones are not positioned directly next to each other (minimum distance app. 25 cm / 9.84 in). A better, more compact method, however, is to use separate metallic housings or separation plates with large surface areas.
  • Page 25 Installing 4.2 EMC-compliant cabinet design Control cabinet design ● All metallic components of the cabinet (side panels, back walls, roof plates, and floor plates) must be connected to the cabinet frame with excellent electrical conductivity, ideally with a large contact area or by means of several point-like screwed connections (i.e.

  • Page 26: Mounting The Inverter

    Installing 4.3 Mounting the inverter Mounting the inverter Mounting orientation Mount the converter in a control cabinet. Figure 4-1 The converter must not be installed horizontally. Devices that could impede the flow of cooling air must not be installed in this area. Make sure that the ventilation openings for the cooling air for the converter are not covered and that the flow of cooling air is not obstructed.
  • Page 27 Installing 4.3 Mounting the inverter Table 4- 1 Dimensions, drill patterns and minimum distances Frame Size A Frame Size B Frame Size C 0.55 kW … 4.0 kW 5.5 kW … 7.5 kW 11 kW … 18.5 kW Height 196 mm 196 mm 295 mm Width...

  • Page 28: Mounting The Line Reactor

    Installing 4.4 Mounting the line reactor Mounting the line reactor Dimensions and drill patterns Frame Size A, 0.55 kW … 1.1 kW Dimensions [mm] Drill pattern [mm] Frame Size A, 1.5 kW … 4.0 kW Dimensions [mm] Drill pattern [mm] SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 29 Installing 4.4 Mounting the line reactor Frame Size B, 5.5 kW … 7.5 kW Frame Size C, 11 kW … 18.5 kW SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 30: Mounting The Braking Resistor

    Installing 4.5 Mounting the braking resistor Distances to other equipment Figure 4-2 Distances of line reactors to other equipment [mm] Mounting the braking resistor Mounting orientation Figure 4-3 Permissible mounting orientation of the braking resistor CAUTION The operation of the braking resistor without housing is not permitted. SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 31 Installing 4.5 Mounting the braking resistor Dimensions and drill patterns Frame Size A, 0.55 kW … 1.5 kW Dimensions [mm] Drill pattern [mm] Fixing: 4 × M4 bolts 4 × M4 nuts 4 × M4 washers Tightening torque 3 Nm Frame Size A, 2.2 kW …...
  • Page 32 Installing 4.5 Mounting the braking resistor Frame Size B, 5.5 kW … 7.5 kW Dimensions [mm] Drill pattern [mm] Fixing: 4 × M4 bolts 4 × M4 nuts 4 × M4 washers Tightening torque 3 Nm Frame Size C, 11 kW … 18.5 kW Dimensions [mm] Drill pattern [mm] Fixing:...
  • Page 33 Installing 4.5 Mounting the braking resistor Distances to other equipment Floor mounting Mount the resistor on a heat resistant surface with a high thermal conductivity. Do not install devices that could impede the flow of cooling air in this area. Do not cover the ventilation openings of the braking resistor.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Converter

    Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Connecting the converter 4.6.1 Power distribution systems Overview of Power Distribution Systems The power distribution systems described below, as defined in EN 60950 , have been considered in the design of the converter. In the next figures three phase systems are outlined.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Line Supply And Motor

    Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter If the converter connected to an IT supply is required to remain operational if an output phase is connected to ground, then an output reactor must be fitted to prevent overcurrent tripping. The probability of overcurrent tripping without output reactor increases with the size of the IT supply.
  • Page 36 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Connecting line, motor and further components SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 37 ● Clamping shall be provided between phases and also between phase and ground. Star connection and delta connection With SIEMENS motors, you will see a diagram of both connection types on the inside of the cover of the terminal box: ...

  • Page 38: Emc-Compliant Installation And Connection

    Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter 4.6.3 EMC-compliant installation and connection EMC-compliant installation of the converter The EMC-compliant installation of the converter is shown in the following diagram. Figure 4-4 Converter shielding Screening methods The following illustration shows an example with and without Shielding Plate. Figure 4-5 Shield SINAMICS G120C frequency converter...
  • Page 39 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Note Use an unshielded cable for the mains connection of Power Modules with integrated filter. Power Modules, which are connected to the line supply via an external filter, require a shielded cable between the line filter and Power Module. Cables inside the cabinet ●...
  • Page 40 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Cables outside the cabinet ● All power cables (line supply cables, cables to braking resistors, as well as motor cables) must be routed seperately from signal and data cables. The minimum distance should be approximately 25 cm / 9.84 in. ●...
  • Page 41 For this purpose cables with good high-frequency properties must be used. Grounding and high-frequency equipotential bonding measures The following figure illustrates all grounding and high-frequency equipotential bonding measures using the example of a cabinet with a SINAMICS G120. ① The ground connections represent the conventional grounding system for the drive components.
  • Page 42 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Figure 4-6 Grounding and high-frequency equipotential bonding measures in the drive system and in the plant SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 43 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Additional measures Finely stranded, braided copper cables have to be routed in parallel with the cable shields in the following cases: ● Old installations with already existing unscreened cables ● Cables with poor high-frequency properties ●...

  • Page 44: Interfaces, Connectors, Switches, Terminal Blocks And Leds Of The Converter

    Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter 4.6.4 Interfaces, connectors, switches, terminal blocks and LEDs of the converter In the diagrams below, the complete breakdown of all user interfaces are explained. Figure 4-8 Interfaces and connectors SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 45: Terminal Strips On The Converter

    Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter 4.6.5 Terminal strips on the converter Wiring the terminal strip Wiring variants ① Wiring using the internal power supply Digital input = HIGH if switch closed ② Wiring using an external power supply Digital input = HIGH if switch closed ③...

  • Page 46: Wiring Terminal Strips

    Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter 4.6.6 Wiring terminal strips Solid or flexible cables are permitted as signal lines. Wire end ferrules must not be used for the spring-loaded terminals. The permissible cable cross-section ranges between 0.5 mm² (21 AWG) and 1.5 mm² (16 AWG).
  • Page 47 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter See also section: Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) (Page 228). See also section: Configuring communication to the control (Page 91). See also sections: Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) (Page 228), Configuring communication to the control (Page 91). SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 48 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Automatic / Manual - change over from field bus to jog Factory setting with G120C DP and G120C PN: See also section: Configuring communication to the control (Page 91). Motorized potentiometer See also section: Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) (Page 228). SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 49 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Analog setpoint See also section: Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) (Page 228). Process industry See also section: Configuring communication to the control (Page 91). SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 50 Installing 4.6 Connecting the converter Two or three wire control Macro 12 is factory setting with the G120C USS/MB and G120C CAN. Communication with the higher-level control via USS Communication with the higher-level control via CANopen See also section: CANopen functionality of the inverter (Page 132). SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 51: Commissioning Guidance

    Commissioning guidance Adapting the converter to the drive application The converter must match the motor and the drive application to be able to optimally operate and protect the motor. Although the converter can be parameterized for very specific applications, many standard applications function satisfactorily with just a few adaptations.
  • Page 52 Commissioning guidance Commissioning guidelines We recommend the following procedure for the commissioning of your converter: ① See (Page 51) ② See (Page 58) ③ Basic commissioning with STARTER (Page 64) or Operator Panel (Page 60) ④ See (Page 73) ⑤ See (Page 85) ⑥...

  • Page 53: Basic Commissioning

    ● North America NEMA: 60 Hz [hp] or 60 Hz [kW] Motor data of the rating plate If you use the STARTER commissioning tool and a SIEMENS motor, then you only have to specify the order number of the motor - otherwise you must use the data from the motor rating plate.

  • Page 54: Does The Motor Match The Converter

    Basic commissioning 6.1 Preparing basic commissioning NOTICE Installation note The rating plate data that you enter must correspond to the connection type of the motor (star connection [Y]/delta connection [Δ]), i.e. for a delta motor connection, the delta rating plate data must be entered. What is the prevailing temperature where the motor is operated? ●...

  • Page 55: Wiring Examples For The Factory Settings

    Basic commissioning 6.1 Preparing basic commissioning 6.1.3 Wiring examples for the factory settings To ensure that the factory setting can be used, you must wire the terminal strip of your converter as shown in the following examples. Factory pre-assignment of the terminal block at the converter with RS485 field bus interface Figure 6-2 Default wiring using RS485 communications Note...
  • Page 56 Basic commissioning 6.1 Preparing basic commissioning Factory pre-assignment of the terminal block at the converter with PROFIBUS interface Figure 6-3 Default wiring using PROFIBUS or PROFINET communications Note Assignment of terminals following basic commissioning The converter is assigned in the same way as the converter without PROFIBUS or PROFINET interface when you deselect bus communication for both the command sources and the setpoint value specification during basic commissioning of the converter.

  • Page 57: Factory Setting Of The Inverter Control

    Basic commissioning 6.1 Preparing basic commissioning 6.1.4 Factory setting of the inverter control Switching the motor on and off The inverter is set in the factory so that after it has been switched on, the motor accelerates up to its speed setpoint in 10 seconds (referred to 1500 rpm). After it has been switched off, the motor also brakes with a ramp-down time of 10 seconds.
  • Page 58 Basic commissioning 6.1 Preparing basic commissioning Criteria for selecting either U/f control or speed control U/f control is suitable for most applications in which the speed of induction motors is to be changed. Examples of typical applications for U/f control include: ●...

  • Page 59: Defining Additional Requirements For The Application

    Basic commissioning 6.1 Preparing basic commissioning 6.1.5 Defining additional requirements for the application What speed limits should be set? (Minimum and maximum speed) ● Minimum speed - factory setting 0 [rpm] The minimum speed is the lowest speed of the motor independent of the speed setpoint. A minimum speed >...

  • Page 60: Restoring The Factory Setting

    Basic commissioning 6.2 Restoring the factory setting Restoring the factory setting There are cases where something goes wrong when commissioning a drive system e.g.: ● The line voltage was interrupted during commissioning and you were not able to complete commissioning. ●...

  • Page 61: Using The Factory Settings

    Basic commissioning 6.3 Using the factory settings Using the factory settings You only have to do the following, if the factory settings of the converter match your motor and your application. 1. Connect the converter in accordance with the wiring example. See Section: Wiring examples for the factory settings (Page 53) 2.

  • Page 62: Basic Commissioning With Operator Panel Bop-2

    Basic commissioning 6.4 Basic commissioning with Operator Panel BOP-2 Basic commissioning with Operator Panel BOP-2 Installing the basic operator panel BOP-2 and selecting basic commissioning 1. Remove the blind cover on the converter. 2. A: Place the bottom edge of the BOP-2 casing into the lower recess of the converter housing.

  • Page 63: Basic Commissioning

    Basic commissioning 6.4 Basic commissioning with Operator Panel BOP-2 6.4.1 Basic commissioning The basic commissioning sets the most important data of the drive. The "SETUP" menu guides you step by step through the basic commissioning of the drive. Select Reset if you wish to reset all parameters to the factory setting before the basic commissioning: nO →...
  • Page 64 Basic commissioning 6.4 Basic commissioning with Operator Panel BOP-2 Set the motor ramp-down time. Confirm that the basic commissioning has been completed: nO → YES → OK Motor data identification and self-optimization If you select the MOT ID (p1900) during basic commissioning, an alarm will be issued once the basic commissioning has been completed.

  • Page 65: Changing Settings Using Bop-2

    Basic commissioning 6.4 Basic commissioning with Operator Panel BOP-2 6.4.2 Changing settings using BOP-2 Changing settings using BOP-2 With the BOP-2 you change your converter settings by selecting a parameter via its number (e.g. p0327) and by changing the value of the parameter change. In the parameters starting with an "r"...

  • Page 66: Basic Commissioning With Starter

    ● A computer with Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, on which STARTER V4.3 or higher is installed. You can find updates for STARTER in the Internet under: Download STARTER (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10804985/133100) Note The STARTER screens that are depicted show general examples. You may therefore find that a screen contains more or fewer setting options than are shown in these instructions.
  • Page 67 Basic commissioning 6.5 Basic commissioning with STARTER ● Start the STARTER commissioning software. ● If you are using STARTER for the first time, you must check whether the USB interface is correctly set. To do this, click in STARTER on ("Accessible participants").

  • Page 68: Generating A Starter Project

    Basic commissioning 6.5 Basic commissioning with STARTER 6.5.2 Generating a STARTER project Creating a STARTER project using project wizards  Using "Project / New with wizard" create a new project.  To start the wizard, click on "Search online for drive units ...". ...
  • Page 69 Basic commissioning 6.5 Basic commissioning with STARTER In the first step of the Wizard select the control mode. See also section: Factory setting of the inverter control (Page 55). Select the default setting the interfaces of the converter. See also section: Selecting the interface assignments (Page 44). Select the application for the converter: Low overload for applications that only require a low dynamic performance, e.g.: Pumps or fans.

  • Page 70: Switch On The Motor Via The Control Panel

    Basic commissioning 6.5 Basic commissioning with STARTER 6.5.4 Switch on the motor via the control panel After basic commissioning, the converter shows the warning A07791. You must now switch on the motor to start motor data identification. For the motor data identification, the motor must be cold. A motor in the warm operating state provides unusable measurement results.

  • Page 71: Making Additional Settings

    Basic commissioning 6.5 Basic commissioning with STARTER 6.5.5 Making additional settings After the basic commissioning, you can adapt the inverter to your application as described in the Commissioning guidance (Page 49). STARTER offers two options: 1. Change the settings using the appropriate screen forms - our recommendation. ①...

  • Page 72: Trace Function For Optimizing The Drive

    Basic commissioning 6.5 Basic commissioning with STARTER 6.5.6 Trace function for optimizing the drive Description The trace function is used for converter diagnostics and helps to optimize the behavior of the drive. Start the function in the navigation bar using "... Control_Unit/Commissioning/Device trace".
  • Page 73 Basic commissioning 6.5 Basic commissioning with STARTER Trigger You can create your own start condition (trigger) for the trace. With the factory setting (default setting) the trace starts as soon as you press the button (Start Trace). Using the button , you can define another trigger to start the measurement.
  • Page 74 Basic commissioning 6.5 Basic commissioning with STARTER Display options In this area, you can set how the measurement results are displayed. ● Repeat measurement: This means that you place the measurements, which you wish to perform at different times, one above one another ●...

  • Page 75: Adapting The Terminal Strip

    Adapting the terminal strip Before you adapt the inputs and outputs of the inverter, you should have completed the basic commissioning, see Chapter Basic commissioning (Page 51) . In the basic commissioning, select an assignment of the inverter interfaces from several predefined configurations, see Section Wiring examples for the factory settings (Page 53).

  • Page 76: Digital Inputs

    Adapting the terminal strip 7.1 Digital inputs Digital inputs Digital input terminals Changing the function of the digital input Interconnect the status parameter of the digital input with a BI: pxxxx binector input of your choice. r0722.0 Binector inputs are marked with "BI" in the parameter list of the List r0722.1 Manual.
  • Page 77 Adapting the terminal strip 7.1 Digital inputs Advanced settings You can debounce the digital input signal using parameter p0724. For more information, please see the parameter list and the function block diagrams 2220 f of the List Manual. Analog input as digital input When required, you can use the analog input as additional digital input.

  • Page 78: Fail-Safe Digital Input

    Adapting the terminal strip 7.2 Fail-safe digital input Fail-safe digital input This manual describes the STO safety function with control via a fail-safe input. All other safety functions, further fail-safe digital inputs of the converter and the control of the safety functions via PROFIsafe are described in the Safety Integrated Function Manual.
  • Page 79 Adapting the terminal strip 7.2 Fail-safe digital input Special measures for wiring of a fail-safe input The converter evaluates deviations in the two signals of the fail-safe input. The converter thus detects, for example the following faults: ● Cable break ●...

  • Page 80: Digital Outputs

    Adapting the terminal strip 7.3 Digital outputs Digital outputs Digital output terminals Changing the function of the digital output Interconnect the digital output with a binector output of your p0730 choice. BO: ryyxx.n Binector outputs are marked with "BO" in the parameter list of the List Manual.

  • Page 81: Analog Inputs

    Adapting the terminal strip 7.4 Analog inputs Analog inputs Analog input terminals Changing the function of the analog input 1. Define the analog input type using p0756[0] parameter p0756 and the switch on the CI: pyyyy inverter (e.g. voltage input -10 V … 10 V or r0755[0] current input 4 mA …...
  • Page 82 Adapting the terminal strip 7.4 Analog inputs Table 7- 5 Parameters for the scaling characteristic and wire break monitoring Parameter Description p0757 x-coordinate of 1st characteristic point [V or mA] p0758 y coordinate of the 1st characteristic point [% of p200x] p200x are the parameters of the reference variables, e.g.
  • Page 83 Adapting the terminal strip 7.4 Analog inputs Defining the analog input function You define the analog input function by interconnecting a connector input of your choice with parameter p0755 . Parameter p0755 is assigned to the particular analog input via its index, e.g.

  • Page 84: Analog Outputs

    Adapting the terminal strip 7.5 Analog outputs Analog outputs Analog output terminals Changing the function of the analog output 1. Define the analog output type using parameter p0776[0] p0776 (e.g. voltage output -10 V … 10 V or p0771[0] current output 4 mA … 20 mA). CO: rxxyy 2.
  • Page 85 Adapting the terminal strip 7.5 Analog outputs You must define your own characteristic if none of the default types match your particular application. Example: The converter should convert a signal in the value range -100 % … 100 % into a 6 mA …...
  • Page 86 Adapting the terminal strip 7.5 Analog outputs Advanced settings You can manipulate the signal that you output via an analog output, as follows: ● Absolute-value generation of the signal (p0775) ● Signal inversion (p0782) Additional information is provided in the parameter list of the List Manual. SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 87: Configuring The Fieldbus

    Configuring the fieldbus Fieldbus interfaces of the converter The converter is available in different versions for communication with higher-level controls with the subsequently listed fieldbus interfaces: Fieldbus Profile Interface PROFIBUS DP (Page 90) PROFIdrive and SUB D connector (female) PROFIsafe PROFINET IO (Page 86) Two RJ45 connectors (male) USS (Page 110)

  • Page 88: Communication Via Profinet

    You can implement all topologies by using switches. Additional information on PROFINET in the Internet General information about PROFINET can be found at Industrial Communication (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/19292127). The configuration of the functions is described in the PROFINET system description (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/automation/en/industrial- communications/profinet/Pages/Default.aspx) manual.

  • Page 89: Connect The Converter To Profinet

    Instructions for assembling the SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet FastConnect RF45 Plug 180 can be found on the Internet under product information " "Assembly instructions for SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet FastConnect RJ45 Plug (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/37217116/133300)". Laying and shielding the PROFINET cable Information can be found on the Internet: PROFIBUS user organization installation guidelines (http://www.profibus.com/downloads/installation-guide/).

  • Page 90: Configuring Communication To The Control

    – The GSDML is saved in the converter. If you insert the memory card in the converter and set p0804 = 12 , the GSDML will be written to the /SIEMENS/SINAMICS/DATA/CFG folder on the memory card. ● Configure the communication between the control and the converter in your control.

  • Page 91: Activating Diagnostics Via The Control

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.1 Communication via PROFINET 8.1.5 Activating diagnostics via the control The converter provides the functionality to transmit fault and alarm messages (diagnostic messages) to the control according to the PROFIdrive error classes. The functionality must be selected in the control (see example ofHotspot-Text (Page 325) STEP 7) and activated by a ramp-up.

  • Page 92: Communication Via Profibus

    8.2.2 Connect the frequency inverter to PROFIBUS Permissible cable lengths, routing and shielding the PROFIBUS cable Information can be found on the Internet: 1. Product support (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/1971286) 2. PROFIBUS user organization installation guidelines (http://www.profibus.com/downloads/installation-guide/) Recommended PROFIBUS connectors We recommend connectors with the following order numbers for connecting the PROFIBUS cable: ●...

  • Page 93: Configuring Communication To The Control

    (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22339653/133100). – The GSD is saved in the converter. If you insert the memory card in the converter and set p0804 = 12 , the GSD will be written to the /SIEMENS/SINAMICS/DATA/CFG folder on the memory card. ● Configure the communication between the control and the converter in your control.

  • Page 94: Select Telegram

    Set the send and receive telegram, see Cyclic communication (Page 93) Standard telegram 1, PZD-2/2 Standard telegram 20, PZD-2/6 SIEMENS telegram 352, PZD-6/6 353: SIEMENS telegram 353, PZD-2/2, PKW-4/4 354: SIEMENS telegram 354, PZD-6/6, PKW-4/4 999: See Extend telegrams and change signal interconnection (Page 98).

  • Page 95: Profidrive Profile For Profibus And Profinet

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET 8.3.1 Cyclic communication The send and receive telegrams of the converter for cyclic communication are structured as follows: Figure 8-1 Telegrams for cyclic communication Table 8- 5 Explanation of the abbreviations Abbreviation...
  • Page 96 Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Interconnection of the process data Figure 8-2 Interconnection of the send words Figure 8-3 Interconnection of the receive words The telegrams use - with the exception of telegram 999 (free interconnection via BICO) - the word by word transfer of send and receive data (r2050/p2051).

  • Page 97: Control And Status Word 1

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET If you require an individual telegram for your application (e.g. for transferring double words), you can adapt one of the predefined telegrams via parameters p0922 and p2079. For details, please refer to the List Manual, function diagrams 2420 and 2472. 8.3.1.1 Control and status word 1 The control and status words fulfill the specifications of PROFIdrive profile version 4.1 for the...
  • Page 98 Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Control word 1 (STW1) Control word 1 (bits 0 … 10 in accordance with PROFIdrive profile and VIK/NAMUR, bits 11 … 15 specific to the converter). Table 8- 6 Control word 1 and interconnection in the converter Meaning Explanation Signal...
  • Page 99 Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Status word 1 (ZSW1) Status word 1 (bits 0 … 10 in accordance with PROFIdrive profile and VIK/NAMUR, bits 11 … 15 specific to the converter). Table 8- 7 Status word 1 and interconnection with parameters in the converter Meaning Comments Signal...

  • Page 100: Extend Telegrams And Change Signal Interconnection

    Standard telegram 20, PZD-2/6 352: SIEMENS telegram 352, PZD-6/6 353: SIEMENS telegram 353, PZD-2/2, PKW-4/4 354: SIEMENS telegram 354, PZD-6/6, PKW-4/4 Now you can extend the telegram by interconnecting the PZD send words and PZD receive words with signals of your choice.

  • Page 101: Structure Of The Parameter Channel

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET 8.3.1.3 Structure of the parameter channel Structure of the parameter channel The parameter channel consists of four words. The parameter number and index as well as the type of job (read or write) are transferred in the 1st and 2nd word. The 3rd and 4th word contains the parameter contents.

  • Page 102: Response Identifier

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Overview of the response identifiers converter → control The response identifier depends on the request identifier. Table 8- 11 Response identifiers converter → control Response Description identifier No response Transfer parameter value (word) Transfer parameter value (double word) Transfer descriptive element Transfer parameter value (field, word)

  • Page 103: Table

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Description 65 hex Parameter number is currently deactivated (depending on the mode of the converter) 66 hex Channel width is insufficient (communication channel is too small for response) 68 hex Illegal parameter value (parameter can only assume certain values) 6A hex Request not included / task is not supported.
  • Page 104 Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Indexed parameters For indexed parameters, you must write the index number as hex value into the sub-index (IND bit 15 … 8). Parameter contents Parameter contents can be parameter values or connector parameters. For interconnecting connector parameters please see section: Interconnecting signals in the inverter (Page 315).
  • Page 105 ● PWE1, bit 0 … 15: = 2D2 hex (722 = 2D2 hex) ● PWE2, bit 10 … 15: = 3f hex (drive object - for SINAMICS G120, always 63 = 3f hex) ● PWE2, bit 0 … 9: = 2 hex (index of parameter (DI 2 = 2))

  • Page 106: Slave-To-Slave Communication

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET 8.3.1.4 Slave-to-slave communication With "Slave-slave communication" ( also called "Data Exchange Broadcast") it is possible to quickly exchange data between converters (slaves) without the master being directly involved, for instance to use the actual value of one converter as setpoint for other converters.

  • Page 107: Reading And Changing Parameters Via Data Set 47

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET 8.3.2.2 Reading and changing parameters via data set 47 Reading parameter values Table 8- 14 Request to read parameters Data block Byte n Bytes n + 1 01 hex ... FF hex Header Reference 01 hex: Read request...
  • Page 108 Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Changing parameter values Table 8- 16 Request to change parameters Data block Byte n Bytes n + 1 01 hex ... FF hex Header Reference 02 hex: Change request 01 hex ... 27 hex 01 hex Number of parameters (m) Address, parameter 1...
  • Page 109 Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Table 8- 18 Response, if the converter was not able to completely execute the change request Data block Byte n Bytes n + 1 Header Reference (identical to a change request) 82 hex 01 hex Number of parameters (identical to a change...
  • Page 110 Configuring the fieldbus 8.3 PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Error Significance value 1 (illegal or unsupported value for attribute, number of elements, parameter number, 16 hex Illegal parameter address subindex or a combination of these) 17 hex Illegal format (change request for an illegal or unsupported format) (number of values of the parameter data to not match the number of elements 18 hex Number of values not consistent...

  • Page 111: Communication Via Rs485

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Communication via RS485 8.4.1 Integrating inverters into a bus system via the RS485 interface Connecting to a network via RS485 Connect the inverter to your fieldbus via the RS485 interface. Position and assignment of the RS485 interface can be found in section Interfaces, connectors, switches, terminal blocks and LEDs of the converter (Page 42).

  • Page 112: Communication Via Uss

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 8.4.2 Communication via USS Using the USS protocol (protocol of the universal serial interface), users can set up a serial data connection between a higher-level master system and several slave systems (RS 485 interface).

  • Page 113: Telegram Structure

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Additional settings Parameter Description P0015 = 21 Macro drive device Select the I/O configuration p2020 Setting the baud rate Value Baud rate Value Baud rate 2400 57600 4800 76800 9600 93750 19200 115200 38400 187500 p2022...

  • Page 114: User Data Range Of The Uss Telegram

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Telegram part Description Start delay / There is always a start and/or response delay between two telegrams (see response delay alsoTime-out and other errors (Page 119)) An ASCII character (02 hex) indicates the beginning of the message. The telegram length "LGE"...

  • Page 115: Uss Parameter Channel

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Parameter channel In parameter p2023 you specify the length of the parameter channel. Parameter channel with fixed and variable length ● P2023 = 0 With this setting, no parameter values are transferred. ● P2023 = 3 You can select this setting if you only want to read or write 16-bit data or alarm signals.

  • Page 116: Request And Response Ids

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Request and response IDs Request and response IDs are written in bits 12 to 15 of the first word of the parameter channel. The possible identifiers and further explanations can be found in the following tables.
  • Page 117 Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Overview of the error numbers in response identifier 7 (request cannot be processed) For response identifier 7, the converter sends one of the following error numbers in the highest word of the parameter channel to the control. Table 8- 22 Error numbers for the response "Request cannot be processed"...
  • Page 118 Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Parameter number Parameter numbers < 2000 PNU = parameter number. Write the parameter number into the PNU (PKE bit 10 ... 0). Parameter numbers ≥ 2000 PNU = parameter number - offset. Write the parameter number minus the offset into the PNU (PKE bit 10 …...
  • Page 119 Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Telegram examples, parameter channel length = 4 Read request: Read out serial number of the Power Module (p7841[2]) To obtain the value of the indexed parameter p7841, you must fill the telegram of the parameter channel with the following data: ●...

  • Page 120: Uss Process Data Channel (Pzd)

    ● PWE1, bit 0 … 15: = 2D2 hex (722 = 2D2 hex) ● PWE2, bit 10 … 15: = 3f hex (drive object - for SINAMICS G120, always 63 = 3f hex) ● PWE2, bit 0 … 9: = 2 hex (index or bit number of the parameter: DI 2 = r0722.2)

  • Page 121: Time-Out And Other Errors

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 The first two words are: ● Control 1 (STW1) and main setpoint (HSW) ● Status word 1 (ZSW1) and main actual value (HIW) If p2022 is greater than or equal to 4, the additional control word (STW2) is transferred. You define the sources of the PZD using parameter p2051.
  • Page 122 Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 The slave only responds after the response delay has expired. : : : : : : : : : : : : Figure 8-15 Start delay and response delay The duration of the start delay must at least be as long as the time for two characters and depends on the baud rate.

  • Page 123: Communication Over Modbus Rtu

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 8.4.3 Communication over Modbus RTU 8.4.3.1 Modbus Overview of communication using Modbus The Modbus protocol is a communication protocol with linear topology based on a master/slave architecture. Modbus offers three transmission modes: ● Modbus ASCII Data is transferred in ASCII code.

  • Page 124: Basic Settings For Communication

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 8.4.3.2 Basic settings for communication Setting the address You can set the converter's Modbus-RTU address via the address switches on the CU via p2021 or in STARTER under "Control Unit/Communications/fieldbus". Valid address range: 1 … 247 Procedure Method Description...

  • Page 125: Modbus Rtu Telegram

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Parameter Description p2029 Fieldbus fault statistics Displays receive faults on the fieldbus interface p2040 Process data monitoring time Determines the time after which an alarm is generated if no process data are transferred. Note: This time must be adapted depending on the number of slaves and the baud rate set for the bus (factory setting = 100 ms).

  • Page 126: Baud Rates And Mapping Tables

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 8.4.3.4 Baud rates and mapping tables Permissible baud rates and telegram delay The Modbus RTU telegram requires a pause for the following cases: ● Start detection ● Between the individual frames ● End detection Minimum duration: Processing time for 3.5 bytes (can be set via p2024[2]).
  • Page 127 Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 The valid holding register addressing range extends from 40001 to 40522. Access to other holding registers generates the fault "Exception Code". The registers 40100 to 40111 are described as process data. A telegram monitoring time can be activated in p2040 for these registers.
  • Page 128 Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Modbus Description Modbus Unit Scaling On/Off text Data / parameter Reg. No. access factor or value range Converter identification 40300 Powerstack number 0 … 32767 r0200 40301 Converter firmware 0.0001 0.00 … 327.67 r0018 Converter data 40320...

  • Page 129: Write And Read Access Via Fc 3 And Fc 6

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Modbus Description Modbus Unit Scaling On/Off text Data / parameter Reg. No. access factor or value range Technology controller adjustment 40510 Time constant for actual value filter of 0.00 … 60.0 p2265 the technology controller 40511 Scaling factor for actual value of the 0.00 …...
  • Page 130 Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Table 8- 28 Structure of a read request for slave number 17 Example Byte Description 11 h Slave address 03 h Function code 00 h Register start address "High" (register 40110) 6D h Register start address "Low"...

  • Page 131: Communication Procedure

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Table 8- 30 Structure of a write request for slave number 17 Example Byte Description 11 h Slave address 06 h Function code 00 h Register start address "High" (write register 40100) 63 h Register start address "Low"...
  • Page 132 Configuring the fieldbus 8.4 Communication via RS485 Logical error If the slave detects a logical error within a request, it responds to the master with an "exception response". In the response, the highest bit in the function code is set to 1. If the slave receives, for example, an unsupported function code from the master, the slave responds with an "exception response"...

  • Page 133: Communication Via Canopen

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Communication via CANopen Connecting an inverter to a CAN bus Connect the inverter to the fieldbus via the 9-pin SUB-D pin connector. The connections of this pin connector are short-circuit proof and isolated. If the inverter forms the first or last slave in the CANopen network, then you must switch-in the bus terminating resistor.

  • Page 134: Configuring Communication To The Control

    8.5.1 Configuring communication to the control The EDS file is the description file of the SINAMICS G120 converter for CANopen networks. If you load the EDS file into your CAN controller, you can use the objects of the DSP 402 device profile.

  • Page 135: Commissioning Canopen

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen COB ID A communication object includes data – which is transferred – and an 11 bit COB-ID, which uniquely identifies it. The priority when executing the communication objects is controlled using the COB-ID. The communication object with the lowest COB-ID always has the highest priority.

  • Page 136: Monitoring The Communication And Response Of The Inverter

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Setting the node ID You can define the node ID either using the address switch on the CU via parameter p8620 or in STARTER in the screen form under "Control Unit/Communications/CAN" under the CAN interface tab.

  • Page 137: Sdo Services

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Converter response to a bus fault - CAN controller state "Bus off" (converter fault F8700, fault value 1) If you acknowledge the bus fault using OFF/ON, the bus OFF state is also canceled and communication is restarted.
  • Page 138 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Structure of the SDO protocols The SDO services use the appropriate protocol depending on the task. The basic structure is shown below: Header information n user data Byte 0 Byte 1 und 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 ...
  • Page 139 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen SDO abort codes Table 8- 33 SDO abort codes Abort code Description 0503 0000h Toggle bit not alternated. Toggle bit has not changed 0504 0000h SDO protocol timed out. Timeout for SDO protocol 0504 0001h Client/server command specifier not valid or unknown.

  • Page 140: Access To Sinamics Parameters Via Sdo

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen 0607 0012h Data type does not match, length of service parameter too high. Data type is not correct, service parameter is too long 0607 0013h Data type does not match, length of service parameter too low. Data type is not correct, service parameter is too short 0609 0011h Subindex does not exist...
  • Page 141 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Not all of the parameters can be directly addressed via this range. This is the reason that in CAN, an inverter parameter always comprises two parameters from the inverter; these are the offset specified using parameter p8630[2] and the parameter itself. ●...

  • Page 142: Pdo And Pdo Services

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen 8.5.3.5 PDO and PDO services Process data objects (PDO) For CANopen, (real-time) transfer of process data is realized using "Process Data Objects" (PDO). There are send and receive PDO. With the G120 inverter, eight send PDO (TPDO) and eight receive PDO (RPDO) are transferred.
  • Page 143 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen The structure of this communication and mapping parameter is listed in the following tables. Table 8- 34 PDO communications parameter RPDO: 1400h ff (p8700 … 8707), TPDO: 1800h ff (p8720 … p8727 ) Subindex Name Data type...
  • Page 144 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Synchronous data transmission In order for the devices on the CANopen bus to remain synchronized during transmission, a synchronization object (SYNC object) must be transmitted at periodic intervals. Each PDO that is transferred as a synchronous object must be assigned a transmission type 1 ...

  • Page 145: Predefined Connection Set

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen PDO services The PDO services can be subdivided as follows: ● Write PDO ● Read PDO ● SYNC service Write PDO The "Write PDO" service is based on the "push" model. The PDO has exactly one producer. There can be no consumer, one consumer, or multiple consumers.

  • Page 146: Free Pdo Mapping

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Data, which you transfer using the predefined connection set Control word 1  TPDO 1 with Status word 1  RPDO 1 with Control word 1 and speed setpoint  TPDO 2 with Status word 1 and speed actual value ...

  • Page 147: Further Canopen Functions

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Figure 8-18 PDO mapping for control word and speed setpoint 8.5.4 Further CANopen functions 8.5.4.1 Network management (NMT service) Network management (NMT) is node-oriented and has a master-slave topology. The NMT services can be used to initialize, start, monitor, reset, or stop nodes. Two data bytes follow each NMT service.
  • Page 148 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen ● Operational In this state, the node can process both SDO and PDO. ● Stopped In this state, the node cannot process either PDO or SDO. The Stopped mode is exited by specifying one of the following commands: –...
  • Page 149 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Figure 8-19 CANopen status diagram The transition states and addressed nodes are displayed using the command specifier and the Node_ID: Table 8- 36 Overview of NMT commands NMT Master Request ----> NMT Slave message Command Byte 0 (command specifier, CS) Byte 1...

  • Page 150: List Of Objects

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen The current state of the node is displayed via p8685. It can also be changed directly using this parameter: Initializing (display only)  p8685 = 0 Stopped  p8685 = 4 Operational  p8685 = 5 Pre-Operational (factory setting) ...
  • Page 151 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Sub- Name of the object SINAMICS Data type Predefined Can be Index Index parameters connection set read/ (hex) (hex) written to 1404 Receive PDO 5 communication parameter Largest subindex supported Unsigned8 COB ID used by PDO p8704.0 Unsigned32 8000 06DF hex...
  • Page 152 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Sub- Name of the object SINAMICS Data type Predefined Can be Index Index parameters connection read/ (hex) (hex) written to 1602 Receive PDO 3 mapping parameter Number of mapped application objects in PDO Unsigned8 PDO mapping for the first application object to be p8712.0...
  • Page 153 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Sub- Name of the object SINAMICS Data type Predefined Can be Index Index parameters connection read/ (hex) (hex) written to 1606 Receive PDO 7 mapping parameter Number of mapped application objects in PDO Unsigned8 PDO mapping for the first application object to be p8716.0...
  • Page 154 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Sub- Object name SINAMICS Data type Predefined Can be Index Index parameters connection set read/ (hex) (hex) written to 1801 Transmit PDO 2 communication parameter Largest subindex supported Unsigned8 COB ID used by PDO p8721.0 Unsigned32 280 hex + node ID...
  • Page 155 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Sub- Object name SINAMICS Data type Predefined Can be Index Index parameters connection set read/ (hex) (hex) written to 1806 Transmit PDO 7 communication parameter Largest subindex supported Unsigned8 COB ID used by PDO p8726.0 Unsigned32 C000 06DF hex...
  • Page 156 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Sub- Object name SINAMICS Data type Predefined Can be Index Index parameters connection read/ (hex) (hex) written to 1A02 Transmit PDO 3 mapping parameter Number of mapped application objects in PDO Unsigned8 PDO mapping for the first application object to be p8732.0 Unsigned32 mapped...

  • Page 157: Free Objects

    Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Sub- Object name SINAMICS Data type Predefined Can be Index Index parameters connection read/ (hex) (hex) written to 1A06 Transmit PDO 7 mapping parameter Number of mapped application objects in PDO Unsigned8 PDO mapping for the first application object to be p8736.0 Unsigned32 mapped...

  • Page 158: Objects In Drive Profile Dsp402

    Single device type Unsigned32 Common entries in the object dictionary 6007 Abort connection option code p8641 Integer16 6502 Supported drive modes Integer32 6504 Drive manufacturer String SIEMENS Device control 6040 Control word r8795 PDO/SDO Unsigned16 – 6041 Status word r8784 PDO/SDO Unsigned16 –...
  • Page 159 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen Preconditions for integrating in CAN The following preconditions must be fulfilled in order to be able to integrate the converter into a CAN bus:  The converter and motor must have been completely installed ...
  • Page 160 Configuring the fieldbus 8.5 Communication via CANopen 2. Mapping the current actual value (r0068) with TPDO1 ● Define the OD index for the current actual value: 5810 ● Set the COB ID from TPDO1 to "Mapping permissible": p8720[0] = 400001B2H (mapping not permitted) on p8720.0 = 800001B2H (mapping permissible) ●...

  • Page 161: Functions

    Functions Before you set the inverter functions, you should have completed the following commissioning steps: ● Basic commissioning (Page 51) ● If necessary: Adapting the terminal strip (Page 73) ● If necessary: Configuring the fieldbus (Page 85) Overview of the inverter functions Figure 9-1 Overview of inverter functions SINAMICS G120C frequency converter...
  • Page 162 Functions 9.1 Overview of the inverter functions Functions relevant to all applications Functions required in special applications only The functions that you require in your application are shown The functions whose parameters you only need to adapt in a dark color in the function overview above. when actually required are shown in white in the function overview above.

  • Page 163: Converter Control

    Functions 9.2 Converter control Converter control 9.2.1 Switching the motor on and off After switching on the supply voltage, the converter normally goes into the "Ready to start" state. In this state, the converter waits for the command to switch-on the motor: ...
  • Page 164 Functions 9.2 Converter control Table 9- 1 Explanation of the converter states State Explanation Closing lockout In this state, the converter does not respond to the ON command. The converter goes into this state under the following conditions: The ON command was active when switching on the converter. ...

  • Page 165: Inverter Control Using Digital Inputs

    Functions 9.2 Converter control 9.2.2 Inverter control using digital inputs If you are controlling the inverter using digital inputs, you use parameter p0015 during basic commissioning to define how the motor is switched on and off and how it is changed over from clockwise to counter-clockwise rotation.

  • Page 166: Two-Wire Control: Method 1

    Functions 9.2 Converter control 9.2.3 Two-wire control: method 1 You switch the motor on and off using a control command (ON/OFF1). while the other control command reverses the motor direction of rotation. Figure 9-3 Two-wire control, method 1 Table 9- 3 Function table ON/OFF1 Reversing...

  • Page 167: Two-Wire Control, Method 2

    Functions 9.2 Converter control 9.2.4 Two-wire control, method 2 You switch the motor on and off using a control command (ON/OFF1) and at the same time select clockwise motor rotation. You also use the other control command to switch the motor on and off, but in this case you select counter-clockwise rotation for the motor.

  • Page 168: Two-Wire Control, Method 3

    Functions 9.2 Converter control 9.2.5 Two-wire control, method 3 You switch the motor on and off using a control command (ON/OFF1) and at the same time select clockwise motor rotation. You also use the other control command to switch the motor on and off, but in this case you select counter-clockwise rotation for the motor.

  • Page 169: Three-Wire Control, Method 1

    Functions 9.2 Converter control 9.2.6 Three-wire control, method 1 With one control command, you enable the two other control commands. You switch the motor off by canceling the enable (OFF1). You switch the motor's direction of rotation to clockwise rotation with the positive edge of the second control command.

  • Page 170: Three-Wire Control, Method 2

    Functions 9.2 Converter control 9.2.7 Three-wire control, method 2 With one control command, you enable the two other control commands. You switch the motor off by canceling the enable (OFF1). You switch on the motor with the positive edge of the second control command (ON). The third control command defines the motor's direction of rotation (reversing).

  • Page 171: Running The Motor In Jog Mode (Jog Function)

    Functions 9.2 Converter control 9.2.8 Running the motor in jog mode (JOG function) The "Jog" function is typically used to a slowly move a machine part, e.g. a conveyor belt. The function is frequently used when the converter is temporarily not operated via the fieldbus, but via digital inputs instead.
  • Page 172 Functions 9.2 Converter control Setting jogging Table 9- 13 Settings Parameter Description p1058 Jogging 1 speed setpoint (factory setting, 150 rpm) p1059 Jogging 2 speed setpoint (factory setting, -150 rpm) p1082 Maximum speed (factory setting 1500 rpm) p1110 Inhibit negative direction =0 Negative direction of rotation is enabled =1 Negative direction of rotation is inhibited p1111...

  • Page 173: Switching Over The Inverter Control (Command Data Set)

    Functions 9.2 Converter control 9.2.9 Switching over the inverter control (command data set) In several applications, the inverter must be able to be operated from different, higher-level control systems. Example: Switchover from automatic to manual operation A motor is switched on and off and its speed varied either from a central control system via a fieldbus or from a local control box.
  • Page 174 Functions 9.2 Converter control You select the command data set using parameter p0810. To do this, you must interconnect parameter p0810 with a control command of your choice, e.g. a digital input. Figure 9-10 Example for the various command data sets You obtain the interconnection as in the example above, if you configured the interfaces of the inverter with p0015 = 7 in the basic commissioning, also see Section Selecting the interface assignments (Page 44).

  • Page 175: Command Sources

    Functions 9.3 Command sources Command sources The command source is the interface via which the inverter receives its control commands. You define the assignment of the inverter interfaces when carrying out the basic commissioning. Change command source You have two options to change the command sources: 1.

  • Page 176: Setpoint Sources

    Functions 9.4 Setpoint sources Setpoint sources The inverter receives its main setpoint from the setpoint source. The main setpoint generally specifies the motor speed. Figure 9-11 Setpoint sources for the inverter You have the following options when selecting the source of the main setpoint: ●...

  • Page 177: Analog Input As Setpoint Source

    Functions 9.4 Setpoint sources 9.4.1 Analog input as setpoint source Procedure If you have selected a pre-assignment without a function of the analog input, then you must interconnect the parameter of the main setpoint with an analog input. r0755[0] Figure 9-12 Example: Analog input 0 as setpoint source Table 9- 14 Setting with analog input 0 as setpoint source...
  • Page 178 Functions 9.4 Setpoint sources Table 9- 15 Setting the MOP as setpoint source Parameter Remark p1070 = 1050 Main setpoint Interconnecting the main setpoint with MOP. p1035 Motorized potentiometer, increase setpoint (factory setting 0) Interconnect this signal, for example with a digital input of your choice: p1035 = 722.1 (digital input 1) p1036 Motorized potentiometer, decrease setpoint (factory setting 0)
  • Page 179 Functions 9.4 Setpoint sources Table 9- 17 Extended setup of motorized potentiometer Parameter Description p1030 MOP configuration (factory setting 00110 bin) Parameter value with four independently adjustable bits 00 … 03 Bit 00: Save setpoint after switching off motor 0: After the motor is switched on, p1040 is specified as the setpoint 1: Setpoint is saved after the motor is switched off and set to the saved value once it is switched on Bit 01: Configure ramp-function generator in automatic mode (1-signal via BI: p1041)

  • Page 180: Fixed Speed As Setpoint Source

    Functions 9.4 Setpoint sources 9.4.3 Fixed speed as setpoint source In many applications after switching on the motor, all that is needed is to run the motor at a constant speed or to switch between different speeds. Examples: After it has been switched on, a conveyor belt only runs with two different velocities.
  • Page 181 Functions 9.4 Setpoint sources Direct selection of fixed setpoints Figure 9-16 Simplified function diagram for directly selecting fixed setpoints Additional information about direct selection can be found in function diagram 3011 in the List Manual. Example: Direct selection of two fixed speed setpoints The motor is to operate at two different speeds as follows: ●...

  • Page 182: Specifying The Motor Speed Via The Fieldbus

    Functions 9.4 Setpoint sources 9.4.4 Specifying the motor speed via the fieldbus If you enter the setpoint via a fieldbus, you must connect the converter to a higher-level control. For additional information, see chapter Configuring the fieldbus (Page 85). Interconnecting the fieldbus with the main setpoint Figure 9-17 Fieldbus as setpoint source Most standard frames receive the speed setpoint as a second process data PZD2.

  • Page 183: Setpoint Preparation

    Functions 9.5 Setpoint preparation Setpoint preparation 9.5.1 Overview of setpoint processing The setpoint can be modified as follows using the setpoint processing: ● Invert setpoint to reverse the motor direction of rotation (reversing). ● Inhibit positive or negative direction of rotation, e.g. for conveyor belts, pumps or fans. ●...

  • Page 184: Inhibit Direction Of Rotation

    Functions 9.5 Setpoint preparation 9.5.3 Inhibit direction of rotation Procedure In the factory setting of the converter, both motor directions of rotation are enabled. If you want to permanently inhibit one of the directions of rotation, then you must set the p1111 corresponding parameter to 1.

  • Page 185: Maximum Speed

    Functions 9.5 Setpoint preparation 9.5.5 Maximum speed Function The maximum speed limits the speed setpoint range for both directions of rotation. The inverter generates a message (fault or alarm) when the maximum speed is exceeded. The maximum speed also acts as a reference value for several other functions, e.g. the ramp-function generator.
  • Page 186 Functions 9.5 Setpoint preparation The ramp-up and ramp-down times of the ramp-function generator can be set independently of each other. The times that you select depend on the application in question and can range from just a few 100 ms (e.g. for belt conveyor drives) to several minutes (e.g.

  • Page 187: Motor Control

    Functions 9.6 Motor control Motor control Decision-making criteria for the control mode that is suitable for your application is provided in Section Factory setting of the inverter control (Page 55). 9.6.1 V/f control V/f control sets the voltage at the motor terminals on the basis of the specified speed setpoint.

  • Page 188: Characteristics Of U/F Control

    Functions 9.6 Motor control 9.6.1.1 Characteristics of U/f control The inverter has several U/f characteristics. Based on the characteristic, as the speed increases the inverter increases its output voltage. ① Voltage boost as a function of speed and torque Figure 9-19 U/f characteristics of the inverter SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 189: Selecting The U/F Characteristic

    Functions 9.6 Motor control The inverter increases its output voltage – also above the motor rated speed up to the maximum output voltage. The higher the line voltage, the greater the maximum inverter output voltage. If the inverter has reached its maximum output voltage, then it can only increase its output frequency.

  • Page 190: Optimizing With A High Break Loose Torque And Brief Overload

    Functions 9.6 Motor control Table 9- 28 Characteristics for special applications Requirement Application examples Remark Characteristic Parameter Applications with a Centrifugal pumps, The ECO mode results in additional ECO mode p1300 = 4 low dynamic radial fans, axial fans energy saving when compared to the response and parabolic characteristic.
  • Page 191 Functions 9.6 Motor control Table 9- 29 Parameters for the voltage boost Parameter Description p1310 Permanent voltage boost (factory setting 50 %) Compensates voltage drops as a result of long motor cables and the ohmic losses in the motor. p1311 Voltage boost when accelerating (Factory setting 0 %) Provides additional torque when the motor accelerates.

  • Page 192: Vector Control

    Functions 9.6 Motor control 9.6.2 Vector control 9.6.2.1 Properties of the sensorless vector control Sensorless vector control Using a motor model, the speed control calculates the load and the motor slip. As a result of this calculation, the inverter controls its output voltage and frequency so that the motor speed follows the setpoint, independent of the motor load.

  • Page 193: Select Motor Control

    Functions 9.6 Motor control 9.6.2.2 Select motor control Speed control is already preset To achieve a good controller response, you must adapt the elements marked in gray in the figure in the overview diagram above. If you selected speed control as control mode in the basic commissioning, you will already have set the following: ●...
  • Page 194 Functions 9.6 Motor control Procedure  Temporarily set the ramp-up and ramp-down time of the ramp-function generator to zero. With an Operator Panel: Using STARTER:  Set p1120 = 0 and p1121 = 0.  Go online with STARTER.  Set the times to 0 in the "Ramp-function generator"...
  • Page 195 Functions 9.6 Motor control Table 9- 31 Optimizing the control response The actual value only slowly approaches the setpoint.  Increase the proportional component and reduce the integration time The actual value quickly approaches the setpoint, but overshoots too much ...

  • Page 196: Protection Functions

    Description P0290 Power unit overload response (factory setting for SINAMICS G120 inverters with Power Module PM260: 0; factory setting for all of the inverters: 2) Setting the reaction to a thermal overload of the power unit: 0: Reduce output current (in vector control mode) or speed (in V/f mode)

  • Page 197: Motor Temperature Monitoring Using A Temperature Sensor

    Functions 9.7 Protection functions 9.7.2 Motor temperature monitoring using a temperature sensor Connecting the temperature sensor You can use one of the following sensors to protect the motor against overtemperature: ● Temperature switch (e.g. bimetallic switch) ● PTC sensor ● KTY84 sensor Connect the temperature sensor of the motor to terminals 14 and 15 of the inverter.
  • Page 198 Functions 9.7 Protection functions KTY84 sensor CAUTION Ensure the correct polarity when connecting the KTY sensor: If a KTY sensor sensor is connected with the incorrect polarity, this can destroy the motor due to overheating, as the inverter cannot detect a motor overtemperature condition. The inverter evaluates the KTY sensor as follows: ●...
  • Page 199 Functions 9.7 Protection functions Parameters for the temperature monitoring Table 9- 32 Setting the monitoring Parameter Description p0335 Specify the motor cooling 0: Self-ventilated - with fan on the motor shaft (factory setting) 1: Forced ventilation - with a separately driven fan 2: Self-ventilated and inner cooling (open-circuit cooling) 3: Forced ventilated and inner cooling (open-circuit cooling) p0601...

  • Page 200: Overcurrent Protection

    Functions 9.7 Protection functions 9.7.3 Overcurrent protection During vector control, the motor current remains within the torque limits set there. During U/f control, the maximum current controller (I controller) protects the motor and inverter against overload by limiting the output current. Method of operation of I controller If an overload situation occurs, the speed and stator voltage of the motor are reduced until...

  • Page 201: Limiting The Maximum Dc Link Voltage

    Functions 9.7 Protection functions 9.7.4 Limiting the maximum DC link voltage How does the motor generate overvoltage? An induction motor operates as a generator if it is driven by the connected load. A generator converts mechanical power into electrical power. The electric power flows back into the in the converter to increase.

  • Page 202: Status Messages

    Functions 9.8 Status messages Status messages Information about the inverter state (alarms, faults, actual values) can be output via inputs and outputs and also via the communication interface. Details on evaluating the inverter state via inputs and outputs are provided in Section Adapting the terminal strip (Page 73).
  • Page 203 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions NOTICE The motor standard, the unit system as well as the process variables can only be changed offline. The procedure is described in Section Changing of the units with STARTER (Page 204). Note Restrictions for the unit changeover function ...

  • Page 204: Changing Over The Motor Standard

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.2.2 Changing over the motor standard You change over the motor standard using p0100. The following applies: ● p0100 = 0: IEC motor (50 Hz, SI units) ● p0100 = 1: NEMA motor (60 Hz, US units) ●...

  • Page 205: Changing Over Units For The Technology Controller

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Note Special features The percentage values for p0505 = 2 and for p0505 = 4 are identical. In order to perform internal calculations and output values that are changed back over to physical variables, however, an important factor is whether the changeover process relates to SI or US units. In the case of variables for which changeover to % is not possible, the following applies: p0505 = 1 ≙...

  • Page 206: Changing Of The Units With Starter

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.2.5 Changing of the units with STARTER The converter must be in the offline mode in order to change over the units. STARTER shows whether you change settings online in the converter or change offline in the PC ( You switch over the mode using the adjacent buttons in the menu bar.

  • Page 207: Braking Functions Of The Inverter

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.3 Braking functions of the inverter A differentiation is made between mechanically braking and electrically braking a motor: ● Mechanical brakes are generally motor holding brakes that are closed when the motor is at a standstill. Mechanical operating brakes, that are closed while the motor is rotating are subject to a high wear and are therefore often only used as an emergency brake.
  • Page 208 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Main features of the braking functions DC braking The motor converts the regenerative power into heat. Advantage: The motor brakes without the  inverter having to process the regenerative energy Disadvantages: significant increase in the  motor temperature;...

  • Page 209: Dc Braking

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.3.2 DC braking DC braking is used for applications without regenerative feedback into the line supply, where the motor can be more quickly braked by impressing a DC current than along a braking ramp. Typical applications for DC braking include: ●...
  • Page 210 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions DC braking when the start speed for DC braking is fallen below DC braking is automatically activated as soon as the motor speed falls below the start speed for DC braking. However, the motor speed must have first exceeded the start speed for DC braking.
  • Page 211 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions DC braking parameters Table 9- 37 Parameters for configuring DC braking Parameter Description p1230 Activate DC braking (BICO parameter) The value for this parameter (0 or 1) can be either entered directly or specified by means of an interconnection with a control command. p1231 Configure DC braking p1231 = 0, no DC braking...

  • Page 212: Compound Braking

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.3.3 Compound braking Compound braking is typically used for applications in which the motor is normally operated at a constant speed and is only braked down to standstill in longer time intervals, e.g.: ● Centrifuges ● Saws ●...
  • Page 213 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Parameterizing compound braking Table 9- 40 Parameters to enable and set compound braking Parameter Description P3856 Compound braking current (%) With the compound braking current, the magnitude of the DC current is defined, which is additionally generated when stopping the motor for operation with V/f control to increase the braking effect.

  • Page 214: Dynamic Braking

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.3.4 Dynamic braking Dynamic braking is typically used in applications in which dynamic motor behavior is required at different speeds or continuous direction changes, e.g.: ● Horizontal conveyors ● Vertical and inclined conveyors ● Hoisting gear Principle of operation The inverter controls the braking chopper depending on its DC link voltage.
  • Page 215 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Connecting the braking resistor 1. Connect the braking resistor to terminals R1 and R2 on the converter. 2. Ground the braking resistor directly to the control cabinet's grounding bar. The braking resistor must not be grounded using the PE terminals on the converter. 3.

  • Page 216: Motor Holding Brake

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Procedure: Set dynamic braking In order to optimally utilize the connected braking resistor, you must know the braking power that occurs in your particular application. Table 9- 41 Parameter Parameter Description p0219 Braking power of the braking resistor (factory setting: 0 kW) Set the maximum braking power that the braking resistor must handle in your particular application.
  • Page 217 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions You have to supply the following equipment: ● A motor holding brake suitable for the attached motor and the purposes of the application. ● A power supply for the motor holding brake. ● A relay to allow the digital output to enable or disable the motor holding brake. Figure 9-26 Simplified diagram of motor holding brake connected to DO 0 of the converter Principle of operation after OFF1 and OFF3 command...
  • Page 218 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions The motor brake is controlled as shown in the following diagram: 1. After the ON command (switch on motor), the inverter magnetizes the motor. At the end of the magnetizing time (p0346), the inverter issues the command to open the brake. 2.
  • Page 219 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Commissioning WARNING The following applications require special settings of the motor holding brake. In these cases, the motor holding brake control may only be commissioned by experienced personnel:  All applications that involve moving and transporting people ...
  • Page 220 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Table 9- 42 Control logic parameters of the motor holding brake Parameter Description p1215 = 1 Enable motor holding brake 0 Motor holding brake locked (factory setting) 3: Motor holding brake just like the sequential control, connected via BICO p1216 Motor holding brake opening time (factory setting 0.1 s) p1216 >...

  • Page 221: Automatic Restart And Flying Restart

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.4 Automatic restart and flying restart 9.9.4.1 Flying restart – switching on while the motor is running If you switch on the motor while it is still running, then with a high degree of probability, a fault will occur due to overcurrent (overcurrent fault F07801).

  • Page 222: Automatic Switch-On

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.4.2 Automatic switch-on The automatic restart includes two different functions: 1. The inverter automatically acknowledges faults. 2. After a fault occurs or after a power failure, the inverter automatically switches-on the motor again. This automatic restart function is primarily used in applications where the motor is controlled locally via the inverter's inputs.
  • Page 223 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions ● Set the parameters of the automatic restart function. The method of operation of the parameters is explained in the following diagram and in the table. The inverter automatically acknowledges faults under the following conditions: p1210 = 1 or 26: always. ...
  • Page 224 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Table 9- 46 Setting the automatic restart Parameter Explanation p1210 Automatic restart mode (factory setting: 0) Disable automatic restart Acknowledge all faults without restarting Restart after power failure without further restart attempts Restart after fault with further restart attempts Restart after power failure after manual fault acknowledgement Restart after fault after manual fault acknowledgement Acknowledgement of all faults and restart with ON command...
  • Page 225 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Parameter Explanation p1213[0] Automatic restart monitoring time for restart (factory setting: 60 s) This parameter is only effective for the settings p1210 = 4, 6, 14, 16, 26. With this monitoring function, you limit the time in which the inverter may attempt to automatically switch-on the motor again.

  • Page 226: Pid Technology Controller

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.5 PID technology controller 9.9.5.1 Overview The technology controller controls process variables, e.g. pressure, temperature, level or flow. Figure 9-31 Example: technology controller as a level controller 9.9.5.2 Setting the controller Simplified representation of the technology controller The technology controller is designed as a PID controller, which makes it highly flexible.
  • Page 227 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Table 9- 47 Setting the technology controller Parameter Remark p2200 = 1 Enable technology controller. p1070 = 2294 Interconnect the main speed setpoint with the output of the technology controller. p2253 = … Define the setpoint for the technology controller. Example: p2253 = 2224: The inverter interconnects the fixed setpoint p2201 with the setpoint of the technology controller.

  • Page 228: Optimizing The Controller

    Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions 9.9.5.3 Optimizing the controller Setting PID controllers from a practical perspective ● Temporarily set the ramp-up and ramp-down times of the ramp-function generator (p2257 and p2258) to zero. ● Enter a setpoint step and monitor the associated actual value, e.g. with the trace function of STARTER.
  • Page 229 Functions 9.9 Application-specific functions Table 9- 50 Optimizing the control response The actual value only slowly approaches the setpoint.  Increase the proportional component and reduce the integration time Actual value only slowly approaches the setpoint with slight oscillation.  Increase the proportional component and reduce the rate time T (differentiating time).

  • Page 230: Fail-Safe Function Safe Torque Off (Sto)

    Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) These operating instructions describe the commissioning of the STO safety function when it is controlled via a fail-safe digital input. You will find a detailed description of all safety functions and control using PROFIsafe in the Safety Integrated Function Manual, see Section Further information on your inverter (Page 340).

  • Page 231: Prerequisite For Sto Use

    Table 9- 51 STARTER commissioning tool (PC software) Download Order number STARTER 6SL3255-0AA00-2CA0 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/v PC Connection Kit, includes STARTER DVD and iew/en/10804985/130000) USB cable SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 232: Password

    Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) 9.10.3.2 Password The safety functions are protected against unauthorized changes by a password. Note If you want to change the parameters of the safety functions, but do not know the password, please contact customer support. Table 9- 52 Parameter Parameter...
  • Page 233 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Table 9- 53 Parameter Parameter Description p0010 Drive, commissioning parameter filter Ready Safety Integrated commissioning p0970 Reset drive parameters Inactive Starts a safety parameter reset. After the reset, the converter sets p0970 = 0. Procedure ①...

  • Page 234: Interconnecting The "Sto Active" Signal

    Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Table 9- 55 Parameter Parameter Description p9601 Enable functions integrated in the drive (factory setting: 0000 bin) p9601 = 0 Safety functions integrated in the drive inhibited p9601 = 1 Enable basic functions via onboard terminals The other selection options are described in the "Safety Integrated Function Manual".
  • Page 235 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) ② ● Set the debounce time for the F-DI input filter. ③ ● Set the discrepancy for the monitoring for simultaneous operation. ● Close the screen form. Description The following are available for the signal processing of the fail-safe inputs: ●...
  • Page 236 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Filter to suppress short signals The converter normally responds immediately to signal changes at its fail-safe inputs. This is not required in the following cases: 1. When you interconnect a fail-safe input of the converter with an electromechanical sensor, contact bounce may result in signal changes occurring, to which the converter responds.
  • Page 237 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) An adjustable signal filter in the converter suppresses temporary signal changes using bit pattern test or contact bounce. Figure 9-35 Filter for suppressing temporary signal changes Note The filter increases the converter response time. The converter only selects its safety function after the debounce time has elapsed.

  • Page 238: Setting Forced Dormant Error Detection

    Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) 9.10.3.6 Setting forced dormant error detection Procedure ① ● Select the advanced settings for STO. ② ● Set the monitoring time to a value to match your particular application. ③ ● Using this signal, the converter signals that a forced checking procedure is required. Interconnect this signal - for example - with a digital output of your choice.

  • Page 239: Activate Settings

    Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Table 9- 58 Parameters for the forced checking procedure Parameter Description p9659 Forced checking procedure timer (Factory setting: 8 h) Monitoring time for the forced checking procedure. r9660 Forced checking procedure remaining time Displays the remaining time until the forced checking procedure and testing the safety switch-off signal paths.

  • Page 240: Checking The Assignment Of The Digital Inputs

    Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Parameter Table 9- 59 Parameters for the forced dormant error detection Parameter Description p9700 = 57 hex SI copy function (factory setting: 0) Start copy function SI parameter. p9701 = AC hex Confirm data change (factory setting: 0)Confirm data change overall.
  • Page 241 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Figure 9-38 Remove pre-assignment of digital inputs DI 4 and DI 5 ● When you use the data set changeover CDS, you must delete the multiple assignment of the digital inputs for all CDS. SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 242: Acceptance Test

    Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) 9.10.3.9 Acceptance test Requirements for an acceptance are derived from the EC Machinery Directive and ISO 13849-1: ● You must check safety-related functions and machine parts after commissioning. ● You must create an "acceptance report" showing the test results. Prerequisites for the acceptance test ●...
  • Page 243 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Reduced acceptance A full acceptance test is necessary only after first commissioning. An acceptance test with a reduced scope is sufficient when safety functions are expanded. The acceptance test must be carried out individually for each drive as far as the machine allows it.
  • Page 244 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Documents for the acceptance The STARTER provides you with a number of documents to be regarded as a recommendation for the acceptance tests of the safety functions. Procedure ● In STARTER create the acceptance documentation. ①...
  • Page 245 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Recommended acceptance test The following descriptions for the acceptance test are recommendations and describe the principle of acceptance. You can deviate from the recommendations, if, after completion of the commissioning, you check the following: ●...
  • Page 246 Functions 9.10 Fail-safe function Safe Torque Off (STO) Table 9- 61 Function "Safe Torque Off" (STO) Description Status Initial state The converter is "ready" (p0010 = 0).  The converter signals neither faults nor alarms for the safety functions (r0945[0…7], r2122[0…7]). ...

  • Page 247: Switchover Between Different Settings

    Functions 9.11 Switchover between different settings 9.11 Switchover between different settings In several applications, the inverter must be able to be operated with different settings. Example: You connect different motors to one inverter. Depending on the particular motor, the inverter must operate with the associated motor data and the appropriate ramp-function generator.
  • Page 248 Functions 9.11 Switchover between different settings Via parameter p0180 you can define the number of command data sets (1 or 2). Table 9- 62 Selecting the number of command data sets Parameter Description p0010 = 15 Drive commissioning: Data sets p0180 Drive data sets (DDS) number(factory setting: 1) p0010 = 0...

  • Page 249: Data Backup And Series Commissioning

    Data backup and series commissioning External data backup After commissioning, your settings are saved in the converter so that they are protected against power failure. We recommend that you additionally back up the parameter settings on a storage medium outside the converter. Without backup, your settings could be lost if the converter developed a defect (see also Steps for replacing the inverter (Page 269)).

  • Page 250: Backing Up And Transferring Settings Using Memory Card

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card What memory cards do we recommend? We recommend that you use one of the memory cards with the following order numbers: ●...

  • Page 251: Saving Setting On Memory Card

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card 10.1.1 Saving setting on memory card We recommend that you insert the memory card before switching on the converter. The converter always also backs up its settings on an inserted card. If you wish to backup the converter settings on a memory card, you have two options: Procedure: Automatic backup ...
  • Page 252 Data backup and series commissioning 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card Procedure using STARTER ● Go online with STARTER. ① ● In your drive, select "Drive Navigator". ② ● Select the "Commissioning" button. ③ ● Select the button to transfer the settings to the memory card. ④...

  • Page 253: Transferring The Setting From The Memory Card

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card 10.1.2 Transferring the setting from the memory card Procedure  The converter power supply has been switched off. 1. Insert the memory card into the 2. Then switch-on the converter power converter.
  • Page 254 Data backup and series commissioning 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card Procedure using STARTER ● Go online with STARTER. ① ● In your drive, select "Drive Navigator". ② ● Select the "Commissioning" button. ③ ● Select the button to transfer the data from the memory card to the converter. ④...

  • Page 255: Safely Remove The Memory Card

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card 10.1.3 Safely remove the memory card CAUTION The file system on the memory card can be destroyed if the memory card is removed while the converter is switched on without first requesting and confirming this using the "safe removal"...
  • Page 256 Data backup and series commissioning 10.1 Backing up and transferring settings using memory card Procedure with the BOP-2  Go to parameter p9400. If a memory card is correctly inserted, then p9400 = 1.  Set p9400 = 2 The BOP-2 displays "BUSY" for several seconds and then jumps to either p9400 = 3 or p9400 = 100.

  • Page 257: Backing Up And Transferring Settings Using Starter

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.2 Backing up and transferring settings using STARTER 10.2 Backing up and transferring settings using STARTER With the supply voltage switched on, you can transfer the converter settings from the converter to a PG/PC, or the data from a PG/PC to the converter.
  • Page 258 Data backup and series commissioning 10.2 Backing up and transferring settings using STARTER Converter with safety functions: ① ● Go online with STARTER : ② ● Select the button "Download project to target system": ③ ● Open the STARTER screen for the safety functions. ①...

  • Page 259: Saving Settings And Transferring Them Using An Operator Panel

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.3 Saving settings and transferring them using an operator panel 10.3 Saving settings and transferring them using an operator panel When the power supply is switched on, you can transfer the settings of the converter to the BOP-2 or, vice versa, transfer the data from the BOP-2 to the converter.

  • Page 260: Other Ways To Back Up Settings

    On the memory card, you can back up 99 other settings in addition to the default setting. You will find additional information on the Internet at: Memory options (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/43512514). Table 10- 1 Backing up settings in the converter...

  • Page 261: Write And Know How Protection

    The know-how protection is available in the following versions: ● Know-how protection without copy protection (possible with or without memory card) ● Know-how protection with copy protection (possible only with Siemens memory card) A password is required for the know-how protection.
  • Page 262 Data backup and series commissioning 10.5 Write and know how protection Actions that are also possible during active know-how protection Actions listed below can also be executed during active know-how protection: ● Restoring factory settings ● Acknowledging messages ● Displaying messages ●...

  • Page 263: Write Protection

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.5 Write and know how protection 10.5.1 Write protection Set write protection In order that you can set write protection, your converter must be connected online with STARTER. Activate and deactivate write protection Select the converter in your STARTER ①...

  • Page 264: Know-How Protection

    Only then can you activate the know-how protection. You cannot activate know-how protection in the project on the computer. Know-how protection with copy protection is only possible with a Siemens memory card. For "know-how protection with copy protection", a Siemens memory card must be plugged If you try to activate the "know-how protection with copy protection"...

  • Page 265: Settings For The Know-How Protection

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.5 Write and know how protection 10.5.2.1 Settings for the know-how protection Activating know-how protection Select the converter in the STARTER project, and then select "Know-how protection drive unit/activate ..." in the shortcut menu (see also Write protection (Page 261)).. The adjacent screen form then opens: Enter your password in this screen...

  • Page 266: Creating An Exception List For The Know-How Protection

    Data backup and series commissioning 10.5 Write and know how protection Note Permanently or temporarily deactivating know-how protection Temporarily deactivating know-how protection means that know-how protection is active again after switching off and switching on. Permanently deactivating means that know-how protection is no longer active after switching off and switching on again.

  • Page 267: Replacing Devices During Know-How Protection

    "Overview of how to replace an inverter (Page 267)". However, to allow the converter to be replaced, it must be operated with a Siemens memory card, and the machine manufacturer must have an identical machine that he uses as sample.
  • Page 268 – copies the encrypted project from the card to his PC – for example, sends it by e-mail to the end customer 3. The end customer copies the project to the Siemens memory card that belongs to the machine, inserts it in the converter and switches on the converter.

  • Page 269: Servicing And Maintaining

    Servicing and maintaining 11.1 Overview of how to replace an inverter You must replace the inverter if it continually malfunctions. In the following cases, you may immediately switch on the motor again after the replacement. WARNING In all other cases, you must recommission the drive. Component replacement, general Replacing the inverter with external backup of the settings, e.g.
  • Page 270 SIMATIC S7 control with DriveES – using DriveES. Details of the device replacement without removable storage medium can be found in the Profinet system description (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/19292127). SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 271: Steps For Replacing The Inverter

    Servicing and maintaining 11.2 Steps for replacing the inverter 11.2 Steps for replacing the inverter We recommend that you save your settings of the converter after commissioning to an external device. You find information about saving the converter settings in the section Data backup and series commissioning (Page 247).
  • Page 272 Servicing and maintaining 11.2 Steps for replacing the inverter Procedure for replacing the converter without a memory card ● Disconnect the line voltage of the converter. DANGER Dangerous voltage! Hazardous voltage is still present for up to 5 minutes after the power supply has been switched off.
  • Page 273 Servicing and maintaining 11.2 Steps for replacing the inverter Acceptance test If you activated the safety functions in the inverter, after replacing the inverter you must perform an acceptance test for the safety functions. ● Switch off the inverter supply voltage. ●...

  • Page 274: Replacing The Heat Sink Fan

    Servicing and maintaining 11.3 Replacing the heat sink fan 11.3 Replacing the heat sink fan When do you have to replace the fan? A defect fan involves an over temperature of the converter. Indications for a defective fan are e. g. the following alarms and faults: ●...
  • Page 275 Servicing and maintaining 11.3 Replacing the heat sink fan Figure 11-1 Heat sink fan replacement SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 276: Replaing The Internal Fan

    Servicing and maintaining 11.4 Replaing the internal fan 11.4 Replaing the internal fan When do you have to replace the fan? A defective fan involves an over temperature of the converter. Indications for a defective fan are e. g. the following alarms and faults: ●...
  • Page 277 Servicing and maintaining 11.4 Replaing the internal fan Figure 11-2 Fan replacement SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 278 Servicing and maintaining 11.4 Replaing the internal fan SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 279: Alarms, Faults And System Messages

    Alarms, faults and system messages The converter has the following diagnostic types: ● LED The LED at the front of the converter immediately informs you about the most important converter states right at the converter. ● Alarms and faults The converter signals alarms and faults via the fieldbus, the terminal strip (when appropriately set), on a connected operator panel or STARTER.
  • Page 280 Alarms, faults and system messages Case 2 ● The motor is switched off. ● You cannot communicate with the converter, either via the Operator Panel or other interfaces. ● The LEDs flash and are dark - this process is continually repeated. In this case, proceed as follows: ●...

  • Page 281: Operating States Indicated On Leds

    Alarms, faults and system messages 12.1 Operating states indicated on LEDs 12.1 Operating states indicated on LEDs The LED RDY (Ready) is temporarily orange after the power supply voltage is switched-on. As soon as the color of the LED RDY changes to either red or green, the LEDs signal the inverter state.
  • Page 282 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.1 Operating states indicated on LEDs Table 12- 5 Diagnostics of the safety functions SAFE LED Meaning YELLOW - on One or more safety functions are enabled, but not active. YELLOW - slow One or more safety functions are active; no safety function faults have occurred.

  • Page 283: Alarms

    Alarms, faults and system messages 12.2 Alarms 12.2 Alarms Alarms have the following properties: ● They do not have a direct effect in the inverter and disappear once the cause has been removed ● They do not need have to be acknowledged ●...
  • Page 284 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.2 Alarms The alarm buffer can contain up to eight alarms. If an additional alarm is received after the eighth alarm - and none of the last eight alarms have been removed - then the next to last alarm is overwritten.
  • Page 285 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.2 Alarms The alarms that have still not been removed remain in the alarm buffer and are resorted so that gaps between the alarms are filled. If the alarm history is filled up to index 63, each time a new alarm is accepted in the alarm history, the oldest alarm is deleted.

  • Page 286: Faults

    Alarms, faults and system messages 12.3 Faults 12.3 Faults A fault displays a severe fault during operation of the inverter. The inverter signals a fault as follows: ● at the Operator Panel with Fxxxxx ● on the converter using the red LED RDY ●...
  • Page 287 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.3 Faults Figure 12-7 Complete fault buffer Fault acknowledgement In most cases, you have the following options to acknowledge a fault: ● Switch-off the inverter power supply and switch-on again. ● Press the acknowledgement button on the operator panel ●...
  • Page 288 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.3 Faults Figure 12-8 Fault history after acknowledging the faults After acknowledgement, the faults that have not been removed are located in the fault buffer as well as in the fault history. If less than eight faults were shifted or copied into the fault history, the memory locations with the higher indices remain empty.
  • Page 289 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.3 Faults The motor cannot be switched-on If the motor cannot be switched-on, then check the following: ● Is a fault present? If yes, then remove the fault cause and acknowledge the fault ● Is p0010 = 0? If not, the converter is e.g.

  • Page 290: List Of Alarms And Faults

    Alarms, faults and system messages 12.4 List of alarms and faults 12.4 List of alarms and faults Axxxxx Alarm Fyyyyy: Fault Table 12- 11 The most important alarms and faults of the safety functions Number Cause Remedy F01600 STOP A Triggered STO Select and then deselect again.
  • Page 291 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.4 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F01512 An attempt has been made to Create scaling or check transfer value. establish an conversion factor for scaling which is not present F01662 CU hardware fault Switch CU off and on again, upgrade firmware, or contact technical support.
  • Page 292 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.4 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F03505 Analog input, wire break Check the connection to the signal source for interrupts. Check the level of the signal supplied. The input current measured by the analog input can be read out in r0752. A03520 Temperature sensor fault Check that the sensor is connected correctly.
  • Page 293 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.4 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F07426 Technology controller actual Adapt the limits to the signal level (p2267, p2268).  value limited Check the actual value scaling (p2264).  F07801 Motor overcurrent Check current limits (p0640).
  • Page 294 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.4 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy A07981 No enabling for rotary Acknowledge pending faults. measurement Establish missing enables (see r00002, r0046). A07991 Motor data identification Switch on the motor and identify the motor data. activated F08501 Setpoint timeout...
  • Page 295 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.4 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F30001 Overcurrent Check the following: Motor data, if required, carry out commissioning  Motor's connection method (Υ / Δ)  U/f operation: Assignment of rated currents of motor and Power Module ...
  • Page 296 Alarms, faults and system messages 12.4 List of alarms and faults Number Cause Remedy F30037 Rectifier overtemperature See F30035 and, in addition: Check the motor load.  Check the line phases  A30049 Internal fan defective Check the internal fan and if required replace. F30059 Internal fan defective Check the internal fan and if required replace.

  • Page 297: Technical Data

    Technical data 13.1 Technical data of inputs and outputs Feature Data Operating voltage Supply from the Power Module  or an external 24 V DC class 2 supply (20.4 V ... 28.8 V) via control terminals 31 and 32, a ...

  • Page 298: High Overload And Low Overload

    Technical data 13.2 High Overload and Low Overload 13.2 High Overload and Low Overload Permissible inverter overload The inverter has two different power data: "Low Overload" (LO) and "High Overload" (HO), depending on the expected load. Figure 13-1 Duty cycles, "High Overload" and "Low Overload" Note The base load (100% power or current) of "Low Overload"...

  • Page 299: Common Technical Power Data

    Technical data 13.3 Common technical power data 13.3 Common technical power data Feature Specification Line voltage 3-ph. 380 V AC… 480 V + 10 % - 20 % The actual permissible line voltage depends on the installation altitude Input frequency 47 Hz …...

  • Page 300: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Technical data 13.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility 13.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility The SINAMICS G120 drives have been tested in accordance with the EMC Product Standard EN 61800-3:2004. Details see declaration of conformity Harmonic Currents Table 13- 1 Harmonic Currents Typical Harmonic Current (% of rated input current) at U...
  • Page 301 Technical data 13.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility Table 13- 2 Conducted disturbance voltage and radiated emissions EMC Phenomenon Converter type Level acc. to Remark IEC 61800-3 Conducted emissions All converters with integrated class A filters. Category C2 (disturbance voltage) First Environment - Order number: Professional Use 6SL3210-1KE**-*A**...
  • Page 302 Technical data 13.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Immunity The converter has been tested in accordance with the immunity requirements of category C3 (industrial) environment: Table 13- 3 EMC Immunity EMC Phenomenon Standard Level Performance Criterion Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2 4 kV Contact discharge 8 kV Air discharge Radio-frequency EN 61000-4-3...

  • Page 303: Emc Limit Values In South Korea

    Technical data 13.5 EMC limit values in South Korea 13.5 EMC limit values in South Korea The EMC limit values to be complied with for South Korea correspond to the limit values of the EMC product standard for variable-speed electric drives EN 61800-3, Category C2 or limit value class A, Group 1 according to EN55011.

  • Page 304: Power-Dependent Technical Data

    Technical data 13.6 Power-dependent technical data 13.6 Power-dependent technical data Note The specified input currents apply for a 400 V line where V = 1 % referred to the converter power. When using a line reactor, the currents are reduced by a few percent. Table 13- 4 G120C Frame Sizes A, 3 AC 380 V …...
  • Page 305 Technical data 13.6 Power-dependent technical data Table 13- 5 G120C Frame Sizes A, 3 AC 380 V … 480 V, ± 10 % - part 2 6SL3210-… Order No. Uniltered, IP20 … 1KE14-3U*1 … 1KE15-8U*1 … 1KE17-5U*1 Filtered, IP20 … 1KE14-3A*1 …...
  • Page 306 Technical data 13.6 Power-dependent technical data Table 13- 7 G120C Frame Sizes B, 3 AC 380 V … 480 V, ± 10 % - part 4 6SL3210-… Order No. Uniltered, IP20 … 1KE21-3U*1 … 1KE21-7U*1 Filtered, IP20 … 1KE21-3A*1 … 1KE21-7A*1 Rated / Low Overlaod values Rated / LO power 5.5 kW...

  • Page 307: Temperature And Voltage Derating

    Technical data 13.7 Temperature and voltage derating 13.7 Temperature and voltage derating Operating temperature derating Permissible output base load current [%] High overload (HO) and low overload (LO) Ambient operating temperature [°C] Figure 13-2 Temperature derating Operational voltage derating Output current [%] Output power [%] Figure 13-3 Current and Power derating required according to input voltage...

  • Page 308: Operational Altitude And Altitude Deratings

    Technical data 13.8 Operational altitude and altitude deratings 13.8 Operational altitude and altitude deratings Voltage The clearance within the converter can isolate surge voltages in accordance with overvoltage category III in compliance with the EN 60664-1 regulation up to 2000 m above sea level.

  • Page 309: Current Reduction Depending On Pulse Frequency

    Technical data 13.9 Current reduction depending on pulse frequency 13.9 Current reduction depending on pulse frequency Relationship between pulse frequency and output base-load current reduction Table 13- 9 Current reduction depending on pulse frequency Rated power Rated output current at pulse frequency of based on LO 4 kHz 6 kHz...

  • Page 310: Accessories

    Technical data 13.10 Accessories 13.10 Accessories 13.10.1 Line reactor The major electrical specification of the line reactors is the same as for the suitable converter. This applies to: ● line voltage ● line frequency ● rated current The admissible ambient conditions of the line reactors are the same as for the suitable converter.
  • Page 311 Technical data 13.10 Accessories Table 13- 11 Technical specifications of the line reactors Feature Suitable for converter with rated power of 11.0 kW … 18.5 kW Order no. 6SL3203-0CE23-8AA0 MLFB of the suitable 6SL3210-1KE22-6 ⃞ ⃞ 1 converter 6SL3210-1KE23-2 ⃞ ⃞ 1 6SL3210-1KE23-8 ⃞...

  • Page 312: Braking Resistor

    Technical data 13.10 Accessories 13.10.2 Braking resistor The admissible ambient conditions of the breaking resistors are the same as for the suitable converter. This applies to: ● storage and transport temperature ● operating temperature ● relative humidity ● shock and vibration load Table 13- 12 Technical specifications of the breaking resistors Feature Suitable for converter with rated power of...
  • Page 313 Technical data 13.10 Accessories Table 13- 13 Technical specifications of the line reactors Feature Suitable for converter with rated power of 11.0 kW … 18.5 kW MLFB 6SL3201-0BE23-8AA0 MLFB of the suitable 6SL3210-1KE22-6 ⃞ ⃞ 1 converter 6SL3210-1KE23-2 ⃞ ⃞ 1 6SL3210-1KE23-8 ⃞...

  • Page 314: Standards

    SINAMICS G120C Converters fulfill the requirements of the SEMI F47-0706 standard. ISO 9001 Siemens plc operates a quality management system, which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001. Certificates can be downloaded from the internet under the following link: Standards (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22339653/134200) SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...

  • Page 315: Appendix

    Appendix Parameter Parameters are the interface between the firmware of the inverter and the commissioning tool, e.g. an operator panel. Adjustable parameters Adjustable parameters are the "adjusting screws" with which you adapt the inverter to its particular application. If you change the value of an adjustable parameter, then the inverter behavior also changes.
  • Page 316 Appendix A.1 Parameter Table A- 3 How you select the command source and setpoint sources Parameter Description p0015 Parameter p0015 allows the setting of pre-defined I/O configurations. Further information is given in the section: Selecting the interface assignments (Page 44). Table A- 4 This is how you parameterize the up and down ramps Parameter...

  • Page 317: Interconnecting Signals In The Inverter

    Appendix A.2 Interconnecting signals in the inverter Interconnecting signals in the inverter Principle of operation of BICO technology Open/closed-loop control functions, communication functions as well as diagnostic and operator functions are implemented in the inverter. Every function comprises one or several BICO blocks that are interconnected with one another.
  • Page 318 Appendix A.2 Interconnecting signals in the inverter Definition of BICO technology BICO technology represents a type of parameterization that can be used to disconnect all internal signal interconnections between BICO blocks or establish new connections. This is realized using Binectors and Connectors. Hence the name BICO technology. ( Binector Connector Technology) BICO parameters You can use the BICO parameters to define the sources of the input signals of a block.
  • Page 319 Appendix A.2 Interconnecting signals in the inverter What sources of information do you need to help you set parameters using BICO technology? ● This manual is sufficient for simple signal interconnections, e.g. assigning a different significance to the to digital inputs. ●...

  • Page 320: Application Examples

    Appendix A.3 Application examples Application examples A.3.1 Configuring the PROFIBUS communication with STEP 7 Using a suitable example, the following section provides information on how you connect an inverter to a higher-level SIMATIC control via PROFIBUS. What prior knowledge is required? In this example, it is assumed that readers know now to basically use an S7 control and the STEP 7 engineering tool and is not part of this description.

  • Page 321: Configuring Communications To A Simatic Control

    Appendix A.3 Application examples ● Create a PROFIBUS DP network. A.3.1.2 Configuring communications to a SIMATIC control The inverter can be connected to a SIMATIC control in two ways: 1. Using the inverter GSD 2. Using the STEP 7 object manager This somewhat more user-friendly method is only available for S7 controls and installed Drive ES Basic (see Section Commissioning tools (Page 18)).

  • Page 322: Inserting The Converter Into The Step 7 Project

    Integrated Function Manual. 2. PKW channel (if one is used) 3. Standard, SIEMENS or free telegram (if one is used) 4. Slave-to-slave module If you do not use one or several of the modules 1, 2 or 3, configure the remaining modules starting with the 1st slot.
  • Page 323 Appendix A.3 Application examples Note regarding the universal module It is not permissible to configure the universal module with the following properties: ● PZD length 4/4 words ● Consistent over the complete length With these properties, the universal module has the same DP identifier (4AX) as the "PKW channel 4 words"...

  • Page 324: Configuring The Profinet Communication With Step 7

    Appendix A.3 Application examples A.3.2 Configuring the PROFINET communication with STEP 7 A.3.2.1 Communication via PROFINET - example Profinet network in a line topology The adjacent example shows the structure of a Profinet network in a line topology, SIMATIC S7 with one controller (S7-300), three devices (G120 converters) and one...
  • Page 325 Appendix A.3 Application examples In the screen form that opens, HW Config proposes the next free IP address and a subnet mask. If you have configured a local area network, and are not working within a larger Ethernet network, you can use the proposed entries.
  • Page 326 Appendix A.3 Application examples Then save your hardware configuration with "Save and compile" ( ). You have now completed configuring the device in STEP 7. Note STEP 7 with Drive ES Basic If you have installed Drive ES Basic, you can now integrate the converter via the object manager and open STARTER in HW Config by double-clicking the converter.

  • Page 327: Inserting The Converter Into The Simatic Manager

    Appendix A.3 Application examples A.3.2.3 Inserting the converter into the SIMATIC Manager Select your project in the SIMATIC Manager and open the "Insert single drive unit" screen form by right clicking on "Insert New Object/SINAMICS". There, under the tab "Drive unit/bus address", as shown in the diagram, select your converter and under the tab...

  • Page 328: Go Online With Starter Via Profinet

    Appendix A.3 Application examples With the next ramp-up of the controller, the diagnostic messages of the converter are then transferred to the controller. A.3.2.5 Go online with STARTER via PROFINET Select the converter in SIMATIC Manager with the righthand mouse button and open STARTER via "Open object".

  • Page 329: Step 7 Programming Examples

    Appendix A.3 Application examples A.3.3 STEP 7 programming examples A.3.3.1 Data exchange via the fieldbus Data exchange via the fieldbus Analog signals The inverter always scales signals, which are transferred via the fieldbus, to a value of 4000 hex. Table A- 7 Signal category and associated scaling parameters Signal category 4000 Hex ≙...

  • Page 330: Step 7 Program Example For Cyclic Communication

    Appendix A.3 Application examples A.3.3.2 STEP 7 program example for cyclic communication The control and inverter communicate via standard telegram 1. The control specifies control word 1 (STW1) and the speed setpoint, while the inverter responds with status word 1 (ZSW1) and its actual speed.
  • Page 331 Appendix A.3 Application examples Table A- 8 Assignment of the control bits in the inverter to the SIMATIC flags and inputs Bit in Significance Bit in Bit in Bit in Inputs STW1 ON/OFF1 E0.0 ON/OFF2 ON/OFF3 Operation enable Ramp-function generator enable Start ramp-function generator Setpoint enable Acknowledge fault...

  • Page 332: Step 7 Program Example For Acyclic Communication

    M9.3 displays the write process The number of simultaneous requests for acyclic communication is limited. More detailed information can be found on http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view /de/15364459 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/vie w/en/15364459). SINAMICS G120C frequency converter Operating Instructions, 03/2012, FW V4.5, A5E02999804B AB...
  • Page 333 Appendix A.3 Application examples Figure A-5 Reading parameters Note With PROFINET standard function blocks (SFB) instead of system functions (SFC) With acyclic communication via PROFINET, you must replace the system functions with standard function blocks as follows:  SFC 58 -> SFB 53 ...
  • Page 334 Appendix A.3 Application examples Explanation of FC 1 Table A- 9 Request to read parameters Data block DB 1 Byte n Bytes n + 1 MB 40 Header Reference 01 hex: Read request MB 62 01 hex Number of parameters (m) 10 hex: Parameter value MB 58 Address,...
  • Page 335 Appendix A.3 Application examples Figure A-6 Writing parameters Explanation of FC 3 Table A- 10 Request to change parameters Data block DB 3 Byte n Bytes n + 1 MB 42 Header Reference 02 hex: Change request MB 44 01 hex Number of parameters 00 hex Address,...

  • Page 336: Configuring Slave-To-Slave Communication In Step 7

    Appendix A.3 Application examples A.3.4 Configuring slave-to-slave communication in STEP 7 Two drives communicate via standard telegram 1 with the higher-level control. In addition, drive 2 receives its speed setpoint directly from drive 1 (actual speed). Figure A-7 Communication with the higher-level control and between the drives with slave-to-slave communication Settings in the control In HW Config in drive 2 (subscriber), insert a slave-to- slave communication object, e.g.
  • Page 337 Appendix A.3 Application examples ① Activate the tab "Address configuration". ② Select line 1. ③ Open the dialog box in which you define the Publisher and the address area to be transferred. ① Select DX for direct data exchange ② Select the PROFIBUS address of drive 1 (publisher).

  • Page 338: Connecting Fail-Safe Digital Inputs

    Appendix A.3 Application examples A.3.5 Connecting fail-safe digital inputs The examples comply with PL d according to EN 13849-1 and SIL2 according to IEC 61508 for the case that all components are installed within one control cabinet. Figure A-8 Connecting a sensor, e.g. Emergency Stop mushroom pushbutton or limit switch Figure A-9 Connecting a safety relay, e.g.

  • Page 339: Documentation For Acceptance Of Safety Functions

    Appendix A.4 Documentation for acceptance of safety functions Documentation for acceptance of safety functions A.4.1 Machine documentation Machine or plant description Designation … Type … Serial number … Manufacturer … End customer … Block diagram of the machine and/or plant: …...
  • Page 340 Appendix A.4 Documentation for acceptance of safety functions Acceptance test reports File name of the acceptance reports … … Data backup Data Storage medium Holding area Archiving type Designation Date Acceptance test reports … … … … PLC program … …...

  • Page 341: Log Of The Settings For The Basic Functions, Firmware V4.4 And V4.5

    Appendix A.4 Documentation for acceptance of safety functions A.4.2 Log of the settings for the basic functions, firmware V4.4 and V4.5 Drive = <pDO-NAME_v> Table A- 13 Firmware version Name Number Value Control Unit firmware version <r18_v> SI version, safety functions integrated in the drive (processor 1) r9770 <r9770_v>...

  • Page 342: Further Information On Your Inverter

    Appendix A.5 Further information on your inverter Further information on your inverter A.5.1 Manuals for your inverter Table A- 18 Manuals for your converter Depth of Manual Contents Available Download or order number languages information Getting Started Installing and commissioning Chinese, Download SINAMICS G120C...

  • Page 343: Configuring Support

    (www.siemens.com/sinamics-g120c) SINAMICS G converters Italian, French, Spanish Online catalog (Industry Ordering data and technical English, Mall) information for all SIEMENS German products SIZER The overall configuration tool for English, You obtain SIZER on a DVD SINAMICS, MICROMASTER German, (Order number: 6SL3070-0AA00-0AG0)

  • Page 344: Product Support

    If you have further questions You can find additional information on the product and more in the Internet under: Product support (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/4000024). In addition to our documentation, under this address we offer our complete knowledge base online: You can find the following information: ●...

  • Page 345: Index

    Index Installation, 28 Break loose torque, 314 Breaking resistor Dimension drawings, 29 Bus fault, 279 87 Hz characteristic, 35 Bus termination, 42 Acceptance test, 240 Authorized person, 240 COB, 132 Complete, 271 COB ID, 133 Preconditions, 240 Device profile, 132 reduced, 271 EMCY, 132 Reduced scope, 241...
  • Page 346 Index Guidelines, 50 Functions of the, 78 commutation notches, 18 Dimension drawings, 25, 26, 29 Compound braking, 210, 211 DIP switch Compressor, 56 Analog input, 79 Configuring support, 341 Direction reversal, 163 Configuring the interfaces, 44 Discrepancy, 233 Connectors, 315 Filter, 233 Consistency, 233 Tolerance time, 233...
  • Page 347 Index Fault code, 284 Fault history, 285 I2t monitoring, 194 Fault value, 284 Identifying motor data, 61, 68, 191 F-DI (Fail-safe Digital Input), 76 Imax controller, 198 F-digital output module, 336 Inclined conveyors, 56, 205, 212, 214 FFC (Flux Current Control), 187 IND, 101, 116 Field bus, 46 Industry Mall, 341...
  • Page 348 Index Maximum speed, 57, 181, 183, 314 Overvoltage, 199 Memory card, 18 overvoltage protection, 18 Formatting, 248 MMC, 248 SD, 248 Minimum distance p0015, configuring macro interfaces, 44 above, 25 Page index, 101, 116 below, 25 Parameter channel, 99, 113 front, 25 IND, 101, 116 side by side, 25...
  • Page 349 Index Replace EN 61000-4-5, 300 Control Unit, 241 EN 61000-4-6, 300 Gear unit, 241 EN 61800-3, 298, 312 Hardware, 241 EN 61800-5-1, 312 Motor, 241 IEC 61800-3, 299 Power Module, 241 ISO 9001, 312 Reset SEMI F47-0706, 312 Parameter, 58, 230 Star connection (Y), 35, 52 Reverse direction of rotation, 181 STARTER, 18, 229...
  • Page 350 Index Test stop (forced checking procedure), 236 Three wire control, 48 Three-wire control, 163 Tightening torque, 25 TN-C, 32 TN-C-S, 32 TN-S, 32 TPDO, 138 TT, 32 Two wire control, 48 Two-wire control, 163 UL-compliant installation, 35 Underwriters Laboratories, 312 Unit changeover, 200 Unit system, 202 Up ramp, 314...
  • Page 352 Siemens AG We reserve the right to make technical changes. Industry Sector © Siemens AG 2012 Drive Technologies Motion Control Systems P.O. Box 3180 91050 ERLANGEN GERMANY www.siemens.com/sinamics-g120...

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