System Overview; What Is The Simatic Drive Controller - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

System overview

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What is the SIMATIC Drive Controller?

SIMATIC Drive Controller
The SIMATIC Drive Controller is a drive-based controller in the SIMATIC S7-1500 range.
A SIMATIC Drive Controller combines the following functionalities in a SINAMICS S120
Booksize Compact enclosure:
● Failsafe SIMATIC S7-1500 technology CPU with integrated technology I/Os
● SINAMICS S120 automatic speed control
The two components are termed "CPU" and "SINAMICS Integrated" in this documentation.
The integrated SINAMICS S120 automatic speed control is based on a CU320-2 control unit
and can control:
● A max. of 6 servo drives; or
● A max. of 6 drives with vector control; or
● A max. of 12 drives with U/f control
Two failsafe technology CPUs with graded performance are available. Safety Integrated at
the CPU and drive end allow use in failsafe applications.
The SIMATIC Drive Controller supports communication over PROFINET and
PROFIBUS DP.
SIMATIC Drive Controller
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