Conveyor Technology Control Functions (For G115D Profinet And As-I Variants Only) - Siemens SINAMICS G115D Operating Instructions Manual

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6.9 Conveyor technology control functions (for G115D PROFINET and AS-i variants only)

6.9 Conveyor technology control functions (for G115D PROFINET and
AS-i variants only)
Overview
Conveyors are devices used for movement of materials, products and loads throughout a
manufacturing or distribution facility. Conventionally, the conveyor technology control is
implemented in the PLC controller. By transferring the functionality to the converter, the
conveying process starts via the PLC while stops depending on the sensor(s) wired directly to
the converter. In this case, the materials conveyed can always come to a standstill at the
same point and be transferred or redirected without time or position deviation.
The SINAMICS G115D PROFINET and AS-i variants (I/O variants not supported) offer flexible
and efficient solutions for the conveyor technology requirements of various horizontal or
inclined applications in intralogistics, automotive, and airport industries.
Note
To make sure that the conveyor control function works properly on the SINAMICS G115D AS-i
variant, you must select Macro 31 or 34. For more information on the wiring arrangement,
See Section "Factory interface setting (Page 77)".
Applications
• Roller, belt, or chain conveyors
• Turntables
• Corner turntable lifts
• Travelling trolleys
Commission tool
It is recommended that you commission the conveyor control function using the Startdrive PC
tool or the SINAMICS G120 Smart Access.
Note
All screenshots in Chapter "Conveyor technology control functions" take the converter with
PROFINET interface by using the Startdrive PC tool as examples. You can also commission the
functions via the SINAMICS G120 Smart Access. For more information, see Section
"Application setup" in the SINAMICS G120 Smart Access Operating Instructions.
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