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Product overview
2.2 Components and functionality
Functionality
The SIMATIC Drive Controller combines the functionality of a SIMATIC S7-1500 TF-CPU
and a SINAMICS S120 drive control based on CU320-2 in one compact device.
SIMATIC Drive Controllers are suitable for simple as well as complex motion control
applications, including fail-safe applications when needed.
You can link and extend the SIMATIC Drive Controller , for example, with HMI and I/O
systems using the wide range of communication interfaces. The drive control integrated in
the SIMATIC Drive Controller (SINAMICS Integrated) supports the following control modes:
● Vector control
● Servo control
● U/f control
Vector control is recommended for drive solutions with continuous material webs, such as
wire-drawing, film and paper machines. Servo control is suitable for clocked processes with
precise yet highly dynamic position control with servo motors.
You interconnect all components of SINAMICS S120, including the motors and encoders,
using DRIVE-CLiQ. You connect motors without a DRIVE-CLiQ interface, e.g. external
motors or motors for retrofit applications, using Sensor Modules Cabinet-Mounted (SMC) or
Sensor Modules External (SME).
Line Modules feed the power to the DC link. Optionally, Line Modules with controlled
infeed/regenerative feedback ensure a constant DC-link voltage and high grid compatibility.
Motor Modules supply the motors with power from the DC link.
Terminal Modules are terminal extensions via DRIVE-CLiQ – for example, for drive-oriented
digital or analog inputs/outputs.
Note
SINAMICS Integrated has a functional subset compared with a SINAMICS S120 CU320-2
and supports only the functions relevant in the control context. For example, SINAMICS
Integrated does not support the following:
• Drive Control Chart (DCC)
• Basic positioner (EPOS)
• Free function blocks (FBLOCKS)
• Drive control blocks (DCB)
You can find additional information in the SIMATIC Drive Controller system manual
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109766665)
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