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DRIVE-CLiQ
Abbreviation for Drive Component Link with IQ. This is a SINAMICS drive technology
communication system for connecting the various drive components such as Control Unit,
Line Modules, Motor Modules, motors and speed/positioning encoders. In terms of hardware,
DRIVE-CLiQ is based on the Industrial Ethernet standard with twisted-pair lines. In addition to
the transmit and receive signals, the 24 V voltage supply is also provided via the DRIVE-CLiQ
cable.
Equipotential bonding
Electrical connection (potential equalization conductor) that brings the bodies of electrical
equipment and other conductive bodies to the same or almost the same potential, in order to
prevent disruptive or dangerous voltages between these bodies.
Failsafe module
Collective name for failsafe inputs and outputs available in SIMATIC S7 for integration into F-
systems.
Firmware update
Upgrade of firmware for the CPU and modules (interface modules, I/O modules etc.), for
example after function extensions, to the newest firmware version (update).
Forcing
Preassigning to variables in a user program fixed values that cannot subsequently be
modified or overwritten by the program.
Free function blocks (FBLOCKS)
Software blocks in a SINAMICS converter that are not active in the factory settings and can be
activated and interconnected as required for additional control and math instructions. Free
function blocks allow you to implement additional control and math instructions (for example
logic functions, math functions, time functions, and storage functions).
Function
A function (FC) is a code block with no static data. A function allows you to pass parameters
in the user program. Functions are thus suited for programming frequently recurring complex
functions, such as calculations.
Function block
A function block (FB) is a code block with static data. An FB allows you to pass parameters in
the user program. Function blocks are thus suited for programming frequently recurring
complex functions, such as closed-loop controls or operating mode selection.
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