Versions; Platform Concept And Totally Integrated Automation - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual

System overview

1.2 Versions

1.2 Versions
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SINAMICS offers different versions designed to meet a range of requirements:
• SINAMICS G is designed for standard applications with induction motors. These
• SINAMICS S handles complex drive tasks with synchronous/induction motors and fulfills
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Platform concept and Totally Integrated Automation

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All SINAMICS versions are based on a platform concept. Joint hardware and software
components, as well as standardized tools for design, configuration, and commissioning
tasks ensure high-level integration across all components. SINAMICS handles a wide variety
of drive tasks with no system gaps. The different SINAMICS versions can be easily
combined with each other.
SINAMICS is a part of the Siemens "Totally Integrated Automation" concept. Integrated
SINAMICS systems covering configuration, data storage, and communication at automation
level ensure low-maintenance solutions with SIMATIC, SIMOTION, and SINUMERIK.
Figure 1-2 SINAMICS as part of the Siemens modular automation system
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applications have less stringent requirements regarding the dynamics and accuracy of
the motor speed.
stringent requirements regarding
– Dynamics and accuracy,
– Integration of extensive technological functions in the drive control system
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Manual, (GH6), 03/2006 Edition, 6SL3097-2AL00-0BP0