Platform Concept And Totally Integrated Automation - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Series Function Manual

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2.2 Platform Concept and Totally Integrated Automation

Depending on the application, the SINAMICS range offers the ideal variant for any drive
task.
● SINAMICS S handles complex drive tasks with synchronous motors and induction motors
and fulfills stringent requirements regarding:
– the dynamic performance and accuracy
– the integration of extensive technological functions in the drive control system
● SINAMICS G is designed for standard applications with induction motors. These
applications have less stringent requirements regarding the dynamic performance of the
motor speed.
● SINAMICS V is designed to address applications where basic drive functions are
available quickly and at a favorable cost - and which are easy to handle.
2.2 Platform Concept and Totally Integrated Automation
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.
Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) with SINAMICS S120
Apart from SIMATIC, SIMOTION and SINUMERIK, SINAMICS is one of the core
components of TIA. It is thus possible to parameterize, program and commission all
components in the automation system via the Startdrive commissioning tool using a
standardized engineering platform and without any system transitions (seamless
engineering). The system-wide data management functions ensure consistent data and
simplify archiving of the entire plant project.
From V14, the Startdrive commissioning tool is an integral element of the TIA platform.
SINAMICS S120 supports communication via PROFINET and PROFIBUS DP.
Communication via PROFINET
This Ethernet-based bus enables control data to be exchanged at high speed via
PROFINET IO with IRT or RT and makes SINAMICS S120 a suitable choice for integration
in high-performance multi-axis applications. At the same time, PROFINET also uses
standard IT mechanisms (TCP/IP) to transport information, e.g. operating and diagnostic
data, to higher-level systems. This makes it easy to integrate into an IT corporate network.
Communication via PROFIBUS DP
This bus provides a high-performance, system-wide and integrated communication network
which links all automation components of the automation solution:
● HMI (operator control and monitoring)
● Control
● Drives and I/O
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