Platform Concept And Totally Integrated Automation - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Manual

System overview

2.2 Platform Concept and Totally Integrated Automation

Depending on the application, the SINAMICS range offers the ideal version for any drive
task.
● 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 S handles complex drive tasks with synchronous/induction motors and fulfills
stringent requirements regarding
– Dynamics and accuracy
– The integration of extensive technical functions in the drive control system
● SINAMICS DC MASTER is the DC drive belonging to the SINAMICS family. As a result of
its standard expandability, it addresses both basic as well as demanding drive
applications and in complementary markets.
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
SINAMICS is one of the core components of TIA alongside SIMATIC, SIMOTION and
SINUMERIK. It is thus possible to parameterize, program and commission all components in
the automation system via the STARTER commissioning tool using a standardized
engineering platform and without any system transitions. 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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