System Data - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual

System overview

3.5 System data

The following system components are available for SINAMICS S120 AC Drive:
● Line-side power components, such as fuses, contactors, reactors and line filters for
switching the power supply and complying with EMC regulations.
● Power Modules (either with or without integrated line filter) and an integrated braking
chopper to provide power to the connected motor
To address the required functions, SINAMICS S120 AC Drive is equipped with:
● Control Units that provide the drive and technological functions
● Additional system components to expand the functionality and to handle various
interfaces for encoders and process signals.
The SINAMICS S120 AC Drive components were developed for installation in cabinets.
They have the following features and characteristics:
● Easy to handle, simple installation and wiring
● Practical connection system, cable routing in accordance with EMC requirements
● Uniform design
Note
Installation location in the cabinet
As a general rule, SINAMICS S120 components must be mounted vertically in the control
cabinet. If other mounting positions are permissible, these are specified in the descriptions
for the individual components.
NOTICE
Overheating of components due to incorrect mounting position
Incorrectly installed components can overheat during operation. Overheating can lead to
malfunctions and component damage.
• Only install the components in a permissible mounting position in the control cabinet.
3.5 System data
Unless explicitly specified otherwise, the following system data is valid for SINAMICS built-in
devices described in this manual.
When engineering the complete S120 drive, the system data of the associated Control Units,
supplementary system components, DC link components and sensor modules must be taken
into consideration.
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