Sinamics S120 Automation Components; System Overview; Control Unit - Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 Product Information

SINAMICS S120 automation components

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System overview

Because SINAMICS S120 can be used to solve sophisticated drive tasks for a very wide
spectrum of industrial applications, it is constructed as a modular system. From the large
number of matched components and functions, users combine just those units that best
match their requirements.
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Control unit

In a CU320 Control Unit, the communications, open- and closed-loop functions execute for
one or more Motor Modules and Active Line Modules. The Control Unit is designed for
multi-axis operation.
Note
Only the CU 320(-2 DP) and CU 310 Control Units are supported when using the
SINAMICS S120 drive system in connection with the technology CPU.
Connection of the SINAMICS S120 to the Technology CPU
Product Information, 09/2011, A5E00480378-04
Control unit
Active Line Module
Smart Line Module
Single Motor Module
5 Double Motor Module
6 Terminal Board
7 Sensor Module Cabinet
8 Terminal Module
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