Binectors, Connectors - Siemens SINAMICS Series Operating Instructions Manual

9.1.5.1

Binectors, connectors

Binectors, BI: Binector input, BO: Binector output
A binector is a digital (binary) signal without a unit which can assume the value 0 or 1.
Binectors are subdivided into binector inputs (signal sink) and binector outputs (signal
source).
Table 9- 3
Abbreviation
BI
BO
Connectors, CI: Connector input, CO: Connector output
A connector is a digital signal, e.g. in 32-bit format. It can be used to emulate words (16 bits),
double words (32 bits) or analog signals. Connectors are subdivided into connector inputs
(signal sink) and connector outputs (signal source).
Table 9- 4
Abbreviation
CI
CO
SINAMICS DCM DC Converter
Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E34763375A
Binectors
Symbol Name
Binector input
(signal sink)
Binector output
(signal source)
Connectors
Symbol Name
Connector input
(signal sink)
Connector output
(signal source)
9.1 Basic information
Description
Can be interconnected to a binector output as
source.
The number of the binector output must be
entered as a parameter value.
Can be used as a source for a binector input.
Description
Can be interconnected to a connector output as
source.
The number of the connector output must be
entered as a parameter value.
Can be used as a source for a connector input.
Operation
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