Description; Modularity Of The Converter System - Siemens SINAMICS G120 Operating Instructions Manual

Description

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Modularity of the converter system

Thanks to their modular design, the converters can be used in a wide range of applications
with respect to functionality and power.
The following overview describes the converter components, which you require for your
application.
Main components of the converter
Inverter with CU240B-2 and CU240E-2 Control Units
Operating Instructions, 01/2011, FW 4.4, A5E02299792B AB
Each SINAMICS G120 converter comprises a Control
Unit and Power Module.
The Control Unit controls and monitors the Power
•
Module and the connected motor in various control
modes (which can be selected as required). The
Control Unit is used to control the converter locally or
centrally.
The Power Modules are available for motors with a
•
power range of between 0.37 kW and 250 kW.
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