Siemens SINAMICS G120 Instruction Manual page 18

Permissible encoder combinations
Table 4-2 Explanation regarding encoder combinations
--- This combination is not permissible.
①
Position controllers and speed controllers use the same encoder on the motor shaft.
②
The position controller evaluates an encoder on the motor shaft or on the load side.
The speed controller operates without an encoder.
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Depending on the gear ratio, restric‐
tions regarding the accuracy of the
position control.
Not suitable for position control in
the case of mechanical slip on the
load side
Restrictions regarding the accuracy
and dynamic performance of the po‐
sition control
Not suitable for the position control
of hoisting gear
The "Travel to fixed stop" EPos func‐
tion is not possible.
Function Manual, 09/2020, FW V4.7 SP13, A5E34257659B AG
Basic positioner