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Siemens SIMOTICS L-1FN3 Operating Instructions Manual

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06/2023
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SIMOTICS
Naturally ventilated SIMOTICS L-1FN3 linear motors
Drive technology for SINAMICS S120
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  • Page 1 Edition 06/2023 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SIMOTICS Naturally ventilated SIMOTICS L-1FN3 linear motors Drive technology for SINAMICS S120 www.siemens.com/drives...
  • Page 3 Introduction Fundamental safety instructions Description SIMOTICS Preparations for use Drive technology for SINAMICS S120 Installation Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Electrical connection Operating Instructions Commissioning Operation Maintenance Decommissioning and disposal Appendix 06/2023 A5E52220465B AB...
  • Page 4 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.2.5 Websites of third-party companies..................9 SIMOTICS documentation ....................9 Service and Support......................10 1.4.1 Siemens Industry Online Support on the Web..............10 1.4.2 Siemens Industry Online Support on the road..............11 1.4.3 Feedback on the technical documentation ................. 12 1.4.4...
  • Page 6 Table of contents 3.4.2.1 Linear motors ........................41 3.4.2.2 Supplied pictograms ......................42 3.4.3 Cooling..........................44 3.4.4 Temperature monitoring and thermal motor protection ............44 3.4.4.1 Temp-S temperature monitoring circuit ................44 3.4.4.2 Technical features of temperature sensors ................46 Preparations for use..........................
  • Page 7 Table of contents Operation............................105 Safety instructions for operation ..................105 Handling faults ........................ 106 Maintenance............................109 Safety instructions for maintenance ................. 109 Inspection and maintenance .................... 113 Decommissioning and disposal ......................115 10.1 Decommissioning ......................115 10.2 Disposal........................... 116 10.2.1 Disposing of secondary sections..................
  • Page 8 Table of contents Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E52220465B AB...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction About SIMOTICS Description SIMOTICS is the Siemens family of electric motors addressing the complete motor spectrum in Digital Industry. About this manual 1.2.1 Contents Description These Operating Instructions inform you about the motor and its components. You will learn how to handle the motor properly and safely from delivery to disposal: •...

  • Page 10: Target Group

    This document contains recommendations relating to third-party products. Siemens accepts the fundamental suitability of these third-party products. You can use equivalent products from other manufacturers. Siemens does not accept any warranty for the properties of third-party products. 1.2.2 Target group...

  • Page 11: Standard Scope

    This document may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. Siemens is not responsible for and shall not be liable for these websites and their content. Siemens has no control over the information which appears on these websites and is not responsible for the content and information provided there.

  • Page 12: Service And Support

    Service and Support 1.4.1 Siemens Industry Online Support on the Web Description The following is available via Siemens Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/), among others: • Product support • Global forum for information and best practice sharing between users and specialists...

  • Page 13: Siemens Industry Online Support On The Road

    • Compatibility tool • Newsletters with information about your products • Catalogs/brochures 1.4.2 Siemens Industry Online Support on the road Description Figure 1-1 "Siemens Industry Online Support" app The "Industry Online Support" app supports you in the following areas, for example: •...

  • Page 14: Feedback On The Technical Documentation

    1.4.3 Feedback on the technical documentation Description We welcome your questions, suggestions, and corrections for this technical documentation. Please use the "Provide feedback" link at the end of the entries in Siemens Industry Online Support. Figure 1-2 Requests and feedback 1.4.4...

  • Page 15: Technical Support

    • "Industry Online Support" mobile app The Support Request is the most important input channel for questions relating to products from Siemens Industry. This will assign your request a unique ticket number for tracking purposes. The Support Request offers you: •...

  • Page 16: Training

    Description SITRAIN – Digital Industry Academy offers a comprehensive range of training courses on Siemens industrial products – directly from the manufacturer, for all industries and use cases, for all knowledge levels from beginner to expert. More information can be found on the Internet via the following address (https:// www.siemens.com/sitrain).
  • Page 17 Introduction 1.5 Important product information WARNING Danger to life for wearers of active implants due to magnetic and electrical fields Electric motors pose a danger to people with active medical implants, e.g. cardiac stimulators, who come close to the motors. • If you are affected, stay at a minimum distance of 500 mm from the motors (tripping threshold for static magnetic fields of 0.5 mT according to the Directive 2013/35/EU).
  • Page 18 Introduction 1.5 Important product information Protective mat with magnetic self-holding function Use the protective mat with the magnetic self-holding function as mounting or removal aid for secondary sections. The protective mat with magnetic self-holding function protects you and the secondary sections against the consequences of the sudden forces of attraction of the secondary section in the immediate vicinity.

  • Page 19: Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

    Introduction 1.5 Important product information 1.5.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse Description Avoid the following incorrect uses: • Disregarding safety information and instructions in this manual • Directly connecting the motor power connection to the line supply • Directly connecting temperature sensors to the converter •...
  • Page 20 Introduction 1.5 Important product information Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E52220465B AB...

  • Page 21: Fundamental Safety Instructions

    Fundamental safety instructions General safety instructions WARNING Electric shock and danger to life due to other energy sources Touching live components can result in death or severe injury. • Only work on electrical devices when you are qualified for this job. •...
  • Page 22 Fundamental safety instructions 2.1 General safety instructions WARNING Electric shock due to damaged motors or devices Improper handling of motors or devices can damage them. Hazardous voltages can be present at the enclosure or at exposed components on damaged motors or devices. •...
  • Page 23 • Therefore, if you move closer than 20 cm to the components, be sure to switch off radio devices, cellphones or WLAN devices. • Use the "SIEMENS Industry Online Support App" or a QR code scanner only on equipment that has already been switched off.
  • Page 24 Fundamental safety instructions 2.1 General safety instructions WARNING Unexpected movement of machines caused by inactive safety functions Inactive or non-adapted safety functions can trigger unexpected machine movements that may result in serious injury or death. • Observe the information in the appropriate product documentation before commissioning. •...
  • Page 25 Fundamental safety instructions 2.1 General safety instructions WARNING Injury caused by moving or ejected parts Contact with moving motor parts or drive output elements and the ejection of loose motor parts (e.g. feather keys) out of the motor enclosure can result in severe injury or death. •...

  • Page 26: Equipment Damage Due To Electric Fields Or Electrostatic Discharge

    Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure...

  • Page 27: Residual Risks Of Power Drive Systems

    Fundamental safety instructions 2.4 Residual risks of power drive systems Industrial Security Configuration Manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ view/108862708) WARNING Unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation Software manipulations, e.g. viruses, Trojans, or worms, can cause unsafe operating states in your system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property damage.
  • Page 28 Fundamental safety instructions 2.4 Residual risks of power drive systems 3. Hazardous shock voltages caused by, for example: – Component failure – Influence during electrostatic charging – Induction of voltages in moving motors – Operation and/or environmental conditions outside the specification –...

  • Page 29: Description

    Description Technical features and ambient conditions 3.1.1 Directives and standards The chapter lists the standards and directives that are applicable for the motor and which the motor complies with. Standards that are complied with Note The standards listed in this manual are not dated. You can take the currently relevant and valid dates from the Declaration of Conformity.
  • Page 30 China Compulsory Certification SIMOTICS motors do not fall within the scope covered by the China Compulsory Certification (CCC). CCC negative certification (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/de/view/109769143) Underwriters Laboratories SIMOTICS motors are generally in compliance with UL and cUL as components of motor applications, and are appropriately listed.

  • Page 31: Danger From Strong Magnetic Fields

    Description 3.1 Technical features and ambient conditions Quality systems Siemens employs a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Certificates for SIMOTICS motors can be downloaded from the Internet at the following link: Certificates for SIMOTICS motors (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/de/ps/13347/...
  • Page 32 Description 3.1 Technical features and ambient conditions Figure 3-2 Schematic representation of the static magnetic field of a secondary section, depending on distance Risk to persons as a result of strong magnetic fields WARNING Risk of death as a result of permanent magnet fields Even when the motor is switched off, the permanent magnets can put people with active medical implants at risk if they are close to the motor.
  • Page 33 Description 3.1 Technical features and ambient conditions When dealing with magnetic fields, you must consider the requirements of DGUV rule 103-013 of the German Social Accident Insurance. CAUTION Handling secondary sections The magnetic fields of the secondary sections are permanent. When you come into direct bodily contact with the secondary sections, a static magnetic flux density of 2 T is not exceeded.
  • Page 34 Description 3.1 Technical features and ambient conditions WARNING Danger of crushing by permanent magnets of the secondary section The forces of attraction of magnetic secondary sections act on materials that can be magnetized. The forces of attraction increase significantly close to the secondary section. The trigger threshold of 3 mT for a risk of injury due to attraction and projectile effect is reached at a distance of 150 mm (directive 2013/35/EU).

  • Page 35: Technical Features

    Description 3.1 Technical features and ambient conditions • To free jammed parts of the body (e.g. hands, fingers, feet), pull apart components that are clamped together. – Do this using the non-magnetic hammer to drive the non-magnetic wedges into the separating rift. –...

  • Page 36: Direction Of Motion Of The Motor

    Description 3.1 Technical features and ambient conditions Technical feature Design Insulating material class of the mo‐ Temperature class 155 (F) tor winding according to EN 60034-1 Impulse withstand voltage insula‐ IVIC: C tion class according to EN 60034‑18‑41 Magnet material Rare earth material Connection, electrical 1FN3050 ...

  • Page 37: Environmental Conditions For Stationary Use

    Description 3.1 Technical features and ambient conditions     ① ① Positive motion direction Positive motion direction ② ② The magnetic secondary section is fixed The magnetic secondary section is the part that moves ③ ③ The primary section is the part that moves The primary section is fixed ④...

  • Page 38: Degree Of Protection

    Description 3.1 Technical features and ambient conditions Ambient parameter Unit Value Thermal radiation Air movement Condensation Not permissible Wind-driven precipitation (rain, snow, hail, etc.) Water (other than rain) See degree of protection Formation of ice Averaged over a period of 5 min Conditions in mines are not considered.

  • Page 39: Vibration Response

    Excessive vibration caused by resonance effects can frequently be avoided by making suitable settings. You can obtain support on the topics of "Application" and "Mechatronics" at Application & Mechatronic Support Direct Motors (mailto: motor.support.motioncontrol@siemens.com). 3.1.8 Noise emissions WARNING Hearing damage Hearing damage may occur if the motor exceeds a sound pressure level of 70 dB (A) due to the type of mounting or pulse frequency.

  • Page 40: Derating Factors

    "Application" and "Mechatronics" at Application & Mechatronic Support Direct Motors (mailto: motor.support.motioncontrol@siemens.com). Derating factors For installation altitudes above 2000 m above sea level, reduce the voltage stress of the motors according to table "Factors to reduce the maximum DC link voltage" (reciprocal values from EN 60664‑1 Table A. 2).

  • Page 41: Rating Plate Data (Type Plate)

    Description 3.3 Rating plate data (type plate) Rating plate data (type plate) Data on the rating plate Figure 3-3 Example of a primary section rating plate (schematic) Table 3-4 Elements on the primary section rating plate Item Description Motor type 2D code, contains the motor data Approvals/conformities Manufacturer Weight...

  • Page 42: Design

    Description 3.4 Design Figure 3-4 Example of a secondary section rating plate Table 3-5 Elements on the secondary section rating plate Item Description Serial number Article No. 2D code, contains the data of the secondary section Approvals/conformities Manufacturer Version of secondary section Weight Design 3.4.1...

  • Page 43: Scope Of Delivery

    Description 3.4 Design Motor components Motors of the 1FN3 product family consist of the following components: • Primary section: – Basic component of the linear motor – With 3-phase winding – Cooling ribs to dissipate the power loss • Secondary sections: –...

  • Page 44: Supplied Pictograms

    Description 3.4 Design Secondary section • Secondary section • A nameplate included as a separate item • Accessory pack note (safety accessory pack) • Safety warning instructions (pictograms) Note Nameplates for secondary sections The nameplates for secondary sections are not suitable for applying to a secondary section or to the secondary section cover.
  • Page 45 Description 3.4 Design Secondary sections To identify hazards, warning and prohibition signs in the form of permanent adhesive stickers are enclosed with all secondary sections in the packaging: Table 3-8 Warning signs according to BGV A8 and EN ISO 7010 included with secondary sections and their meaning Sign Meaning...

  • Page 46: Cooling

    Description 3.4 Design 3.4.3 Cooling Natural cooling The power loss generated by the motor winding must be dissipated. To achieve this, the primary section is equipped with cooling ribs to increase the overall surface area. Most of the heat loss must be dissipated through convection via the mechanical machine interface. For natural cooling, the rated force F depends on the thermal conductivity that the motor has to its environment.
  • Page 47 Description 3.4 Design Figure 3-6 PTC triplet Note Shutdown time If Temp‑S responds, and its response threshold is not undershot again in the meantime, then the drive system must shut down (de-energize) the motor within 2 seconds. This prevents the motor windings from becoming inadmissibly hot. NOTICE Motor destroyed as a result of overtemperature The motor can be destroyed if the motor winding overheats.

  • Page 48: Technical Features Of Temperature Sensors

    Description 3.4 Design 3.4.4.2 Technical features of temperature sensors Technical features of PTC temperature sensors Every PTC temperature has a "quasi-switching" characteristic. The resistance suddenly increases in the vicinity of the response threshold (nominal response temperature ϑ PTC temperature sensors have a low thermal capacity - and have good thermal contact with the motor winding.
  • Page 49 Description 3.4 Design Name Description Minimum resistance when hot R in the PTC trip‐ See the characteristic let and in the individual PTC temperature sensor if T  ≤ ϑ  – 5 K   R ≤ 3 x 550 Ω R ≤ 1650 Ω if T > ϑ  + 5 K R ≥ 3 x 1330 Ω R ≥ 3990 Ω if T > ϑ  + 15 K R ≥ 3 x 4000 Ω R ≥ 12000 Ω Typical characteristic R(ϑ) of a PTC temperature  ...
  • Page 50 Description 3.4 Design Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E52220465B AB...

  • Page 51: Preparations For Use

    Preparations for use WARNING Risk of death and crushing as a result of permanent magnet fields Severe injury and material damage can result if you do not take into consideration the safety instructions relating to the permanent magnet fields of the secondary sections. •...

  • Page 52: Shipping And Packaging

    Preparations for use 4.1 Shipping and packaging WARNING Risk of cutting injuries when handling secondary section covers Secondary section covers have sharp edges. When delivered, the rolled up cover bands for secondary sections are secured using straps that are under spring tension. If you cut through these straps, then the rolled up cover bands can suddenly unroll.
  • Page 53 Preparations for use 4.1 Shipping and packaging Table 4-3 Prohibit signs according to BGV A8 and DIN EN ISO 7010 and their significance Sign Meaning Sign Meaning No access for persons No access for persons with pacemakers or im‐ with metal implants planted defibrillators (P014) (P007) No metal objects or...

  • Page 54: Transporting And Storage

    Preparations for use 4.2 Transporting and storage Transporting and storage Note UN number for permanent magnets UN number 2807 is allocated to permit magnets as hazardous item. 4.2.1 Packaging specifications for air transportation When transporting products containing permanent magnets by air, the maximum permissible magnetic field strengths specified by the appropriate IATA Packing Instruction must not be exceeded.
  • Page 55 Preparations for use 4.2 Transporting and storage To achieve mutual optimal weakening of the magnetic fields (magnetic interference fields) the original and individual packaging of two secondary sections must always be stacked on one another in pairs, alternating according to the following diagram. In each case, edge A-B of the lower individual package must be placed on the edge C-D of the upper individual package.

  • Page 56: Environmental Conditions For Long Term Storage And Transport

    Preparations for use 4.2 Transporting and storage Table 4-5 Packaging specifications for 1FN3xxx-xSxxx-xxxx secondary sections   not subject to notification subject to notification and subject to authorization and labeling requirements labeling requirements A single secondary section is       packaged in its original indi‐ vidual packaging Two secondary sections each  ...
  • Page 57 Preparations for use 4.2 Transporting and storage Upper air temperature limit: + 40° C Lower relative humidity limit: 5 % Upper relative humidity limit: 85 % Rate of temperature fluctuations: Max. 0.5 K/min Condensation: Not permissible Formation of ice: Not permissible Long-term storage: Class 1K3 and class 1Z1 have a different upper relative humidity Transport: Class 2K2 Storage and transport are only permissible only in locations that are fully protected against the weather...

  • Page 58: Storage

    Preparations for use 4.2 Transporting and storage 4.2.3 Storage Storing indoors • Apply a preservation agent (e.g. Tectyl) to bare external motor components if this has not already been carried out in the factory. • Store the motors as described in Section "Ambient conditions for long-term storage and transport".

  • Page 59: Installation

    Installation Safety guidelines relating to installation WARNING Risk of death and crushing as a result of permanent magnet fields Severe injury and material damage can result if you do not take into consideration the safety instructions relating to the permanent magnet fields of the secondary sections. •...
  • Page 60 Installation 5.1 Safety guidelines relating to installation WARNING Danger of crushing by permanent magnets of the secondary section The forces of attraction of magnetic secondary sections act on materials that can be magnetized. The forces of attraction increase significantly close to the secondary section. The trigger threshold of 3 mT for a risk of injury due to attraction and projectile effect is reached at a distance of 150 mm (directive 2013/35/EU).
  • Page 61 Installation 5.1 Safety guidelines relating to installation WARNING Electric shock caused by defective cables Defective connecting cables can cause an electric shock and/or material damage, e.g. by fire. • When installing the motor, make sure that the connecting cables – are not damaged, –...

  • Page 62: Specifications For Mounting Linear Motors

    Installation 5.2 Specifications for mounting linear motors Specifications for mounting linear motors Mounting system The following specifications apply when mounting primary sections and secondary sections to the machine: • Use M5 screws with property class 10.9. (friction value μ  = 0.1). Table 5-1 Number of screws per motor type Number of screws 1FN3050-1KD00...
  • Page 63 Installation 5.2 Specifications for mounting linear motors Thread depth and screw-in depths in the primary section The following drawing schematically illustrates the minimum permissible and maximum screw- in depth of the fixing screws in the screwed-in state. For selecting the screw length, a good range is thus made available to the machine manufacturer.

  • Page 64: Procedure When Installing The Motor

    Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor The maximum screw-in depth is specified by the threaded holes in the customers machine bed. Procedure when installing the motor Installing a linear motor is subdivided into the following steps: 1. Check the installation height before you install the motor. 2.

  • Page 65: Overview Of The Installation Technique

    Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 5.3.2 Overview of the installation technique The following 3 different techniques are possible when installing a linear motor in a machine: • Motor installation with divided secondary section track • Motor installation by introducing the slide •...

  • Page 66: Motor Installation Through The Insertion Of The Slide

    Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 3. Push the slide over the installed secondary section track. The attraction forces are taken up by the linear guides. 4. Install the remaining secondary section track as described in Chapter "Assembling individual motor components (Page 69)". Align the track as well. Tighten the mounting screws according to the specifications.

  • Page 67: Motor Installation By Placing Down Motor Components

    Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor Figure 5-3 Inserting the secondary section for a double-sided motor (similar diagram) ❒ 5.3.5 Motor installation by placing down motor components WARNING Danger of crushing when placing down the primary section (step 2) When you place the primary section on the secondary section track, high forces of attraction (up to 7.46 kN) act in the direction of the secondary section track.
  • Page 68 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor Requirements If other installation methods are not possible, this complex method is applied. • For this installation technique, a non-magnetic spacer foil must be used between the primary section and secondary section track. This spacer foil prevents the primary section from coming into direct contact with the secondary section track.
  • Page 69 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor Procedure Application example The secondary section track is shorter than twice the length of the primary section. The primary section together with the slide cannot be shifted to the side far enough so that all of the secondary sections can be easily screwed into place.
  • Page 70 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor – Screw the jack screws into the forcing plate. Ensure that the jack screws protrude evenly from the forcing plate. There must be a minimum distance of 50 mm between the non- magnetic counter-bearing blocks and the forcing plate. –...

  • Page 71: Assembling Individual Motor Components

    Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor – Then remove the spacer foil from the air gap without applying any force. ❒ 5.3.6 Assembling individual motor components 5.3.6.1 Installing the secondary sections WARNING There is a high risk of crushing fingers etc. when handling unpacked secondary sections! Secondary sections and materials that can be magnetized can suddenly slam together unintentionally.
  • Page 72 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor Procedure • Place an appropriately sized protective mat with magnetic self-holding function on the secondary section. If necessary, you can cover a secondary section using 2 protection mats placed down next to one another. Figure 5-6 Protective mats with magnetic self-holding function for secondary sections •...

  • Page 73: Installing The Secondary Section Cover

    Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor • Use the mounting screws to force-fit the secondary sections to the machine bed. Note Hole in the machine bed The shaft of the bolts, which are used to attach the secondary section to the machine base may not reach the thread.
  • Page 74 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor Table 5-4 Safety pictograms on the packaging for secondary section covers as continuous cover bands Pictogram Meaning Pictogram Meaning Warning against the secon‐ Warning against pointed/ dary section cover band sud‐ sharp object denly unrolling (ISO 7010-W022) (Non-standardized warning sign)
  • Page 75 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor Unprotected secondary sections can be damaged if this dirt or pollution is caught by the primary section or by moving machine parts and is ground or is trapped in the air gap. The dirt and pollution to be expected in the machine must be taken into consideration when deciding whether a secondary section cover is necessary.
  • Page 76 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor If it is advantageous to install secondary section covers, then you must select the most suitable cover variant (segmented cover or continuous cover band). This can be evaluated based on various criteria. • Type of dirt/pollution –...
  • Page 77 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor • The half secondary section track is mounted. • The slide stands above the range that has no secondary section. Figure 5-9 Initial situation when mounting the continuous cover band 1. Remove the clamping wedges of the secondary section end pieces and prepare an insertion aid for the cover band.
  • Page 78 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 4. Position the insertion aid so that a clearance of at least 1 cm remains between the cover band and the secondary section track. Figure 5-10 Positioning the insertion aid 5. Slide the cover band under the slides until the secondary section end piece is reached. Figure 5-11 Sliding the cover band 6.
  • Page 79 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 8. Insert the fixing screws and tighten them hand tight. Figure 5-12 Inserting the fixing screws 9. Lift the cover band from the insertion aid and bend it upwards without kinking it. 10.Remove the insertion aid. 11.Slowly place the cover band on the already mounted secondary sections.
  • Page 80 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 12.When coming into contact with the secondary section edge for the first time, align the cover band centered with respect to the secondary section and check that the band is correctly positioned in the secondary section end piece. When placing down on the secondary sections, continuously check the alignment at right angles to the traversing direction.
  • Page 81 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 13.Place the cover band on the second end piece and check the position in the traversing direction. The cover band must be aligned in the traversing direction if the threaded holes for mounting the clamping wedge are covered. In this case, it must be completely lifted off, so that a marking on the cover band at the end of the already mounted parts of the secondary section track (slide side) can be helpful when repositioning.
  • Page 82 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 16.Check again that the other end of the cover band is correctly aligned and the threaded holes in the secondary section end piece are not covered, even when the cover band is slightly pulled. 17.Push the slide over the mounted secondary section track to the other end position.
  • Page 83 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 21.Unroll the cover band on the secondary sections, and ensure that it is correctly aligned. Minimum lateral deviations can be corrected. Figure 5-17 Unroll the cover band on the secondary sections 22.Press on the clamping wedge again and screw it tight. Figure 5-18 Moving up the clamping wedge Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors...
  • Page 84 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor Mounting the segmented cover 1. Mount the secondary sections with the slide plate removed. 2. Mount the first segment of the cover as follows: Place the end of the first segment starting from the top in a 45° angle, flush to the outer edge of the last secondary section.
  • Page 85 Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor 5. Fasten the ends of the first and last segments to the secondary section end pieces. 6. Place the primary section with spacer and forcing assembly on the secondary section track. 7. Mount the slide onto the guide. 8.

  • Page 86: Installing The Primary Section

    Installation 5.3 Procedure when installing the motor Figure 5-22 Demounting a segment of the segmented secondary section cover 5.3.6.3 Installing the primary section NOTICE Damage to motor components due to incorrect screw-in depths The primary section can be damaged if the fixing screws are screwed in too deep and prevent an adequate force-locked connection to the machine.

  • Page 87: Checking The Work Carried Out

    Installation 5.4 Checking the work carried out Checking the work carried out WARNING Risk of electric shock Voltage is induced at the power connections of the primary section each time a primary section moves with respect to a secondary section - and vice versa. If you touch the power connections you may suffer an electric shock.

  • Page 88: Checking Ease Of Movement In The Air Gap

    Installation 5.4 Checking the work carried out 5.4.2 Checking ease of movement in the air gap Note Installation height and air gap The installation height must remain within the specified tolerances over the complete traversing distance. The correct installation height automatically sets the correct air gap height. Precisely measuring the air gap height is not possible as a result of the inherent design.

  • Page 89: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Safety instructions for electrical connections NOTICE Destruction of the motor if it is directly connected to the three-phase line supply The motor will be destroyed if it is directly connected to the three-phase line supply. • Only operate the motors with the appropriately configured converters. WARNING Risk of electric shock due to incorrect connection If you incorrectly connect the motor this can result in death, serious injury, or extensive...

  • Page 90: Important Information About The Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection 6.2 Important information about the electrical connection WARNING Electric shock caused by high leakage currents When touching conductive parts of the machine, high leakage currents can result in an electric shock. • For high leakage currents, observe the increased requirements placed on the protective conductor.

  • Page 91: System Integration

    Electrical connection 6.3 System integration Using the cables in the cable carrier Note When laying cables, carefully observe the instructions given by the cable carrier manufacturer! To maximize the service life of the cable carrier and cables, it is not permissible to route cables manufactured from different materials without using spacers in the cable carrier.
  • Page 92 Electrical connection 6.3 System integration To connect an absolute value encoder EnDat with 1 V , order designation EnDat01 or EnDat02, or SSI with 1 V , you require the SME125. To connect an incremental encoder (sin/cos 1 V ), you require the SME120. Figure 6-1 System integration with SME12x and separate cables for the signal and power connection (example) The subsequent diagrams show 2 examples of motors integrated into systems where the...
  • Page 93 Electrical connection 6.3 System integration Figure 6-2 System integration with TM120 and separate cables for the signal and power connection (example) Figure 6-3 System integration with TM120 and combined cable for the signal and power connection (example) Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E52220465B AB...

  • Page 94: Power Connection

    Electrical connection 6.4 Power connection Power connection Table 6-2 Power connection - single cores Color/identification Connection green/yellow black blue The terminal assignment from the following table is applicable for subsequently mounted connectors: • Connector 6SL3162-2MA00-0AC0 with screw terminals • Connector 6SL3162-2MB00-0AC0 with spring-loaded terminals Table 6-3 Terminal assignment power connectors for motor modules, types C and D Connec‐...

  • Page 95: Signal Connection

    At the subsequent link you can find information in the Internet on the topic of "Influence of high- frequency currents on thermal overload releases of circuit breakers (3RV, 3VU) and overload relays (3RU, 3UA)" and "Additional effects that can result in nuisance tripping". FAQ entry ID 24153083 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/llisapi.dll? func=cslib.csinfo&objid=24153083&nodeid0=20358027&caller=view&lang=de&extranet=sta ndard&viewreg=WW&u=NDAwMDAxNwAA&siteID=cseus) Signal connection...
  • Page 96 Electrical connection 6.5 Signal connection NOTICE Motor destroyed as a result of overtemperature The motor can be destroyed if the motor winding overheats. • Connect Temp‑S. • Evaluate Temp‑S. • Ensure that the shutdown time is not exceeded. Marking for cables with open core ends Connector marking (socket) Figure 6-4 Connecting temperature sensors for the SINAMICS S120 drive system...

  • Page 97: Motor Circuit Diagram

    Electrical connection 6.7 Shielding, grounding, and equipotential bonding Motor circuit diagram 6.6.1 Circuit diagram, naturally cooled linear motor L-1FN3 The circuit diagram of the primary section looks like this: Figure 6-5 Circuit diagram for primary section Shielding, grounding, and equipotential bonding Note Unshielded flexible leads as connecting cables As a result of the inherent design, naturally cooled SIMOTICS L‑1FN3 linear motors have unshielded flexible leads as connecting cables.
  • Page 98 • Connect the power cable shield at the shield connection of the power module. Note Apply the EMC installation guideline of the converter manufacturer. For Siemens converters, this is available under document order No. 6FC5297-□AD30-0□P□. Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors...

  • Page 99: Commissioning

    Commissioning The following information refers to commissioning the hardware components. Siemens provides commissioning support through its Technical Support organization. The motor can only be commissioned when it has been installed and integrated in a functioning system. The commissioning documentation of all the system components must be taken into account for the commissioning.
  • Page 100 Commissioning 7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning WARNING Danger of severe injuries caused by unexpected movements of the motor Unexpected movements of the motor may cause death, serious injury (crushing) and/or property damage. • Never stay in the traversing range while the machine is switched on. •...
  • Page 101 Commissioning 7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning WARNING Risk of electric shock as a result of residual voltages There is a risk of electric shock if hazardous residual voltages are present at the motor connections. Even after switching off the power supply, active motor parts can have a charge exceeding 60 μC.
  • Page 102 Commissioning 7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning NOTICE Demagnetization of permanent magnets If, during operation, the maximum permissible temperature of the secondary sections exceeds 70 °C, then there is a risk that the permanent magnets will be demagnetized. • Ensure that the temperature of the secondary sections when operational does not exceed 70 °C! NOTICE Damaged main insulation...

  • Page 103: Checklists

    If the 1FN3 linear motor is to be fed from a SINAMICS S120 drive system:   If it involves a "third-party motor", are the following motor data known as a minimum? (A "third-party motor" is a motor that is not (yet) saved as standard in the Siemens commissioning software.) • Rated motor current •...
  • Page 104 Table 7-2 Checklist (2) - checks regarding the mechanical system Check Is the motor correctly mounted according to the Siemens specifications and ready to be powered up?   Is the axis free to move over the complete traversing range?  ...

  • Page 105: Checking The Insulation Resistance

    Commissioning 7.3 Checking the insulation resistance Checking the insulation resistance Notes for checking the insulation resistance Installation inspection, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting are examples of required checking of the insulation resistance on a machine/system with direct drives or directly on the motors.
  • Page 106 Commissioning 7.3 Checking the insulation resistance Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E52220465B AB...

  • Page 107: Operation

    Operation Safety instructions for operation WARNING Danger to persons in areas with rotary and crushing motion Machine parts driven by the linear motors can cause significant injury, e.g. through crushing. This is as a result of the very high speeds and acceleration rates – as well as low friction and self clamping.

  • Page 108: Handling Faults

    Operation 8.2 Handling faults Handling faults If there are deviations from normal operation or if faults occur, initially proceed according to the following list. In this regard, observe the relevant chapters in the documentation associated with the components of the complete drive system. WARNING Risk to life as a result of non-functioning protective devices Protective devices that are not functioning can result in death, serious injury or material...
  • Page 109 Operation 8.2 Handling faults Cause of fault How to remedy the problem Drive controller gain too high Adjust the controller Motor components are rubbing Determine cause and adjust components Foreign bodies in the air gap Consult the manufacturer Guide rail is tight Check that the guide rails are not distorted and are parallel to one another Poor alignment...
  • Page 110 Operation 8.2 Handling faults Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E52220465B AB...

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    Maintenance Safety instructions for maintenance WARNING Risk of injury as a result of inadvertent traversing motions If, with the motor switched on, you work in the traversing range of the motor, and the motor undesirably moves, this can result in death, injury and/or material damage. •...
  • Page 112 Maintenance 9.1 Safety instructions for maintenance WARNING Danger of crushing by permanent magnets of the secondary section The forces of attraction of magnetic secondary sections act on materials that can be magnetized. The forces of attraction increase significantly close to the secondary section. The trigger threshold of 3 mT for a risk of injury due to attraction and projectile effect is reached at a distance of 150 mm (directive 2013/35/EU).
  • Page 113 Maintenance 9.1 Safety instructions for maintenance WARNING Risk of electric shock due to incorrect connection There is a risk of electric shock if direct drives are incorrectly connected. This can result in death, serious injury, or material damage. • Motors must always be precisely connected up as described in these instructions. •...
  • Page 114 If incorrect changes or corrective maintenance are carried out by you or a third party on the contractual objects, then for these and the consequential damages, no claims can be made against Siemens regarding personal injury or material damage. Technical Support is available for any questions you might have. Contact data is provided in the introduction.

  • Page 115: Inspection And Maintenance

    Maintenance 9.2 Inspection and maintenance Inspection and maintenance Performing maintenance work on the motor Note It is essential that you observe the safety information provided in this documentation. As a result of their inherent principle of operation, linear motors are always wear-free. To ensure that the motor functions properly and remains free of wear, the following maintenance work needs to be carried out: •...
  • Page 116 Maintenance 9.2 Inspection and maintenance Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E52220465B AB...

  • Page 117: Decommissioning And Disposal

    Decommissioning and disposal WARNING Risk of death and crushing as a result of permanent magnet fields Severe injury and material damage can result if you do not take into consideration the safety instructions relating to the permanent magnet fields of the secondary sections. •...

  • Page 118: Disposal

    Decommissioning and disposal 10.2 Disposal 6. Remove the primary sections. Apply the installation technique in the inverse sequence. When removing a linear motor with a divided secondary section track, you must first slide the primary section on one end of the secondary section track, for example. Then remove the first secondary section that is not covered.

  • Page 119: Disposing Of Secondary Sections

    Decommissioning and disposal 10.2 Disposal Main constituents of a proper disposal procedure • Complete demagnetization of the components that contain permanent magnets • Components that are to be recycled should be separated into: – Electronics scrap (e.g. encoder electronics, Sensor Modules) – Electrical scrap (e.g. motor windings, cables) –...
  • Page 120 Decommissioning and disposal 10.2 Disposal Naturally-Cooled 1FN3 Linear Motors Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E52220465B AB...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    This document contains recommendations relating to third-party products. Siemens accepts the fundamental suitability of these third-party products. You can use equivalent products from other manufacturers. Siemens does not accept any warranty for the properties of third-party products. A.1.1 Supply source for spacer foils SAHLBERG GmbH &...
  • Page 122 Appendix A.2 List of abbreviations European standard High-frequency damping Hardware IATA International Air Transport Association International Electrotechnical Commission International Standardization Organization International Protection or Ingress Protection; type of protection für electric devices according to DIN EN 60529 Power drive system Protective earth PELV Protective extra low voltage Temperature sensor with positive temperature coefficient RoHS...
  • Page 124 More information Siemens: www.siemens.com/simotics Industry Online Support (service and support): www.siemens.com/online-support Industry Mall: www.siemens.com/industrymall Siemens AG Digital Industries Motion Control Postfach 31 80 91050 ERLANGEN Germany Scan the QR code for more informa- tion about SIMOTICS.

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