Siemens upgrade Sinamics inverter range
Compact inverter series offers new communication option and sets new standard in class
WITH efficiency and performance being key drivers for manufacturers, Siemens Drive Technologies, a division of Siemens Industry sector, has upgraded its Sinamics G120C compact inverter series.
The range is now available with Profinet, offering plants a further option for communication and setting a new standard in its class in terms of design, commissioning time and functionality.
The addition of Profinet complements the Profibus, USS/Modbus RTU and CAN options already available, to allow faster exchange of data for high-performance motion-control applications. Profinet and standard Ethernet communication can now be used in parallel.
Designed for use in industrial environments, the inverter offers the highest power densities in its class and its compact design reduces system footprint. Compared to conventional systems, the converter requires up to 30% less installation space and provides up to 40% higher power density.
The Sinamics G120C inverter series has been carefully designed to reduce engineering time, with plug-in terminals to ensure faster installation and a memory card slot to allow quicker series commissioning.
As safety is a key consideration, each G120C comes complete with Safety Integrated from Siemens to ensure the highest levels of safety for people, machines and plant. The safety technology ensures safe drive shutdown and factory-fitted dual-safety input allows safe torque off (STO function) without the need for connecting external devices.
Andy Hodgson, business sales manager with Siemens Drive Technologies, commented: ‘The addition of Profinet to the Sinamics G120C compact inverter series is a key upgrade to one of our most successful ranges. It now means plants have the option to run communications through an additional platform – and one that can be used in parallel with Ethernet.
‘Importantly, the device offers ease of engineering, reduced system footprint and cost-effective control for energy-optimized operation of induction motors to increase operational efficiency.’
