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New Sinamics Startdrive Enables the Seamless Integration of Sinamics G-Drives Into TIA Portal

Sinamics Startdrive from Siemens now enables seamless integration of the drive system into the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal

Sinamics Startdrive from Siemens now enables seamless integration of the drive system into the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal

CHICAGO — Siemens announced today that the latest version of the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal now gives users the ability to commission and configure Sinamics G120 drives using Sinamics Startdrive.

As an engineering framework designed for maximum efficiency and ease of operation, TIA Portal offers seamless integration of the drive system using Version 12 of Sinamics Startdrive. This allows users to quickly and easily configure Sinamics G120 drives from a single graphical user interface.  The same applies to drive parameterization, which is easy-to-handle thanks to the use of graphical screens.  The task-based sorting of drive functions reduces the start-up time for users as they are guided directly to functions via the specific task.  As with the Simatic programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in TIA Portal, the Sinamics drive is also displayed as a station in the project navigator.  Simotics motors can be easily integrated into the engineering framework via Sinamics Startdrive. In addition, optimized safety function views have been integrated into Startdrive to ensure efficient commissioning of safe drive systems, which means that engineering for standard and safety-based programs can be implemented with TIA Portal.

Efficient drive engineering in TIA Portal is possible thanks to the identical handling of controllers, human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and drives.  Sinamics G120 drives can be configured in the same manner as an existing controller.  The hardware catalog stored in the program can be used to add components.  Bus connections can also be made via simple drag-and-drop.  Since TIA Portal’s library is used, uniform data storage and consistency are assured.  Existing parameterization can be reused in the same or in a different project via the library.  Additionally, since the power module is easily replaced via drag-and-drop menus, engineering can be quickly modified even when power requirements change. This saves time when implementing follow-up projects.

Communication settings are uniform for every device as a part of the integrated device and network configuration, avoiding duplicate entries and consistency errors.  The package includes the Profidrive drive profile for all industry-based applications, as well as Profisafe for failsafe communication.  Using Step 7 Motion Control to optimize interaction between the Simatic S7-1500 controller can reduce the time and effort involved in engineering and Sinamics G120 drives. The uniform application engineering for controller and drive includes a guided configuration and parameterization of Sinamics drives and allows fast access from the Portal view.

Sinamics Startdrive permits intuitive and efficient drive diagnostics.  Information and status messages are displayed without the need for programming.  As part of the uniform display concept, status messages for the drive are available in plain text in TIA Portal, the CPU display, the HMI and the web server.  Detailed information can be called up in the diagnostic and online editors, which support fast troubleshooting and help to significantly reduce downtimes.

The new Sinamics Startdrive features an integrated trace function to optimize motion sequences and increase application productivity.  Up to eight signals can be monitored in two separate trace jobs simultaneously.  User guidance is identical to Simatic-S7-1500-Trace, with controller and drive traces being managed centrally in TIA Portal, making the complete diagnosis possible without the need for an additional tool.  Since the motion sequences are intuitively recorded and optimized, there is less mechanical stress on the machine or system.

Siemens is continuing to develop TIA Portal with the intention of opening up the intelligent engineering framework for more and more hardware components.  The ultimate goal is to reduce the time and effort required for engineering, thereby, maximizing efficiency in order to boost user productivity and competitiveness.  TIA Portal’s intuitive and efficient software architecture allows users to design every engineering and production process throughout the entire value chain from one single screen.

For more information about Siemens solutions for the conveyor and material handling industry:

SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
Drive Technologies — Motion Control
390 Kent Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007
Phone: 847-640-1595 Fax: 847-437-0784
Web:  www.usa.siemens.com/motioncontrol
Email:  SiemensMTBUMarCom.industry@siemens.com
Attention:  John Meyer, Manager, Marketing Communications

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Siemens Introduces The New Sinamics V20 Drive for Basic Applications

With its new Sinamics V20 drive, Siemens offers a single-axis drive for basic applications, which is easy-to-install, easy-to-operate and makes it easy to save money

With its new Sinamics V20 drive, Siemens offers a single-axis drive for basic applications, which is easy-to-install, easy-to-operate and makes it easy to save money

CHICAGO — Siemens introduced today its new single-axis Sinamics V20 drive for basic applications featuring short commissioning times, easy operation and excellent cost and energy benefits.  The Sinamics V20 comes in four frame sizes covering the performance range from 1/6–20hp and is used to operate pumps, fans, compressors and conveyor systems, and is also used for simple drive tasks in the processing and handling industries.

This compact drive can be connected directly in-line and mounted as a push-through installation in addition to the conventional wall-mounting method.  Since no further modules or add-on options are required for operation, the installation time is minimized.  Additionally, the integrated Basic Operator Panel (BOP) enables trouble-free on-site commissioning and operation.  Besides the universal serial interfaces that allow for easy connection to Simatic PLC controllers, a Modbus interface is also included for communication with third-party controls.  Pre-built connection and application macros are used for facilitating application-specific settings.  For units with power ratings higher than 10hp, a braking resistor can be connected directly to integrated braking chopper.

Operation of the new Sinamics V20 drive is just as easy as its commissioning.  Parameters that have been optimized for one application can easily be transferred to other units using SD or MMC cards via the BOP interface or the battery-operated Parameter Loader — even without powering up the drive. The current firmware can be easily loaded as well.

Tailored inter-connectivity and application macros (i.e. for pumps, fans and compressors) provide the correct settings for the particular application.  The Keep Running Mode automatically adapts the Sinamics V20 drive to the power supply to achieve higher availability when operated on unstable networks.  In this mode, line fluctuations are compensated for internally and error messages are acknowledged autonomously.  Due to the enhanced cooling concept and coated PCBs and electronic components, the Sinamics V20 is extremely rugged, both electrically and mechanically, making the unit reliable even in harsh environments.

The demand-driven regulation of the motor speed also provides increased energy savings even for basic applications. The Sinamics V20 is equipped with an energy-optimized control mode (ECO-mode) for increased energy efficiency.  ECO-mode automatically adapts the magnetic flux in the motor to the optimum operating point.  In addition, the DC link coupling enables efficient energy utilization of drives grouped together.  Further, the Sinamics V20 can be set to hibernation mode, which prolongs the service life of the motor and also reduces system component wear (i.e. pumps). Additionally, by displaying real-time energy consumption on the operator panel display, the operator always has the drive’s energy and cost efficiencies in focus at all times.

For more information about Siemens solutions for the conveyor and material handling industry:

SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
Drive Technologies — Motion Control
390 Kent Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007
Phone: 847-640-1595 Fax: 847-437-0784
Web:  www.usa.siemens.com/motioncontrol
Email:  SiemensMTBUMarCom.industry@siemens.com
Attention:  John Meyer, Manager, Marketing Communications

 

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