Technical data

Connection of the SINAMICS S120 to the Technology CPU
Product Information, 09/2011, A5E00480378-04
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Purpose of document
This document presents the most important standard options to use the
SINAMICS S120 drive system on the CPU 31xT-2 DP Technology CPU.
Other functions can definitely also run together with SINAMICS S120,
but they must be considered individually.
Document scope
● CPU 31xT(F) as of V2.7/5.1.5
● SINAMICS S120 as of V2.6.2
● S7 Technology as of V4.2 SP1
Required basic knowledge
To understand this document you must have general knowledge about automation and
drive technology. In particular, you must be familiar with the SINAMICS S120 drive system.
In addition, you must know how to work with the STEP 7 basic software and the
S7 Technology option package.
Getting Started "CPU 317T-2 DP: Controlling a SINAMICS S120" is provided as
an introduction.
Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel with regard to the documentation are those persons responsible for the
installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the Technology CPU
and SINAMICS S120 product and who have the following qualifications:
● Trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear, ground and tag circuits and
equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
● Trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment in accordance with
established safety procedures.
● First aid training.
Warnings are not explicitly given in this documentation. However, explicit reference is made
to the warning notes in the operating instructions for the associated product of the
SINAMICS series.
Document scope
This description does not replace the device documentation for SINAMICS S120.
A complete description of the SINAMICS S120 function scope is contained in the function
description.
Information on SIMATIC and SINAMICS products is available on the Internet
(http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
).