Description
1.1 System overview
SIMOTION D4x5-2
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Figure 1-1 Example of an axis grouping with SIMOTION D4x5-2
A SIMOTION D axis grouping generally consists of the following elements:
● SIMOTION D (control unit) (1)
This unit contains the programmable runtime system of SIMOTION and the drive software
of SINAMICS S120. In principle, SIMOTION D is capable of controlling multiple
axes/drives.
● One SINAMICS infeed (line module) (2)
This module generates a DC link from the supply system.
● SINAMICS power units (motor modules) (3)
These modules are used to control motors.
It is also possible to operate SINAMICS PM340 power modules with the SINAMICS
control unit adapter (CUA). A separate infeed is then unnecessary.
● DRIVE-CLiQ components (4)
In SINAMICS S120 / SIMOTION D, the individual components of the drive system
communicate with each other via DRIVE-CLiQ. In addition to power components,
encoder systems and special DRIVE-CLiQ I/O devices can also be linked via
DRIVE-CLiQ.