5.2 Tools to commission the converter
Operator panel
An operator panel is used to commission, troubleshoot and control the converter, as well as to
back up and transfer the converter settings.
The Intelligent Operator Panel (IOP‑2) can either be snapped onto a converter, or is
available as handheld device with a connecting cable to the converter. The graphics-capable
plain text display of the IOP‑2 enables intuitive converter operation.
Additional information on the IOP‑2 is available in the Internet:
SINAMICS IOP-2 release for sale (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/
109747625)
The Operator Panel BOP‑2 for snapping onto the converter has a two-line display for
diagnostics and operating the converter.
Operating Instructions of the BOP-2 and IOP-2 operator panels:
Overview of the manuals (Page465)
Smart Access
Smart Access is snapped onto a converter, and is a web server-based operating unit with
wireless connection to a PC, tablet or smartphone. Smart Access is used to commission and
maintain the converter.
You can nd additional information about Smart Access on the Internet:
SINAMICS G120 Smart Access Operating Instructions (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109758122)
PC tools
STARTER and Startdrive are PC tools that are used to commission, troubleshoot and control
the converter, as well as to back up and transfer the converter settings. You can connect the
PC with the converter via USB or via the PROFIBUS / PROFINET eldbus.
Connecting cable (3m) between PC and converter: Article number 6SL3255-0AA00-2CA0
Startdrive DVD: Article number 6SL3072-4CA02-1XG0
Startdrive, system requirements and download (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109760844)
Startdrive tutorial (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/73598459)
STARTER, system requirements and download (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/26233208)
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Commissioning
5.2Tools to commission the converter
SINAMICS G120C Converters
120 Operating Instructions, 02/2023, FW V4.7 SP14, A5E34263257B AK