Siemens Offers Matched Motor/Drive Combo

Published: May 13, 2013

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | Siemens Industry announces the release of combination motor/drive packages, allowing an OEM or end-user the option to select the optimum solution for a variety of heavy-duty industrial motion control applications from a single source, backed by a full three-year warranty.

The motor and drive combinations are power-matched for 480V high-overload operation through a 20-hp range, with I2T protection from thermal damage provided as a standard in both the motor and the drive components. The Siemens Intelligent Operator Panel (IOP) is included with these packages, reportedly allowing easy step-by-step drive startup.

Company says application macros are provided in the Sinamics G120C drive for easy installation and wiring; the terminals are pre-assigned at the factory and the parameters are set automatically. The Simotics SD100 motors are rugged cast-iron with inverter duty ratings in a 4:1 speed range for constant torque and 20:1 speed range for variable torque. Simotics SD100 units are severe-duty TEFC motors that meet NEMA Premium efficiency.

Communications selections on these matched motor/drive combinations include RS485 with USS and Modbus protocols. A Profibus variant is also offered for a Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) solution. TIA is company’s proprietary solution that is said to achieve optimum performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability within a machine or manufacturing environment.

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