Think SINAMICS G120 inside the box

SINAMICS G120E NEMA 1 or 12 enclosed drives

SINAMICS G120E is a range of configurable enclosed variable speed drives for a broad spectrum of industrial applications, based on SINAMICS G120 modular drive components. The drives are air-cooled and available in NEMA 1 or NEMA 12 (ventilated) enclosures. All models utilize a motor side IGBT inverter with PWM technology. SINAMICS G120E is offered with three variants on the line side: Standard 6-pulse, Clean Power 18-pulse non-regenerative diode front end, and efficient Infeed with Innovative IGBT based technology for power regeneration to the supply system. SINAMICS G120E drives are UL listed to UL508C, and are available with optional Seismic Certification

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Typical applications
Overview of strengths
3 choiced for versatility – SINAMICS G120E versions
Technical introduction
Downloads & support
Easy configuration & ordering

What you need to know

The withdrawal of UL 508C standard has greatly impacted the industry. This whitepaper provides an author’s perspective on what you need to know if you are a user, a panel builder, a manufacturer of motor control centers (MCC) or an OEM.

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Typical applications Giving SINAMICS G120 modular drives a home and putting them to work.

Pumping / ventilating / compressing

For any application efficiently moving air and liquid.

Continuous motion

Centrifugal
pumps
Radial/axial fans
Centrifugal compressors

Discontinuous motion

Hydraulic pumps
Dosing pumps

Moving

For simple as well as dynamic conveyor systems and stacker cranes.

Continuous motion

Belt conveyors
Roller conveyors
Chain conveyors
Vert./horiz. handling
Elevators
Escalators
Gantry cranes
Ship drives
Cable railways

Discontinuous motion

Accelerating conveyors
Rack feeders

Processing

For continuous processes with high speed and torque accuracy.

Continuous motion

Mills
Mixers
Kneaders
Crushers
Agitators
Centrifuges
Extruders
Rotary furnaces

Discontinuous motion

Tubular bagging machines

Positioning

For the positioning of individual axes, examples include:

Material Handling – turntables and lifting/lowering devices on conveyor systems
People moving – elevators, escalators, moving walkways
Entertainment – Ferris wheel, roller coaster, amusement park attractions
Cranes

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Overview of strengths

NEMA 1 enclosed drive
optionally NEMA 12 (ventilated) with air filters
UL508C listing (file no. E319311)
Enclosure
- For SINAMICS G120 6-pulse and regenerative Efficient Infeed: wall mount: up to 60 HP, floor standing: 75 HP and up
- For SINAMICS G120 18-pulse clean power: floor standing (all ratings)
SCCR (short circuit current rating) 65 kA
Circuit breaker disconnect
with flange mount operator and mechanical door interlock
Intelligent operator panel
(IOP), door mounted and wired
Cable entry top or bottom
line and motor side

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SINAMICS G120E versions

Standard

6-pulse drive

Power module PM240-2 (non-regenerative), with integral braking chopper, 6-pulse diode rectifier and line reactor

Clean power

18-pulse drive

Power module PM240-2 (non-regen.), with integral braking chopper, input fuses,18-pulse diode rectifier, phase shifting autotransformer / line reactor assembly
Always meets harmonic limits per IEEE 519-1992 at VFD input terminals

Regenerative

Efficient Infeed with power module PM250, using IGBT technology:

Provides the ability to feed energy back into the supply system to break the load without wasting energy in a braking resistor. This saves space, eliminates wiring and reduces heat losses.
Provides reduced line harmonics, without needing a line reactor, for even more space savings and lower heat losses

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Technology

Basic ratings

Format	Enclosed cabinet drive
Supply voltage / power range	3AC 460 – 480V 3AC 380 – 480V (optional)	6-pulse diode front end with power module PM240-2: 1 – 200 Hp (0.75 -–132 KW) 18-pulse Clean Power diode front end with power module PM240-2 50 to 200 Hp (37 - 132 KW) 18-pulse Clean Power diode front end with power module PM240-2 50 to 200 Hp (37 - 132 KW)
Control methods	V/Hz (linear, square law, free, FFC, ECO), field-oriented control of speed and torque with/without encoder
Communication	PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP, EtherNet/IP™, USS/Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP
Features & functions	• Optimized closed-loop control • Flying restart • Automatic restart • Technology controller • Kinetic buffering • Basic positioning function with EPOS • Removable terminals	• BICO technology • Free function blocks • Compound braking • DC braking • Dynamic braking • Power regeneration via efficient infeed
Motor compatability	Induction, synchronous
Degree of protection - drive	Up to IP66
Degree of protection - enclosure	NEMA 1 (Standard), NEMA 12 – ventilated (Optional)
Commissioning / configuration tools	Smart Access WiFi, Startdrive, STARTER, SIZER, DT Configurator
Integrated safety technology	• Safe Torque Off • Safe Stop 1 • Safe Brake Control	• Safely-Limited Speed • Safe Speed Monitor • Safe Direction
Standards compliance	• Listed to UL508C, file no. E319311. Some options in options enclosure may be listed UL508A • Optional seismic certification per IBC 2012 • State of California OSHPD special seismic pre-certification: Certificate # OSP-0346-10