Distributed drive system designed for conveyor applications
Engineering360 News Desk | November 23, 2020A drive system specifically designed by Siemens for horizontal conveyor applications comprises motor, frequency converter and gearbox in one unit and is offered in wall-mounted and motor-mounted versions. The Sinamics G115D drive system is characterized by a robust design with a high IP protection class (up to IP66) and is also suitable for use in harsh environments.
Thanks to its compact dimensions, the Sinamics G115D can be installed easily even in confined areas and can be operated reliably over a wide temperature range of -30° C to 55° C. The Sinamics G115D drive system is
Source: Siemenssuitable for applications in intralogistics and airports as well as in the automotive and food and beverage industries and is available in the power ranges 0.37 kW to 7.5 kW for wall mounting and 0.37 kW to 4 kW for motor mounting. The drive system can be put into operation quickly and easily with comprehensive integration into the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) portal including the Startdrive commissioning software, or the Sinamics G120 Smart Access Module (SAM) web server tool for setup and diagnostics. In preparation for the digital transformation and to enable cloud-based analyses, Sinamics G115D is integrated into the entire MindConnect portfolio and is compatible with Mindsphere applications such as Analyze MyDrives.
Support for Profisafe and STO (Safe Torque Off) SIL2 is built in, facilitating certification. The drive can be used with controllers such as the Simatic S7-1200 or Simatic ET200 for motion control.