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Highlights
Firmware functionality
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Overview
The major part of the functionality of SINAMICS drives is imple-
mented in software. This "embedded"
software
delivers the
function of the product and is therefore a significant component
of the overall product. The embedded software is also known as
firmware
, because it is firmly connected to specific hardware.
In the case of SINAMICS drives, the firmware is subdivided into
the
operating system (OS)
with drivers for the hardware and the
inverter functions, which are also referred to as the
runtime (RT)
functions
.
Introduction
The available firmware functions are so extensive that the overall
functional scope has been structured into function groups
corresponding to their main applications.
The 8 main groups are:
•
Advanced Technology Functions
•
Standard Technology Functions
•
Energy Efficiency Functions
•
Communication Functions
•
Safety Integrated Functions
•
Basic Drive Functions
•
Engineering Functions
•
Special Application & Branch Functions
Functionality, including technology and configuration
Advanced Technology Functions
The Advanced Technology Functions are the clearly differen-
tiating feature between the SINAMICS product families of
SINAMICS G120 with the CU2xx-2 Control Units and
SINAMICS S120 with the CU3x0-2 Control Units.
•
SINAMICS DCC (Drive Control Chart)
SINAMICS DCC comprises the block library DCB Standard
and the DCC editor for graphical interconnection of blocks. It
is primarily employed to solve arithmetic and control-related
tasks or logic functions associated with complex applications.
•
SINAMICS DCB Extension
(Drive Control Block Extension)
SINAMICS DCB Extension is an extended library containing
freely programmable blocks which supplement those con-
tained in the standard library. DCB extended blocks are cre-
ated for specific applications using the DCB Studio environ-
ment and are then interconnected graphically with the DCC
editor in a similar fashion to standard blocks.
•
SINAMICS OA (Open Application)
SINAMICS OA are firmware expansions that are specifically
created for use in a customized application with special
requirements.
The Advanced Technology Functions are characterized by max-
imum flexibility and performance whereby extremely individual
and, at the same time, efficient solutions can be achieved.
The levels and limits of the available technologies in the drive
Standard Technology Functions
The Standard Technology Functions are not restricted to a spe-
cific SINAMICS product family, but they are available in full or at
least partially in SINAMICS S120 as well as in SINAMICS G120.
•
BICO technology
•
Free function blocks (FFB)
•
Basic positioner (EPos)
•
Technology controller (PID)
Functionality & Flexibility
Common Engineering
Advanced Technology
Functions
Standard Technology
Functions
Energy Efficiency
Functions
Communication
Functions
Safety Integrated
Functions
Basic Drive
Functions
Application
&
Branch
Know-how
G_D011_EN_00417
→ Good ←
→ Better ←
→ Great ←
→ Ingenious ←
G_D011_EN_00418
EPos*)
*) FFB = Free Function Blocks; EPos = Basic Positioner
Technology in the SINAMICS:„ Good, better, great up to Ingenious “
PID controller
Advanced Technology
Functions
(not available in SINAMICS G120)
Standard
Stages and differentiations of technologies
available in SINAMICS S120
SINAMICS
OA
SINAMICS
DCB Extension
SINAMICS
DCC
FFB *)
Individuality
Flexibility
Performance
Individuality
Flexibility
Performance
Individuality
Flexibility
Know-how
protection
Know-how
protection
Efficiency
Performance
Individuality
Flexibility
Efficiency
Exclusivity
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