The low cost solution for basic Servo applications

The new servo drive system comprises a SINAMICS S210 servo converter, a SIMOTICS S‑1FK2 servomotor and a matching One Cable Connection (OCC) for connecting the motor to the converter. The SINAMICS S210 is a single-axis AC/AC servo converter system with high performance and dynamic response for mid-range Motion Control applications.

SINAMICS S210 servo converters are available for line voltages of 200 ... 240 V 1 AC, and the SIMOTICS S‑1FK2 servomotors for a performance range from 0.05 ... 0.75 kW with shaft heights of 20 mm, 30 mm and 40 mm in the High Dynamic (HD) and Compact (CT) versions.

The SINAMICS S210 can be used in numerous applications. Typical applications are:

  • Packaging machines
  • Handling equipment
  • Feed and withdrawal devices
  • Stacking units
  • Automatic assembly machines
  • Laboratory automation
  • Woodworking, glass and ceramic industries
  • Digital printing machines
Flexible in application

The SINAMICS S210 is a flexible, versatile system. SINAMICS S‑1FK2 series synchronous servomotors are installed in rotary and linear axes. The integrated One Cable Connection (OCC) interface allows user-friendly connection of a SIMOTICS S‑1FK2 motor with just one cable. The electronic motor type plate data can be read out, which eliminates the need to parameterize the converter with the motor data. This significantly simplifies and shortens commissioning.

In conjunction with the technological functions of the higher-level controller, there are many possibilities of motion – from continuous operation through positioning and synchronous operation, to coordinated motion of multiple axes via cyclic cams or interpolation – everything is possible.

The SINAMICS S210 converter has an integrated PROFINET communications interface for connecting to a control system.

The data exchange with the higher-level controllers takes place via standardized protocols – the PROFIdrive profile for positioning mode and the PROFIsafe profile for safety-related communication.

Thus, operation is optimally ensured with the SIMATIC S7 automation system. The drive axis is connected via technology objects and Motion Control blocks in the SIMATIC S7 or a SIMOTION controller.

High performance for fast and precise control

The high performance of the SINAMICS S210 servo drive system in conjunction with the SIMOTICS S‑1FK2 servomotor derives from the following features:

  • Low moment of inertia and high overload capability of the motor
  • High-resolution encoder with fast scanning
  • Current controller clock cycle of 62.5 μs and a pulse frequency of 8 kHz of the servo converter

This enables short cycle times on the machine even with complex motion control.

The SINAMICS S210 servo converter is designed for connection to SIMOTICS S‑1FK2 synchronous servomotors. PROFINET RT/IRT is available for connection to a higher-level control system. That allows, above all, SIMATIC S7 and SIMOTION to be used as controllers.

SINAMICS S210 is optimized for operation with SIMATIC S7‑1500 and SIMATIC S7‑1500T, which have their own positioning functionality. Therefore no additional basic positioner is integrated into the converter.

The converter works with a servo controller with or without Dynamic Servo Control (DSC) and has a torque setpoint limitation. A wide range of internal protection functions are included to protect the converter.

The status of the converter is indicated by two multi-color LEDs and a 7-segment display. Pending faults can be acknowledged with a button under the front cover.

The converter has a web server, which can be called via the service interface or via PROFINET from a web browser on a PC. Both commissioning and diagnostics can be performed through this. With the web server, the converter can be brought into operation in a few steps. As the motor data from the converter is read from the electronic type plate, they do not need to be parameterized. The PROFIdrive telegram is automatically accepted by the controller; so only the controller parameters have to be adjusted. This is simply done with the One Button Tuning function, which automatically determines the parameters.

SIMOTICS S‑1FK2 servomotors can be connected and operated via a One Cable Connection (OCC) line. Third-party motors cannot be connected because the converter requires the type plate data of the motor.

No additional components are required for controlling the motor holding brake as all the required components are integrated into the converter.

The converter can be operated optionally with a memory card. The card is inserted in the card slot behind the front cover. Firmware and drive parameters can be stored on the memory card, so that the converter can easily be replaced without any other aids. This memory card can also be used to perform series commissioning on multiple drives of identical type.

The card is available as an empty memory card or containing the latest drive firmware version. The memory card also contains the licenses for chargeable functions, such as the safety license for the Extended Safety functions. To use these functions, a memory card containing the corresponding safety license must be permanently inserted.

If necessary, the converter contains an integrated braking resistor. As a result of the generous dimensioning of the resistor and the DC link capacities, an external braking resistor is only necessary to meet very high requirements.

The converter also has an integrated line filter that fulfills category C2 up to a cable length of 10 m and category C3 up to 25 m. With an optional line filter, cable lengths up to 25 m are also possible with category C2 and up to 50 m with category C3.

Low cost servo for basic applications