Siemens Simatic S7-1500 Technical Document

11/2022Edition
EQUIPMENT MANUAL
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SIMATIC Drive Controller
SIMATIC
S7-1500

Introduction 1
Safety information 2
Product overview 3
Connecting 4
Interrupts, diagnostics
alarms, error messages and
system alarms 5
Technical specifications 6
Dimension drawing A
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1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 SIMATIC Drive Controller documentation guide................................................................. 8
1.1.1 Information classes SIMATIC Drive Controller..................................................................... 8
1.1.2 SIMATIC Technical Documentation.................................................................................... 10
2 Safety information.............................................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Security information......................................................................................................... 12
3 Product overview................................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 New functions.................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Application range............................................................................................................. 16
3.2.1 SIMATIC Drive Controller................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Components and functionality.......................................................................................... 20
3.4 Hardware properties......................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Firmware functions of the CPU.......................................................................................... 26
3.6 Firmware functions of SINAMICS Integrated...................................................................... 30
3.7 Operator controls, displays and connection elements........................................................ 32
3.7.1 View of SIMATIC Drive Controller with covers.................................................................... 32
3.7.2 View of SIMATIC Drive Controller without covers............................................................... 33
3.7.3 Top view of SIMATIC Drive Controller................................................................................ 34
3.7.4 View of the SIMATIC Drive Controller from below.............................................................. 35
3.7.5 Covers.............................................................................................................................. 35
3.7.6 Nameplates...................................................................................................................... 37
3.8 Mode selector................................................................................................................... 41
3.9 FUNCT button................................................................................................................... 42
4 Connecting......................................................................................................................................... 43
4.1 Supply voltage X124......................................................................................................... 43
4.2 PROFINET X150, X160 and X130....................................................................................... 45
4.3 PROFIBUS X126................................................................................................................ 47
4.4 Digital inputs and outputs of X122, X132 and X142.......................................................... 48
4.5 DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces X100 to X103................................................................................. 52
4.6 Wiring and block diagrams................................................................................................ 54
4.6.1 SIMATIC Drive Controller block diagram............................................................................. 54
4.6.2 Onboard digital inputs/digital outputs of X122, X132 and X142......................................... 55
4.6.3 DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces X100 to X103................................................................................. 56
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5 Interrupts, diagnostics alarms, error messages and system alarms.................................................. 58
5.1 Status and error displays................................................................................................... 58
5.1.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................... 58
5.1.2 Status and error display of the CPU.................................................................................... 59
5.1.3 Status and error display of SINAMICS Integrated................................................................ 60
5.1.4 ACT LED and interface LEDs............................................................................................... 62
5.1.5 7-segment display............................................................................................................. 63
5.2 Interrupts, diagnostics and system messages..................................................................... 64
5.2.1 Interrupts, diagnostics and system messages..................................................................... 64
6 Technical specifications...................................................................................................................... 65
A Dimension drawing............................................................................................................................ 82
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Introduction 1
Purpose of the documentation
This equipment manual supplements the system manual of the SIMATIC Drive Controller
family of controllers. It contains a concise description of the SIMATIC Drive Controller
hardware and, in addition to the product overview, includes information on:
•Interfaces
•Wiring diagrams
•Display and operator controls
•Technical specifications
In the SIMATIC Drive Controller system manual, you will find information on configuring,
installing, wiring and commissioning the SIMATIC Drive Controller, among other things.
All cross-system functions, such as motion control and communication functions, are
described in the function manuals.
The information provided in this manual and the system manual enables you to commission
the SIMATIC Drive Controller.
Conventions
STEP7: In this documentation, "STEP7" is used as a synonym for all versions of the
configuration and programming software "STEP7 (TIAPortal)".
Also take note of information labeled as follows:
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Log onto Industry Online Support. Follow the links below, and right-click on "email on
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Distributed I/O (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14029)
STEP 7 (TIA Portal) (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14667)
SINAMICS S120 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/13231)
SINAMICS Startdrive (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/13438)
Operator control and monitoring systems
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Programming (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/54110126).
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Open-source software
Open-source software is used in the firmware of the SIMATIC Drive Controllers. The open-
source software is provided free of charge. Siemens AG is liable for the product described,
including the open-source software contained in it, pursuant to the conditions applicable to
the product. Any and all liability is excluded:
•for use of the open-source software beyond the program sequence intended for the
product by Siemens
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and copyright notices. You can find it on the Internet in the FW downloads
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109773914) and in the scope of supply
of the SIMATIC Drive Controller for the firmware version that has been supplied (see the note
on the type plate at the side).
NOTE
Management of the license conditions and copyright notices of firmware updates
The license conditions and copyright notices in the scope of delivery can change as a result of
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are firmware updates, you must pass on the license conditions and copyright notices of the
firmware update to the buyer (for example, by saving them to the SIMATIC Memory Card).
1.1 SIMATIC Drive Controller documentation guide
1.1.1 Information classes SIMATIC Drive Controller
The documentation for the SIMATIC Drive Controller is divided into three areas.
This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require.
You can download the documentation free of charge from the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742691).
Basic information
The System Manual describes in detail the configuration, installation, wiring and
commissioning of the SIMATIC Drive Controllers.
The STEP7 online help supports you in the configuration and programming.
Examples:
•SIMATIC Drive Controller System Manual
•Online help TIA Portal
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Device information
Equipment manuals contain a compact description of the module-specific information, such
as properties, wiring diagrams, characteristics and technical specifications.
Examples:
•SIMATIC Drive Controller CPU 1504D TF
•SIMATIC Drive Controller CPU 1507D TF
General information
The function manuals contain detailed descriptions on general topics relating to the SIMATIC
Drive Controller and the S7-1500 automation system.
Examples:
•Function Manual Diagnostics
•Function Manual Communication
•Function Manual Motion Control
•Function Manual Web Server
•Function Manual Cycle and Response Times
•PROFINET Function Manual
•PROFIBUS Function Manual
Product Information on the SIMATIC Drive Controller
The Product Information contains changes and supplements to the SIMATIC Drive Controllers
documentation. The Product Information takes precedence over the device and system
manuals. You can find the latest Product Information on the SIMATIC Drive Controller on the
Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109772684).
Manual Collection S7-1500/ET200MP
The Manual Collection contains the complete documentation on the SIMATIC S7‑1500
automation system and the SIMATIC Drive Controller distributed I/O system ET 200MP
gathered together in one file.
You can find the Manual Collection on the Internet.
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/86140384)
SIMATIC S7-1500 comparison list for programming languages
The comparison list contains an overview of which instructions and functions you can use for
which controller families.
You can find the comparison list on the Internet.
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/86630375)
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SINAMICS documentation
The SINAMICS documentation contains detailed descriptions of the SINAMICS S120 drive
control and SINAMICS S210 servo drive systems.
You can find the documentation by entering the manual title in the search box on the Inter
net (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/13229/man).
The SINAMICS Technical Documentation
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/108993276) web page provides
information on the following topics:
•Documentation overview
•Additional links for downloading documents
•Using documentation online (find and browse manual/information)
1.1.2 SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Additional SIMATIC documents will complete your information. You can find these
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The Industry Online Support gives you the option to get information on all topics. Application
examples support you in solving your automation tasks.
Overview of the SIMATIC Technical Documentation
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Online Support:
Industry Online Support International
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742705)
Watch this short video to find out where you can find the overview directly in Siemens
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Quick introduction to the technical documentation of automation products per
video (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/109780491)
YouTube video: Siemens Automation Products - Technical Documentation at a
Glance (https://youtu.be/TwLSxxRQQsA)
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Safety information 2
2.1 Security information
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secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
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Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
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to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
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visit (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
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Feed visit (https://www.siemens.com/cert).

Product overview 3
3.1 New functions
New functions of the SIMATIC Drive Controller in firmware version V3.0
The following table provides an overview of the important new functions of the SIMATIC
Drive Controller with CPU firmware V3.0 and SINAMICS Integrated firmware V5.2 SP3.
New functions Applications Customer benefits
Communication of the CPU
Network management pro
tocol SNMP
A simple configuration option is now available
for using SNMP services. For new configura
tions, this is disabled by default in line with
"Security-by-Default".
Simpler configuration
OPC UA server – Reading the
diagnostics status of the own
address space
The own namespace of the OPC UA server can
be accessed by using the OPC UA instruction for
reading ("OPC_UA_ReadList").
This allows you to read out the following status
and react to it in the user program:
• Status of the own OPC UA server
• Status of the connections of OPCUA clients
• Status of the session
• Status of subscriptions
This allows connection problems to be
quickly detected, for example, and plant
availability to be increased.
OPC UA server – Time stamp
ing of the source time of
nodes
By using the OPC UA instruction for writing
("OPC_UA_WriteList"), it is possible to change
the "SourceTimestamp" as well as the status
code of an OPC UA variable (node).
Distinction between the "source" and "server"
time possible
OPC UA server – Increased
configuration limits
The following configuration limits have been
increased:
• Possible number of nodes in the server
interface
• Maximum possible number of subscriptions
per session
• For subscription, the recommendation for
monitored values was increased
Further applications for CPUs as OPC UA serv
ers
Web server of the CPU
New Web API methods Many new API methods expand your access
options to the CPU via the Web API.
Additional applications for the Web server
Dynamic management of cer
tificates
The Web server certificate for HTTPS commu
nication can now also be managed via the OPC
UA GDS mechanism, without separate down
load of the hardware configuration.
Flexible certificate management
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New functions Applications Customer benefits
Allow data access only via
Web API
They limit the functionality of the Web server to
the Web API based functions. This means that
only encrypted communication via HTTPS is
possible.
Higher security of communication via Web
server
Technology functions of the CPU
Save absolute encoder adjustment for device
replacement
Saving the adjustment values with the
"MC_SaveAbsoluteEncoderData" instruction
saves having to perform the absolute
encoder adjustment again after a device
replacement.
The "MC_Home" instruction supports the new
"Incremental encoder adjustment" homing
mode.
Extended scope of functions
Active homing of absolute encoders is possible. Extended scope of functions
Absolute encoder adjustment/incremental
encoder adjustment of non-operational
encoders
The function makes it possible to transfer
encoder actual values of the operative
encoder to a non-operative encoder.
The "MC_Power" instruction supports coasting
down.
Extended scope of functions of the
"MC_Power" instruction
The hardware limit switches are configurable as
traversable/non-traversable.
Extended scope of functions
For axes in a synchronous system, the dynamic
filter enables dynamic adaptation of axes with
higher dynamic responses to the axis with the
lowest dynamic response.
With the dynamic filter, axes with different
inertia can be adjusted to each other. Optim
ization of a synchronous system
Stop superimposed movements on the axis
with the instruction "MC_HaltSuperimposed"
Use the instruction to stop a superimposed
motion independently of the basic motion.
Axis functions
With the "MC_MotionInSuperimposed" instruc
tion, you can assign the axis cyclic applicative
motion setpoints for additional distance, velo
city and acceleration in addition to the basic
motion.
With the specification of superimposed
motion set values, you can optimize the
motion profile of a basic motion.
Velocity gearing By using a variable gear ratio, synchronous
axes of the velocity can follow a positioning
axis.
Synchronous operation func
tions
Synchronization in advance using master value
distance starting from current leading value
position in the camming
Extended scope of functions
The S7-1500 CPU supports up to 64 configured
signals per trace.
Number of configurable signals per trace
increased
Trace functionality of the CPU
Long-term trace: The S7-1500 CPU supports
cycle-granular recording of up to 64 different
tags in a .csv file over a prolonged period (for
example, hours, days, etc.).
This results in significantly better diagnostic
possibilities when analyzing the course of
signals over a long period of time
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New functions Applications Customer benefits
Larger code and data memory Increasing the memory for more comprehens
ive user programs:
• CPU 1504D TF: Code memory increased
from 2 to 4 MB and data memory from 4 to
6 MB
• CPU 1507D TF: Code memory increased
from 6 to 15 MB and data memory from 20
to 40 MB
Extended areas of application
Increased configuration limits
for motion control technolo
gies:
Increased configuration limits for motion con
trol technologies for CPU 1504D TF:
• Motion control resources increased from
2,400 to 3,200
• Motion control resources increased from
120 to 160
• Typical number of positioning axes at 4ms
servo/IPO cycle and 35% CPU load through
motion control increased from 10 to 12
axes
Extended areas of application
Support for TIA Portal option
package Safe Kinematics with
CPU 1507D TF (retroactively
approved with Safe Kinematics
from V17 and CPU firmware
from V2.9 onwards)
Movements of predefined kinematics with up
to 12 interpolating axes in a multi-dimensional
space can be securely monitored
Monitoring whether kinematics zones exit
the active work zone or enter the protection
or signal zones:
• Safe velocity monitoring
• Safe zone monitoring
• Safe orientation monitoring
Support for the supplementary
software S7-1500T Motion
Control KinPlus
(only for CPU 1507D TF)
With S7-1500T Motion Control KinPlus, you can
control Kinematics with up to 6 interpolating
axes.
• New pre-defined kinematics:
– Cartesian portal 3D with 2 orientations
– Delta picker 3D with 2 orientations
– 6-axis articulated arm with central hand
• User-defined kinematics 3D with 3 orienta
tions
Extended areas of application through kin
ematics types with more than four kinemat
ics axes
Extended version displays Extended version display in the TIA Portal, Web
server und diagnostic buffer export (for
example, SINAMICS Integrated version)
The firmware version of the SINAMICS Integ
rated can also be determined without SIN
AMICS Startdrive.
Thus, the SINAMICS Integrated version can
also be determined if it is not possible to go
online with SINAMICS Startdrive, for example
because the configured firmware version is
different from the firmware version of the
device1.
X142 technology I/Os,
event/cycle duration measure
ment
Apart from the measurement method "Single
period", there is also an additional measure
ment method "Multiple periods" available.
The period duration is determined based on all
periods in a measuring cycle, with the measur
ing cycle length corresponding to one applica
tion cycle (e.g. servo clock).
This method provides a more accurate meas
urement for short periods. In addition, meas
urement value variations are evened out.
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New functions Applications Customer benefits
Firmware update SINAMICS
Integrated via Web server
Firmware update of the SINAMICS Integrated
via the Web server of the CPU.
Remote maintenance:
Firmware updates possible via remote
access.
SINAMICS licenses for SINAM
ICS Integrated
The following SINAMICS functions are suppor
ted in addition for SINAMICS Integrated:
• Technology Extension DCDCCONV (DC-DC
converter)
• Technology Extension RAILCTRL (Rail Con
trol, under development)
Extended areas of application:
• Multi-carrier systems (MCS). Multi-carrier
systems are transport systems with linear
motors, which are used, for example, in
packaging machines and assembly
applications.
• With the SINAMICS Technology Extension
DCDCCONV, a Motor Module can be
employed as a chopper converter.
New SINAMICS Integrated
firmware
There is a new hotfix available for SINAMICS
Integrated, based on V5.2 SP3
Optimizations and extended module spec
trum (for example, SINAMICS S220 Smart
Line Modules in mixed mode operation with
SINAMICS S120 Motor Modules)
Achilles Level 2 Certification Achilles Level 2 Certification for Communica
tion Robustness
Greater safety of industrial plants
3.2 Application range
3.2.1 SIMATIC Drive Controller
Overview
The SIMATIC Drive Controller is a drive-based controller in the SIMATIC S7-1500 range.
A SIMATIC Drive Controller combines the following functionalities in a SINAMICS S120
Booksize Compact enclosure:
•Fail-safe SIMATIC S7-1500 technology CPU with integrated technology I/Os
•SINAMICS S120 drive control
The two components are referred to as "CPU" and "SINAMICS Integrated" in this
documentation.
The integrated SINAMICS S120 drive control is based on a CU320-2 Control Unit. It can
control
•a maximum of 6 servo drives,
•a maximum of 6 drives with vector control, or
•a maximum of 12 drives with U/f control
Fail-safe technology CPUs are available in two performance classes. Safety Integrated on the
CPU side and drive side allows use in fail-safe applications.
The SIMATIC Drive Controller supports PROFINET and PROFIBUSDP communication.
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Properties
Important properties of the SIMATIC Drive Controller:
•Fail-safe technology CPU including drive control with safety functions integrated in the
drive
•Extremely compact because the CPU is integrated in the drive system without taking up
any additional space
•Central data management with one memory card for CPU and SINAMICS Integrated
Easy handling
•Less cabling and installation effort thanks to SINAMICS Integrated
•Easy configuring in the hardware configuration of STEP7
•Central license handling in the TIA Portal
•Easy and efficient commissioning and optimization of drives using the SINAMICS Startdrive
engineering tool in the TIA Portal
•Optimization function for determining the optimal precontrol and gain (Kv factor) for the
closed loop position control of the axis
Optimized for production machinery
•Performance classes and memory size optimized for production machinery
•Wide range of interfaces, consistent across performance range
•Technology I/Os onboard
–12 digital inputs and 16 user-configurable digital inputs/outputs
–Up to 8 outputs configurable as high-speed outputs for ultra-short output delays and
maximum switching precision, e.g. can be configured for output cam applications.
–Up to 16 inputs configurable as measurement sensing inputs for position detection
–Additional technology functions such as oversampling and event/period duration
measurement
Areas of application
SIMATIC Drive Controllers are used, for example, in applications in which the SINAMICS S120
drive family is being used because of the need for:
•A highly dynamic, flexible multi-axis drive system:
–Broad performance range
–Comprehensive range of motors (including external drives, etc.)
–Comprehensive control modes (servo, vector, U/f)
–SINAMICS Technology Extensions
•Controlled infeed/regenerative feedback
–For prevention of undesired harmonics
–For a high level of robustness against line fluctuations
–For energy recovery in braking mode
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SIMATIC Drive Controllers are also used where there is a need for:
•Safety solutions for machine and operator protection
•A compact, space-saving design
•High performance for motion control and high-speed I/O
•Modular machine concepts with fast isochronous mode
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Typical areas of application are:
•Multi-axis machines (e.g. printing and paper machines)
•High-performance applications with short machine cycles (e.g. packaging machines and
handling applications)
•Compact machines in which there is limited room for the controller and drive system (e.g.
control cabinets in the machine base)
•Distributed control and drive concepts
•Synchronization of multiple SIMATIC Drive Controller s using cross-PLC synchronous
operation
•Safe monitoring of motion
SIMATIC Drive Controller performance classes
The SIMATIC Drive Controller contains a failsafe CPU from the SIMATIC S7-1500 family and a
SINAMICS S120 drive control. Two performance classes are available.
Table 3-1Overview of performance classes
Performance class SIMATIC Drive Controller Article number
Small to mid-range applications CPU 1504D TF 6ES7615-4DF10-0AB0
High-performance applications CPU 1507D TF 6ES7615-7DF10-0AB0
Performance features of the CPUs
The SIMATIC Drive Controller s differ in terms of the integrated CPU. The CPUs can be used for
lower and mid-range applications all the way to the high-end range of machine and plant
automation. The following table shows key performance characteristics of the SIMATIC Drive
Controllers.
Table 3-2Overview of SIMATIC Drive Controller performance features
Feature 1504D TF 1507D TF
Code work memory, max. 4MB 15MB
Data work memory, max. 6MB 40MB
Retentive data area
(including timers, counters, bit memor
ies)
768KB 768KB
Load memory/mass storage, max. 32 GB
(with SIMATIC Memory Card)
32 GB
(with SIMATIC Memory Card)
I/O address area, max. 32/32KB 32/32KB
Integrated interfaces 1 x PROFINET IO IRT (3-port switch)
1 x PROFINET IO RT
1 x PROFINET basic services (1000 Mbps)
1 x PROFIBUS DP
2 x USB 3.01)
4 x DRIVE-CLiQ
1 x PROFINET IO IRT (3-port switch)
1 x PROFINET IO RT
1 x PROFINET basic services (1000 Mbps)
1 x PROFIBUS DP
2 x USB 3.01)
4 x DRIVE-CLiQ
SINAMICS Integrated On basis of CU320-2 On basis of CU320-2
Integrated inputs and outputs
(onboard I/O)
CPU: 8 DI/DQ
SINAMICS Integrated: 12 DI, 8 DI/DQ
CPU: 8 DI/DQ
SINAMICS Integrated: 12 DI, 8 DI/DQ
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Feature 1504D TF 1507D TF
Configuration control X X
CPU Web server X X
Isochronous mode3) PROFINET IO with IRT (X150)
PROFIBUS DP (X126)
SINAMICS Integrated
Technology I/Os (X142)
PROFINET IO with IRT (X150)
PROFIBUS DP (X126)
SINAMICS Integrated
Technology I/Os (X142)
Minimum cycle5) 500µs 250µs
Technology Integrated CPU:
• Motion control
• PID control
Onboard I/O:
• Event/period duration measurement
• Pulse width modulation (PWM)
• Timer DI/DQ
• Oversampling DI/DQ
CPU:
• Motion control
• PID control
Onboard I/O:
• Event/period duration measurement
• Pulse width modulation (PWM)
• Timer DI/DQ
• Oversampling DI/DQ
Number of positioning axes Typical2): 12
Maximum: 40
Typical2): 55
Maximum: 160
Motion control resources4) 3,200 12800
Extended motion control resources4) 160 420
Security Integrated X X
Integrated system diagnostics X X
Integrated safety functionality X X
Degree of protection IP 20 IP 20
1) Non-functional, no connection permitted
2) With 4ms servo/IPO cycle and 35% CPU load from motion control
3) Besides the MC-Servo, only PROFINET interface X150 can also be operated isochronously
with the clock system of SINAMICS Integrated and the X142 technology I/Os.
Isochronous coupling of PROFIBUS interface X126 with other clock systems is not possible.
Additional drive systems must therefore be connected over the PROFINET interface (for
details, see section Setting the clock system in the SIMATIC Drive Controller system manual
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109766665)).
4) For information on the resources used by technology objects, see the S7-1500 Motion Con
trol function manuals. (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109751049)
5) Minimum supported cycle for PROFINET, SINAMICS Integrated, Technology I/Os (X142) and
Servo/IPO. The use of clock cycles < 500μs is only possible with CPU 1507D TF and is subject
to restrictions (for details, see SIMATIC Drive Controller system manual
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109766665), section Configuring the
clock system).
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3.3 Components and functionality
Components of a SIMATIC Drive Controller system
A drive-based solution with the SIMATIC Drive Controller is made up of the following
components:
•Power supply for SIMATIC Drive Controller and DRIVE-CLiQ components
•SIMATIC Drive Controller with fail-safe SIMATIC S7-1500 technology CPU and an
integrated SINAMICS S120 drive control (based on CU320-2)
•SINAMICS S120 power units:
–Line Modules
–Motor Modules
•Sensor Modules (SMx)
•Terminal Modules (TM)
•Motors with/without DRIVE-CLiQ
NOTE
Use of SINAMICS S220 power units
From SINAMICS firmware V5.2 SP3 HF10 onwards, the use of SINAMICS S220 power units at
the integrated SINAMICS S120 drive control of the SIMATIC Drive Controller is also possible.
For more information on the currently available module range as well as compatibility
information for use with SINAMICS S120 drive controls, see the publications on the SINAMICS
S120/S220 drive system, for example
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109806050)
WARNING
Danger to life due to unsuitable firmware version
Operation of the SINAMICS S220 Booksize component with an unsuitable firmware version
can lead to unsafe operational states, for example, overheating of converter components,
unexpected acceleration of a motor or malfunctioning of the safety functions.
Use firmware V5.2 SP3 HF10 or later.
You can expand the drive configuration limits of a SIMATIC Drive Controller by connecting
additional drive systems using PROFINET IO with IRT, e.g. SINAMICS S120 CU320-2 for control
of multiple axes or the SINAMICS S210 single-axis servo converter system.
NOTE
The PROFIBUS interface cannot be connected to other clock systems. If you expand the drive
configuration limits with distributed drive systems, those systems must be connected over
the PROFINET IO interface X150. Besides the MC-Servo, only PROFINET interface X150 can
also be coupled isochronously with the clock pulse system of SINAMICS Integrated and the
X142 technology I/Os.
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