Siemens Sinamics Connect Series User manual

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SINAMICS
SINAMICS CONNECT
Operating Instructions
Software 1.0.0
10/2018
A5E45421408
Preface
Safety instructions
1
Overview
2
Mounting
3
Connecting
4
Configuring the device
5
Getting connected to
MindSphere
6
Maintaining and repairing the
device
7
Technical specifications
8
Appendix
A

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damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
Qualified Personnel
The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by
personnel qualified
for the specific
task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and
avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical
documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible
ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
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Disclaimer of Liability
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described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent
editions.

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Preface
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and
operation of the SINAMICS CONNECT.
It is intended both for commissioning and testing personnel who commission and operate the
device and connect it with converters, as well as for service and maintenance personnel who
carry out fault/error analyses.
Basic knowledge requirements
Knowledge of personal computers and operating systems is required to understand this
manual. General knowledge in the field automation control engineering is recommended.
Scope of this documentation
The device documentation comprises:
●SINAMICS CONNECT Operating Instructions
●SINAMICS CONNECT Quick Install Guide
Conventions
The term "device" refers to a SINAMICS CONNECT unit.
Figures
This manual contains figures of the described devices. The supplied devices may differ in
some details from the figures. Within some of the figures, one device is used to represent all
devices.
Reference
You can find the overview of documentation and links to download documents as well as to
use documentation online at:
More information (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25436/man).
Product maintenance
The components are subject to continuous further development within the scope of product
maintenance (improvements to robustness, discontinuations of components, etc).
These further developments are "spare parts-compatible" and do not change the article
number.

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In the scope of such spare parts-compatible further developments, connector positions are
sometimes changed slightly. This does not cause any problems with proper use of the
components. Please take this fact into consideration in special installation situations (e.g.
allow sufficient clearance for the cable length).
Use of third-party products
This document contains recommendations relating to third-party products. Siemens accepts
the fundamental suitability of these third-party products.
You can use equivalent products from other manufacturers.
Siemens does not accept any warranty for the properties of third-party products.
Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation
Siemens respects the principles of data protection, in particular the data minimization rules
(privacy by design).
For this product, this means:
The product does not process neither store any person-related data, only technical function
data (e.g. time stamps). If the user links these data with other data (e.g. shift plans) or if he
stores person-related data on the same data medium (e.g. hard disk), thus personalizing
these data, he has to ensure compliance with the applicable data protection stipulations.

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Table of contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Safety instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions...............................................................................................8
1.1.1 General safety instructions .......................................................................................................8
1.1.2 Equipment damage due to electric fields or electrostatic discharge ......................................13
1.1.3 Warranty and liability for application examples ......................................................................13
1.1.4 Industrial security....................................................................................................................14
1.1.5 Residual risks of power drive systems....................................................................................15
1.2 Additional safety instructions ..................................................................................................16
1.2.1 General safety instructions .....................................................................................................16
1.2.2 Notes on use...........................................................................................................................17
2 Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.1 Product description .................................................................................................................18
2.2 Structure of the device............................................................................................................19
2.3 Scope of delivery ....................................................................................................................20
2.4 Accessories.............................................................................................................................22
3 Mounting.................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.1 Preparing for installation .........................................................................................................23
3.1.1 Checking the delivery..............................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Permitted mounting orientation and mounting types ..............................................................24
3.2 Mounting the device................................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Mounting instructions..............................................................................................................26
3.2.2 Mounting on DIN rails .............................................................................................................27
3.2.3 Wall mounting .........................................................................................................................27
4 Connecting .............................................................................................................................................. 29
4.1 Connecting the device ............................................................................................................29
4.1.1 Notes on connecting ...............................................................................................................29
4.1.2 Connecting the power supply .................................................................................................30
4.1.3 Connecting the device to MindSphere network......................................................................32
4.1.4 Connecting the device to a PC ...............................................................................................32
4.1.5 Securing the cables ................................................................................................................33
4.2 Connecting the converter to the device ..................................................................................33
4.2.1 Connecting the converter........................................................................................................33
4.2.2 Identifying the converter (optional) .........................................................................................36
5 Configuring the device ............................................................................................................................. 37
5.1 Accessing the Web pages ......................................................................................................37
5.2 Standard Web pages ..............................................................................................................38
5.2.1 First login ................................................................................................................................38

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5.2.1.1 Logging in............................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.1.2 Changing the default password ............................................................................................. 39
5.2.1.3 Setting security questions...................................................................................................... 40
5.2.2 Normal login........................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.2.1 Logging in............................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.2.2 Retrieving the password ........................................................................................................ 42
5.2.3 Home page............................................................................................................................. 44
5.2.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 44
5.2.3.2 Viewing the port information .................................................................................................. 45
5.2.4 Quick configuration ................................................................................................................ 46
5.2.5 Acquiring the converter data.................................................................................................. 50
5.2.5.1 Configuring ports.................................................................................................................... 50
5.2.5.2 Configuring MindSphere ........................................................................................................ 53
5.2.6 Optional setting pages ........................................................................................................... 55
5.2.6.1 Rebooting the device ............................................................................................................. 55
5.2.6.2 Upgrading............................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.6.3 Downloading system logs ...................................................................................................... 56
5.2.6.4 Synchronizing time................................................................................................................. 57
5.2.7 Account related settings......................................................................................................... 59
5.2.7.1 Changing the password ......................................................................................................... 59
5.2.7.2 Changing security questions.................................................................................................. 59
5.2.7.3 Logging out ............................................................................................................................ 60
6 Getting connected to MindSphere ........................................................................................................... 61
6.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 61
6.2 Logging in to MindSphere...................................................................................................... 61
6.3 Creating an asset in Asset Manager...................................................................................... 62
6.3.1 Creating aspects and variables.............................................................................................. 62
6.3.2 Creating a type....................................................................................................................... 66
6.3.3 Creating an asset................................................................................................................... 69
6.4 Transferring configuration to the device ................................................................................ 70
6.5 Data mapping......................................................................................................................... 73
6.6 Parameter list......................................................................................................................... 76
7 Maintaining and repairing the device ....................................................................................................... 78
7.1 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 78
7.2 Repair information.................................................................................................................. 78
7.3 Replacing the backup battery ................................................................................................ 78
7.4 Replacing the SD card ........................................................................................................... 80
7.5 Recycling and disposal .......................................................................................................... 80
8 Technical specifications........................................................................................................................... 81
8.1 Certificates and approvals ..................................................................................................... 81
8.2 Directives and declarations.................................................................................................... 82
8.2.1 Notes on CE marking............................................................................................................. 82
8.2.2 ESD guideline ........................................................................................................................ 82
8.3 Dimension drawings............................................................................................................... 84

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8.4 Technical data.........................................................................................................................85
8.4.1 General technical specifications .............................................................................................85
8.4.2 Ambient conditions..................................................................................................................86
8.4.3 Power demand of the components.........................................................................................87
8.4.4 Direct current power supply (DC) ...........................................................................................87
8.4.5 Address of CE-authorized manufacturer ................................................................................88
8.5 Hardware description..............................................................................................................88
8.5.1 Interface overview...................................................................................................................88
8.5.2 Power supply ..........................................................................................................................89
8.5.3 Ethernet interface....................................................................................................................89
8.5.4 RS232 interface ......................................................................................................................90
A Appendix.................................................................................................................................................. 91
A.1 Assembly of cable terminals on the device side.....................................................................91
A.2 Technical support....................................................................................................................93
Glossary .................................................................................................................................................. 94
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 96

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Safety instructions
1
1.1
Fundamental safety instructions
1.1.1
General safety instructions
WARNING
Electric shock and danger to life due to other energy sources
Touching live components can result in death or severe injury.
•Only work on electrical devices when you are qualified for this job.
•Always observe the country-specific safety rules.
Generally, the following six steps apply when establishing safety:
1. Prepare for disconnection. Notify all those who will be affected by the procedure.
2. Isolate the drive system from the power supply and take measures to prevent it being
switched back on again.
3. Wait until the discharge time specified on the warning labels has elapsed.
4. Check that there is no voltage between any of the power connections, and between any
of the power connections and the protective conductor connection.
5. Check whether the existing auxiliary supply circuits are de-energized.
6. Ensure that the motors cannot move.
7. Identify all other dangerous energy sources, e.g. compressed air, hydraulic systems, or
water. Switch the energy sources to a safe state.
8. Check that the correct drive system is completely locked.
After you have completed the work, restore the operational readiness in the inverse
sequence.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and fire from supply networks with an excessively high impedance
Excessively low short-circuit currents can lead to the protective devices not tripping or
tripping too late, and thus causing electric shock or a fire.
•In the case of a conductor-conductor or conductor-ground short-circuit, ensure that the
short-circuit current at the point where the inverter is connected to the line supply at
least meets the minimum requirements for the response of the protective device used.
•You must use an additional residual-current device (RCD) if a conductor-ground short
circuit does not reach the short-circuit current required for the protective device to
respond. The required short-circuit current can be too low, especially for TT supply
systems.

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WARNING
Risk of electric shock and fire from supply networks with an excessively low impedance
Excessively high short-circuit currents can lead to the protective devices not being able to
interrupt these short-circuit currents and being destroyed, and thus causing electric shock
or a fire.
•Ensure that the prospective short-circuit current at the line terminal of the inverter does
not exceed the breaking capacity (SCCR or Icc) of the protective device used.
WARNING
Electric shock if there is no ground connection
For missing or incorrectly implemented protective conductor connection for devices with
protection class I, high voltages can be present at open, exposed parts, which when
touched, can result in death or severe injury.
•Ground the device in compliance with the applicable regulations.
WARNING
Electric shock due to connection to an unsuitable power supply
When equipment is connected to an unsuitable power supply, exposed components may
carry a hazardous voltage that might result in serious injury or death.
•Only use power supplies that provide SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) or PELV-
(Protective Extra Low Voltage) output voltages for all connections and terminals of the
electronics modules.
WARNING
Electric shock due to equipment damage
Improper handling may cause damage to equipment. For damaged devices, hazardous
voltages can be present at the enclosure or at exposed components; if touched, this can
result in death or severe injury.
•Ensure compliance with the limit values specified in the technical data during transport,
storage and operation.
•Do not use any damaged devices.
WARNING
Electric shock due to unconnected cable shield
Hazardous touch voltages can occur through capacitive cross-coupling due to unconnected
cable shields.
•As a minimum, connect cable shields and the conductors of power cables that are not
used (e.g. brake cores) at one end at the grounded housing potential.

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WARNING
Arcing when a plug connection is opened during operation
Opening a plug connection when a system is operation can result in arcing that may cause
serious injury or death.
•Only open plug connections when the equipment is in a voltage-free state, unless it has
been explicitly stated that they can be opened in operation.
WARNING
Electric shock due to residual charges in power components
Because of the capacitors, a hazardous voltage is present for up to 5 minutes after the
power supply has been switched off. Contact with live parts can result in death or serious
injury.
•Wait for 5 minutes before you check that the unit really is in a no-voltage condition and
start work.
NOTICE
Property damage due to loose power connections
Insufficient tightening torques or vibration can result in loose power connections. This can
result in damage due to fire, device defects or malfunctions.
•Tighten all power connections to the prescribed torque.
•Check all power connections at regular intervals, particularly after equipment has been
transported.
WARNING
Spread of fire from built-in devices
In the event of fire outbreak, the enclosures of built-in devices cannot prevent the escape of
fire and smoke. This can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
•Install built-in units in a suitable metal cabinet in such a way that personnel are
protected against fire and smoke, or take other appropriate measures to protect
personnel.
•Ensure that smoke can only escape via controlled and monitored paths.
WARNING
Active implant malfunctions due to electromagnetic fields
Inverters generate electromagnetic fields (EMF) in operation. People with active implants in
the immediate vicinity of this equipment are at particular risk.
•As the operator of an EMF-emitting installation, assess the individual risks of persons
with active implants. The following clearances are usually adequate:
–No clearance to closed control cabinets and shielded MOTION-CONNECT supply
cables
–Forearm length (approx. 35 cm clearance) to distributed drive systems and open
control cabinets

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WARNING
Unexpected movement of machines caused by radio devices or mobile phones
When radio devices or mobile phones with a transmission power > 1 W are used in the
immediate vicinity of components, they may cause the equipment to malfunction.
Malfunctions may impair the functional safety of machines and can therefore put people in
danger or lead to property damage.
•If you come closer than around 2 m to such components, switch off any radios or mobile
phones.
•Use the "SIEMENS Industry Online Support app" only on equipment that has already
been switched off.
NOTICE
Damage to motor insulation due to excessive voltages
When operated on systems with grounded line conductor or in the event of a ground fault in
the IT system, the motor insulation can be damaged by the higher voltage to ground. If you
use motors that have insulation that is not designed for operation with grounded line
conductors, you must perform the following measures:
•IT system: Use a ground fault monitor and eliminate the fault as quickly as possible.
•TN or TT systems with grounded line conductor: Use an isolating transformer on the line
side.
WARNING
Fire due to inadequate ventilation clearances
Inadequate ventilation clearances can cause overheating of components with subsequent
fire and smoke. This can cause severe injury or even death. This can also result in
increased downtime and reduced service lives for devices/systems.
•Ensure compliance with the specified minimum clearance as ventilation clearance for
the respective component.
WARNING
Unrecognized dangers due to missing or illegible warning labels
Dangers might not be recognized if warning labels are missing or illegible. Unrecognized
dangers may cause accidents resulting in serious injury or death.
•Check that the warning labels are complete based on the documentation.
•Attach any missing warning labels to the components, where necessary in the national
language.
•Replace illegible warning labels.

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NOTICE
Device damage caused by incorrect voltage/insulation tests
Incorrect voltage/insulation tests can damage the device.
•Before carrying out a voltage/insulation check of the system/machine, disconnect the
devices as all converters and motors have been subject to a high voltage test by the
manufacturer, and therefore it is not necessary to perform an additional test within the
system/machine.
WARNING
Unexpected movement of machines caused by inactive safety functions
Inactive or non-adapted safety functions can trigger unexpected machine movements that
may result in serious injury or death.
•Observe the information in the appropriate product documentation before
commissioning.
•Carry out a safety inspection for functions relevant to safety on the entire system,
including all safety-related components.
•Ensure that the safety functions used in your drives and automation tasks are adjusted
and activated through appropriate parameterizing.
•Perform a function test.
•Only put your plant into live operation once you have guaranteed that the functions
relevant to safety are running correctly.
Note
Important safety notices for Safety Integrated functions
If you want to use Safety Integrated functions, you must
observe the safety notices in the
Safety Integrated manuals.
WARNING
Malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed parameter settings
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in
turn can lead to injuries or death.
•Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access.
•Handle possible malfunctions by taking suitable measures, e.g. emergency stop or
emergency off.

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1.1.2
Equipment damage due to electric fields or electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are individual components, integrated circuits, modules
or devices that may be damaged by either electric fields or electrostatic discharge.
NOTICE
Equipment damage due to electric fields or electrostatic discharge
Electric fields or electrostatic discharge can cause malfunctions through damaged
individual components, integrated circuits, modules or devices.
•Only pack, store, transport and send electronic components, modules or devices in their
original packaging or in other suitable materials, e.g conductive foam rubber of
aluminum foil.
•Only touch components, modules and devices when you are grounded by one of the
following methods:
–Wearing an ESD wrist strap
–Wearing ESD shoes or ESD grounding straps in ESD areas with conductive flooring
•Only place electronic components, modules or devices on conductive surfaces (table
with ESD surface, conductive ESD foam, ESD packaging, ESD transport container).
1.1.3
Warranty and liability for application examples
Application examples are not binding and do not claim to be complete regarding
configuration, equipment or any eventuality which may arise. Application examples do not
represent specific customer solutions, but are only intended to provide support for typical
tasks.
As the user you yourself are responsible for ensuring that the products described are
operated correctly. Application examples do not relieve you of your responsibility for safe
handling when using, installing, operating and maintaining the equipment.

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1.1.4
Industrial security
Note
Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with industr
ial security functions that support the
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
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and co
mponents should only be
connected to an enterprise network or the Internet if and to the extent such a connection is
necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network
segmentation) are in place.
For additional informatio
n on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit:
Industrial security (
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous develop
ment 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
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest u
pdates may increase customer’s exposure
to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed at:
Industrial security (
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Further information is provided on the Internet:
Industrial Security Configuration Manual
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/108862708)
WARNING
Unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulations (e.g. viruses, trojans, malware or worms) can cause unsafe
operating states in your system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property
damage.
•Keep the software up to date.
•Incorporate the automation and drive components into a holistic, state-of-the-art
industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
•Make sure that you include all installed products into the holistic industrial security
concept.
•Protect files stored on exchangeable storage media from malicious software by with
suitable protection measures, e.g. virus scanners.
•Protect the drive against unauthorized changes by activating the "know-how protection"
drive function.

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1.1.5
Residual risks of power drive systems
When assessing the machine- or system-related risk in accordance with the respective local
regulations (e.g., EC Machinery Directive), the machine manufacturer or system installer
must take into account the following residual risks emanating from the control and drive
components of a drive system:
1. Unintentional movements of driven machine or system components during
commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repairs caused by, for example,
–Hardware and/or software errors in the sensors, control system, actuators, and cables
and connections
–Response times of the control system and of the drive
–Operation and/or environmental conditions outside the specification
–Condensation/conductive contamination
–Parameterization, programming, cabling, and installation errors
–Use of wireless devices/mobile phones in the immediate vicinity of electronic
components
–External influences/damage
–X-ray, ionizing radiation and cosmic radiation
2. Unusually high temperatures, including open flames, as well as emissions of light, noise,
particles, gases, etc., can occur inside and outside the components under fault conditions
caused by, for example:
–Component failure
–Software errors
–Operation and/or environmental conditions outside the specification
–External influences/damage
3. Hazardous shock voltages caused by, for example:
–Component failure
–Influence during electrostatic charging
–Induction of voltages in moving motors
–Operation and/or environmental conditions outside the specification
–Condensation/conductive contamination
–External influences/damage
4. Electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields generated in operation that can pose a
risk to people with a pacemaker, implants or metal replacement joints, etc., if they are too
close
5. Release of environmental pollutants or emissions as a result of improper operation of the
system and/or failure to dispose of components safely and correctly
6. Influence of network-connected communication systems, e.g. ripple-control transmitters
or data communication via the network
For more information about the residual risks of the drive system components, see the
relevant sections in the technical user documentation.

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1.2
Additional safety instructions
1.2.1
General safety instructions
WARNING
Life-threatening voltages due to use of an open control cabinet
When you install the device in a control cabinet, some areas or components in the open
control cabinet may be carrying life-threatening voltages, which may result in death or
serious injury.
•Switch off the power supply to the cabinet before opening it.
System expansions
NOTICE
Lost approval for an "Open Type" device due to incorrect use
For an "Open Type" device, approval is lost and the protection associated with it may be
impaired if the device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
•Use a UL61010-2-201 conform enclosure for an "Open Type" device.
NOTICE
Invalid approvals due to certain modifications
The device approvals are voided if the following modifications are made:
•The enclosure was physically modified, for example, openings were created to make
LEDs on a plug-in card in the device visible.
•Cables are routed from the inside out of the device or from the outside into the device,
for example, to connect sensors or displays.
Recommendation:
•Submit the device for approval again after modifications are made.
Note
Unauthorized changes due to administrator accounts without protection
•
Ensure there are adequate safeguards for protecting the administrator accounts to
prevent unauthorized changes.
•
Use secure passwords and a standard user account for normal operation.
•
Other measures, such as the use of security policies, should be applied as needed.

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1.2.2
Notes on use
Note
Possible functional restrictions in case of non-validated plant operation
The device is tested and certified on the basis of th
e technical standards. In rare cases,
functional restrictions can occur during plant operation.
•
Validate the correct functioning of the plant to avoid functional restrictions.
Note
Use in an industrial environment without additional protective measures
This device was designed for use in a normal industrial environment according to
IEC
60721-3-3.

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Overview
2
2.1
Product description
Overview
The SINAMICS CONNECT is designed to acquire data through the serial port on the
converter and synchronize the data to MindSphere, the Siemens Industrial IoT operating
system.
The SINAMICS CONNECT can be used to connect the following converters to MindSphere:
●SINAMICS V20
●SINAMICS G120 series (G120D excluded)
●MICROMASTER 440
Highlights and benefits
●High degree of ruggedness
●Compact design
●RS232 and Ethernet interfaces
●Maintenance-free operation possible
Features
The SINAMICS CONNECT is available with the following features:
●Intel Quark X1020 processor
●1 GB RAM
●2 x Ethernet interfaces
●8 x RS232 ports