Siemens SINAMICS G120 Instructions for use

Using SINAMICS G120 / G120C / S120 Blocksize converters
in marine applications

SINAMICS
Using SINAMICS G120 / G120C /
S120 Blocksize converters in
marine applications
Application Manual
11/2019
A5E48346362A
Safety information
1
Introduction
2
Components for marine
applications
3
Referencing the standard
documentation of the
components
4
Presentation of the "PM240"
system being considered
5
System configuration for
marine applications
6
Marine-specific application
conditions
7
Marine-specific installation
regulations
8

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damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
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avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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Using SINAMICS G120 / G120C / S120 Blocksize converters in marine applications
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Table of contents
1 Safety information ................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 7
3 Components for marine applications ....................................................................................................... 9
3.1 PM240-2 Power Modules .........................................................................................................9
3.2 Control Units / Control Unit Adapter .......................................................................................12
3.3 Operator Panels......................................................................................................................13
3.4 G120C compact converter......................................................................................................14
4 Referencing the standard documentation of the components................................................................. 17
5 Presentation of the "PM240" system being considered .......................................................................... 19
6 System configuration for marine applications......................................................................................... 21
7 Marine-specific application conditions ................................................................................................... 23
8 Marine-specific installation regulations .................................................................................................. 25
8.1 Reinforced control cabinet design ..........................................................................................26
8.2 Integration of the components in the cabinet..........................................................................27
8.3 Operator panel installed in the cabinet doors .........................................................................29
8.4 Cooling - control cabinet ventilation........................................................................................30
8.5 External auxiliary power supply ..............................................................................................31