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SINAMICS
SINAMICS G120
Frequency converter
with the Control Units CU240B-2 CU240E-2
CU240B-2 DP CU240E-2 DP
CU240E-2 F
CU240E-2 DP-F
Operating instructions · 01 2011

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SINAMICS
SINAMICS G120
Inverter with CU240B-2 and
CU240E-2 Control Units
Operating Instructions
Edition 01/2011, Firmware V4.4
Original instructions
01/2011, FW 4.4
A5E02299792B AB
Change history
Introduction
1
Description
2
Installing
3
Commissioning
4
Adapt terminal strip
5
Configuring the fieldbus
6
Functions
7
Service and maintenance
8
Alarms, faults and system
messages
9
Technical data
10
Appendix
A

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Change history
Important changes with respect to the manual, edition 07/2010
New functions in firmware V4.4 In Chapter
Predefined settings for the interfaces of the converter •Installing Control Unit (Page 42)
Two- and three-wire control via terminal block •Inverter control (Page 149)
Unit changeover •Application-specific functions
(Page 182)
Expanded options for controlling DC braking •Braking functions of the inverter
(Page 187)
Expansion of the automatic restart with the addition of a new
mode •Automatic restart and flying restart
(Page 204)
Trace via STARTER •Commissioning with STARTER
(Page 71)
Revised descriptions In Chapter
The description of the Power Module PM240-2 and PM250-
2 has been removed. The release of this Power Module is
scheduled to be with firmware V4.5.
•Installing the Power Module
(Page 30)
•Technical data, Power Modules
(Page 266)
Wiring the terminal strip •Installing Control Unit (Page 42)
•Adapt terminal strip (Page 89)
Settings of the USB interface for commissioning with
STARTER. •Commissioning with STARTER
(Page 71)
Slave-to-slave communications via PROFIBUS DP •Communication via PROFIBUS
(Page 102)
•Application Examples (Page 279)
Acyclic communication via PROFIBUS DP (data set 47) •Acyclic communication (Page 117)
•Application Examples (Page 279)
Function overview •Functions (Page 147)

Change history
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Table of contents
Change history .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 About this manual ........................................................................................................................11
1.2 Guide through this manual...........................................................................................................12
1.3 Adapting the inverter in line with the application..........................................................................13
1.3.1 General basics .............................................................................................................................13
1.3.2 Parameter ....................................................................................................................................13
1.4 Frequently required parameters...................................................................................................14
1.5 Extended scope for adaptation ....................................................................................................16
1.5.1 BICO technology: basic principles ...............................................................................................16
1.5.2 BICO technology: example ..........................................................................................................18
2 Description............................................................................................................................................... 21
2.1 Modularity of the converter system..............................................................................................21
2.2 Overview of Control Units ............................................................................................................24
2.3 Power Module ..............................................................................................................................24
2.4 Reactors and filters ......................................................................................................................25
3 Installing .................................................................................................................................................. 27
3.1 Procedure for installing the frequency inverter ............................................................................27
3.2 Installing reactors and filters ........................................................................................................28
3.3 Installing the Power Module.........................................................................................................30
3.3.1 Installing Power Modules.............................................................................................................30
3.3.2 Dimensions, hole drilling templates, minimum clearances, tightening torques ...........................30
3.3.3 Connection overview for Power Module ......................................................................................34
3.3.4 Connecting the line supply and motor .........................................................................................35
3.3.5 EMC-compliant connection ..........................................................................................................38
3.4 Installing Control Unit...................................................................................................................42
3.4.1 Snapping the Control Unit onto the Power Module......................................................................42
3.4.2 Interfaces, connectors, switches, terminal blocks and LEDs of the CU ......................................43
3.4.3 Terminal strips on CU240B-2 Control Units.................................................................................44
3.4.4 Terminal strips on CU240E-2 Control Units.................................................................................45
3.4.5 Select interface assignments.......................................................................................................46
3.4.5.1 Inverter with CU240B-2 Control Units..........................................................................................47
3.4.5.2 Inverter with CU240E-2 Control Units..........................................................................................49
3.4.6 Wiring terminal strips ...................................................................................................................54
4 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................ 55
4.1 Restoring the factory setting ........................................................................................................57
4.2 Preparing for commissioning .......................................................................................................59

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4.2.1 Collecting motor data .................................................................................................................. 59
4.2.2 Inverter factory setting................................................................................................................. 61
4.2.3 Defining requirements for the application ................................................................................... 62
4.3 Commissioning with factory settings........................................................................................... 63
4.3.1 Wiring examples for the factory settings ..................................................................................... 64
4.4 Commissioning with the BOP-2 .................................................................................................. 66
4.4.1 Display of the BOP-2................................................................................................................... 66
4.4.2 Menu structure ............................................................................................................................ 67
4.4.3 Freely selecting and changing parameters.................................................................................68
4.4.4 Basic commissioning................................................................................................................... 69
4.4.5 Additional settings ....................................................................................................................... 70
4.5 Commissioning with STARTER .................................................................................................. 71
4.5.1 Adapting the USB interface......................................................................................................... 72
4.5.2 Generating a STARTER project.................................................................................................. 73
4.5.3 Go online and perform the basic commissioning........................................................................ 73
4.5.4 Making additional settings........................................................................................................... 77
4.5.5 Trace function for optimizing the drive........................................................................................ 78
4.6 Data backup and standard commissioning................................................................................. 81
4.6.1 Backing up and transferring settings using a memory card........................................................ 82
4.6.1.1 Saving setting on memory card .................................................................................................. 82
4.6.1.2 Transferring the setting from the memory card........................................................................... 84
4.6.1.3 Safely remove the memory card ................................................................................................. 85
4.6.2 Backing up and transferring settings using STARTER ............................................................... 86
4.6.3 Saving settings and transferring them using an operator panel ................................................. 87
4.6.4 Other ways to back up settings................................................................................................... 87
5 Adapt terminal strip.................................................................................................................................. 89
5.1 Digital inputs................................................................................................................................ 90
5.2 Fail-safe digital input ................................................................................................................... 92
5.3 Digital outputs ............................................................................................................................. 93
5.4 Analog inputs .............................................................................................................................. 94
5.5 Analog outputs ............................................................................................................................ 97
6 Configuring the fieldbus ......................................................................................................................... 101
6.1 Communication via PROFIBUS ................................................................................................ 102
6.1.1 Configuring communication to the control.................................................................................102
6.1.2 Setting the address ................................................................................................................... 103
6.1.3 Basic settings for communication ............................................................................................. 104
6.1.4 Cyclic communication ............................................................................................................... 105
6.1.4.1 Control and status word 1 ......................................................................................................... 106
6.1.4.2 Control and status word 3 ......................................................................................................... 109
6.1.4.3 Data structure of the parameter channel .................................................................................. 111
6.1.4.4 Slave-to-slave communication .................................................................................................. 116
6.1.5 Acyclic communication.............................................................................................................. 117
6.1.5.1 Reading and changing parameters via data set 47 .................................................................. 117
6.2 Communication via RS485........................................................................................................ 122
6.2.1 Integrating inverters into a bus system via the RS485 interface............................................... 122
6.2.2 Communication via USS ........................................................................................................... 123

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6.2.2.1 Setting the address ....................................................................................................................123
6.2.2.2 Basic settings for communication ..............................................................................................124
6.2.2.3 Structure of a USS telegram......................................................................................................124
6.2.2.4 User data range of the USS telegram........................................................................................126
6.2.2.5 Data structure of the USS parameter channel...........................................................................127
6.2.2.6 USS read request ......................................................................................................................132
6.2.2.7 USS write job .............................................................................................................................133
6.2.2.8 USS process data channel (PZD)..............................................................................................134
6.2.2.9 Time-out and other errors ..........................................................................................................134
6.2.3 Communication over Modbus RTU............................................................................................137
6.2.3.1 Setting the address ....................................................................................................................138
6.2.3.2 Basic settings for communication ..............................................................................................138
6.2.3.3 Modbus RTU telegram...............................................................................................................139
6.2.3.4 Baud rates and mapping tables .................................................................................................140
6.2.3.5 Write and read access via FC 3 and FC 6.................................................................................143
6.2.3.6 Communication procedure.........................................................................................................145
7 Functions............................................................................................................................................... 147
7.1 Overview of the inverter functions..............................................................................................147
7.2 Inverter control ...........................................................................................................................149
7.2.1 Two-wire control: method 1........................................................................................................150
7.2.2 Two-wire control, method 2........................................................................................................151
7.2.3 Two-wire control, method 3........................................................................................................152
7.2.4 Three-wire control, method 1.....................................................................................................153
7.2.5 Three-wire control, method 2.....................................................................................................154
7.2.6 Switching over the inverter control (command data set) ...........................................................155
7.3 Command sources.....................................................................................................................158
7.4 Setpoint sources ........................................................................................................................159
7.4.1 Analog input as setpoint source.................................................................................................159
7.4.2 Motorized potentiometer as setpoint source..............................................................................160
7.4.3 Fixed speed as setpoint source .................................................................................................162
7.4.4 Running the motor in jog mode (JOG function) .........................................................................164
7.4.5 Specifying the motor speed via the fieldbus ..............................................................................165
7.5 Setpoint calculation....................................................................................................................166
7.5.1 Minimum speed and maximum speed .......................................................................................166
7.5.2 Ramp-function generator ...........................................................................................................167
7.6 Motor control ..............................................................................................................................168
7.6.1 V/f control...................................................................................................................................169
7.6.1.1 V/f control with linear and square-law characteristic..................................................................169
7.6.1.2 Additional characteristics for the V/f control...............................................................................170
7.6.1.3 Optimizing with a high break loose torque and brief overload...................................................171
7.6.2 Vector control.............................................................................................................................173
7.6.2.1 Properties of vector control........................................................................................................173
7.6.2.2 Commissioning vector control....................................................................................................173
7.6.2.3 Torque control............................................................................................................................174
7.7 Protection functions ...................................................................................................................175
7.7.1 Inverter temperature monitoring.................................................................................................175
7.7.2 Motor temperature monitoring using a temperature sensor ......................................................176
7.7.3 Protecting the motor by calculating the motor temperature.......................................................178

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7.7.4 Overcurrent protection .............................................................................................................. 178
7.7.5 Limiting the maximum DC link voltage...................................................................................... 179
7.8 Status messages....................................................................................................................... 181
7.8.1 Overview, evaluating the inverter state..................................................................................... 181
7.8.2 System runtime ......................................................................................................................... 181
7.9 Application-specific functions.................................................................................................... 182
7.9.1 Unit changeover ........................................................................................................................ 182
7.9.1.1 Changing over the motor standard ........................................................................................... 183
7.9.1.2 Changing over the unit system ................................................................................................. 184
7.9.1.3 Changing over process variables for the technology controller................................................ 185
7.9.1.4 Changing of the units with STARTER....................................................................................... 185
7.9.2 Braking functions of the inverter ............................................................................................... 187
7.9.2.1 Comparison of electrical braking methods................................................................................ 187
7.9.2.2 DC braking ................................................................................................................................ 190
7.9.2.3 Compound braking.................................................................................................................... 193
7.9.2.4 Dynamic braking ....................................................................................................................... 195
7.9.2.5 Braking with regenerative feedback to the line .........................................................................197
7.9.2.6 Motor holding brake .................................................................................................................. 198
7.9.3 Automatic restart and flying restart ........................................................................................... 204
7.9.3.1 Flying restart – switching on while the motor is running ........................................................... 204
7.9.3.2 Automatic switch-on .................................................................................................................. 206
7.9.4 PID technology controller.......................................................................................................... 210
7.9.5 Load torque monitoring (system protection) ............................................................................. 211
7.9.6 Speed and load failure via digital input ..................................................................................... 213
7.9.7 Logical and arithmetic functions using function blocks ............................................................. 216
7.10 Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function .....................................................................................220
7.10.1 Prerequisite for STO use........................................................................................................... 220
7.10.2 Permitted sensors ..................................................................................................................... 220
7.10.3 Connecting fail-safe digital inputs ............................................................................................. 221
7.10.4 F-DI signal filtering .................................................................................................................... 223
7.10.5 Forced dormant error detection ................................................................................................ 226
7.10.6 Password................................................................................................................................... 226
7.10.7 Commissioning the STO ........................................................................................................... 227
7.10.7.1 Commissioning tool................................................................................................................... 227
7.10.7.2 Resetting the safety function parameters to the factory setting................................................ 227
7.10.7.3 Defining commissioning method ............................................................................................... 228
7.10.7.4 Setting STO............................................................................................................................... 229
7.10.7.5 Activate settings ........................................................................................................................ 229
7.10.7.6 Multiple assignment of the DI.................................................................................................... 230
7.10.8 Acceptance test - following completion of commissioning........................................................ 232
7.10.8.1 Prerequisites and authorized persons ...................................................................................... 232
7.10.8.2 Complete acceptance test......................................................................................................... 232
7.10.8.3 Reduced acceptance test (only STO) ....................................................................................... 233
7.10.8.4 Documentation .......................................................................................................................... 234
7.10.8.5 Function test.............................................................................................................................. 236
7.10.8.6 Completion of the certificate...................................................................................................... 237
7.11 Switchover between different settings ...................................................................................... 239
8 Service and maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 241
8.1 Overview of replacing converter components........................................................................... 241

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8.2 Replacing the Control Unit.........................................................................................................242
8.3 Replacing the Power Module.....................................................................................................244
9 Alarms, faults and system messages..................................................................................................... 245
9.1 Operating states indicated on LEDs ..........................................................................................246
9.2 Alarms........................................................................................................................................248
9.3 Faults .........................................................................................................................................251
9.4 List of alarms and faults.............................................................................................................256
10 Technical data ....................................................................................................................................... 263
10.1 Technical data, CU240B-2 Control Unit.....................................................................................263
10.2 Technical data, CU240E-2 Control Unit.....................................................................................264
10.3 Technical data, Power Modules.................................................................................................266
10.3.1 Technical data, PM240 ..............................................................................................................268
10.3.2 Technical data, PM250 ..............................................................................................................274
10.3.3 Technical data, PM260 ..............................................................................................................277
A Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 279
A.1 Application Examples.................................................................................................................279
A.1.1 Configuring communication in STEP 7 ......................................................................................279
A.1.1.1 Task ...........................................................................................................................................279
A.1.1.2 Required components................................................................................................................279
A.1.1.3 Creating a STEP 7 project .........................................................................................................280
A.1.1.4 Configuring communications to a SIMATIC control...................................................................281
A.1.1.5 Insert the frequency converter into the STEP 7 project.............................................................282
A.1.2 STEP 7 program examples........................................................................................................284
A.1.2.1 STEP 7 program example for cyclic communication .................................................................284
A.1.2.2 STEP 7 program example for acyclic communication ...............................................................286
A.1.3 Configuring slave-to-slave communication in STEP 7...............................................................290
A.2 Additional information on the inverter ........................................................................................292
A.3 Mistakes and improvements ......................................................................................................294
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 295

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Introduction 1
1.1 About this manual
Who requires the operating instructions and what for?
These operating instructions primarily address fitters, commissioning engineers and machine
operators. The operating instructions describe the devices and device components and
enable the target groups being addressed to install, connect-up, parameterize, and
commission the inverters safely and in the correct manner.
What is described in the operating instructions?
These operating instructions provide a summary of all of the information required to operate
the inverter under normal, safe conditions.
The information provided in the operating instructions has been compiled in such a way that
it is sufficient for all standard applications and enables drives to be commissioned as
efficiently as possible. Where it appears useful, additional information for entry level
personnel has been added.
The operating instructions also contain information about special applications. Since it is
assumed that readers already have a sound technical knowledge of how to configure and
parameterize these applications, the relevant information is summarized accordingly. This
relates, e.g. to operation with fieldbus systems and safety-related applications.

Introduction
1.2 Guide through this manual
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1.2 Guide through this manual
In this manual, you will find background information on your inverter, as well as a full
description of the commissioning procedure:
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Introduction
1.3 Adapting the inverter in line with the application
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1.3 Adapting the inverter in line with the application
1.3.1 General basics
Inverters are used to improve and extend the starting and speed response of motors.
Adapting the inverter to the drive task
The inverter must match the motor that it is controlling and the drive task to be able to
optimally operate and protect the motor.
Although the inverter can be parameterized for very specific applications, many standard
applications function satisfactorily with just a few adaptations.
Use the factory settings (where possible)
In simple applications, the inverter already functions with its factory settings.
Only basic commissioning is required ... for simple, standard applications
Most standard applications function after just a few adaptations made during the basic
commissioning.
1.3.2 Parameter
Parameters are the interface between the firmware of the inverter and the commissioning
tool, e.g. an operator panel.
Adjustable parameters
Adjustable parameters are the "adjusting screws" with which you adapt the inverter to its
particular application. If you change the value of an adjustable parameter, then the inverter
behavior also changes.
Adjustable parameters are shown with a "p" as prefix, e.g. p1082 is the parameter for the
maximum motor speed.
Display parameters
Display parameters allow internal measured quantities of the inverter and the motor to be
read.
Display parameters are shown with a "r" as prefix, e.g. p0027 is the parameter for the
inverter output current.

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1.4 Frequently required parameters
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1.4 Frequently required parameters
Parameters that in many cases help
Table 1- 1 How to switch to commissioning mode or restore the factory setting
Parameter Description
p0010 Commissioning parameters
0: Ready (factory setting)
1: Carry out basic commissioning
3: Perform motor commissioning
5: Technological applications and units
15: Define number of data records
30: Factory setting - initiate restore factory settings
Table 1- 2 How to determine the firmware version of the Control Unit
Parameter Description
r0018 The firmware version is displayed:
Table 1- 3 How to select the command and setpoint sources for the inverter
Parameter Description
p0015 Additional information is available in the section Select interface assignments (Page 46).
Table 1- 4 This is how you parameterize the up and down ramps
Parameter Description
p1080 Minimum speed
0.00 [rpm] factory setting
p1082 Maximum speed
1500.000 [rpm] factory setting
p1120 Rampup time
10.00 [s]
p1121 Rampdown time
10.00 [s]

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1.4 Frequently required parameters
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Table 1- 5 This is how you set the closed-loop type
Parameter Description
p1300 0: V/f control with linear characteristic
1: V/f control with linear characteristic and FCC
2: V/f control with parabolic characteristic
3: V/f control with parameterizable characteristic
4: V/f control with linear characteristic and ECO
5: V/f control for drives requiring a precise frequency (textile area)
6: V/f control for drive requiring a precise frequency and FCC
7: V/f control with parabolic characteristic and ECO
19: V/f control with independent voltage setpoint
20: Speed control (without encoder)
22: Torque control (without encoder)
Table 1- 6 This is how you optimize the starting behavior of the V/f control for a high break loose torque and overload
Parameter Description
p1310 Voltage boost to compensate ohmic losses
The voltage boost is active from standstill up to the rated speed.
It is at its highest at speed 0 and continually decreases as the speed increases.
Value of the voltage boost at zero speed 0 in V:
1.732 × rated motor current (p0305) × stator resistance (r0395) × p1310 / 100%
p1311 Voltage boost when accelerating
The voltage boost is effective from standstill up to the rated speed.
It is independent of the speed and has a value in V of:
1.732 × rated motor current (p0305) × stator resistance (p0350) × p1311 / 100%
p1312 Voltage boost when starting
Setting to additionally boost the voltage when starting, however only when accelerating for the first time.

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1.5 Extended scope for adaptation
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1.5 Extended scope for adaptation
1.5.1 BICO technology: basic principles
Principle of operation of BICO technology
Open/closed-loop control functions, communication functions as well as diagnostic and
operator functions are implemented in the inverter. Every function comprises one or several
BICO blocks that are interconnected with one another.
MOP output
speed
[rpm]
MOP enable (lower)
Inputs OutputParameter
MOP enable (higher)
p1036
r1050
p1035
MOP
Figure 1-1 Example of a BICO block: Motorized potentiometer (MOP)
Most of the BICO blocks can be parameterized. You can adapt the blocks to your application
using parameters.
You cannot change the signal interconnection within the block. However, the interconnection
between blocks can be changed by interconnecting the inputs of a block with the appropriate
outputs of another block.
The signal interconnection of the blocks is realized, contrary to electric circuitry, not using
cables, but in the software.
DI 0 ON/
OFF1
p0840
Index [0]
r0722.0
Figure 1-2 Example: Signal interconnection of two BICO blocks for digital input 0
Binectors and connectors
Connectors and binectors are used to exchange signals between the individual BICO blocks:
● Connectors are used to interconnect "analog" signals. (e.g. MOP output speed)
● Binectors are used to interconnect "digital" signals. (e.g. 'Enable MOP up' command)

Introduction
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Operating Instructions, 01/2011, FW 4.4, A5E02299792B AB 17
Definition of BICO technology
BICO technology represents a type of parameterization that can be used to disconnect all
internal signal interconnections between BICO blocks or establish new connections. This is
realized using Binectors and Connectors. Hence the name BICO technology. ( Binector
Connector Technology)
BICO parameters
You can use the BICO parameters to define the sources of the input signals of a block.
Using BICO parameters you define from which connectors and binectors a block reads-in its
input signals. This is how you "interconnect" the blocks stored in the devices according to
your particular application requirements. The five different BICO parameter types are shown
in the following diagram:
BICO block
%LQHFWRULQSXW %LQHFWRURXWSXW
%LQHFWRUFRQQHFWRU
RXWSXW
&RQQHFWRURXWSXW
&RQQHFWRULQSXW pxxxx
rxxxx
rxxxx
rxxxx
rxxxx
pxxxx
%,
&2
%2
&2%2
&,
Figure 1-3 BICO symbols
Binector/connector outputs (CO/BO) are parameters that combine more than one binector
output in a single word (e.g. r0052 CO/BO: status word 1). Each bit in the word represents a
digital (binary) signal. This summary reduces the number of parameters and simplifies
parameter assignment.
BICO outputs (CO, BO, or CO/BO) can be used more than once.
When do you need to use BICO technology?
BICO technology allows you to adapt the inverter to a wide range of different requirements.
This does not necessarily have to involve highly complex functions.
Example 1: Assign a different function to a digital input.
Example 2: Switch the speed setpoint from the fixed speed to the analog input.
What precautions should you take when using BICO technology?
Always apply caution when handling internal interconnections. Note which changes you
make as you go along since the process of analyzing them later can be quite difficult.
The STARTER commissioning tool offers various screens that make it much easier for you
to use BICO technology. The signals that you can interconnect are displayed in plain text,
which means that you do not need any prior knowledge of BICO technology.

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18 Operating Instructions, 01/2011, FW 4.4, A5E02299792B AB
What sources of information do you need to help you set parameters using BICO
technology?
● This manual is sufficient for simple signal interconnections, e.g. assigning a different
significance to the to digital inputs.
● The parameter list in the List Manual is sufficient for signal interconnections that go
beyond just simple ones.
● You can also refer to the function diagrams in the List Manual for complex signal
interconnections.
1.5.2 BICO technology: example
Example: Shifting a basic PLC functionality into the converter
A conveyor system is to be configured in such a way that it can only start when two signals
are present simultaneously. These could be the following signals, for example:
● The oil pump is running (the required pressure level is not reached, however, until after
five seconds)
● The protective door is closed
The task is realized by inserting free blocks between the digital input 0 and the internal
ON/OFF1 command and interconnecting them.


p20032 = 5 p20033 = 440
DI 1
DI 0
ON/
OFF1
p0840
Index [0]
r20160
p20159 = 5000 [ms]
p20162 = 430
p20161 = 5
0
T
PDE 0
p20158
Index [0]
r20031
r0722.1
r0722.0
Index [1]
Index [2]1
1Index [3]
p20030
Index [0] &
AND 0
Figure 1-4 Example: Signal interconnection for interlock
The signal of digital input 0 (DI 0) is fed through a time block (PDE 0) and is interconnected
with the input of a logic block (AND 0). The signal of digital input 1 (DI 1) is interconnected to
the second input of the logic block. The logic block output issues the ON/OFF1 command to
switch-on the motor.
Table 1- 7 Parameterizing an interlock
Parameter Description
P20161 = 5 The time block is enabled by assigning to runtime group 5 (time slice of
128 ms)
P20162 = 430 Run sequence of the time block within runtime group 5 (processing before
the AND logic block)