- Improved mechanical and electrical design for Sinamics S120 Chassis-2
- Chassis with smaller standard footprint and up to 60 percent lower width
- Benefits of innovated Sinamics S120 Chassis-2 applied to type-tested ready-to-use cabinet solution Sinamics S120 Cabinet Modules-2
Siemens has adapted the electrical and mechanical design of the Sinamics S120 Chassis-2 to meet today’s and tomorrows market requirements. The new frequency converters are designed to meet the very highest demands with state-of-the-art components, an innovated cooling concept with speed controlled fan and is like always type and system tested to ensure the very highest reliability and availability.
- 300 megawatts of emergency power can now be provided to San Francisco via the Trans Bay Cable system to restore power following a network event
Siemens announced this week at the IEEE T&D Conference in Denver that it has installed an upgraded control system for the Trans Bay Cable (TBC) project, a high- voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system with voltage-sourced converter (VSC) technology realized in a modular multi-level converter (MMC) topology. The project includes a 53-mile HVDC cable that runs under the San Francisco Bay. The upgraded system will enable Trans Bay Cable, via their Pittsburg converter station, to restore electricity to the San Francisco peninsula after a severe network event and is the first project of its kind in the U.S.
- Sinamics G120 Smart Access Module for wireless commissioning of Sinamics G120 converter series
- Wireless commissioning, diagnostics and servicing using mobile devices
- Rapid installation with no need to download additional software
- Intuitive user interface and menu guidance simplify handling
Siemens has extended its Sinamics G120 converter series portfolio to include an option for wireless commissioning, diagnostics and servicing. The new Sinamics G120 Smart Access Module enables the wireless connection of mobile devices such as tablets, smartphones or laptops over WiFi to the Sinamics G120, Sinamics G120C and Sinamics G120P converter series, making for considerably simpler converter handling. The module is set up in a few simple steps using a conventional web browser and any standard operating system. The web server functionality eliminates the need to download any additional software. With its intuitively structured user interface and menu guidance, the module offers outstanding user convenience.
- Robotic trade fair model demonstrates TSN communication between machine controls
- Standardized interfaces for guaranteed quality of service
- OPC UA PubSub with TSN: reliable communication even under high network load conditions
- Network components, communication processors, software and network management
At Hannover Messe 2018, Siemens will be showcasing a trade fair model to demonstrate the advantages of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): TSN enables even more robust and reliable Ethernet communication between machines and plants even under high network load conditions. The model uses OPC UA PubSub (Publisher/Subscriber) together with TSN for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. The reliability of TSN provides significant advantages for automation applications in industries such as automotive, mechanical engineering and food&beverage. The first Siemens products are expected to be available towards the end of 2018: network components, communication processors, software and network management with TSN functionality.
- World's largest pilot plant for the production of "green" hydrogen at the voestalpine site in Linz, Austria
- Capacity of 6 megawatts: the most effective and advanced plant of its type
- plant is scheduled to be fully operational by spring 2019
An EU-funded flagship project for a CO2-reduced energy future and the decarbonization of steel production is taking shape: today, at the voestalpine site in Linz, the H2FUTURE project consortium, consisting of voestalpine, Siemens, VERBUND, and Austrian Power Grid, together with the research partners K1-MET and ECN, officially gave the go-ahead for construction of the world's largest pilot plant for the production of "green" hydrogen. With a capacity of 6 megawatts, this is the most effective and advanced plant of its type. The partners from industry and power generation will use this facility to research into future breakthrough technologies which are needed to meet global climate goals over the long-term. The plant is scheduled to be fully operational by spring 2019.
- Contract worth around €340 million
- Maintenance contract for three years
- Velaro fleet will grow to 17 trains
Turkish State Railways (TCDD) has signed a contract for ten Velaro high-speed trains with Siemens, which submitted the most favorable bid in the tender. The contract is worth around €340 million and also includes maintenance, repair and cleaning of the trains for a period of three years. With this contract, the Turkish Velaro fleet will grow to 17 trains.
- Project includes six SGT-A35 aeroderivative offshore gas turbine packages
- Contract includes a long-term service agreement
Siemens Power and Gas, including its Dresser-Rand business, received an order for four SGT-A35 gas turbine power generation packages and two SGT-A35-driven DATUM CO2 compressor packages for MODEC's Sépia floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel. The vessel, which is named "FPSO Carioca MV30," will be deployed at the Sépia field operated by Petrobras, located in the giant "pre-salt" region of the Santos Basin approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) off the cost of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition, Siemens will provide long-term expert service and maintenance for the supplied components.
- New MindApps for the open cloud-based IoT operating system MindSphere
- Analyze MyDrives provides new insight into the drive train
- Manage MyMachines/Remote enables remote access to CNCs
Siemens is launching a new app for drive systems in the field of Motion Control called Analyze MyDrives, and has also introduced Manage MyMachines/Remote, a new plug-in to upgrade its tried and tested Manage MyMachines MindApp for machine tools with the addition of a smart remote feature. Analyze MyDrives and Manage MyMachines/Remote are special MindApps designed specifically for MindSphere, the open IoT operating system from Siemens, which allow users to utilize the benefits of cloud-based services and create added value with machine operation. Digitalizing drive systems or machine tools enables extensive data generated by the drive or machine to be analyzed and put to use. By connecting to MindSphere, this process can be carried out simply by the machine manufacturer or user, significantly improving the efficiency of drive systems and machines and boosting productivity across the production network. In this way, these MindApps provide the starting point for totally new applications for drives or machine tools which enable innovative digital services such as predictive maintenance, energy data management or resource optimization.
- New low-voltage motor Simotics SD Pro suitable for mains-fed and converter operation with voltages up to 690 volts
- Multi-voltage capability and reliable adherence to efficiency class IE3 at 50 and 60 hertz
- Industry-specific and country-specific certificates for global use
Simotics SD Pro completes the next generation of low-voltage Simotics SD motors from Siemens. The new variant is equally suited for mains-fed operation or for use with a converter for voltages up to 690 volts (V). There is generally no need to use special filters at the converter output. The Simotics SD Pro motors reliably fulfill the requirements for compliance with efficiency class IE3, irrespective of whether they are operated at 50 or 60 hertz (Hz). Used in conjunction with a comprehensive range of industry-specific and country-specific certificates, they can be used in all the world's most important regions and markets, and also in wide-ranging different plant configurations. The Simotics SD Pro offers the bonus of multi-voltage capability, making it ideal for series production by OEMs. The motors can be stably operated with all power supplies in common use around the world, and fulfill the requirements for compliance with the respective efficiency class at all operating points. This motor variant operates with the utmost reliability and efficiency under even the toughest enviromental conditions such as those prevailing in the oil and gas industry. Typical applications for the low-voltage motors include pumps, compressors, fans, cranes and hoists, conveyors, chippers, coilers, grinders, shears and rolling stands.