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Press Release18 February 2019Digital Factory Nuremberg
Versatile, seamless across the system, safety integrated: new servo drive system for protective extra-low voltage range
New Simatic Micro-Drive servo drive system for the protectiveextra-low voltage range system (under 60VDC) with scope for individual combination
Certified system enabling simple PLC connection
Easy commissioning and servicing using the TIA Portal
Fast, reliable communication over Profinet
Safety Integrated with new SLT (Safely Limited Torque) function
Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the safety extra-low voltage range for DC/EC motors with 24 to 48 V by introducing a new servo drive system known as the Simatic Micro-Drive. The new system offers scope for individual combination with UL-certified components and comprises the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo converter in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables. Simple connection to Simatic controllers helps significantly reduce the engineering workload, while integration into Siemens automation technology over the TIA Portal makes for simple commissioning and servicing. Communication takes place over Profinet IRT using Profisafe und Profidrive profiles. The new Saftey Integrated function SLT (Safely Limited Torque) limits torque by monitoring motor current in running operation.
New Simatic Micro-Drive servo drive system for the protectiveextra-low voltage range system (under 60VDC) with scope for individual combination
Certified system enabling simple PLC connection
Easy commissioning and servicing using the TIA Portal
Fast, reliable communication over Profinet
Safety Integrated with new SLT (Safely Limited Torque) function
Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the safety extra-low voltage range for DC/EC motors with 24 to 48 V by introducing a new servo drive system known as the Simatic Micro-Drive. The new system offers scope for individual combination with UL-certified components and comprises the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo converter in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables. Simple connection to Simatic controllers helps significantly reduce the engineering workload, while integration into Siemens automation technology over the TIA Portal makes for simple commissioning and servicing. Communication takes place over Profinet IRT using Profisafe und Profidrive profiles. The new Saftey Integrated function SLT (Safely Limited Torque) limits torque by monitoring motor current in running operation.
The picture shows the new servo drive system.
The integrated Simatic Micro-Drive system comes in four different housing sizes for motor outputs of between 0.05 and 1 kilowatts. In each of the motor output versions, the 4-quadrant drive features an integrated disconnectible brake chopper, which enables regenerative braking during battery operation. All the system’s motion control functions are supplemented by additional controllers such as Simatic and Simotion. The STO, SS1, SLT, SLS, and SSM Safety Integrated functions are included with the Simatic Micro-Drive F and FIO variants, while the SBC safety function only comes with the FIO variants. In operation, they use the safety I/Os of the FIO variants. The TIA Portal can be used to activate every one of the safety functions. All operating data can be transmitted directly to the controller from the Simatic Micro-Drive, and transferred to cloud platforms such as MindSphere over MindConnect. To address customer requirements with maximum flexibility, Siemens relies on product partnerships with companies such as Dunkermotoren, ebm-pabst, Harting and KnorrTec when it comes to the motors and connecting cables used for Simatic Micro-Drive. The servo drive system is suited to a wide range of diverse applications such as precise positioning, shuttles for storage and retrieval machines or warehousing systems, automatic guided vehicle systems (AGVs) medical technology.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. With its publicly listed subsidiary Siemens Healthineers AG, the company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2018, which ended on September 30, 2018, Siemens generated revenue of €83.0 billion and net income of €6.1 billion. At the end of September 2018, the company had around 379,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.