Motion Control & Drives


Siemens expands Motor Module series

January 2018 Motion Control & Drives

The Booksize Motor Module portfolio has been further developed to include compatible new C and D type Sinamics S120 Booksize Motor Modules. Siemens has added a number of new devices to the existing 3-30 A range. The 24 A, 45 A and 60 A modules are now available with double overload factor (continuous C-type) and the 24 A modules are additionally available with triple overload factor (discontinuous D-type). With a 33% narrower fit than the existing variants, the new 45 A and 60 A devices are extremely compact, enabling significant space savings in the control cabinet. The maximum current in the 45 A devices has also been increased from 85 A to 90 A, while the 60 A devices now come with a 120 A maximum current instead of the previous 113 A. A completely new addition to the series are the 24 A devices, which will be available as either a C or D type. This closes the gap in the portfolio between 18 A and 30 A options.

Sinamics S120 is a modular drive system for high-performance motion control applications in machine and systems engineering. Users can select from a wide range of coordinated components and functions and combine them to meet their own specific requirements. The Motor Modules (power units) are an integral part of the S120 drive system.

For more information contact Jennifer Naidoo, Siemens Digital Factory and Process Industries and Drives, +27 (0)11 652 2795, jennifer.naidoo@siemens.com, www.siemens.co.za



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