Earlier this year, Siemens introduced the new SINAMICS S210, a next-generation servo-drive system. This new system is now ready for digitalization and brings an enhanced level of safety and security to stand-alone or multi-axis machines for use in various manufacturing industries.
With the SINAMICS S210 next-generation servo-drive system – which comprises a digitally native drive with a wide range of corresponding motors and gearboxes – Siemens brings a new level of high-dynamic and motion control in mid-range operation to stand-alone and multi-axis machines, recently introduced to the North American manufacturing industry.
This next-generation servo-drive system introduces a new level of safety and security to discontinuous motion control in the mid-range segment, as well as moving, processing, and positioning functions on a wide assortment of packaging, printing, labeling, pick-and-place, stacking, assembly, chip sorting, and filling machines, with a special emphasis on food-and-beverage and pharmaceutical applications, owing to the availability of stainless-steel motor and planetary gearbox options.
SINAMICS S210 offers DC link coupling on 3-phase units for increased power efficiency on multi-axis applications. Corresponding SIMOTICS highly efficient synchronous motors feature high-resolution 22- or 26-bit absolute encoders, single or multi-turn. One-cable connectivity is standard; all motors feature IP64, IP65, IP67, or IP69X protection. The integrated EMC filter and braking resistor ensure a more straightforward setup and selection.
For the engineering of SINAMICS S210, machine builders and machine users can leverage the embedded web server or Startdrive integrated with the Siemens TIA Portal. Universal standards and certification compliance provide easy implementation of the SINAMICS S210 servo-drive system for global use.
SINAMICS DriveSim model integrates into simulation software to allow machine builders to create a digital twin of the drive and motor in a project’s planning phase to ensure the highest efficiency and performance of the equipment. In the field, the S210 can communicate status through Edge or cloud-based data capturing for continuous monitoring and analytics. Machine users can use the Siemens Analyze MyDrives application to monitor key conditions for advanced anomaly detection. Seamless data transfer from the drive to the machine controller, Edge device, and the cloud is maintained for truly digital native operation from planning through operations.
For cybersecurity, SINAMICS S210 comes standard with integrated security for network connectivity, providing enhanced communication, integrity, and authenticity checks to protect against tampering. Plus, the drives offer User Management and Access Control (UMAC) within TIA Portal.
These new servo-drives are paired with the popular Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC or ET200 SP open controller and various SIMOTICS servomotor and planetary gearbox designs. With integration into the TIA Portal and TIA Selection Tool for optimized system selection and programming, increased engineering efficiencies are gained.
And with Safety Integrated onboard, the SINAMICS S210 servo-drive system offers machine users up to SIL3 protection across an extended range of safety integrated functions, including safe stopping and safe limited speed or direction. The menu-guided safety acceptance testing is integrated into the Startdrive advanced software and ensures proper operation and safety validation.
