Design for Industry Distributed drive system designed for conveyors

With lingering supply chain challenges and uncertain futures, manufacturers and design engineers seek flexible solutions that check all the boxes for harsh environments, compact areas, digital transformation, and built-in safety.

Siemens’ new Sinamics G115D is a compact drive system specifically designed for motor-mounted and wall-mounted horizontal motion control conveyor applications. The drive system includes the motor, drive, and gearbox in one unit with power ranges from 0.5 to 10 hp (0.37 to 7.5 kW) for wall-mount applications and 0.5 to 5 hp (0.37 to 4 kW) for motor-mounted applications.

The drive system is characterized by a high IP protection class (up to IP66/ UL Type 4X) and is suitable for harsh environments and confined areas. It can be operated over a wide temperature range of -22 to 131° F (-30 to 55° C), enabling operation in deep freezing applications. It is also suitable for applications in intralogistics, airports, automotive, and food and beverage industries.

The drive system integrates with the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) portal, including Startdrive commissioning software or the Sinamics Smart Access Module (SAM) web server for WiFi setup and diagnostics. To prepare for digital transformation and enable cloud-based analysis, it is also integrated into the entire MindConnect portfolio and compatible with MindSphere applications, such as Analyze MyDrives.

Safety is integrated with Profisafe in the form of STO (Safe Torque O ) SIL2, which standardizes and facilitates the certification process. The solution is also equipped with a plug-in connector and flexible connection possibilities. The device is particularly suitable for interaction with Simatic controllers, such as the S7-1200 or ET200, for motion control. DW

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