Technology Functions

Signal connections

Create new functions by intelligently interconnecting sub-functions. Signal Connect gives you the flexibility you need to configure customized solutions to meet your needs.

Basic Positioner

The basic positioner provides powerful and precise positioning functions. Due to its flexibility and adaptability, the basic positioner (EPOS) can be used for a wide range of positioning tasks.

The functions are easy to use during both commissioning and operation, and the comprehensive monitoring functions are very powerful.

As a consequence, many applications can be implemented without having to use external position controls.

Technology Controller

The technology controller is implemented as a PID controller for performing all kinds of process control tasks.

It can be used to control the line pressure, fill level, temperature, flow or tension control, or load balancing etc.

Availability functions

Smart functions in the converter guarantee a high availability – even in critical situations. These functions are e. g. automatic restart, flying restart, kinetic buffering, overvoltage limitation, keep running mode and emergency operation mode.

Signal interconnection

The SINAMICS drive system allows input and output signals of different SINAMICS Drive Software functions to be interconnected with one another. In addition to setting parameters, the ability to interconnect signals is an additional option of adapting SINAMICS Drive Software functions to address the particular application. Signal connection enables flexible adaptation of SINAMICS to a wide range of the customer requirements.

Technology Controller

The integrated technology controller in SINAMICS Drive Software enables precise control of process variables such as pressure, temperature, level and flow. With a wide range of additional functions, the technology controller offers an optimum solution for your individual requirements:

Setpoint specification: Flexible selection between analog value and fixed setpoint in order to achieve the desired objective precisely.

Setpoint channel: With functions such as scaling, ramp-function generator and filter, you have full control over the desired setpoint.

Actual value channel: Use filtering, limiting and signal conditioning for precise acquisition and processing of the actual value.

PID controller: Optimize the performance of your control system by individually setting the D component, blocking the I component and adjusting the control sense.

Enabling and limiting the controller output: Control the output of the controller as required and set individual limits to ensure the stability of your processes.

Fault reaction: Our PID controller reacts to errors that occur, ensuring reliable and safe control of your process parameters.

The technology controller not only offers precision, but also user-friendliness and adaptability. Rely on proven technology for optimum results in your applications!

Availability functions

The following smart functions are available to increase availability:

Automatic restart:

Use the powerful automatic restart function in the SINAMICS drive system to ensure a reliable and automatic restart. This innovative function enables seamless power recovery, especially after a power failure.

Any faults that occur are automatically acknowledged and the drive restarts automatically. This functionality goes beyond mains faults and can be used flexibly for any fault shutdowns. The automatic restart function therefore offers a comprehensive solution for critical situations.

Thanks to its adaptability and reliability, this function minimizes downtimes and increases the overall availability of the drive system.

Flying restart:

Experience the impressive "flying restart" function – an intelligent solution that allows your motor module to seamlessly switch to a motor that may already be rotating after it has been switched on. This advanced function can be activated both in operation with and without an encoder and offers maximum application versatility.

A practical example illustrates the performance of this function: After a power failure, a fan drive can be quickly synchronized with the running fan motor again thanks to the "flying restart" function. This enables operation to be resumed as quickly as possible and significantly minimizes downtimes.

Integrate the "flying restart" function into your drive systems and benefit from reliable, flexible and efficient motor control – exactly when it matters.