SINAMICS DCM –
the scalable drive system for basic and demanding applications

The SINAMICS DC MASTER is the new generation of DC converters from Siemens. The name SINAMICS DC MASTER - briefly: SINAMICS DCM - embodies the strengths of this new generation. It combines the advantages of its predecessor - the SIMOREG DC-MASTER - with the advantages of the SINAMICS family.
When it comes to quality, reliability and functionality, SINAMICS DC MASTER is second to none. In fact, precisely in the area of functions, it offers new features, and useful functions from its predecessor have been integrated as standard.
The SINAMICS DC MASTER is the new member of the SINAMICS family, which now makes many of the SINAMICS tools and components known from AC technology available for DC technology.
The series of SINAMICS DC MASTER converters sets itself apart as a scalable drive system - both for basic as well as for demanding and sophisticated applications. For the standard closed-loop control, the DC converter is equipped with a standard Control Unit for converters (standard CUD). For applications demanding a higher computational performance and interfaces, then the system can be expanded by an additional Control Unit for converters (Advanced CUD).
The DC converters belonging to the SINAMICS DC MASTER series combines the open-loop and closed-loop control and power units in one device and therefore especially set themselves apart as a result of their compact, space-saving design.
The AOP30 Advanced Operator Panel and the BOP20 numerical operator panel are available for commissioning and local operator control.
The interfaces of the CUD and the number of digital inputs and outputs can be supplemented using additional modules - such as the TM15 and TM31 Terminal Modules.

SINAMICS DCM - Customer benefits

• The training time and costs are reduced and the maximum number of identical components as a result of the extensive product range of SINAMICS DC MASTER. The seamless and integrated series of SINAMICS DC MASTER units encompasses a wide current and voltage range. The series of converters is designed to be connected to three-phase line supplies.
• Flexible expandability regarding both functionality and performance. The extensive product range and the many options allow the DC converter to be optimally adapted to customer requirements - both technically and economically. Different customer requirements relating to the computational performance and speed can be precisely fulfilled with the ability to select between a Standard CUD, an Advanced CUD - or a combination of both.
• The plant or system availability is increased by being able to quickly and simply exchange components. Components that can be exchanged have been designed so that they can be quickly and simply replaced. The spare parts that are available – assigned to the serial number of the drive unit – can always be seen.
• Simple commissioning and parameterization, menu-assisted at the AOP30 Advanced Operator Panel with graphics-capable LCD display and plain text display or PC-supported using the STARTER commissioning tool (→ Tools and engineering).
• Can be simply integrated into automation solutions e.g. using the PROFIBUS communication interface provided as standard together with various analog and digital interfaces.

SINAMICS DCM - Technical data overview

SINAMICS GL150 - Typical applications

• Rolling mills
• Cross-cutters and shears
• Wire-drawing machines
• Extruders and kneaders
• Presses
• Elevator and crane systems
• Cableways and lifts
• Mine hoists
• Test stand drives

Features

• PROFIBUS as standard / PROFINET optional
• Variance of the Control Units
• Field power supply in-line with requirements in the field
• 24 V DC electronics power supply
• Power unit is insulated with respect to ground
• Free function blocks are integrated in the standard version and Drive Control Chart
• Functionality can be expanded using SINAMICS components
• Can be connected to single-phase line supplies
• Coated modules and nickel-plated copper busbars
• Wide temperature range