Siemens SINAMICS DCM 6RN Reference Manual

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Reference Manual

Excitation Unit

SINAMICS DCM

Type 6RN

Tests carried out on drives

This documentation pertains to

SINAMICS DCM

F03

Edition 02/2019

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V8.00

Excitation Unit

SINAMICS DCM
Type 6RN

This documentation pertains to
SINAMICS DCM

F03

Introduction

1

Reference Manual

General scope of services

Tests

2

3

Edition 02/2019

Legal information
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Table of contents

1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................7

2 General scope of services ............................................................................................................................9

2.1 Routine test ............................................................................................................................11

2.2 Visual inspection ....................................................................................................................12

2.3 Function tests.........................................................................................................................13

2.4 Insulation test .........................................................................................................................14

3 Tests...........................................................................................................................................................15

3.1 Visual inspection ....................................................................................................................16

3.1.1 Rating plate............................................................................................................................16

3.1.2 Housing degree of protection.................................................................................................16

3.1.3 Electrical cabinet components ...............................................................................................17

3.1.4 Cable installation....................................................................................................................17

3.1.5 Cable markings ......................................................................................................................18

3.1.6 Setting values of circuit breakers, if used...............................................................................18

3.1.7 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................18

3.2 Function test...........................................................................................................................20

3.2.1 Connecting the excitation equipment.....................................................................................20

3.2.2 Voltage test ............................................................................................................................20

3.2.3 Current limitation test .............................................................................................................21

3.2.4 External EMERGENCY OFF..................................................................................................21

3.2.5 Temperature monitoring of the de-excitation resistor.............................................................22

Index...........................................................................................................................................................23

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Introduction

This document describes the preconditions when testing drives. The fulfillment of these
preconditions is the basis for achieving the smoothest possible testing process and maximum
possible customer satisfaction.

The following drive tests are described:

● Routine tests

● Tests that are offered as standard

Note

If the scope of testing and inspection cannot fulfill all customer requirements, please consult
your Siemens sales advisor at head office.

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General scope of services

A variable-speed drive can include the following components:

● Induction motor, synchronous motor or PEM motor with or without speed encoder

● SINAMICS drives

● Drive transformer

● Cooling unit for water-cooled drives

● Small PLCs with drive functionality.

The Nuremberg Vogelweiherstrasse factory offers test equipment adapted to these types of
systems.

Note

Contact your sales person if additional components must be taken into account for your
particular project.

Scope of services offered

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Unless otherwise stated in the quotation, the scope of services includes all activities,
equipment, materials and expendables required to perform the specified tests. The deadline
and testing period stated, and the quoted cost, can be met only if all the test and inspection
procedures to be performed are clarified in detail in advance. Due to the high capacity utilization
of the associated equipment, it might not be possible to carry out individual inspections and
tests that are requested late if the planned test is already in progress.

If you have received specific requirements from your customer, please send these as soon as
possible – with the necessary key data – to the Nuremberg Vogelweiherstrasse factory.

Sequence of a customer acceptance

A customer acceptance test is generally executed in the sequence:

1. Installation and commissioning of the components before the customer arrives.

2. Kickoff with presentation of the test schedule and discussion of individual steps in the
acceptance test workflow.

3. Execution of the tests according to the test schedule

4. Discussion of the test results

5. Preparation of test documentation for the customer.
The test documentation is created before or after the customer leaves depending on the
scope of testing and the time schedule.

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