SIMODRIVE is a classic drive system series launched by Siemens in the early days, mainly serving the fields of CNC machine tools and automation equipment, known for high-precision servo control and reliability.
Core features:
Specially designed for CNC machine tools, robots, and production lines, supporting high-precision positioning and speed control.
Modular architecture, flexible scalability (such as multi axis collaborative control).
Compatible with Siemens CNC systems (such as SINUMERIK) to achieve seamless integration.
Commonly used SIMODRIVE models
1. SIMODRIVE 611U
Model: 6SN1145-1BA00-0DA1 (Basic Drive Module)
Parameters:
Power range: 3kW~120kW
Supply voltage: 380V~480V AC
Characteristics:
Digital servo drive, supporting analog/digital interfaces.
Suitable for 1FT6/1FK7 series servo motors, used for high-precision CNC machine tools such as milling machines and grinders.
Supports PROFIBUS-DP communication.
2. SIMODRIVE 650
Model: 6SN1123-1AA00-0HA1 (shaft module)
Parameters:
Power range: 2kW~50kW
Power supply voltage: three-phase 380V AC
Characteristics:
Multi axis drive system, supporting multi axis collaboration of CNC machine tools (such as spindle+feed axis).
Integrated SINUMERIK 840D control system, suitable for complex machining centers.
Supports digital bus (PROFIBUS/PROFINET).
3. SIMODRIVE 610
Model: 6SN1145-1BB00-0CA1 (Economy Module)
Parameters:
Power range: 1kW~15kW
Power supply voltage: single-phase/three-phase 220V~480V AC
Characteristics:
Economical servo drive, suitable for simple positioning tasks such as conveyor belts and indexing discs.
Supports Pulse/Direction input and is compatible with low-cost CNC systems.
4. SIMODRIVE power module
Model: 6SN1146-1BB00-0CA1 (feeding module)
Function:
Provide common DC bus power supply for multi axis systems to reduce energy consumption.
Support the feedback of renewable energy to the power grid.
Typical application scenarios
CNC machine tools: spindle drive (611U), multi axis coordination (650).
Automated production line: robot joint control (610), precision positioning (611U).
Traditional equipment renovation: replace old drive systems (610/611U).