On the top of Siemens Simodrive UE and I/R modules there is a series of 6 dipswitches that need to be set correctly before starting up your drive. Below is the table showing the switch settings along with info on the specific switches so you know what the correct Simodrive Dipswitch Settings for your system are.
When installing a new Sinumerik or Simodrive unit, there is a specific set of checks that you should go through to make sure that everything is functioning properly. Siemens issues the following check list, and we always recommend that people go through the list to avoid any possible issues with a new installation.
The Siemens Simodrive series is one of their best selling lines and their most reliable, but that doesn’t mean that the drives will last forever. We’ve been been repairing customers drives for years and pride ourselves on a fast turnaround which is cost effective as well. Customers always want to keep these drives around, as they are a workhorse in the manufacturing industry. The AC drives are used in a range of applications from use in natural gas facilities to pipeline manufacturers around the world, and we’ve been perfecting our Siemens Simodrive repair process to keep these lines running.
We had a customer who was getting an alarm on their Simodrive E/R Module with a fault on the machine after the hydraulic was put on. They had tried resetting the machine but the same alarm would come back up. The Simodrive part number was 6SN1145-1BA01-0DA1, the only light on it was the green LED and the terminals were both reading 27VDC. The customer was considering buying a new drive but wanted to check to see if there was some way of resolving the issue without buying a whole new Simodrive.
Based off the LED configuration that the customer was having, we determined that the external enable signal 63 was missing, so they needed to double check their connections. When the customer checked, the contact from the hydraulic connector was not making a good connection. All the customer needed to do was replace the contact kit and restart the machine which got them up and running. We would highly recommend always double checking the connections on a unit before replacing it, because there can often be a simple issue that doesn’t require the full unit to be replaced.
Contact MRO Electric and Supply at (800)691-8511 or email us at sales@mroelectric.com about repair services.
We know that downtime is crippling for all of our customers, which is why we stock almost all of our inventory to be ready to ship overnight to a customer or even be couriered in. Still, there are some times when even we don’t have the part you need in stock, or you just want to save some money, so this is why we offer repair on your existing parts. One of our main repair capabilities is for Siemens Simodrives. Our Simodrive Repair Service has a turnaround time of 3-5 days, and we are even able to get some repairs done sooner. All of our repairs come with a 1 year warranty and are fully tested before shipping back out.
Here is a video of one of the Siemens 6SN1118-0DJ23-0AA0 Control Cards that we have in stock. This is a control card for a Siemens Simodrive system, and would be inserted into a Simodrive power module such as a 6SN1123-1AA00-0EA1. We occasionally have people call in to order just the control card or just the power module, not realizing that they are two separate units that are sold separately. When deciding that you have an issue with one of these, make sure you test both the power module and the control card and order accordingly. The control cards can be used in multiple power modules so there is not one particular setup for installing one of these. If you are replacing the control card, you should also test the power module before replacing the control card because you can end up damaging the replacement 6SN1118-0DJ23-0AA0 control card if it is installed in a faulty power module.
The 6SN1118-0DJ23-0AA0 unit in this video has been fully refurbished, retested, and repackaged in our own packaging. We have plenty of all of the different Simodrive control cards in stock, so if you’re looking for a similar unit just give us a call at 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com for a quote. The individual parts page for this unit is here, hopefully this helps and if you need anything else please let us know.
Recently a customer sent in a Siemens Simodrive for repair when they were getting an F15 Alarm on the unit. The description for this alarm is as follows:
– F–15 Drive converter
– Overtemperature
– Drive converter overloaded
(incorrect motor/converter assignment, incorrect load duty cycle,
clock cycle frequency too high)
– Ambient temperature too high
– Fan in the IM module failed
– Defective temperature sensor in the IM module
Normally, this Simodrive F15 Alarm is in reference to the fans in the unit failing, which in turn causes an over temperature issue in the unit. This is normally caused by the fans not being cleaned out regularly which causes them to jam, which can then short out other internal boards in the unit. This was the case for the unit the customer sent in, so we took apart the unit, replaced the fans, and replaced several internal boards that had shorted. We would highly recommend routine cleaning of Simodrive fans, especially dirty ones, to prevent drive failure.
MRO Electric and Supply supplies and repairs a large number of Siemens Simodrives. To request a quote, please call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com.