Today, in an increasing number of applications in plant and machinery construction, individual automation and drive solutions are demanded that automate simple motion sequences with low associated requirements.

The compact SINAMICS V20, the basic performance converter, offers a simple and cost-effective drive solution for these types of applications. SINAMICS V20 sets itself apart with its quick commissioning times, ease of operation, robustness and cost-efficiency.

With nine frame sizes, it covers a power range extending from 0.12 kW to 30 kW (0.16 hp to 40 hp).

Minimizing costs

SINAMICS V20 keeps engineering and commissioning costs as well as those in operation as low as possible. To increase energy efficiency, the converter is equipped with a control technique to achieve optimum energy efficiency through automatic flux reduction. Not only this, it displays the actual energy consumption and has additional, integrated energy-saving functions. This allows energy consumption to be slashed drastically.

Siemens Converters V20 Product Specifications:

SINAMICS V20
Article Number	6SL3210-5BB21-1BV1 6SL3210-5BB21-1UV1 6SL3210-5BB21-5BV1 6SL3210-5BB21-5UV1
Power range	230 V 1 AC: 0.12 … 3 kW (0.16 … 4 hp)
Power range	400 V 3 AC: 0.37 … 30 kW (0.5 … 40 hp)
Offset factor cos φ	≥0.95
Power factor λ	0.72
Line voltage	230 V 1 AC: 200 … 240 V 1 AC (-15 … +10 %) 1)
Line voltage	400 V 3 AC: 380 … 480 V 3 AC (-15 … +10 %)
Maximum output voltage	100 % of input voltage
Line frequency	50 Hz/60 Hz
Line system configuration	TN, TT, TT grounded line supply
	IT for
	230 V 1 AC unfiltered devices, frame sizes FSAA, FSAB, FSAC, and FSAD
	400 V 3 AC unfiltered devices
Overload capability
Up to 15 kW	High overload (HO):
Up to 15 kW	150 % IH for 60 s within a cycle time of 300 s.
From 18.5 kW	Low overload (LO):
	110 % IL for 60 s within a cycle time of 300 s.
	High overload (HO):
	150 % IH for 60 s within a cycle time of 300 s.
Output frequency	0 … 550 Hz, resolution: 0.01 Hz
Pulse frequency	2 … 16 kHz
Efficiency	95 … 98 %
According to IEC 61800-9-2	95 … 98 %
Efficiency class	IE2
According to IEC 61800-9-2	IE2
Programmable fixed frequency setpoints	16
Analog inputs	AI1: bipolar current/voltage mode
	AI2: unipolar current/voltage mode
	can be used as digital inputs
Resolution	12 bit
Analog output	AO1 current output
Analog output	0 … 20 mA
Digital inputs	DI1 … DI4: isolated; for 400 V converters with optional SINAMICS V20 I/O Extension Module two additional digital inputs DI5 and DI6
Digital inputs	PNP/NPN selectable via terminal
Input current, max.	15 mA
Digital outputs	DO1: transistor output
	DO2: relay output; for 400 V converters with optional SINAMICS V20 I/O Extension Module two additional digital outputs (relay outputs) DO3 and DO4
	250 V AC 0.5 A with resistive load
	30 V DC 0.5 A with resistive load
Integrated interface
Type	RS485
Protocols	USS, Modbus RTU
Extension interface	SINAMICS V20 BOP Interface, SINAMICS V20 Smart Access, SINAMICS V20 Parameter Loader, SINAMICS V20 I/O Extension Module (cannot be operated simultaneously with SINAMICS V20 Parameter Loader)
Control methods
V/f linear/square/multi-point	✓
V/f with flux current control (FCC)	✓
Functions
Easy to use
Automatic restart	✓
Parameter cloning	✓
Drive data sets (DDS)	✓ (3)
Command data sets (CDS)	✓ (3)
JOG	✓
Pre-configured connection macros and application macros	✓
Simple parameter-based menu on internal or external SINAMICS V20 BOP	✓
Simple text menu for setup	✓
USS	✓
Modbus RTU	✓
Motor frequency display scaling	✓
Customization of parameter defaults	✓
Energy consumption monitoring	✓
List of modified parameters	✓
Converter status in case of a fault	✓
Application
Keep Running Mode	✓
Flying restart	✓
PID controller	✓
Kinetic buffering (Vdc_min controller)	✓
Skippable frequency bandwidth	4
Braking functions
DC braking	✓
Compound braking	✓
Dynamic braking	✓
2-wire/3-wire control	✓
Mechanical holding brake control	✓
Super torque mode	✓
Hammer start mode	✓
Blockage clearing mode	✓
Hibernation mode	✓
Motor staging	✓
Multi-pump control 2)	✓
(for 400 V converters with optional SINAMICS V20 I/O Extension Module)	✓
Dual ramp parameterizable	✓
Wobble function	✓
BICO function	✓
Slip compensation	✓
Protection
DC link voltage control	✓
Load torque monitoring	✓
Phase loss detection	✓
Cavitation protection	✓
Condensation protection	✓
Frost protection	✓
Control
ECO mode	✓
Vdc_max controller	✓
Imax controller	✓
Programmable V/f coordinates	✓
Flexible voltage boost	✓
50/60 Hz adaptation	✓


1) Single-phase devices can also be connected to two phases of a 3-phase 230 V power supply system. You can find more information here:

General technical specifications
Degree of protection	IP20
Mounting	Wall mounting, side-by-side mounting, push-through mounting for FSB, FSC, FSD, and FSE
Ambient temperature
Operation	-10 … +40 °C (14 … 104 °F) without derating
Operation	40 … 60 °C (104 … 140 °F) with derating
Storage	-40 … +70 °C (-40 … +158 °F)
Relative humidity	95 % (non-condensing)
Cooling
FSAA, FSAB, FSA up to 0.75 kW	Convection cooling
FSAC, FSAD, FSA, FSB, FSC, FSD, FSE	Power electronics cooled using heat sinks with external fan
Installation altitude	Up to 4000 m (13124 ft) above sea level
	1000 … 4000 m: (3281 … 13124 ft): output current derating
	2000 … 4000 m (6562 … 13124 ft): input voltage derating
Motor cable length
Unshielded
FSAA to FSD	50 m (164 ft)
FSE	100 m (328 ft)
Shielded
FSAA to FSD	25 m (82 ft)
FSE	50 m (164 ft)
Longer motor cables with an additional output reactor
230 V 1 AC	200 m (656 ft) (shielded and unshielded)
400 V 3 AC	150 m (492 ft) (shielded and unshielded) for frame sizes FSA to FSD
400 V 3 AC	200/300 m (656 ft/984 ft) (shielded/unshielded) for frame size FSE
Vibration load
Transport	5 … 9 Hz: Deflection, 3.5 mm
	9 … 200 Hz: Vibration 1 × g
	Vibration class: 2M3
Operation	Area of application IIa
	10 … 58 Hz: Deflection, 0.075 mm (0.003 in)
	58 … 200 Hz: Vibration 1 × g
Shock load
Operation	Area of application II
	Peak acceleration: 5 × g
	Duration of shock: 30 ms
	FSAA	FSAB	FSAC	FSAD	FSA	FSA	FSB	FSC	FSD	FSE
	without fan	without fan	with 1 fan	with 1 fan	without fan	with 1 fan	with 1 fan	with 1 fan	with 2 fans	with 2 fans
Dimensions
Width in mm (in)	68 (2.68)	68 (2.68)	90.8 (3.57)	136.6 (5.38)	90 (3.54)	90 (3.54)	140 (5.51)	184 (7.24)	240 (9.45)	245 (9.65)
Height in mm (in)	142 (5.59)	142 (5.59)	160.9 (6.33)	176.5 (6.95)	150 (5.91)	166 (6.54)	160 (6.3)	182 (7.17)	206.5 (8.13)	264.5 (10.41)
Depth in mm (in)	107.8 (4.24)	127.8 (5.03)	147 (5.79)	158.8 (6.25)	145.5 (5.73)	145.5 (5.73)	164.5 (6.48)	169 (6.65)	172.5 (6.79)	209 (8.23)
Weight, approx.
230 V 1 AC
Without integrated line filter	0.6 kg (1.32 lb)	0.8 kg (1.76 lb)	1.2 kg (2.65 lb)	1.9 kg (4.19 lb)	–	–	–	–	–	–
With integrated line filter Category C1	0.7 kg (1.54 lb)	0.9 kg (1.98 lb)	1.4 kg (3.09 lb)	2.2 kg (4.85 lb)	–	–	–	–	–	–
400 V 3 AC
Without integrated line filter	–	–	–	–	0.9 kg (1.98 lb)	1 kg (2.21 lb)	1.6 kg (3.53 lb)	2.4 kg (5.29 lb)	3.9 kg (8.60 lb)	6.4 kg (14.1 lb)
With integrated line filter Category C3	–	–	–	–	1 kg (2.21 lb)	1.1 kg (2.43 lb)	1.8 kg (3.97 lb)	2.6 kg (5.73 lb)	4.3 kg (9.48 lb)	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Mounting clearance, min.
Top	100 mm (3.94 in)
Bottom	100 mm (3.94 in)
Bottom	85 mm (3.35 in) for fan-cooled FSA
Side	0 mm
Certificates of suitability	cULus, CE, UKCA, RCM, KC
Environmental classes	Pollution class: 3S2
	Gas class: 3C2 (SO2, H2S)
	Climate class: 3K3
CE marking, according to	European Low-Voltage Directive (EN 61800‑5‑1/EN 60204-1), ecodesign requirements of the EU Directive 2019/1781 and European EMC Directive (EN 61800‑3)
UL marking, according to	UL508C
EMC standards, radiated emissions and disturbance voltage (conducted emissions)
EN 61800‑3 Category C1, 1st environment (residential, commercial)	230 V 1 AC with integrated line filter or unfiltered with external line filter, shielded cables
	FSAA, FSAB, and FSAD: ≤5 m (16.4 ft)
	FSAC: ≤10 m (32.8 ft)
EN 61800‑3 Category C2, 1st environment (residential, commercial)	400 V 3 AC without integrated line filter, with external line filter, shielded cables
	FSA 1) to FSE ≤25 m (82 ft)
EN 61800‑3 Category C3, 2nd environment (industrial)	400 V 3 AC with integrated line filter, shielded cables
	FSA: ≤10 m (32.8 ft)
	FSB to FSD: ≤25 m (82 ft)
	FSE: ≤50 m (164 ft)
Note	The EMC product standard EN 61800‑3 does not apply directly to a frequency converter but to a PDS (Power Drive System), which covers the complete circuitry, motor and cables in addition to the converter. The converters themselves are in general not subject to marking in accordance with the EMC directive.