Installation Instructions

Introduction
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Overview
The Power Modules belong to the modular family of SINAMICS G120 inverters. A modular
inverter comprises Control Unit and Power Module.
PM230 Power Modules have been specifically designed for pump and fan drives in industrial
HVAC applications for a line voltage range from 3 AC 380 V … 480 V. The Power Modules
are available as built-in devices or in push-through technology.
They are available with a radio interference suppression filter, Category C2 according to
EN61800-3, or without filter.
Depending on the power rating, they are available in frame sizes FSA … FSF.
● FSA 0.37 kW … 3 kW
● FSB 4 kW … 7.5 kW
● FSC 11 kW … 18.5 kW
● FSD 22 kW … 30 kW
● FSE 37 kW … 45 kW
● FSF 55 kW … 75 kW
The power data refer to Low Overload operation.
Overload capability of the inverter (Page 58)
Control Units for the Power Modules
You can operate the Power Modules with a Control Unit from one of the following listed families
from firmware version 4.4 and higher.
● CU230P-2
● CU240B-2
● CU240E-2
Operation with Control Units other than those listed above is not permitted.
Note
Commissioning the inverter
You must first commission the inverter before you can use it. Commissioning is described in
the operating instructions of the relevant Control Unit.
Manuals for your inverter (Page 89).
Power Module PM230, IP20 / Push-through technology (PT)
Hardware Installation Manual, 08/2016, A5E34331322B AB 17