Optimal medium-voltage drive for

low speed and high torque applications

SINAMICS SL150 Setting performance standards in mining

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Setting standards in
medium-voltage drive systems
As the worlds leading manufacturer for medium-voltage drives, Siemens sets
standards worldwide in terms of installed power and market share, and also
with its unique product portfolio for all types of applications:
All voltage classes from 2.3 to 13.8 kV
Seamless power range from 150 kW to 85 MW (and even higher on request)
All levels of dynamic response and performance
Single-motor and multi-motor systems
Coordinated drive systems with synchronous and induction motors
Motor speeds from 10 to 15,000 rpm in the megawatt power range

Legendary reliability
Since 1970, countless global users have chosen Siemens
cycloconverters for their plants. Over 700 units installed dur-
ing this time are testament to their legendary performance.
Together with our 4-plus decades of experience and extensive
applications know-how in all process industries, Siemens cus-
tomers can be confident of receiving products offering maxi-
mum reliability.
Proven technology as the basis
Developed around proven technological concepts, our medium-
voltage drives offer a high degree of reliability and operational
safety. They are also noted for their compact designs, low
energy consumption, minimal maintenance costs and simple
handling: from the engineering to the installation, integration,
commissioning and operational phase.

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PERFECT HARMONY PERFECT HARMONY GM150 SM150 SM120 CM GL150 SL150

GH180 GH150
180 kVA 15.5 MVA 4 MVA 13.3 MVA 1 13 MVA (IGBT) 3.4 7.2 MVA (IGBT) 7.2 / 6.5 MVA 2.8 85 MVA (higher 3 40 MVA
5 21 MVA (IGCT) 5 31.5 MVA (IGCT) power ratings on
request
Output voltage Output voltage Output voltage Output voltage Output voltage Output voltage Output voltage
2.3 11 kV 4.16 7.2 kV 2.3 4.16 kV 3.3 kV (IGCT & IGBT) 4.16 kV / 6.6 kV 1.4 10.3 kV 1.5 4 kV
4.16 kV (IGBT)
Multi-cell voltage- Multi-cell voltage- 3-level NPC voltage- 3-level NPC voltage- M2C 3 level NPC / diode Load-commutated Cycloconverter (CC)
source DC link converter source inverter (VSI) source DC link converter source DC link converter bridge voltage-source inverter (LCI)
DC link converter
Air- & water-cooled Water-cooled Air- & water-cooled Air- & water-cooled Water-cooled Air- & water-cooled Air- & water-cooled
No brackets

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An optimum solution every time
Regardless of the task, Siemens has the optimum solution.
We have the widest converter technologies portfolio on the
market everything from cycloconverters and current-
source DC links to voltage-source 3-level DC link, modular
multi-level and cell-based converters. Together with our
extensive expertise, we can support you in finding an opti-
mum solution for all your application needs.
Serving low speed and high torque applications
Widely used for rugged applications, the SINAMICS SL150
cycloconverter is ideally suited for powering mine winders,
conveyors, grinding mills, and excavators. In addition to its
broad use in the mining industry, it can also be found in
other industries for applications such as rolling mills.
No drive manufactured today is perfect for every application,
so it is important to identify the drive that best meets your
All in all, the SINAMICS SL150
makes for a convincing
equation for our customers:
Reliability
+ Ruggedness
+ Service friendliness
+ Spare parts availability
= Maximum availability
From left to right:
ore conveyor and
sag mill
specification, performance and reliability requirements.
When it comes to finding the right drive for key mining
applications where low speed and high torque require-
ments exist, especially at high altitudes, the SL150 provides
the best overall reliability and performance possible.
Industry longevity
Competitors will always challenge the age of the drives
technology. However, after 3-plus decades of innovation, no
competitor can offer the same proven capacity for reliability
that this drive continues to demonstrate in mining applica-
tions all over the world. Siemens has continually innovated
its cycloconverter controllers from the early analog
SIMADYN C to the first digital SIMADYN D product family
and the most recent groundbreaking SINAMICS controllers.
Incorporating widely used standard SINAMICS components,
the cycloconverter drive requires no special boards.
99.5%
system availability
*
* Preventive and corrective maintenance
taken into consideration.
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The formula for
maximum availability
reliability, ruggedness, service friendliness and lifecycle support

With its direct power conversion from three line phases
to one motor phase, the simple principle of the Siemens
cycloconverter forms the basis for reliability, ruggedness,
service friendliness and lifecycle support the formula for
maximum availability.
Top marks for reliability and ruggedness
SINAMICS SL150 technology has proven itself in the field
under the most exacting conditions. Customers offer the
best proof, frequently noting their failure-free reliability
and ruggedness.
Reliability
Fewest drive components for any given power rating:
>10 MVA with just 36 thyristors, no DC link components
High MTBF, even without further redundancy measures
Extremely low risk of 2-pole short circuit
Ruggedness
Air-cooled up to 20 MVA, water-cooled up to 40 MVA
Proven operation at very high altitudes
Generates almost no shaft voltage and bearing
currents
Use of standard HV cable due to the typical low
switching speed of thyristors (no screened or armored
cables required)
The stator current is almost sinusoidal
Very dust- and humidity-resistant thanks to internal air
cooling and overall low-voltage level
Optimal for use with both synchronous and induction
motors

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 Extremely reliable
SINAMICS control
system featuring
proven software and
hardware, as well as
extensive control and
configuration of your
drive systems in chal-
lenging mining
applications.

Service friendliness Lifecycle support for SINAMICS SL150

Integrated test routines to support drive Our worldwide service covers the entire lifecycle of
commissioning and controller tuning SINAMICS SL150 cycloconverters, from commissioning
Fast fault diagnostics using an extensive, detailed to retrofit or modernization of the whole system.
messaging system with trace memory
Worldwide network of experienced service experts
Fault touch display at the controller panel
Global spare parts network
Feedback diagnostics of the individual thyristors
Predefined spare parts packages
allows extensive self-diagnostic functions
Spare parts availability up to ten years after end
Easy to repair
of product lifetime
good accessibility to all components
Service contracts (e.g. 24/7 hotline and remote support)
all components can be exchanged separately
Standardized preventive maintenance inspections
(thyristor in less than 15 minutes) with standard tools
Condition monitoring for complete drive system
requires no lifting device because there are no
SINAMICS SL150 retrofit kit for SIMOVERT D
heavy parts
cycloconverter
Remote diagnostics via secure Internet for fast
Retrofit kit to replace old SIMADYN D controller with
service support (optional)
state-of-the-art SINAMICS controller
Low component variety to reduce capital investment
Easy replacement of SIMOVERT D with SINAMICS SL150
and associated costs for storage and logistics
Long availability of all SINAMICS components

From left to right:

conveyor belt, mine winder, ball mill and bucket chain excavator

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Specialized in low speed and
high torque applications

Well aware of the unique application challenges and specifications of our customers,

we are always committed to finding just the right drive solution to meet them. That is

unique to Siemens and to the extensive depth and size of our medium-voltage drives

portfolio. As is our ability to utilize the diversity of our drives, motors, couplings and

gear units to provide customers a fully optimized and integrated system configuration.

Our Integrated Drive System offering really sets us apart from the competition.

Designed for the challenges of mining applications

When it comes to low speed or high torque applications
typical of mine winders, grinding mills, conveyors and
excavators, the SINAMICS SL150 is always a great choice.
Its proven reliability of over three decades is something
that very few, if any, other competitors can offer. Built to
withstand extreme conditions such as high altitudes as
well as environments with high dust and humidity, its
rugged design provides tremendous versatility for wide-
ranging mining applications.
A finely crafted drive system
Incorporating 30-plus years of continuous development
and innovation, SINAMICS SL150 drives are also finely
crafted to ensure easy servicing and maintenance as
well as maximum operational performance and availabil-
ity. As a partner with a global network of service profes-
sionals committed to keeping operations running and
performing at optimal level, Siemens offers customers
the industrys best in lifecycle services and support.

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Easy commissioning and special features
Commissioning and lifetime service advantages
The STARTER standard commissioning tool greatly
simplifies commissioning for all SINAMICS drives.
With the intuitive interface, even complex systems
can be quickly configured without special system
knowledge.
SINAMICS SL150
Special features:
Optimized power factor for operation in wider
speed ranges
Emergency operation mode in V-connection
with only 2 phases (at full torque and reduced
speed/power)
Fused and unfused solutions available
Four-quadrant operation topology
Efficiency: up to 99.5%
Arc-fault-tested design
The water-cooled drive is built into a customized
E-house with a separate power compartment
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Technical data
Specifications
Power connection Line voltage
Air-cooled: 950 1,360 V
Water-cooled: 2,620 V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Line power factor approximately 0.8 depending on the operating speed
and motor type
Power cable connections from bottom or top
Power rating 3.2 40 MVA
Output voltage (motor terminals) 1,500 4,000 V
Power cable connections from bottom or top
Converter circuit Thyristor three-phase bridges in a 6-pulse,
12-pulse or 24-pulse connection
Efficiency Up to 99.5%
Cooling Forced-air cooling with integrated fans
Water-cooling with pump and heat exchanger section
Degrees of protection Air-cooled power section IP20
Water-cooled power section IP00, IP54 built into a separate,
customized E-house compartment
Controller panel IP41, optionally IP54 with fan and filter
Vector control Vector control for synchronous or induction motors
Speed control range from maximum speed down to standstill
Wide field-weakening range is possible (constant power, up to 1:4)
Set point actual-value interface from the DCS / Process Automation
by PROFIBUS or PROFINET
Interface for monitoring and alarming by PROFIBUS or PROFINET
Extensive protection and diagnostics systems for the highest operational
availability
Continuous ground fault evaluation unit for the stator circuit,
optionally for the field circuit as well
Standards IEC, EN, CE
Standard features STARTER software for user-friendly commissioning and
easy-to-implement diagnostics with a PC
Selection of additional options Increased degree of protection
Anti-condensation heating
Additional I/O modules
User-friendly measured value and data acquisition
Multiple configurations of the cooling unit possible to enhance flexibility
Multi-channel process data acquisition system
Remote diagnostic interface via secure internet connection
Environmental conditions
Temperature 5 C to +35 C, 40 C on request
Air-cooled 1,000 m above sea level: 100% load capability;
> 1,000 to 4,000 m asl without voltage de-rating (as option)
Water-cooled power de-rating is required for > 4,000 m asl only
Relative humidity 5% to 85% non-condensing
Degree of pollution Level 2 without conductive pollution according to
DIN EN 61800-5-1/VDE 0160 T105 (IEC 61800-5-1)

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Since adding the Siemens
cycloconverters, our reliability is
about 99.5%, enabling us to reduce
our carbon footprint and overall
energy costs.
Rick Hendrix, electrical and instrumentation superintendant
Robinson Nevada Mining Company
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