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Siemens SINAMICS G120C Compact Drive
Model: 6SL3210-1KE18-8AF1
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6SL3210-1KE18-8AF1 — Siemens SINAMICS G120C Compact Drive
The Siemens SINAMICS G120C is the definitive compact all-in-one drive for OEM machine builders and system integrators who need proven Siemens drive performance in the smallest possible panel footprint. Unlike the modular G120, the G120C integrates the Control Unit, Power Module, and Basic Operator Panel (BOP-2) in a single unified housing — eliminating inter-module wiring, reducing assembly time, and cutting cabinet space by up to 40% compared to installing a G120 CU and PM separately. The G120C covers 0.55 kW to 18.5 kW on 200–480 V supply with housing widths ranging from just 70 mm at 0.55 kW to 175 mm at 18.5 kW, making it the natural choice wherever motor control density is a priority.
Despite its compact construction, the G120C delivers the full SINAMICS control algorithm including sensorless vector control, V/f control, and closed-loop PID process control, with performance identical to the flagship G120 platform. PROFINET, PROFIBUS, USS, and Modbus RTU communication are all available as factory-fitted options, covering every major automation protocol used in Saudi Arabia's manufacturing and building services sectors. The integrated Safe Torque Off (STO) function, certified to SIL 2 / PLd, provides hardware-level safety stop directly from the machine's safety controller without external safety relay hardware — a requirement increasingly enforced by Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and Saudi Standards Authority machinery safety inspections.
In Saudi Arabia, the SINAMICS G120C KSA is the drive of choice for OEMs assembling packaging lines, food processing machinery, bottling equipment, and conveyor systems for the domestic market and export. The Kingdom's rapidly expanding food and beverage manufacturing sector — driven by Vision 2030 localisation targets — specifies the G120C for its compact size, PROFINET connectivity, and the confidence of Siemens global platform standardisation. Panel builders in Riyadh's MODON industrial zones and Jeddah's manufacturing estates use the G120C as the standard variable speed drive in general-purpose machine panels where size and cost are the primary selection criteria.
Razz Middle East stocks G120C drives across the full 0.55–18.5 kW range in both 200 V and 400 V variants, delivering to OEM customers and project sites throughout Saudi Arabia. We provide TIA Portal Startdrive commissioning support, PROFINET configuration assistance, and application parameter setup for standard pump, fan, conveyor, and compressor duties.
Technical Specifications
Full specifications for the 6SL3210-1KE18-8AF1
- Power Range
- 0.55–18.5 kW
- Voltage
- 200–240 V (1ph) / 380–480 V (3ph)
- Control Modes
- Sensorless vector / V/f / PID
- Enclosure
- IP20
- Communication
- PROFINET / PROFIBUS / USS / Modbus RTU
- Safety
- STO (SIL 2 / PLd)
- Housing Width
- 70–175 mm
- Ambient Temperature
- -10 to +50°C
Key Features & Benefits
- Integrated CU, PM, and BOP-2 in a single housing eliminates inter-module wiring and reduces cabinet space by up to 40% versus separate CU and PM installation, allowing higher motor drive density in compact OEM machine panels.
- Full SINAMICS sensorless vector control algorithm — identical to the flagship G120 platform — delivers torque accuracy of ±5% without encoder feedback, covering all standard conveyor, pump, and fan speed control requirements.
- PROFINET and PROFIBUS factory-fitted communication options provide direct integration into TIA Portal automation projects with real-time diagnostics and parameter access over the plant network.
- Safe Torque Off (STO) certified to SIL 2 / PLd is built in as standard, meeting Saudi Aramco and SABIC machinery safety stop requirements without additional external safety relay modules.
- Housing widths from 70 mm (0.55 kW) to 175 mm (18.5 kW) allow side-by-side multi-drive installation in compact machine cabinets where every millimetre of DIN rail space is valuable.
- Pre-installed BOP-2 operator panel with 5-button keypad and parameter display enables standalone drive commissioning without a PC or laptop, reducing project setup time on machine assembly floors.
- Built-in PID process control function with configurable setpoint, feedback, and output scaling enables closed-loop pressure, flow, or temperature regulation without an external process controller.
Industrial Applications in Saudi Arabia
- Packaging line conveyor and indexing drives for Saudi food and FMCG manufacturers in Riyadh and Jeddah, where the G120C's compact width allows multiple drives in a single compact machine electrical cabinet.
- Bottling and filling machine drives at food and beverage facilities in MODON industrial estates, where precise speed synchronisation and PROFINET communication enable tight coordination between machine axes.
- Textile and garment machinery drives at Saudi OEMs supplying the domestic market, where the compact size reduces machine panel weight and the vector control maintains stable fabric tension during acceleration.
- Small HVAC fan and pump drives in commercial building plant rooms across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, where G120C's integrated design simplifies panel assembly for contractors building standard distribution boards.
- Cooling system circulation pump drives in petrochemical process skid packages, where Modbus RTU communication allows integration into legacy DCS systems without PROFINET infrastructure investment.
- Material handling and roller conveyor drives in Saudi logistics and distribution centre automation, where IP20 panels with G120C drives provide reliable speed control with PROFINET coordination from the site WCS.
- Water treatment dosing pump and agitator drives in packaged treatment plant skids supplied to NWC and private utility operators, where compact panel dimensions satisfy skid weight and space budgets.
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