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SIMARIS design is a planning tool for quick and effective network calculation and dimensioning of power distribution for non-residential and industrial buildings.

Starting in the planning phase, the entire electrical circuit required for the project can be structured and dimensioned on the basis of real products. For this purpose, the network structure is initially set up based on the stored modules for infeeds, couplings, distributors and branch circuits. It is also possible to reuse stored favorites, such as those processed for previous similar projects. Suitable components and distribution systems are then automatically selected from the product database stored in SIMARIS design based on the selected project-specific parameters and technical data. This precludes the extra costs so often incurred in the implementation phase as a result of systems that have not been correctly coordinated.

Any configuration of electric power distribution is subject to frequent change and adaptation, not only in the planning phase, but also in the implementation phase. SIMARIS design makes it easy to incorporate such changes in the supply concept and to automatically check their reliability in terms of sound engineering practice and the currently applicable standards.

SIMARIS design professional, a program version available for a fee, offers additional useful functions. It can be used to carry out and also document selectivity analyses, essential for safety power supply systems. There is also the option of analyzing and optimizing the energy efficiency of the planned network.

The versatile output variants enable precise documentation of the project structure and of the calculated data suitable for every phase of a project.

There is also the option of exporting the project data. This enables further processing of the planned project in SIMARIS project, and thus also supports and facilitates system planning.

Reduction in processing overhead for projects

Dimensioning of electrical networks on the basis of real products according to sound engineering practice and the currently applicable standards (VDE, IEC)

Automatic selection of the correct components from medium voltage through to interfacing of the load from the stored product database, i.e. no detailed knowledge of products and systems required

Open definition of the types of mains operation and switching states

Calculation of the short circuit current, load flow, voltage drop and energy balance

Incorporation of the required person, short circuit and overload protection

Option of factoring in any necessary functional endurance

Display and dimensioning of cable and busbar trunking systems for power conveyance and distribution

High planning reliability coupled with flexibility in the planning and implementation process

Tracking changes via Change index possible

Simple adaptation in the case of application changes or expansions

Option for saving frequently required modules in the Favorites library

Output of the created network diagram, as well as detailed parts lists and data lists

Incorporation of country-specific product portfolios

Comprehensive documentation of planning results with simple data transfer (Office, CAD etc.)

SIMARIS design is a software tool for the network calculation and dimensioning of power distribution for non-residential and industrial buildings. Whether for a shopping center, a hospital or production facilities - with SIMARIS design you can reduce the overhead required for the overall planning of power distribution systems and hence the time spent on the selection and dimensioning of equipment.

SINAMICS Startdrive is integrated in the TIA Portal and is a tool for the configuration, commissioning and diagnostics of the SINAMICS family of converters.

The SINAMICS Startdrive commissioning tool has been optimized with regard to user friendliness and consistent use of the TIA Portal benefits of a common working environment for PLC, HMI and drives. Time-saving and guided step-by-step commissioning with maximum flexibility is complemented by user-friendly graphic function views for all drive functions, including functional safety (Safety Integrated) and drive-based technology functions (e.g. EPos). The automatic message display, the powerful real-time trace and the context-sensitive online help make converter diagnostics very easy.

The software packages based on the TIA Portal are harmonized with each other and offer important benefits, the main advantage being a shared project storage. The TIA Portal enables simple integration of SINAMICS converters in your automation solution. Thanks to the standardization of operator actions and the integration in general TIA Portal operating concepts (e.g. UMAC, Openness) as well as standard TIA Portal functions (e.g. Undo/Redo), familiarization is easy both for drive experts as well as SIMATIC users. Special focus is placed on the interaction between SIMATIC and SINAMICS, especially when connecting the SINAMICS drives to SIMATIC technology objects.

Supported frequency converters

SINAMICS Startdrive Basic enables complete commissioning, diagnostics, parameterization, optimization and connection to the PLC for the following SINAMICS converters integrated in SINAMICS Startdrive:

SINAMICS G120, G120C, G120D, G120P

SINAMICS G115D

SINAMICS G130, G150

SINAMICS S120 *), S150

SINAMICS S210

SINAMICS MV

*) Including SINAMICS S220 Smart Line Modules in booksize format as of SINAMICS Startdrive V17 Update 1.

SINAMICS Startdrive Advanced

With SINAMICS Startdrive Advanced (available as of V15) you benefit from powerful engineering functions that save you considerable time and ultimately costs.

Advanced functions for SINAMICS Startdrive: Safety acceptance test for SINAMICS G120, SINAMICS S120 and SINAMICS S210

Safety Activation Test

Improved optimization options in the drive for CU320‑2 PN/DP and CU310‑2 PN-based drive units: Extended measuring functions (available as of V5.2 SP3)

Prompted acceptance test wizard for all drive-based Safety Integrated functions (Basic and Extended Safety)

Automatic and safety function-specific generation of traces to analyze the machine behavior

Generation of an acceptance report as Excel file (xlsx format, can also be used with OpenOffice)

Available for SINAMICS G120, G120C, G115D, G120D, G120P, S120 and S210

Also contains all Startdrive Basic functions

License key only required, no additional installation

New in V17

Startdrive Basic V17

Extension for UMAC: Additional function right for drive parameter changes including DCC

Extension of the SINAMICS S210 family: Support of the SINAMICS firmware V5.2 SP3

Extension of the SINAMICS S120 family: Support of CU320-2 DP (in V4.8 or higher) for SINAMICS S120 Booksize and Chassis

Extension of the SINAMICS MV family: Support of the SINAMICS firmware V5.2 SP2

Extensions for CU320‑2 PN/DP and CU310‑2 PN-based drive units

Support of the SINAMICS firmware V5.2 SP3

User-defined parameter list

Data set switchover (drive, motor, encoder and command data sets)

Improved optimization option in the drive (Bode diagram)

Extensions for CU320‑2 Integrated in SIMATIC Drive Controller

EPOS (basic positioner)

DCC (Drive Control Chart)

Improved interaction between drives and SIMATIC technology objects

Transfer of optimization parameters from One Button Tuning (OBT) of the drive to the technology object

Display of drive configuration status in the technology object

Support of new SINAMICS Technology Extensions (TEC) function, see 

Extension of the SINAMICS G120 family:

Support of the SINAMICS G115D distributed drive

Improved AS‑i connection for SINAMICS G115D AS‑i (in combination with SIMATIC ET200SP AS‑i Master)

Extension of technology object "BasicPosControl"

Physical units

Entry of mechanical data

Extension of Openness for drive units

Support of the SINAMICS G115D distributed drive

More information on Startdrive Openness can be found at 

Startdrive Advanced V17

Extension of safety acceptance test

Safety Activation Test

Support of the SINAMICS G115D distributed drive

Expansion for CU320‑2 PN/DP and CU310‑2 PN-based drive units: Improved optimization options in the drive: Extended measuring functions (available as of V5.2 SP3)

Installation versions

SINAMICS Startdrive can be installed as an optional package to SIMATIC STEP 7 or as a stand-alone application (without SIMATIC STEP 7).

System requirements

The following table shows the recommended hardware and system equipment for the operation of SINAMICS Startdrive.

Compatibility with other products

SINAMICS Startdrive V17 operates with STEP 7, WinCC and Scout TIA V17 in one framework

SINAMICS Startdrive V17 can be installed on the same computer as other versions of SINAMICS Startdrive V12 to V16

SINAMICS Startdrive can be installed on the same computer as SINAMICS MICROMASTER STARTER

Supported virtualization platforms

SINAMICS Startdrive can be installed in a virtual machine. For this purpose, one of the following virtualization platforms in the specified version or a newer version can be used:

Microsoft Windows 10 Professional Version 1909, 2004, 2009/20H2

Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 1909, 2004, 2009/20H2

Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB

Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC

Supported safety programs

The following safety programs have been tested with SINAMICS Startdrive V17:

Virus scanners:

Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2

Trend Micro OfficeScan 12.0

McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) 10.6

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.3

Microsoft Defender

Qihoo 360 "Safe rd 12.1" + "Virus Scanner"

Encryption software:

Microsoft Bitlocker

Host-based Intrusion Detection System

McAfee Application Control 8.2