The Inverter Management Software (IMS) is the tool used to commission all versions of SINAMICS G180 drives.

This user-friendly tool is used to

• commission
• optimize and
• diagnose.

The clearly structured PC operating program supports PC-to-converter communication via USB, RS232, RS485, PROFIBUS DP or modem. A device identification function (IMS detects the firmware versions of connected drives) supports auto-adaptation to later firmware releases.

In order to ensure optimum operation and parameterization of the SINAMICS G180 converters, appropriate setting options are assigned to individual activities.

As a result, parameters are much easier to locate and the potential for making errors during commissioning, maintenance or servicing of the SINAMICS G180 converter is significantly reduced. The option of programming the unit in offline mode (no connection to the drive) facilitates local operation and reduces downtimes. The IMS also offers a comprehensive oscilloscope function which can be used for online and offline system diagnosis.

Functions

• Commissioning and operation with interactive menus
• Online/offline parameterization
• Terminal connection planning
• Convenient readout, storage and evaluation of internal status variables using the oscilloscope function
• Possibility of switching between parameter view and terminal strip view
• Function and message generators
• Extensive conversion and comparison functions
• Possibility of inserting comments for all function terminals and signals
• Management of data sets (upread, download, compare, print)
• ASCII import of all parameters for automatic generation of parameter sets
• Auto-adaptive software
• Plausibility check on parameter sets
• Detailed help texts for every parameter
• Import and export of parameter lists
• Online monitoring and condition control of converters
• Evaluation of fault messages and diagnostic information
• Available in 12 languages
• Simple firmware updates via RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet or modem