Siemens 6SL3120-2TE13-0AA3 Double Motor Module – Obsolete SINAMICS S120 Spare Part

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Product Details And Specifications

Siemens 6SL3120-2TE13-0AA3 Double Motor Module – Obsolete SINAMICS S120 Spare Part

RFQ support for obsolete parts: Send the model number, required quantity and destination so DriveKNMS can confirm sourcing options before quotation.

Solving the Discontinued Hardware Crisis

The SINAMICS S120 platform was deployed extensively across European and Asian manufacturing facilities throughout the 2000s and 2010s. The Booksize Double Motor Module — specifically the 6SL3120-2TE13-0AA3 — became a standard building block in multi-axis servo systems controlling everything from precision grinding machines to automated assembly lines in the automotive sector.

Siemens has progressively migrated its drive portfolio toward newer generations, leaving facilities that standardized on S120 Booksize architecture in a difficult position: either source legacy modules through specialist channels, or commit to a full system migration that disrupts production schedules and consumes capital budgets that were not planned for replacement.

The 6SL3120-2TE13-0AA3 is not a generic component. It integrates directly into the S120 drive bus, communicates via DRIVE-CLiQ, and operates within the established safety and motion control architecture of the existing system. Substituting it with a module from a different generation or manufacturer requires firmware reconfiguration, safety validation, and in many cases, a full recommissioning cycle — work that can take weeks and cost more than the original equipment.

Condition & Reliability Assurance

Every 6SL3120-2TE13-0AA3 unit processed by DriveKNMS passes through a five-stage inspection protocol before it is offered for sale:

• Step 1 – Electrolytic Capacitor Assessment: Internal DC bus and filter capacitors are tested for capacitance retention and ESR. Units with capacitors showing more than 20% degradation from rated values are either recapped with equivalent-spec components or removed from inventory.
• Step 2 – Firmware Version Verification: The embedded firmware version is read and documented. Compatibility with the target CU320-2 or CU310-2 control unit is confirmed before dispatch.
• Step 3 – Pin and Connector Inspection: All DRIVE-CLiQ ports, DC bus connectors, and motor output terminals are inspected under magnification for oxidation, mechanical deformation, and contact resistance anomalies.
• Step 4 – Functional Power-On Test: Where test bench infrastructure permits, units are powered and basic drive bus communication is verified.
• Step 5 – Packaging and Storage: Units are sealed in anti-static packaging with desiccant and stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment until dispatch.

Key Features for System Maintenance

Can this module be used with SINAMICS S120 Cabinet Modules?
The 6SL3120-2TE13-0AA3 is a Booksize format module and is not mechanically or electrically compatible with the Cabinet Module form factor. Confirm your existing hardware format before ordering.