Siemens SINAMICS S120 Single Motor Modules: 6SL3120-1TE23-0AA3

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Siemens SINAMICS S120 Series: Comprehensive Single Motor Module Range and Technical Overview

The Siemens SINAMICS S120 drive system is one of the most widely deployed modular servo and vector drive platforms in global heavy industry. Installed across petrochemical refineries, nuclear power auxiliary systems, offshore platforms, steel rolling mills, and large-scale chemical processing plants, the S120 architecture provides a scalable, booksize and chassis-format solution for multi-axis coordinated motion and single-axis variable-speed drives. The 6SL3120-1TE23-0AA3 is a Booksize Single Motor Module rated at 3 A continuous output current, designed to operate within the S120 DC bus infrastructure powered by an Active Line Module (ALM) or Smart Line Module (SLM). Its compact form factor and standardized DRIVE-CLiQ interface make it a standard replacement unit across legacy and current S120 installations worldwide.

The Evolution of SINAMICS S120 Architecture

The SINAMICS S120 platform was introduced by Siemens in the early 2000s as the successor to the SIMODRIVE 611 series, consolidating servo and vector drive functionality into a unified hardware family. The first-generation S120 Booksize modules used the DRIVE-CLiQ serial communication protocol for encoder feedback and drive parameterization, replacing the legacy resolver and encoder wiring of SIMODRIVE 611. Early firmware versions (prior to FW 2.6) had limited support for Safety Integrated functions; from FW 4.x onward, SIL2/PLd-compliant Safe Torque Off (STO) and Safe Stop 1 (SS1) became standard. The 6SL3120-1TE2x-xAA3 sub-family of Single Motor Modules spans output currents from 1.7 A to 18 A, covering servo axes in machine tools, packaging lines, and printing presses. As of 2024, the S120 Booksize range remains in active production, though several early-generation Control Units (CU320, CU310) and first-generation Line Modules have transitioned to RFQ availability review. Compatibility between firmware generations requires careful version matching of Control Unit firmware and Motor Module hardware revision levels.

SINAMICS S120 Full Catalog & Functionalities — SKU List

The following SKUs represent verified, commonly stocked components within the SINAMICS S120 Booksize and Chassis product family. Units are classified by functional role.

Single Motor Modules (Booksize)

• 6SL3120-1TE21-0AA3: Single Motor Module, 1.7 A, Booksize, DC bus, DRIVE-CLiQ
• 6SL3120-1TE21-8AA3: Single Motor Module, 1.8 A, Booksize, compact servo axis
• 6SL3120-1TE23-0AA3: Single Motor Module, 3 A, Booksize, standard servo replacement unit
• 6SL3120-1TE24-5AA3: Single Motor Module, 4.5 A, Booksize, mid-range axis drive
• 6SL3120-1TE26-0AA3: Single Motor Module, 6 A, Booksize, high-dynamic servo axis
• 6SL3120-1TE28-5AA3: Single Motor Module, 8.5 A, Booksize, heavy servo load
• 6SL3120-1TE31-3AA3: Single Motor Module, 13 A, Booksize, high-current axis
• 6SL3120-1TE31-8AA3: Single Motor Module, 18 A, Booksize, maximum Booksize current rating

Double Motor Modules (Booksize)

• 6SL3120-2TE21-0AA3: Double Motor Module, 2×1.7 A, dual-axis Booksize
• 6SL3120-2TE23-0AA3: Double Motor Module, 2×3 A, dual-axis standard
• 6SL3120-2TE24-5AA3: Double Motor Module, 2×4.5 A, dual-axis mid-range
• 6SL3120-2TE26-0AA3: Double Motor Module, 2×6 A, dual-axis high-dynamic

Line Modules (Active / Smart)

• 6SL3130-6AE21-0AB1: Active Line Module, 16 kW, Booksize, regenerative capable
• 6SL3130-7TE21-6AA3: Smart Line Module, 16 kW, Booksize, non-regenerative
• 6SL3130-7TE28-0AA3: Smart Line Module, 80 kW, Booksize, large multi-axis supply

Control Units

• 6SL3040-1MA00-0AA0: CU320-2 PN Control Unit, PROFINET, multi-axis coordination
• 6SL3040-1MA01-0AA0: CU320-2 DP Control Unit, PROFIBUS, legacy system integration
• 6SL3055-0AA00-4BA0: SMC20 Sensor Module Cabinet-Mounted, encoder evaluation