Did You Know MASTERDRIVES is Migrating to SINAMICS?

How long can I still get support for my existing MASTERDRIVES products?

Siemens and its partners are committed to supporting the installed MASTERDRIVES base until at least 2020, but subcomponent availability and price will invariable change throughout the maturity cycle as shown in the timeline diagram below.

What MASTERDRIVES products can I still buy?

Full MASTERDRIVES units are no longer available through Siemens. MASTERDRIVES have been replaced by the SINAMICS family of drives.

 Learn more about SINAMICS

However, most replacement parts may be purchased as you would any other drive product.

•  Follow this link to information on replacement parts

Where do I get technical information, downloads, maintenance information, etc.?

Here is summary technical information for MASTERDRIVES:

MASTERDRIVES VC (Vector Control)

MASTERDRIVES VC are available for a supply voltage of 3-phase 380 V to 480 V AC, 50/60 Hz, depending on the output, in the following types of construction

MASTERDRIVES MC (Motion Control)

MASTERDRIVES MC are available for a supply voltage of 3-phase 380 V to 480 V AC, 50/60 Hz, depending on the output, in the following types of construction

FAQs - Frequently Answered Questions - many technical questions and answers

•  Visit the MASTERDRIVES Migration FAQ page

General Technical Information - such as brochures and catalogs - can be accessed from any page in this section by clicking to expand the General Information list to your right.

Technical Resources - such as Manuals, firmware, and software

•  Visit the MASTERDRIVES Resources page

Maintenance

•  Visit the Repair & Maintenance page for MASTERDRIVES

How do I get support?

Certified Migration Specialists, Distributors, and Contacts at Siemens

•  Everything and everyone you want to know is found here

Repair Information

•  Visit the Repair & Maintenance page for MASTERDRIVES

What do I do when I need to replace my drive?

Information and several options are listed here.

Migration Options for Vector Control Units (VC)

If you are considering new drives to replace your MASTERDRIVES VC units, the SINAMICS G120 and SINAMICS G150 are ideal for stand-alone applications, while the SINAMICS S120 is better suited for common DC bus applications so prevalent with the more demanding coordinated motion systems.

•  Visit the Siemens Standard Performance AC Drives home page

Migration Options for Motion Control Units (MC)

If you are considering replacements for your MASTERDRIVES MC drives, the SINAMICS S120 is the right choice. For point-to-point positioning applications, or if your MC drive was part of a synchronized servo system, then SINAMICS S120 with SIMOTION will easily handle the job.

•  Visit the SINAMICS S home page

MASTERDRIVES to SINAMICS Conversion Tool

This really handy tool in Excel allows you to enter information on your existing MASTERDRIVES unit to find which SINAMICS drives meet your needs.  When you open the file, click Enable Macros - don't worry, it's safe.

•  Get the MASTERDRIVES to SINAMICS converter

MASTERDRIVES Retrofit

To locate a company eager to help you migrate your MASTERDRIVES to a newer platform, view the list Certified MASTERDRIVES Migration Partners on the MASTERDRIVES Support page. They will be glad to discuss with you all options.

Migration help is available!

The page includes many links to the right people to answer your questions about migration from MASTERDRIVES to the new SINAMICS line of Siemens drives.

•  visit the MASTERDRIVES Migration Support page