Siemens Sinamics V20 VFD Wiring Diagram

Siemens Sinamics V20 VFD Wiring Diagram

Siemens Sinamics V20 VFD Wiring Diagram

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Main circuit

Mains supply, motor output and braking connection. Choose the supply voltage in the diagram selector.

Main circuit
400 V · three-phase230 V · single-phase L1, L2 and L3 supply with a fuse and disconnector per phase.L1 and L2/N supply with fuse and disconnector. Braking: external resistor on R1 and R2.Braking: dynamic braking module on DC+ and DC−. SINAMICS V20 main circuit 3 AC 400 V SUPPLY L1 L2 L3 BRAKING RESISTOR R1 R2 1 AC 230 V SUPPLY L1 L2/N BRAKING MODULE DC+ DC− PE PE PE U V W SHIELDED CABLE M 3~

Terminals and components · 8

  • Mains supply
  • Motor output
  • Earth (PE) and shield
  • Braking

About This Diagram

These diagrams are redrawn from the Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD manual, and we offer them completely free and in English. We have also categorized it in the PLCs & VFDs (Motors & Industrial) section on Diagramverse, and it has been rated by 1 user with an average rating of 5.0. If you have any specific questions about the Siemens Sinamics V20 VFD Wiring Diagram, we suggest checking the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section.

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Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: fixed speeds · Cn003 · NPN
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: fixed speeds · Cn004 · PNP
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: fixed speeds · Cn004 · NPN
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: fixed speeds · Cn005 · PNP
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: fixed speeds · Cn005 · NPN
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: pushbuttons · Cn006 · PNP
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: pushbuttons · Cn006 · NPN
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Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: pushbuttons · Cn007 · NPN
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Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: PID · Cn008 · NPN
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Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD Wiring Diagram – Macros: USS and Modbus · Cn011

Wiring Instructions

Before you start

First, pick the Siemens Sinamics V20 diagram options that match your installation. On the Main circuit tab, choose 400 V · three-phase or 230 V · single-phase to match the rating plate on your unit. On Control: inputs, choose PNP or NPN. Then choose internal if your contacts take power from the V20 24V terminal, or external if they take it from your own 24 V DC supply. If you will use a connection macro, open the macro tab with the same Cn number you plan to select during quick commissioning. The I/O Extension Module tab applies only to 400 V units with firmware V3.94 or later.

Tools and materials you need:

  • Insulated screwdrivers and a torque screwdriver
  • A crimp tool with UL/cUL-certified fork crimps (ring crimps on frame size E mains)
  • A true-RMS multimeter
  • Shielded motor cable
  • Shielded twisted-pair cable for analog and RS-485 signals

Use 75 °C copper wire. Power conductors run from 14 AWG on the smallest frames up to 3 AWG for the mains of the 30 kW frame E, so size them for your frame and kW rating. Control wiring is 20 to 18 AWG solid or stranded wire, or 24 AWG with an insulated ferrule.

Work on a 230 V or 400 V drive should be done by a qualified electrician, and a new branch circuit usually needs a permit and an inspection. If the unit was built more than a year ago and has never been used, form the DC link capacitors before normal operation. The production year is coded in the 3rd and 4th digits of the serial number.

Step-by-step wiring

  1. Open the disconnector and lock it off. Wait 5 minutes, then confirm zero voltage between all power terminals and between each terminal and PE.
  2. Install the Fuses and disconnector upstream of the V20: one fuse per line, using the protective device types Siemens lists for your exact model. On TT systems where a ground fault may not trip the fuse, add an RCD.
  3. Land the Supply PE first, as a fixed connection. Leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA AC, so a plain plug-in cord is not acceptable.
  4. Connect L1 L2 L3 (400 V) or L1 L2/N (230 V), and tighten to the torque specified for your frame size.
  5. Configure the motor in star or delta to match its nameplate for the inverter voltage. Use delta for a 230/400 V motor on a 400 V unit only if you intend to run it on the 87 Hz characteristic.
  6. Run shielded cable to U V W and keep within the maximum motor cable length for your frame and filter. Bond the shield to the inverter PE with the shield connection kit or a conductive mounting plate, and land the Motor PE on the inverter PE.
  7. If you need dynamic braking:
    • 400 V units: connect an approved Braking resistor to R1 R2.
    • 230 V units: connect the DC link and braking module to DC+ DC−. Watch the polarity.
  8. Wire the input reference first. For internal supply, fit the DI C jumper (12–14 for PNP, 12–13 for NPN). For external supply, connect your SELV/PELV supply to DI C as the diagram shows. Then wire the contacts, the potentiometer (4.7 kΩ or more), the transmitters and the RS-485 pair.
  9. Keep digital input and 24 V cables to 30 m or less. Route signal cables away from power cables, crossing them at 90° where needed, and bond the analog and bus shields to earth.
  10. Wire the output loads within their ratings:
    • DO1 is polarized, with + on terminal 15: ±35 V, 100 mA maximum.
    • DO2 switches up to 240 V AC or 30 V DC at 0.5 A. If it carries mains voltage, keep that wiring physically separate from the SELV terminals 1 to 16.
  11. Tug-test every conductor and re-torque the power screws. Make sure no stray strands remain, then refit the covers.

Testing and start-up

If you insulation-test the motor or cables, disconnect the V20 first. Keep low-voltage circuits at 500 V DC or less, and SELV circuits at 250 V DC or less.

Power-up checks:

  • Measure the supply at the line terminals.
  • The status LED should go orange, then green.
  • Terminal 1 (10V) to terminal 5 should read about 10 V.
  • Terminal 13 (24V) to terminal 14 should read between roughly 20.4 V and 28.8 V.

Commissioning steps:

  1. On first power-up, the 50/60 Hz menu appears. Choose 60 Hz (hp) (P0100 = 1) for North American motors.
  2. Enter the motor nameplate data, making sure voltage and current match the star or delta connection you wired.
  3. Select the connection macro, then the application macro.
  4. With P0700 = 1, run a short test in HAND or JOG mode and check the direction of rotation. If it is wrong, isolate the supply and swap two motor leads.
  5. Switch to terminal or bus control and test each input. Check that the "Running" and "Fault" lamps respond.

A red LED flashing at 2 Hz means a fault is active.

Safety notes

  • The DC link holds a hazardous voltage for up to 5 minutes after switch-off. Always verify it is dead before touching any terminal.
  • Never open the motor circuit while the inverter is running and output current is flowing.
  • Under terminal or RS-485 control in AUTO mode (P0700 = 2 or 5), a single press of the BOP stop button is inactive. Provide a hardwired stop and an emergency stop.
  • Braking resistors get very hot. Use only approved types, monitor their temperature, and set P1240 = 0 so dynamic braking can work.
  • Use DO3 and DO4 on the I/O Extension Module only on systems that do not exceed overvoltage category II.
  • Where several single-phase units share a neutral, harmonic currents add up. Size the neutral for about 1.45 times the line conductor capacity.
  • The heatsink stays hot after shutdown. Drives also emit electromagnetic fields that can affect people with active implants.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Probable Cause What to Check
Display and LED stay dark when the supply is switched on Blown fuse, open disconnector, or a loose line conductor Measure at the L1 L2 L3 or L1 L2/N terminals: you should see your nominal 400 V or 230 V. If not, check each fuse for continuity with the supply isolated, and re-torque the line terminals.
Switches and pushbuttons do nothing, but the drive runs from the keypad DI C jumper missing or on the wrong terminal for PNP or NPN, or the contacts' common is on the wrong supply terminal For PNP, jumper 12 to 14 and put the common on 13. For NPN, jumper 12 to 13 and put the common on 14. With a contact closed, measure between the DI terminal and DI C: above 11 V means the input is on, below 5 V means it is off.
Inputs drop out at random, or the 24V terminal voltage sags Sensors or lamps are drawing more than the 50 mA available from terminal 13 Measure terminal 13 to 14 under load: it should stay within 24 V −15 % / +20 %. Move the extra loads to an external SELV/PELV 24 V DC supply wired as in the external variant.
Turning the speed pot does nothing, or the speed is stuck at zero or maximum Wiper not on AI1, a missing return to 0V (terminal 5), a pot under 4.7 kΩ, or a macro that does not use the analog setpoint Measure terminal 1 to 5: about 10 V. Measure AI1 (terminal 2) to 5 while turning the pot: it should sweep 0 to 10 V. Confirm the pot is 4.7 kΩ or more and that the selected macro uses AI1.
Motor runs in the wrong direction Two motor phases are reversed, or the Reverse input (DI2 in Cn002) is closed Check that DI2 is open. If the direction is still wrong, isolate the supply, wait 5 minutes, and swap any two of U V W.
Drive trips or shows A911 when slowing down No braking resistor or module, the Vdc controller still active, or a ramp-down that is too short for the load inertia Check the resistor on R1 R2 (400 V) or the module on DC+ DC− (230 V). Set P1240 = 0 and P1237 to the resistor duty cycle (400 V). Otherwise lengthen P1121.
Drive trips on overcurrent or shows A501 on start-up Motor wired in the wrong star or delta connection, motor data that does not match the wiring, too short a ramp-up, or a motor that is still spinning when started Compare the motor terminal links with the nameplate and with P0304/P0305. Lengthen P1120. If the load can be turning at start, enable flying start with P1200.
Display shows A922 and the motor does not turn Motor not connected, or an open phase in the motor cable or terminal box Isolate the supply and measure resistance phase to phase at U V W through to the motor: the three readings should be equal and low. Look for a loose lug or a missing link.
Tingle from the enclosure, or the upstream RCD trips Missing or high-resistance PE. Leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA AC. Check continuity from the inverter PE to the supply earth and to the motor PE with the supply isolated. Use a fixed earth connection, and an RCD type suited to drive leakage.
PLC or HMI cannot talk to the drive P+ and N− swapped, wrong protocol or baud rate, or no power cycle after changing P2023 Check P+ on 6 and N− on 7, plus a 0V reference on 5. Check the settings: Cn010 is USS at 38,400 bps, address 1; Cn011 is Modbus RTU at 9600 bps, address 1. After changing P2023, power down until the display goes blank, then power up again.
"Running" lamp on DO1 never lights Reversed polarity on the transistor output, or no external DC supply in the lamp circuit The supply + must reach terminal 15 and the lamp return must go through 16. Check that the lamp circuit stays within ±35 V and 100 mA.
Under PID control the motor runs straight to maximum speed No feedback signal on AI2, a broken transmitter loop, or AI2 not set to current mode Put a meter in series with the AI2 loop: you should see 0–20 mA that changes with the process. Confirm P0756(1) = 2 and the return to terminal 5.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Which diagram variant matches my installation?
Start with the rating plate. A three-phase 400 V unit uses the 400 V · three-phase main circuit and supports a braking resistor on R1 R2. A single-phase 230 V unit uses 230 V · single-phase and brakes through a module on DC+ DC−. For control wiring, choose PNP or NPN and internal or external to match how your switches are powered. Then open the macro tab whose Cn number you select during quick commissioning.

Should I wire the digital inputs as PNP or NPN?
Either works, and the parameters are identical; only the DI C connection changes. For PNP, the contacts switch 24 V into the inputs and DI C goes to 0V. For NPN, the contacts switch 0 V and DI C goes to 24V. Match the type of the sensors or PLC outputs you are connecting. With plain dry contacts, PNP from the internal 24V terminal is the simplest choice.

Can I run a three-phase motor from single-phase power?
Yes, with a 230 V single-phase V20. It takes phase and neutral, or two phases, on L1 L2/N and delivers three-phase output on U V W. The motor must be connected for that output voltage, which usually means delta on a 230/400 V motor. The 400 V variants need a three-phase supply on L1 L2 L3.

What size fuse or breaker should I use?
Use the specific fuse or circuit-breaker types Siemens approves for your exact V20 model and frame size, rated for the short-circuit current available at your panel. Those ratings are tied to each unit's rating and short-circuit current rating, so check the rating label and the Siemens protective-device listing before you buy. Fit one fuse per line and a disconnector. For UL/cUL installations, use UL/cUL-approved fuses, breakers or Type E combination motor controllers.

Is the V20 suitable for North American 60 Hz motors?
Yes. On first power-up, the 50/60 Hz menu lets you choose 60 Hz with power in hp (P0100 = 1) or in kW (P0100 = 2). For UL/cUL compliance:Use 75 °C copper wire and UL-listed branch protection.Leave P0610 at its factory setting of 6 for motor overload protection.Canadian installations also need a listed surge-protective device on the supply.

Do I need a braking resistor?
Only if the load has to stop faster than the motor can shed its energy, or if the load drives the motor, as with high-inertia fans or lowering loads. Without one, fast deceleration raises the DC link voltage and can trip the drive. On 400 V units the chopper is built in: add an approved resistor on R1 R2, set P1237 to its duty cycle and set P1240 = 0. On 230 V units, use the external dynamic braking module.

How do I change to a different connection macro later?
Do a factory reset first: set P0010 = 30, then P0970 = 1, and repeat quick commissioning with the new macro. If you skip the reset, the drive can keep settings from both the old and new macros and behave unpredictably. One exception: the communication parameters P2010, P2011, P2021 and P2023 used by Cn010 and Cn011 are not reset, so check them by hand.

Should my motor be connected in star or delta?
Connect it for the voltage the inverter delivers, as shown on the motor nameplate. A 230/400 V motor on a 400 V V20 normally goes in star for standard 50 Hz operation. Use delta only if you deliberately want the 87 Hz characteristic. Whichever you choose, the rated voltage and current you enter during commissioning must match that connection.

Can the DO2 relay switch a contactor or mains-voltage lamp?
Yes, within its rating: 240 V AC or 30 V DC at 0.5 A, resistive. Wire the load between 18 (NO) and 19 (C) so it energizes on the selected event, or use 17 (NC) for the opposite action. For larger coils, motor holding brakes or inductive loads beyond that rating, add an interposing relay. Keep mains wiring separate from the SELV control terminals.

How long can the motor cable be?
It depends on frame size, filtering and cable type. Without an output reactor, 400 V frames A to D allow 25 m shielded or 50 m unshielded, and frame E allows 50 m and 100 m. An output reactor extends this to 150 m on frames A to D, and to 200 m shielded or 300 m unshielded on frame E. Meeting EMC limits with the integrated filter usually requires much shorter runs.

Can I add the I/O Extension Module to any V20?
No. The module (6SL3256-0VE00-6AA0) works only on 400 V units with firmware V3.94 or later, and you must fit it with the inverter switched off. It adds DI5, DI6 and the relay outputs DO3 and DO4. Join its DI C to the V20 DI C if you want all inputs in one group. DO3 and DO4 are only allowed on systems that do not exceed overvoltage category II.

Do I really need shielded cable for the motor and control wiring?
Yes, for reliable and EMC-compliant operation. The motor cable shield should bond to the inverter PE, ideally with the shield connection kit or a conductive mounting plate. Analog signals, AO1 and RS-485 lines should also be shielded, with the shield earthed, and routed away from power cables. Unshielded runs invite noise on the setpoint, erratic inputs and bus errors.

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