The Siemens Robicon SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 water-cooled drive
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All the time.
The SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY
GH180 water-cooled drive
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Siemens Process Industries and Drives
100 Technology Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 365-8766
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Order No: LABR-03100-0618
Printed in USA
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The technical data presented in this document is based on an actual
case or on as-designed parameters, and therefore should not be relied
upon for any specific application and does not constitute a performance
guarantee for any projects. Actual results are dependent on variable
conditions. Accordingly, Siemens does not make representations,
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contained herein.
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Downtime is not an option.
When you’re drilling on the well bottom with 10 feet to go,
shutdowns are serious business.
SINAMICS
PERFECT
HARMONY GH180
is:
• Highly reliable
Provides fault tolerance via
cell redundancy and Advanced
Cell Bypass
• Energy-efficient
Increases process control to
improve throughput and
reduce energy waste
• Easier to maintain
Requires fewer repairs and
spare parts, thanks to a
simplified design
• More powerful
Offers high-horsepower options
(up to 30,500 Hp and 11 kV)
that fit more applications
• Ultra-compact
Reduces space requirements by
fitting into a 20% smaller
footprint
When your rig is anchored 20 miles offshore without a
speck of land in sight, service calls aren’t simple. And when
your pipeline has to pump 150,000 barrels a day to stay on
schedule, uptime is everything. Operating conditions will
never be perfect—but at least your drives can be.
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY fits any application
The SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 water-cooled
variable frequency drive (VFD) draws on decades of
experience to deliver the most reliable performance for the
widest range of applications yet. Once available exclusively
for the most demanding applications with the largest
capital expenditures, now the SINAMICS PERFECT
HARMONY GH180 VFD can be paired with any application
to provide optimal versatility, efficiency and process
availability.
Every element of a SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY drive
is engineered to maximize productivity and protect your
process in a way that other drives can’t. Its modularity and
50+ patented technologies allow for a scalable solution
that achieves 99.99% availability, which means greater
productivity and a reduced total cost of ownership over the
drive’s lifecycle. And now it can pack more power into a
smaller footprint, resulting in a 20% smaller unit while
reducing the total lifecycle cost.
The reliability behind the
world’s #1 selling drive.
Advanced cell bypass
In less than a quarter of a second, the SINAMICS PERFECT
HARMONY GH180 drive can bypass multiple failed cells
to maintain a balanced output voltage. With one cell in
bypass, the drive still produces sufficient voltage to
allow the process to continue uninterrupted, and the
quality of the voltage and the waveform remain
virtually unchanged.
Synchronous transfer
Synchronous transfer is used to soft-start multiple motors
in a series and efficiently transfer them across the line
without over-stressing the power grid. This closed-transfer
approach not only increases energy efficiency, but also
helps protect motors and equipment from excessive torque
transients.
Process-tolerant
Protection strategy (ProToPS™)
With a proven record of 99.99% process uptime, ProToPS™
protects your process from faulty sensors or data. Unlike
typical systems that simply trip the drive and automatically
shut down the system due to a malfunction, ProToPS™
offers a proactive control strategy for applications where
failure avoidance is critical.
Clean power input
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY drives meet the most
stringent IEEE 519 requirements for voltage and current
harmonic distortion. An integrated sinusoidal convertor
eliminates the need for harmonic filters, power factor
correction capacitors or extra bus capacity, and it protects
other online equipment from harmonic disturbances.
High-quality output
No drive offers a higher-quality waveform output than
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY VFDs. With up to 33 levels
of non-harmonic output voltage, it accommodates any
standard motor without requiring additional output or
dv/dt filters, which can reduce efficiency and reliability.
In addition, it helps extend motor life by providing the
lowest peak voltage to the motor windings.
Environmental tolerance
Only SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY drives are engineered
to operate reliably in environments with ambient
temperatures ranging from -40° C to +50° C. No other
drives can tolerate such a broad range of extreme
conditions. An optional PDC allows the drives to withstand
even the harshest outdoor conditions, from tropical
environments to ocean platforms.
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Advantages of an
Integrated Drive System:
Reliability
• Improved operating times
• Faster supply of new and
replacement components
• Condition monitoring
• CAPEX security
Productivity
• Higher throughput
• Reduced engineering effort
• High degree of flexibility
• Shorter time to market
Efficiency
• More energy-efficient
• Simplified maintenance
• Better environmental protection
• Reduced OPEX
Based on the world’s most comprehensive range of drive
products, Siemens Integrated Drive Systems (IDS) address
the increasingly complex challenges of drive technology by
providing a single source for your entire drive system—drive,
motor, gearbox and couplings. The integrated design not
only simplifies specification, purchase, implementation,
operation and maintenance, but also increases your drive
system’s overall reliability with integrated design efficiencies.
Each component is engineered for optimal compatibility and
performance, and upon delivery the Integrated Drive System
is installed directly onto the equipment—saving you a
significant amount of time in project startup. Every aspect of
IDS is designed to your specifications, including custom
service contracts and extended warranty options that
reinforce the lifetime reliability of your system.
Fully integrated
solutions.
Efficiency
• Typical power converter: 99%
• Typical total drive system: 97%
Input Transformer
• Copper windings, water-cooled
Line Supply Connection
• Input voltage and
voltage tolerance:
2.3 to 13.8 kV, ±10%
• Input frequency:
50 or 60 Hz, ±5%
• Input power factor:
≥ 0.95 above 10% load
Motor-Side Inverter
• Multilevel drive PWM topology
• IGBT power modules
Motor Control
• Induction motors
• Synchronous motors
• Permanent magnet motors
• Wound rotor motors
Output dv / dt
• 1,000 to 3,000 V / µs
(dependent on model)
Output Torque
• Rated torque (2Q) available
from 10 to 167 Hz
Control
• Open or closed loop Vector v Control
Input Current Harmonics
• ≤ 5% TDD (total demand distortion)
• Meets or exceeds IEEE 519
Ride-Through
• Minimum of five cycles after loss
of input MV without tripping
Regenerative Operation
• Regenerative breaking is an option
Output Frequency and Drift
• 0.5 to 330 Hz, ± 0.5%
Output Voltage Harmonics (THDi)
• 2.0 to 2.5%
Technical
data at
a glance
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Maximum reliability.
Minimal size.
Bigger isn’t always better
Today’s increasingly demanding applications
require drives to be squeezed into eversmaller sites. Whether you’re mining on a
mountainside or deepwater drilling, space
is a constant concern. And with high real
estate costs, most manufacturers can’t
afford to waste a single inch of real
estate—nor a single minute of production
time.
To support critical applications in out-ofthe-way places, Siemens redesigned its
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 VFDs
to be 20% more compact. The new streamlined design offers the same proven
reliability and performance as before,
but within a smaller footprint that makes
it even more versatile and cost-efficient.
High value, low complexity
To shrink the size of its SINAMICS PERFECT
HARMONY GH180 drives, Siemens simplified
the system so that it’s composed solely of
a transformer cabinet, cell cabinet and
cooling cabinet. There’s less programming
needed, and fewer components with fewer
connections means maintenance time is
minimized, too.
Reliability is improved by reducing the
number of threaded fittings on water-cooled
VFDs and replacing long hoses with stainless
steel pipe. Every aspect of the drive is
optimized to fit small spaces while
remaining compatible with—and delivering
superior reliability to—virtually every
application.
Maximum flexibility:
Drive type:
• Water-cooled VFD
Cooling options:
• Water-to-air heat exchanger
Smaller size means smaller costs
In addition to saving valuable square
footage, the new compact SINAMICS PERFECT
HARMONY GH180 VFDs also help reduce your
total cost of ownership. The size of the drive
determines both the size of its enclosure and
the power required to keep it cool. With a
smaller enclosure, you spend less on cooling
power.
In many cases, Siemens also provides
manufacturers with an Electrical Equipment
House (E-House), a plug-and-play power
supply solution with a fully integrated VFD.
Reducing the size of the VFD automatically
reduces the size of the E-House as well.
No drive is more trusted
The SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 VFD
is in its 20th year of innovation. With each
advancement, it continues to evolve in ways
that bring increased reliability to critical
processes.
From kiln lines and vertical ball mills to mud
pumps and extruders, the vast majority of
applications can be paired or retrofit with a
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 VFD to
optimize process improvement. It’s the No. 1
selling drive in the world— with more than
11,000 drives sold— because it’s the most
trusted.
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Same technology. Smaller size.
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Water-Cooled VFD Features
Original Footprint 396 - 451" L
New Footprint 309 - 386" L
Drive Ambient 5 - 50º C
Output Voltage Rating Up to 11 kV
Output Current Rating Up to 1375 A
HP Rating Up to 34,000 Hp
Customer Inlet Water 0 - 40º C
Glycol Up to 60%
Advanced Cooling System Optional
External W-W HEX Optional
External W-A HEX Single-loop configuration
Redundant Pump ✓
Redundant W-W HEX Optional
ProToPS™ Optional
Closed-loop Vector Control Optional
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Water-Cooled VFD Applications
Variable Torque Applications:
Fans, Pumps, Compressors ✓
Constant Torque
Applications: Pumps and
Compressors, Extruders
and Pelletizers
✓
Parallel Drives (Master-Slave
Configuration) ✓
High Starting Torque ✓
High-speed Applications ✓
Applications that Require
Braking ✓
Test Stand ✓
High Availability /
Critical Application
Requirements
✓
High Starting Torque Using
Closed-Loop Vector Control ✓
High Ambient Environment
> 40° C ✓
Same topology, new possibilities
In an industry where downtime is measured in hundreds of
thousands of dollars an hour, reliability is essential. That’s
why, for years, the oil and gas industry has relied on
SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY medium voltage VFDs. The
drive’s innovative cell-based topology protects against
failures that would overwhelm conventional drive systems.
Each 750 v cell includes Advanced Cell Bypass technology
to help prevent interruptions in the unlikely event of a cell
fault. And because the low-voltage cells are linked in series,
the drive can be scaled to fit a wide range of voltage and
output power needs.
Now that range has broadened further—up to 30,500 Hp
and 11 kV output voltage. More critical applications than
ever before can benefit from the superior reliability,
availability and energy-efficiency offered by SINAMICS
PERFECT HARMONY technology.
Reduced arc-fault risk
Every SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 water-cooled
drive includes the Arc Detection System as a standard
feature. The distributed inverter section consists of power
cells equipped with arc-detection sensors and the control to
communicate with the drive system. This communication is
supported by advanced protocol software. In the rare event
of cell arcing, the advanced protocol will initiate the
shutdown of the inverter within 20 ms. The drive control
will issue a trip signal to an external breaker. The
distributed power structure of the SINAMICS PERFECT
HARMONY topology results in significantly reduced fault
energy in the inverter section as compared to other
available technologies.
More power for more applications
The SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 VFD is the
world’s most trusted drive because when reliability matters
most, it delivers. Rather than merely meeting the industry’s
baseline, the SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 drive
raises the bar with its integral arc-fault protection,
Advanced Cooling System and streamlined design.
Streamlined for greater savings
To increase the drive’s power without growing its footprint,
the entire system was streamlined.
Nothing has changed within the cell topology itself; the
enhanced power capabilities come from an expanded
24- cell configuration and an integral water-cooled
transformer that optimizes system efficiency.
The Advanced Coolant System cools each power cell by
routing water through heat sinks, and an additional waterto-air heat exchanger on top of the cabinet helps further
regulate temperature. This allows for greater power output
without greater HVAC requirements. Coolant levels can
even be monitored remotely, and should the primary pump
fail, a redundant pump ensures continuous circulation.
The result is a compact, cool-running drive with a cabinet
that tops out at 60” (and spans only 48” at its smallest).
Plus, not only does the drive’s new design shrink its size
by 20%; it also reduces the lifecycle cost. There are fewer
components and connections to maintain, which means
there are fewer spare parts required as well.
And now its newly increased power capabilities and smaller
size make it available to an even greater number of critical
applications—further enhancing reliability and energy
efficiency throughout the oil and gas industry.
To learn more about how the SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY
GH180 water-cooled VFD defends against downtime,
please visit usa.siemens.com/perfectharmony.
Bigger power in a
smaller package.
Integral Water to Water
Heat Exchanger
Redundant Pumps
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SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180
water-cooled drive specifications
No. of
Cells
Output
Current
Type
Rating Shaft Output* Motor
Voltage Height Width Depth
Order No. (MLFB)**
A kVa kW Hp kV in. mm in. mm in. mm
9 880 5,025 4,271 5,726 3.3 114 2,896 370 9,398 66 1,677 6SR3252-0[]B46-0[][]0
9 1,250 7,140 6,067 8,133 3.3 115 2,921 378 9,602 66 1,677 6SR3252-0[]C48-5[][]0
9 880 6,095 5,177 6,940 4.16 114 2,896 370 9,398 66 1,677 6SR3252-0[]B47-0[][]0
9 1,250 8,660 7,354 9,858 4.16 115 2,921 378 9,602 66 1,677 6SR3252-0[]C52-0[][]0
12 880 7,315 6,213 8,329 4.6 / 4.8 115 2,921 406 10,313 66 1,677 6SR3252-1[]B48-5[][]0
12 1,250 10,390 8,825 11,830 4.6 / 4.8 115 2,921 412 10,469 70 1,778 6SR3252-1[]C52-4[][]0
15 880 9,140 7,766 10,411 6.0 115 2,921 439 11,151 70 1,778 6SR3252-2[]B52-2[][]0
15 1,250 12,990 11,031 14,787 6.0 115 2,921 439 11,151 70 1,778 6SR3252-2[]C53-0[][]0
15 880 10,055 8,542 11,451 6.6 115 2,921 439 11,151 70 1,778 6SR3252-2[]B52-4[][]0
15 1,250 14,285 12,134 16,266 6.6 115 2,921 439 11,151 70 1,778 6SR3252-2[]C53-4[][]0
18 880 10,970 9,319 12,492 6.9 / 7.2 115 2,921 474 12,040 70 1,778 6SR3252-3[]B52-6[][]0
18 1,250 15,585 13,237 17,744 6.9 / 7.2 125 3,175 478 12,142 76 1,931 6SR3252-3[]C53-6[][]0
* Typical output value provided; output power may change based on the type or size of motor.
** Brackets denote additional digits to be determined based on order detail.
No. of
Cells
Output
Current
Type
Rating Shaft Output* Motor
Voltage Height Width Depth Order No. (MLFB)**
A kVa kW Hp kV in. mm in. mm in. mm
9 880 5,025 4,271 5,726 3.3 115 2,921 305 7,747 70 1,778 6SR3272-0[]B46-0[][]0
9 1,000 5,709 4,879 6,544 3.3 115 2,921 305 7.747 70 1,778 6SR3272-0[]B47-0[][]0
9 1,250 7,140 6,067 8,133 3.3 115 2,921 305 7,747 70 1,778 6SR3272-0[]C48-5[][]0
9 1,375 7,850 6,709 8,997 3.3 115 2,921 305 7,747 70 1,778 6SR3272-0[]C48-7[][]0
9 880 6,095 5,177 6,940 4.16 115 2,921 305 7,747 70 1,778 6SR3272-0[]B47-0[][]0
9 1,000 7,197 6,151 8,249 4.16 115 2,921 305 7,747 70 1,778 6SR3272-0[]B48-7[][]0
9 1,250 8,660 7,354 9,858 4.16 115 2,921 305 7,747 70 1,778 6SR3272-0[]C52-0[][]0
9 1,375 9,896 8,458 11,342 4.16 115 2,921 305 7,747 70 1,778 6SR3272-0[]C52-4[][]0
12 880 7,315 6,213 8,329 4.6 / 4.8 115 2,921 331 8,395 70 1,778 6SR3272-1[]B48-5[][]0
12 1,000 8,304 7,097 9.518 4.6 / 4.8 115 2,921 331 8,395 70 1,778 6SR3272-1[]B52-0[][]0
12 1,250 10,390 8,825 11,830 4.6 / 4.8 115 2,921 331 8,395 70 1,778 6SR3272-1[]C52-4[][]0
12 1,375 11,418 9,759 13,087 4.6 / 4.8 115 2,921 331 8,395 70 1,778 6SR3272-1[]C52-8[][]0
15 880 9,140 7,766 10,411 6 115 2,921 356 9,043 70 1,778 6SR3272-2[]B52-2[][]0
15 1,000 10,380 8,872 11,897 6 115 2,921 356 9,043 70 1,778 6SR3272-2[]B52-4[][]0
15 1,250 12,990 11,031 14,787 6 115 2,921 356 9,043 70 1,778 6SR3272-2[]C53-0[][]0
15 1,375 14,273 12,199 16,359 6 115 2,921 356 9,043 70 1,778 6SR3272-2[]C53-4[][]0
15 880 10,055 8,542 11,451 6.6 115 2,921 356 9,043 70 1,778 6SR3272-2[]B52-4[][]0
15 1,000 11,418 9,759 13,087 6.6 115 2,921 356 9,043 70 1,778 6SR3272-2[]B52-8[][]0
15 1,250 14,285 12,134 16,266 6.6 115 2,921 356 9,043 70 1,778 6SR3272-2[]C53-4[][]0
15 1,375 15,700 13,419 17,995 6.6 115 2,921 356 9,043 70 1,778 6SR3272-2[]C53-6[][]0
18 880 10,970 9,319 12,492 6.9 / 7.2 125 3,175 386 9,792 76 1,931 6SR3272-3[]B52-6[][]0
18 1,000 11,937 10,203 13,682 6.9 / 7.2 125 3,175 386 9,792 76 1,931 6SR3272-3[]B52-8[][]0
18 1,250 15,585 13,237 17,744 6.9 / 7.2 140 3,556 394 9,995 84 2,134 6SR3272-3[]C53-6[][]0
18 1,375 16,413 14,029 18,813 6.9 / 7.2 140 3,556 394 9,995 84 2,134 6SR3272-3[]C53-8[][]0
24 880 15,224 13,012 17,449 10.0 / 11.0 140 3,556 445 11,303 84 2,134 6SR3272-5[]B53-4[][]0
24 1,000 17,300 14,786 19,829 10.0 / 11.0 140 3,556 445 11,303 84 2,134 6SR3272-5[]B54-0[][]0
24 1,250 21,625 18,483 24,786 10.0 / 11.0 148 3,759 450 11,430 90 2,286 6SR3272-5[]C55-6[][]0
24 1,375 23,788 20,331 27,265 10.0 / 11.0 148 3,759 450 11,430 90 2,286 6SR3272-5[]C55-6[][]0
* Typical output value provided; output power may change based on the type or size of motor.
** Brackets denote additional digits to be determined based on order detail.
When uptime is everything,
everything has to be perfect.
Delivering reliability to the
nuclear industry
Nuclear plants have traditionally used motor-generator (MG)
sets to drive their reactor circulating pumps, a method of
control that is difficult and imprecise.
In 2000, the nuclear power industry turned to Siemens for a
more reliable solution, and six SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY
VFDs were installed at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
The drives were able to predictably and accurately control the
nuclear plant’s circulating pump speed to within 1 rpm of the
desired speed command, allowing the plant to operate closer
to the reactor’s allowed thermal power limit and generate
additional electricity.
At full load and full speed, Siemens VFDs achieve 97%
efficiency. By improving energy efficiency and enabling
power plants to generate additional electricity, VFDs deliver
a significant return on investment.
Even more importantly, they feature Advanced Cell Bypass,
which ensures continuous operation even in the event of a
power cell failure. This level of reliability is essential for the
nuclear power industry.
Any variable frequency drive will
improve control over your process,
but only SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY
GH180 drives will optimize the
control you have. With 50+ patented
technologies proven to increase
reliability and reduce energy
consumption, the SINAMICS PERFECT
HARMONY GH180 water-cooled VFD
is designed to fit more applications,
more spaces and more budgets.
Visit usa.siemens.com/perfectharmony
to take a tour of the GH180 watercooled drive and learn more about
how it can help you improve your
process, your production and your
bottom line.
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