Siemens 6SX7010-0KA00 SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES ADB Adapter Board

Key Parameters and Features

Core Features & Advantages

• Mandatory Carrier for MASTERDRIVES Option Boards: The module's primary function is to provide both the physical PCB slots and the internal bus connection required for miniature option boards to interface with the drive's control unit (CUVC or CUMC) . Without the ADB, option boards like CBP2, SBP, EB1, and EB2 cannot be mechanically installed or electronically recognized by the drive . This makes the ADB a prerequisite for any MASTERDRIVES function expansion.

• Enables PROFIBUS and PROFINET Communication: One of the most critical applications of the ADB is as the mounting platform for the CBP2 (PROFIBUS DP) communication board . When the ADB is installed, a CBP2 can be mounted in the designated slot (slot X198 at the bottom), enabling the drive to communicate with a higher-level automation system . This was essential for integrating the drive into S7-based control networks.

• Supports Dual Option Board Configurations: A single ADB supports up to two miniature option boards simultaneously, allowing for combined expansions . For example, an ADB can host both a CBP2 (for PROFIBUS communication) and an EB2 (for floating I/O expansion) at the same time, or a CBP2 alongside an SBP encoder evaluation board . This provides flexible system scaling without requiring multiple adapter boards.

• Structured Installation Architecture: The MASTERDRIVES option board hierarchy follows a clear parent-child structure. The ADB is the "parent" board installed once per unit, providing the foundational carrier. The miniature option boards (CBP2, SBP, EB1, EB2, SLB) are the "children" that plug into the ADB's slots . Additionally, if a Local Bus Adapter (LBA) is required, it must be installed before the ADB . This structured approach ensures proper communication and system recognition.

Typical Applications

The 6SX7010-0KA00 is a foundational component for expanding SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES systems with advanced functionality. It is primarily used when planning an option board installation in a MASTERDRIVES unit that has never had options installed before :

• PROFIBUS Network Integration: Installing the ADB as the prerequisite for a CBP2 communication board to connect a MASTERDRIVES drive to a PROFIBUS DP network .

• Encoder Feedback Expansion: Used as the mounting platform for an SBP (pulse encoder board) to enable precise speed or position feedback from a motor encoder.

• I/O Terminal Expansion: Mounting EB1 or EB2 boards to add digital and analog I/O capabilities to the drive.

• Advanced Motion Control: Housing a CBP2 alongside a technology board (e.g., T100/T300) in the same electronics box for coordinated, multi-axis motion control applications .

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary function of the 6SX7010-0KA00?

A: It is the ADB (Adapter Board) retrofit kit for SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES. It serves as a mandatory carrier board that provides physical slots and a bus connection for installing miniature option boards (such as CBP2, SBP, EB1, EB2) into the drive's electronics box. It is a prerequisite for most MASTERDRIVES option board installations .

Q2: Is the 6SX7010-0KA00 still in production?

A: No. The product has a product status of EOSR (End of Service/Repair) as of 2010-10-07, indicating it has been discontinued . Availability is through the surplus or refurbished market.

Q3: What is the difference between the 6SX7010-0KA00 and the board reference 6SE7090-0XX84-0KA0?

A: The 6SX7010-0KA00 is the retrofit kit order number, which typically includes the ADB board (6SE7090-0XX84-0KA0) along with any necessary accessories for installation . The 6SE7090-0XX84-0KA0 is the board reference number for the ADB board itself .

Q4: What option boards can be installed on the ADB?

A: The ADB supports a variety of miniature option boards. This includes communication boards: CBP, CBP2 (PROFIBUS), and CBC (CANopen); terminal expansion boards: EB1 and EB2; encoder evaluation: SBP; and local bus boards: SLB . Only one of each board type can be inserted per ADB.

Q5: How many option boards can a single ADB support?

A: A single ADB can support up to two miniature option boards simultaneously, in any combination that fits the available slot positions . For example, it can host a CBP2 and an EB2 board at the same time.

Q6: Where is the ADB installed in the MASTERDRIVES electronics box?

A: The ADB is installed in the electronics box of the drive, specifically in the free slots designated +1.B2 and/or +1.B3 . If only one option board is used, it must be inserted in slot +1.B2 (on the right). If a technology board is also used, the option board is inserted in slot +1.B3 .

Q7: Is any other board required before installing the ADB?

A: In some cases, yes. If the drive unit does not already have a Local Bus Adapter (LBA, Order No. 6SE7090-0XX84-4HA0) installed, it must be mounted in the electronics box before the ADB can be installed .

Q8: What is the typical installation procedure for a CBP2 with the ADB?

A: The installation order is: first install the LBA if not already present; second install the ADB into the electronics box; third mount the CBP2 board onto the ADB, specifically into the designated slot at the bottom (position X198) . The ADB provides both the physical slot and electrical bus connection required for the CBP2 to function .