Siemens 6SL32303YH180AF0 — SINAMICS G120X Variable Frequency Drive Module
Parameter Summary
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | SINAMICS G120X |
| Motor Type | AC Motor |
| Output Current | 7 A |
| Input Voltage Range | 500–690 V |
| Rated Power | 3 kW |
| EMC Class (title) | C2 (FSD suffix) |
| Mounting | Chassis Mount |
| Enclosure / Package | Box |
| Operating Temperature | 20°C – 45°C |
| Product Status | Active |
| RoHS | ROHS3 Compliant |
SINAMICS G120X Platform Context
The G120X designation places this part within Siemens' SINAMICS family of variable frequency drives, a modular inverter platform designed for AC motor speed and torque control in industrial applications. The 6SL3… ordering-code prefix follows the Siemens convention where the character at position 9 encodes the voltage class, subsequent digits encode power, and the trailing suffix (AF0 in this case) encodes the frame size and filter type.
This specific module carries the FSD suffix, indicating it ships with an integrated Category C2 EMC filter — the standard commercial/industrial filter class for this platform. The UF-series variants in the comparison set use a different filter designation. All units in this group are chassis-mount, box-packaged inverter modules intended for integration into motor control cabinets rather than as standalone enclosures.
FSD vs. UF Variant Family Distinction
The catalog presents two filter-class branches within the same 3 kW / 500–690 V / 7 A power class:
- FSD branch — 6SL32303YH180AF0, 6SL32303YH180AB0, 6SL32303YH180AP0 — identified by the AF0/AB0/AP0 suffix in the MPN and the C2 classification in the product title.
- UF branch — 6SL32303YH180UF0, 6SL32303YH180UB0, 6SL32303YH180UP0 — identified by the UF0/UB0/UP0 suffix; title designates UF filter class.
Within each branch the variants carry different suffix letter groupings (AF0, AB0, AP0 vs. UF0, UB0, UP0), suggesting configuration differences at the module level such as the specific inverter frame size or available integrated options. All share identical electrical ratings: 500–690 V input, 3 kW output, 7 A output current.
The 6SL32303YH181… variants carry one additional digit change (181 vs. 180) and represent a separate subfamily within the G120X 500–690 V / 3 kW class, sharing the same filter-branch designations (AF0, AP0, AB0).
Catalog Comparison — SINAMICS G120X 500–690 V / 3 kW Family
| MPN | Filter Class | Suffix | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6SL32303YH180AF0 | C2 (FSD) | AF0 | seed |
| 6SL32303YH180AB0 | C2 (FSD) | AB0 | 1.00 |
| 6SL32303YH180AP0 | C2 (FSD) | AP0 | 1.00 |
| 6SL32303YH180UF0 | UF | UF0 | 1.00 |
| 6SL32303YH180UB0 | UF | UB0 | 1.00 |
| 6SL32303YH180UP0 | UF | UP0 | 1.00 |
| 6SL32303YH181AF0 | C2 (FSD) | AF0 | 1.00 |
| 6SL32303YH181AP0 | C2 (FSD) | AP0 | 1.00 |
| 6SL32303YH181AB0 | C2 (FSD) | AB0 | 1.00 |
All listed variants share identical electrical specifications (7 A output, 500–690 V, 3 kW, AC motor type, chassis mount, ROHS3) and fall within the SINAMICS G120X platform.
Why These Parts Appear Similar
The FSD-branch variants (AF0, AB0, AP0) and the UF-branch variants (UF0, UB0, UP0) share identical parametric ratings for voltage class, output current, and power. The numeric difference in the 15th character of the MPN (AF0 vs. AB0 vs. AP0 / UF0 vs. UB0 vs. UP0) denotes frame-size or configuration-level variants within the same inverter family. The 181-series subfamily carries a different power-stage identifier but matches on all documented electrical and mechanical parameters. These in-catalog records represent parametric similarity only; selection between variants requires the user's own qualification against specific system requirements.