

Commission Siemens VFDs using StartDrive (P240)
Jul 2, 2025
54:17
Shawn Tierney meets up with Jackie Stokes of Siemens to learn how to commission VFDs using StartDrive in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
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The Automation Podcast, Episode 240 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Jackie for coming back on the show, and to Siemens for sponsoring this episode so we could release it Ad Free! Below you’ll find the timestamps Shawn mentioned in the intro, and helpful links Jackie provided:
Timestamps
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G120: 9:39, 14:59
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G220: 28:09
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Ethernet/IP: 43:41
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Free Training: 47:59
Siemens VFD Links:
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SINAMICS StartDrive (within TIA Portal) for easy commissioning
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SINAMICS Low Voltage Drives website
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Resources for SINAMICS VFDs on EIP and integration with Allen-Bradley PLCs
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Resources for SINAMICS VFDs and High Performance drives
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Get started with TIA Portal. Free, one-day, virtual, instructor-led course
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Know Studio 5000 but not TIA Portal? Free, one-day, virtual, instructor-led course will guide you through TIA Portal, putting terms and practices into a familiar context
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Siemens documentation, technical support
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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Shawn M Tierney
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