Variable-frequency drives, inverters, motor controllers, and accessories
Category hub / Drives / VFD
Drives and VFD references - diagnose the recovery path
A variable-frequency drive cannot be evaluated as an isolated box. Motor data, supply conditions, load, braking, parameters, and the machine duty all affect the next decision. This hub organizes those questions while the catalog has no reviewed drive reference ready for publication.
Catalogue references
525 catalogue references
525 catalogue references.
| Rank | Reference | Manufacturer | Type | System role | Evidence | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451 | 6SE6440-2UD38-8FB1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC input into controlled high-power motor output for industrial machinery. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 452 | 6SE6440-2UD41-1FA1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC input into controlled high-power motor output for industrial machinery. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 453 | 6SE6440-2UD41-1FB1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC input into controlled high-power motor output for industrial machinery. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 454 | 6SE7012-0TP70 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts a high-voltage DC link into controlled three-phase AC output for a connected motor. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 455 | 6SE7016-1TA51-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Converts a high-voltage DC link into controlled three-phase AC output for a connected motor. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 456 | 6SE7018-0TA51-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Converts a high-voltage DC link into controlled three-phase AC output for a connected motor. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 457 | 6SL3000-0BE28-0DA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component protects the SINAMICS drive input by attenuating line interference. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 458 | 6SL3000-0BE31-2DA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component protects the SINAMICS drive input by attenuating line interference. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 459 | 6SL3000-0BE32-5AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component protects the SINAMICS power module input by attenuating line interference. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 460 | 6SL3000-0BE41-2AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component protects the SINAMICS power module input by attenuating line interference. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 461 | 6SL3000-0HE15-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component protects the SINAMICS drive input by attenuating line interference. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 462 | 6SL3000-0KH14-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component controls the inrush current while the SINAMICS DC link is precharged. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 463 | 6SL3040-0JA01-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component controls the SINAMICS S110 drive axis and exchanges commands over PROFINET. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 464 | 6SL3040-0LA00-0AA1 | Not stated | Not stated | The component controls a SINAMICS drive axis and processes configured motor-temperature signals. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 465 | 6SL3040-0NB00-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component processes sensor-side signals at the NX module boundary. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 466 | 6SL3040-0PA01-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component adapts encoder feedback for the SINAMICS power-module control path. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 467 | 6SL3040-1GA00-1AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component controls multiple SINAMICS drive functions and exchanges commands over PROFIBUS DP. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 468 | 6SL3040-1LA01-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component controls a SINAMICS S120 drive axis and exchanges commands over PROFINET. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 469 | 6SL3054-0CF00-1AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component supplies firmware and licence data to the SINAMICS S120 control unit. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 470 | 6SL3054-0EH01-1BA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component supplies firmware and performance licensing to the SINAMICS S120 control unit. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 471 | 6SL3054-0EJ01-1BA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component supplies firmware and performance licensing to the SINAMICS S120 control unit. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 472 | 6SL3054-3FB00-1BA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component supplies firmware and licence data to the SINAMICS G130 control unit. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 473 | 6SL3055-0AA00-2TA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component routes terminal-board I/O signals between field wiring and the SINAMICS control unit. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 474 | 6SL3055-0AA00-4CA5 | Not stated | Not stated | The component displays and provides operator access to SINAMICS drive data and settings. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 475 | 6SL3100-0EE21-6AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The component protects and conditions the AC input feeding the SINAMICS S120 Combi power module. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 476 | 6SL3120-1TE13-0AA3 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 477 | 6SL3120-1TE13-0AD0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 478 | 6SL3120-1TE21-8AA3 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 479 | 6SL3120-1TE21-8AA4 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 480 | 6SL3120-1TE21-8AC0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 481 | 6SL3120-1TE21-8AD0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 482 | 6SL3120-1TE22-4AC0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 483 | 6SL3120-1TE23-0AD0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 484 | 6SL3120-2TE13-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axes as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 485 | 6SL3120-2TE13-0AA4 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axes as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 486 | 6SL3120-2TE13-0AD0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axes as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 487 | 6SL3120-2TE15-0AD0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axes as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 488 | 6SL3120-2TE21-0AD0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axes as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 489 | 6SL3120-2TE21-8AD0 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axes as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 490 | 6SL3121-1TE21-8AA3 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 491 | 6SL3121-1TE26-0AA3 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 492 | 6SL3121-1TE31-3AA3 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axis as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 493 | 6SL3121-2TE15-0AA4 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the connected motor axes as a SINAMICS S120 power stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 494 | 6SL3161-0EP00-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | Supplies forced-air cooling to the SINAMICS S120 Combi power module. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 495 | 6SL3210-1SE31-0UA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The unit converts incoming three-phase line power for the SINAMICS drive system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 496 | 6SL3210-1SE31-8AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The unit converts incoming three-phase line power for the SINAMICS drive system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 497 | 6SL3210-5BB15-5BV1 | Not stated | Not stated | The unit controls the speed of an attached motor from the V20 drive stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 498 | 6SL3210-5BE15-5UV0 | Not stated | Not stated | The unit controls the speed of an attached motor from the V20 drive stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 499 | 6SL3210-5BE27-5CV0 | Not stated | Not stated | The unit controls the speed of an attached motor from the V20 drive stage. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 500 | 6SL3210-5DE13-5UA0 | Not stated | Not stated | The unit controls servo-motor speed and position in the documented V70 motion system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
What this category covers
Nameplate identity, sizing evidence, parameter backups, and fault context
Repair, exchange, sourcing, and replacement decisions with explicit uncertainty
Integration status: 18 catalogue identities integrated; identity pages are indexable and optional evidence is omitted when unavailable
Choose a recovery path
Editorial queue
9 draft / 1 published
Published guides passed the shared evidence evaluator. Draft entries remain noindex until their body, sources, review window, provenance, and category path pass the same gates.
| Intent | Question | Summary | Source notes | Integration | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How to read a VFD nameplate | Which drive nameplate fields matter first? | Explain the reference, input, output, overload, and enclosure details to capture at intake. | docs/data/v1-guide-publication-review.md; Rockwell PowerFlex 4 manual cited by the guide (22A-UM001): https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22a-um001_-en-e.pdf; Rockwell PowerFlex 400 manual for the guide's 22C example (22C-UM001): https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22c-um001_-en-e.pdf; Lenze 8200 vector product page: https://www.lenze.com/en-de/products/inverters/previous-products-inverters/8200-vector/; ABB ACS580-01-09A5-4 product record: https://new.abb.com/products/3BBR50000038952P01/acs580-01-09a5-4; ABB ACS580-01 hardware manual Rev G: https://library.e.abb.com/public/1b3a01901abd4dbbb03586df4e3e6650/3AXD50000044794_en_1_G_ACS580-01%20drives%200.75%20to%20250%20kW%2C%201.0%20to%20350%20hp%20hardware%20manual%20for%20frames%20R1-R9.pdf; Rockwell PowerFlex 400 firmware release notes: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rn/22c-rn001_-en-e.pdf; ABB ACS580 firmware manual Rev E: https://library.e.abb.com/public/e61bd38148024a94947662a2002d3a37/EN_ACS580_standard_control_program_FW_E_A5.pdf | PUBLISHED - INDEXABLE | Open published guide |
| Drive fault or motor fault: what to record | How can an intake separate drive and motor symptoms? | Create a symptom boundary without pretending a remote diagnosis is complete. | docs/product/comparison-and-recovery-model.md; Qualified technical evidence required | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
| What to compare when sizing a replacement drive | Which ratings must match before a drive replacement? | A comparison checklist for supply, motor, overload, control, braking, and cabinet constraints. | docs/product/comparison-and-recovery-model.md; Manufacturer documentation required before publication | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
| Why a drive parameter backup matters | What configuration evidence should be saved before a drive swap? | Describe the value and limits of parameter files, photos, and machine documentation. | /how-it-works/#request-checklist; Technical evidence required | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
| What to do with an obsolete drive reference | Which recovery paths exist when a VFD is obsolete? | Separate verified successor research from repair, exchange, and safe machine changes. | docs/data/data-management.md; Current manufacturer status required | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
| Drive repair or exchange: the intake decision | What makes a drive suitable for repair or exchange review? | Define the evidence needed for a partner to assess a failed drive. | docs/product/comparison-and-recovery-model.md; Repair capability evidence required | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
| Braking resistor evidence for a drive request | Why should braking details be included with a drive reference? | Keep braking, load, and fault context visible when reviewing a recovery option. | /how-it-works/#request-checklist; Qualified technical evidence required | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
| Drive environment checks before a replacement | Which cabinet conditions can change a drive recommendation? | Cover heat, dust, moisture, clearance, wiring, and duty evidence for an honest request. | docs/product/comparison-and-recovery-model.md; Technical evidence required | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
| Drive offer versus verified stock | How should a drive availability claim be documented? | Distinguish a supplier lead, a current stock check, and a reviewed public reference. | docs/data/catalog-database-status.md; Current source check required | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
| Drive reference aliases and suffixes | What can a drive reference suffix change? | Track formatting and suffix variants as leads that still need source evidence. | docs/data/data-model.md; Source evidence required | DRAFT - NOT INDEXABLE | Open draft |
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