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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 6RA8087-6DV62-0AA0-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC power into regulated DC armature and field power for high-current four-quadrant DC motor operation. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 102 | 6se6420-2ab11-2AA1 | Not stated | Not stated | Drives the POSMO A motion point as the documented motor. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 103 | 6SE7021-0TP60-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the documented drive input into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 104 | 6SE7021-3TB51-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power for coordinated motion using the documented inverter and communication options. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 105 | 6SE7021-3TP50-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the documented drive input into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 106 | 6SE7021-3TP60 | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the DC link into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 107 | 6SE7021-3TP60-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the DC link into a controlled three-phase motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 108 | 6SE7021-8EB61-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the documented drive input into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 109 | 6SE7021-8TB51-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the documented drive input into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 110 | 6SE7021-8TB71-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the documented drive input into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 111 | 6SE7021-8TP50-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the documented drive input into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 112 | 6SE7022-6TC51 | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the documented DC-link input into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 113 | 6SE7022-6TC61-ZG91 | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power using the documented vector-control inverter and PROFIBUS communication option. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 114 | 6SE7022-6TP60 | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the DC link into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 115 | 6SE7023-2ES87-2DA1 | Not stated | Not stated | Dissipates regenerative drive energy through the documented braking path to control DC-link energy. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 116 | 6SE7023-4TC61 | Not stated | Not stated | Controls motor power by converting the documented drive input into a controlled motor output. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 117 | 6SE7027-2TD84-1HF4 | Not stated | Not stated | Controls drive power in the documented SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES power stage for a motor-drive unit. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 118 | 6SE7027-2TD84-1HF5 | Not stated | Not stated | Controls the firing-card stage inside the identified VFD repair path. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 119 | 6SE7031-6ES87-2DC0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts braking energy into heat in the SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES braking path. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 120 | 6SE7031-8EF60-Z | Not stated | Not stated | Converts incoming power within the SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES drive path before motor control. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 121 | 6SE7034-6EE85-0AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | Supplies a common DC link from the three-phase AC line to connected drive inverters. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 122 | 6SE7038-6EK84-1BH0 | Not stated | Not stated | Transmits normalized ABO interface signals in the SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES inverter path. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 123 | 6SE7041-4WM84-1CF0 | Not stated | Not stated | Transmits normalized ABI interface signals in the high-voltage MASTERDRIVES drive path. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 124 | 6SL3210-1KE11-8AP2 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into controlled drive power for a motor in a G120C system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 125 | 6SL3210-1KE11-8UF1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into controlled drive power for a motor in a G120C system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 126 | 6SL3210-1KE12-3AP1 | Not stated | Not stated | Controls the speed and torque-producing output of a connected three-phase motor in a G120C drive path. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 127 | 6SL3210-1KE17-5AB0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into controlled drive power for a motor in a G120C system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 128 | 6SL3210-1KE17-5AF1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into controlled drive power for a motor in a G120C system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 129 | 6SL3210-1KE22-6UB0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into controlled drive power for a motor in a G120C system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 130 | 6SL3210-1KE23-2UB1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into controlled drive power for a motor in a G120C system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 131 | 6SL3210-1KE28-4UF1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into controlled drive power for a motor in a G120C system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 132 | 6SL3210-1NE23-2AG1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into the power stage output used by a SINAMICS G120 motor drive. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 133 | 6SL3210-1NE31-1UL0 | Not stated | Not stated | Provides the power conversion stage for a modular SINAMICS G120 motor drive. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 134 | 6SL3210-1NE31-5AL0 | Not stated | Not stated | Provides the power conversion stage for a modular SINAMICS G120 motor drive. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 135 | 6SL3210-1PE16-1AL1 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into the motor-drive power stage and handles braking energy through its integrated braking chopper. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 136 | 6SL3210-1PE26-0UL0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into the motor-drive power stage and handles braking energy through its integrated braking chopper. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 137 | 6SL3210-1PE28-8UL0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into the motor-drive power stage and handles braking energy through its integrated braking chopper. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 138 | 6SL3210-1PE32-1UL0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into the motor-drive power stage and handles braking energy through its integrated braking chopper. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 139 | 6SL3210-1PE33-0CL0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into high-power motor-drive output while its internal filter manages the documented line interface. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 140 | 6SL3210-1PH23-5UL0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts high-voltage three-phase line power into the motor-drive power stage and handles braking energy through its integrated chopper. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 141 | 6SL3210-1RE24-5AL0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into controlled motor-drive output for a SINAMICS G120P process-drive system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 142 | 6SL3210-1SE14-1UA0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into the power stage output used to control a motor in a SINAMICS S120 system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 143 | 6SL3210-1SE23-2AA0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase line power into the power stage output used to control a motor in a SINAMICS S120 system. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 144 | 6SL3220-1YD24-0CB0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC into controlled electrical output for a connected motor drive. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 145 | 6SL3220-1yd24-0ub0 | Not stated | Not stated | In a standard pump or fan installation, this SINAMICS G120XA converter sits between the incoming electrical supply and the motor. It converts and regulates power for the motor while receiving commands from the automation or supervisory layer. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 146 | 6SL3220-1YD26-0CB0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC into controlled electrical output for a connected motor drive. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 147 | 6SL3220-1YD26-0UB0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC into controlled electrical output for a connected motor drive. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 148 | 6SL3220-1YD28-0CB0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC into controlled electrical output for a connected motor drive. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 149 | 6SL3220-1YD30-0CB0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC into controlled electrical output for a connected motor drive. | Individual research | PUBLISHED | Open reference |
| 150 | 6SL3220-1YD30-0UB0 | Not stated | Not stated | Converts three-phase AC into controlled electrical output for a connected motor drive. | 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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