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Drive System Layout Chapter 2
Control Unit (all modules)
The control unit provides the core functionality of the variable frequency drive. 
This includes controlling the power modules to produce the required output 
voltage and frequency, monitoring the power modules, motor voltage, and motor 
current to provide alarm and trip signals based on the information.
Figure 25 - PowerFlex 6000 Interface
The CPU Board accepts external inputs through the connected communication 
network, hard-wired control devices or user interactions via the HMI to 
determine the actions required of the drive. The CPU Board also monitors 
motor voltage and current as well as internal inputs from the PLC, analog and 
digital signal processor boards and Power Modules. It uses these inputs in its 
motor control and protection algorithms to determine the necessary actions to 
be taken and outputs to be set. In combination with the PWM Boards, the CPU 
board sends the necessary optical PWM control signals to the Power Modules to 
allow the Power Modules to output the required voltage and frequency to the 
motor
Transceive r
indicators
PWM board A
PWM board B
PWM board C
CPU board
Analog signal 
processor board 
(AT)
Digital signal 
processor board 
(DT)
Status indicators
Interface 
terminals
Fiber optic sockets
Board mounting
screw
PLC
communication
interface
 Power indicators
DB board
Board handle
Status