RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW Bosch Rexroth Indramat
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The Bosch Rexroth Indramat RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW is a drive controller from the RD 500 Drive Controllers series. It features U/f curve control, operates on an inverter DC supply with a voltage range of 700 V, and uses forced air cooling. The controller supports external 24 V stand-by power and does not include a built-in brake chopper.
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Product Description:
The RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW is an AC inverter module produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat as part of the RD 500 Drive Controllers series. Installed in a cabinet between the rectifier and the motor, it reconstructs the DC link into a variable three-phase waveform so that shaft speed and torque can be matched to the instantaneous load. This function makes the unit suitable for conveyors, pumps, and other asynchronous motor applications that demand adjustable output without mechanical gear changes or excessive energy dissipation. Because output frequency and voltage are regulated electronically, the module can adapt motor operation to changing process demand while allowing smoother speed control during startup and load changes.
The drive uses U/f curve control, meaning the controller keeps the stator voltage proportional to output frequency to preserve magnetic flux in the motor. Thermal management is handled by forced air cooling, and a built-in fan channels air across the heat sink to keep semiconductor temperatures within safe limits. For braking events, the unit is supplied without a built-in brake chopper, so external circuitry must absorb regenerated energy when rapid deceleration is required. The DC link is supplied as Inverter DC, and the power section is rated for operation across a 700 V bus used with large-frame rectifier stacks on the RD platform. Control electronics can remain active during mains outages because the terminal block accepts auxiliary 24 V standby power for parameter memory and fieldbus communication.
This model belongs to design generation 1, making it compatible with first-generation RD plug-in options and I/O cards. The required control software must be ordered as a separate subposition rather than being supplied in the unit. It is classified as a Drive Controller for use in the RD 500 platform. This arrangement allows the inverter section to be matched with the appropriate system configuration while keeping the hardware role clear within the overall drive assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions about RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW:
Q: What is the operating voltage range for the RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW drive controller?
A: The RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW operates on a voltage range of 700 V.
Q: What type of control method does the RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW utilize?
A: This drive controller uses U/f curve control for managing motor speed.
Q: What cooling method is used in the RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW?
A: It relies on forced air cooling to regulate internal temperatures during operation.
Q: Does the RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW include an integrated brake chopper?
A: This model does not have a built-in brake chopper.
Q: How is standby power supplied to the RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW drive controller?
A: The RD51.1-8N-004-L-V1-FW has 24 V standby power provided externally.
