Product Description:

The 176F8626 is a printed-circuit assembly manufactured by Danfoss for the Danfoss Cables and Accessories series. Identified as a drive interface board, the module plugs into low-voltage sections of variable-frequency drives to route precise gate pulses to the power semiconductors that modulate motor current in automated plant equipment. It supports the switching section of the converter by passing command signals and returning status information from the inverter stage. The assembly is intended for use inside the converter rather than as a standalone control product. This role helps the drive maintain controlled motor output during speed regulation and load changes.

The PCA type is a Gatedrive Card, so the board concentrates on gate-signal isolation, level shifting, and fault feedback for the main inverter. Its circuitry has a coated finish that helps resist moisture and airborne contaminants inside electrical rooms. Drive families marked with voltage codes T4/T5 at 400 VAC are supported, which allows the card to match those converter variants without changes to the internal wiring path. For higher-voltage installations, models with code T7 built before production week 08 of 2014 can also use the assembly. The hardware weighs 0.5 kg, so it places little load on the board guides and connector points inside the drive.

When boxed for transport, the card has a gross mass of 0.65 kg, and its protective carton occupies 7.958 L. These packaging figures correspond with the anti-static wrap used around the assembly to reduce the risk of discharge damage during storage and shipping. The packing format keeps the board separated from adjacent items so the connectors and coated surfaces are less likely to be damaged in transit. It also allows the unit to be stored as a sealed assembly until it is needed in a compatible drive.