Product Description:

The 17.F5.C0H-190F axis drive is produced by KEB for the F5 Combivert Axis Drives series. In an automation cell, it works as the inverter that supplies regulated voltage and frequency to an AC motor under CNC or PLC command. This allows the connected motor to respond to changing speed and torque demands during coordinated motion. Power electronics, control logic, and communication ports share a single housing, which helps keep cabinet layouts compact. Typical uses include conveyor branches, forming lines, and material-handling axes that need mid-range power and position feedback.

Drive configuration begins with size code 17, which indicates the current rating, heat-sink mass, and mounting-hole pattern. The housing form factor H uses a deep chassis that accommodates larger bus capacitors and a high-speed cooling channel. For general operation, the unit will energize motors up to 25 HP. On a 230 V supply, the drive is the Unit B variant. An auxiliary encoder simulation signal is provided as a TTL square wave, enabling external controls to monitor shaft speed directly. This is useful when another device needs a speed-related signal without reading the primary feedback channel. Rotor position is accepted through the Hiperface interface so absolute multi-turn data can be captured at startup.

This combination supports use with synchronous or induction motors in mid-range motion applications. The ability to serve different voltage classes can help machine platforms adapt to regional line-voltage standards without major panel changes. Having both incremental simulation and absolute feedback paths gives the control system immediate speed confirmation after each enable sequence. It also lets the control system keep primary position feedback separate from secondary monitoring signals during routine operation. That arrangement can shorten diagnostics and simplify integration in multi-axis cabinets.