DEMAG DIC Series Modules: DIC-4-025-E-0000-01 DIC4025E000001

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

DEMAG DIC Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The DEMAG DIC Series frequency inverter drives occupy a critical position in global heavy-industry infrastructure. Deployed across chemical processing plants, nuclear facility auxiliary systems, oil refineries, steel mills, and port crane installations, the DIC Series represents DEMAG's standardized variable-frequency drive (VFD) platform engineered for crane hoist, travel, and auxiliary motion control. These units are characterized by their compact DIN-rail or panel-mount form factor, integrated braking chopper circuits, and compatibility with DEMAG's proprietary CAN-based motion bus architecture. Installed base spans multiple decades, with active units still operating in facilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The long service life of these drives — often exceeding 15–20 years in controlled environments — creates sustained demand for spare parts, replacement modules, and lifecycle extension support.

The Evolution of DIC Series Architecture

The DIC Series was introduced as part of DEMAG's transition from relay-logic crane control to fully digital drive management. Early-generation DIC units (DIC-4-xxx-E variants) employed analog reference inputs with digital enable signals, interfacing directly with DEMAG's KBK and SX crane control systems. The core power stage is built around IGBT modules rated for 400 V AC three-phase input, with output frequency ranges of 0–300 Hz and integrated DC-link voltage monitoring.

Mid-generation revisions introduced enhanced EMC filtering, expanded fault-code diagnostics via front-panel LED arrays, and compatibility with PROFIBUS-DP communication adapters. Late-generation DIC units added CANopen motion profile support (CiA 402), enabling direct integration with DEMAG's DEMATIC and DSC-S control platforms. Compatibility between early and late variants is limited at the firmware and parameter-set level; physical form factors and mounting dimensions remained largely consistent across the series, simplifying mechanical replacement while requiring parameter re-commissioning.

As of 2024, the DIC Series has entered the end-of-active-production phase. DEMAG's current platform successor is the DEDRIVE Compact (DIC successor) and DEDRIVE Pro series. However, the installed base of DIC units in legacy crane systems ensures continued demand for spare and replacement modules through at least 2035.

DIC Series Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified, commonly sourced models within the DEMAG DIC Series. Units are classified by power rating and functional variant:

DIC-4-025-E-0000-01 / DIC4025E000001: 2.5 kW, 400 V, standard hoist/travel inverter, integrated brake chopper, no fieldbus.
DIC-4-040-E-0000-01 / DIC4040E000001: 4.0 kW, 400 V, travel drive variant, analog speed reference input.
DIC-4-063-E-0000-01 / DIC4063E000001: 6.3 kW, 400 V, hoist application, extended overload capacity 150% for 60 s.
DIC-4-100-E-0000-01 / DIC4100E000001: 10.0 kW, 400 V, dual-axis capable, integrated safety relay output.
DIC-4-160-E-0000-01 / DIC4160E000001: 16.0 kW, 400 V, heavy-duty hoist, external braking resistor terminal.
DIC-4-250-E-0000-01 / DIC4250E000001: 25.0 kW, 400 V, high-capacity travel drive, forced-air cooling.
DIC-4-025-E-0001-01: 2.5 kW variant with PROFIBUS-DP communication module pre-installed.
DIC-4-040-E-0001-01: 4.0 kW variant with PROFIBUS-DP, extended diagnostic register set.
DIC-4-063-E-0001-01: 6.3 kW with PROFIBUS-DP, compatible with DEMAG DSC-S controller.
DIC-4-100-E-0001-01: 10.0 kW with PROFIBUS-DP, dual encoder feedback input.
DIC-4-025-E-0002-01: 2.5 kW variant with CANopen (CiA 402) motion profile support.
DIC-4-040-E-0002-01: 4.0 kW with CANopen, compatible with DEMAG DEMATIC bus topology.
DIC-4-063-E-0002-01: 6.3 kW with CANopen, supports electronic cam and position synchronization.
DIC-4-100-E-0002-01: 10.0 kW with CANopen, integrated STO (Safe Torque Off) per IEC 61800-5-2.
DIC-4-160-E-0002-01: 16.0 kW with CANopen, extended temperature range -10°C to +55°C.
DIC-4-250-E-0002-01: 25.0 kW with CANopen, suitable for outdoor-rated enclosure installations.
DIC-4-025-E-0000-00: Earlier revision of the 2.5 kW base unit; firmware v1.x, limited fault diagnostics.

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete DIC Series Parts

DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory program for end-of-life DEMAG DIC Series units. As DEMAG has transitioned production to the DEDRIVE platform, procurement of DIC modules through standard distribution channels has become increasingly constrained. DriveKNMS sources DIC Series units through verified industrial surplus channels, decommissioned crane system teardowns, and direct OEM overstock acquisition.

All units are catalogued by full part number including revision suffix (e.g., -00 vs. -01), which affects firmware compatibility and parameter set structure. Customers requiring exact revision matches for fleet uniformity or warranty compliance are advised to specify the full 14-character part number when submitting inquiries. DriveKNMS can cross-reference legacy DEMAG part numbers against current replacement equivalents and advise on DEDRIVE Compact substitution where direct replacement is not available.

Quality Control for the DIC Series Range

Each DIC Series unit processed by DriveKNMS undergoes a structured inspection and functional test protocol specific to the drive's power class and communication variant. The test sequence includes: incoming visual inspection for IGBT module condition, DC-link capacitor ESR measurement, gate driver signal integrity verification, and power-up no-load run at rated input voltage. Units with PROFIBUS-DP or CANopen modules are subjected to bus communication handshake testing using a reference PLC master to confirm node address assignment, PDO mapping, and fault response behavior.

Backplane connector pins and control terminal blocks are inspected under magnification for fretting corrosion — a known failure mode in DIC units that have experienced thermal cycling in crane cab environments. Units that pass all test stages are issued a DriveKNMS inspection certificate with test date, technician ID, and measured parameters. Units that fail any stage are either repaired to specification or quarantined and listed as-is for parts recovery only.