GE Whedco TGT-3X6L-1-0-BD

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Product Details And Specifications

GE Whedco TGT Series Technical Notes

The GE Whedco TGT Series represents a dedicated line of servo power and motion control modules engineered for high-demand industrial environments. Deployed extensively across chemical processing plants, oil refineries, nuclear power facilities, and heavy manufacturing lines, the TGT Series has established a significant installed base in applications requiring precise multi-axis servo coordination. The series interfaces directly with GE Whedco's motion control architecture, providing regulated DC bus power, axis-level drive conditioning, and fault-tolerant operation under continuous industrial duty cycles. Its modular form factor allows integration into existing GE motion control cabinets without full system replacement, making it a preferred choice for lifecycle extension programs in brownfield facilities.

TGT Series Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified models within the GE Whedco TGT Series, classified by function. Each entry reflects a distinct hardware configuration. Substitution between variants requires engineering review.

Servo Power Modules

• TGT-3X6L-1-0-BD: 3-axis servo power module, integrated bus drive, standard voltage rating
• TGT-3X6L-2-0-BD: 3-axis servo power module, revision 2, enhanced fault diagnostics
• TGT-3X6L-1-1-BD: 3-axis servo power, variant 1-1, modified thermal dissipation profile
• TGT-2X6L-1-0-BD: 2-axis servo power module, bus drive integrated, reduced axis count
• TGT-4X6L-1-0-BD: 4-axis servo power module, expanded multi-axis coordination
• TGT-3X9L-1-0-BD: 3-axis high-current servo power, 9L frame, heavy-duty applications
• TGT-3X6L-1-0-SD: 3-axis servo power, standalone drive (SD) configuration, no bus integration
• TGT-3X6L-1-0-ND: 3-axis servo power, no drive (ND) suffix, external drive required

Axis Drive & Control Modules

• TGT-AX1-6A: Single-axis drive module, 6A continuous output, servo loop control
• TGT-AX2-6A: Dual-axis drive module, 6A per axis, coordinated motion support
• TGT-AX1-12A: Single-axis drive, 12A rating, high-torque servo applications
• TGT-AX3-6A: 3-axis drive module, 6A per axis, matched to TGT-3X6L power modules

Power Supply & Bus Interface Modules

• TGT-PSU-24V: 24VDC auxiliary power supply module for TGT backplane systems
• TGT-BUS-INT-1: Backplane bus interface module, revision 1, GE Whedco motion bus protocol
• TGT-BUS-INT-2: Backplane bus interface, revision 2, extended node addressing
• TGT-COMM-SER: Serial communication adapter for TGT Series, RS-232/RS-422 interface

Quality Control for the TGT Series Range

TGT Series modules incorporate multi-layer backplane connectors and proprietary bus communication circuits that require specialized test procedures beyond standard power-on verification. DriveKNMS applies the following quality control steps to all TGT Series units: visual inspection of backplane connector pins for deformation, corrosion, and contact wear; DC bus voltage output verification under load conditions matching the module's rated axis count; axis drive channel isolation testing to confirm no cross-channel leakage; bus communication protocol handshake verification using GE Whedco-compatible test equipment; thermal cycling assessment for units sourced from high-ambient-temperature environments; and firmware/hardware revision identification to confirm compatibility with the customer's host system version. Units that do not pass all stages are quarantined and not offered for sale.