Siemens SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES 6SE70 Modules: 6SE7016-1TA84-1HF3

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Siemens SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES 6SE70 Series Technical Notes

The Siemens SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES 6SE70 series represents one of the most widely deployed AC drive platforms in global heavy industry. Installed across petrochemical complexes, nuclear power auxiliary systems, offshore platforms, steel rolling mills, and large-scale water treatment facilities, the 6SE70 architecture has served as the backbone of variable-speed drive control in applications demanding high reliability and deterministic performance. Its modular construction — separating rectifier, inverter, control, and communication functions into discrete, field-replaceable units — made it the preferred choice for plant engineers requiring granular maintenance access without full drive replacement. The series spans power ratings from fractional kilowatts to multi-megawatt configurations, supporting both Vector Control and V/f control modes across a broad voltage range (380 V to 690 V AC).

The Evolution of SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES 6SE70 Architecture

The 6SE70 platform was introduced by Siemens in the early 1990s as a successor to the SIMOVERT P and SIMOVERT F families, consolidating vector drive and servo functionality into a unified hardware chassis. The initial release established the modular backplane bus (CBC — Communication Board Compact) and the CU (Control Unit) / PMU (Parameterization Unit) separation that would define the series throughout its lifecycle.

Through the mid-1990s to early 2000s, Siemens expanded the 6SE70 with CUVC (Control Unit Vector Control), CUMC (Control Unit Motion Control), and a range of technology boards (T400, T300) enabling application-specific logic execution directly within the drive. The introduction of PROFIBUS-DP communication boards (CBP, CBP2) aligned the platform with the emerging fieldbus standards dominant in European process industries.

By the late 2000s, the 6SE70 entered its maturity phase. Siemens positioned the SINAMICS S120 and G120 families as the forward migration path. The 6SE70 was officially classified as a legacy/mature product, with Siemens committing to spare parts availability through extended service agreements. For plants with 6SE70 installations, the primary compatibility concern is the backplane bus interface: third-party or refurbished boards must conform to the original CBC bus timing specifications to avoid CU fault codes (F023, F025 series).

The 6SE7016-1TA84-1HF3 is a compact Power Output Module within this series, rated for low-power inverter output duty, and is representative of the modular inverter building blocks used in multi-axis or multi-motor drive cabinets.

SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES 6SE70 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

Compact PLUS / Compact / Chassis Power Modules (Inverter Output)

• 6SE7016-1TA84-1HF3: Compact power output module, 1.6 kW, 400 V, 3-phase inverter output stage for MASTERDRIVES MC/VC chassis systems.
• 6SE7018-0TA84-1HF3: Power output module, 1.8 kW, 400 V, compact chassis inverter building block.
• 6SE7021-0TA84-1HF3: 2.1 kW compact output module, suitable for multi-axis cabinet configurations.
• 6SE7022-6TC84-1HF3: 2.6 kW, 400 V compact inverter module with integrated brake chopper interface.
• 6SE7024-1TC84-1HF3: 4.1 kW output module, compact chassis, standard inverter duty.
• 6SE7027-2TD84-1HF3: 7.2 kW compact power module, 400 V, high-cycle inverter application.
• 6SE7031-2HF84-1HF3: 12 kW chassis inverter module, 400 V, for medium-power drive cabinets.
• 6SE7031-8EF84-1HF3: 18 kW chassis output module, 400 V, three-phase PWM inverter stage.
• 6SE7032-6EG84-1HF3: 26 kW chassis inverter module, 400 V, suitable for pump and fan duty.
• 6SE7033-2EG84-1HF3: 32 kW chassis power module, 400 V, standard industrial inverter output.

Control Units (CU)

• 6SE7090-0XX84-0AB0: CUVC — Control Unit Vector Control, the primary CPU board for closed-loop vector control in 6SE70 chassis drives.
• 6SE7090-0XX84-0FF5: CUMC — Control Unit Motion Control, for servo and positioning applications within the MASTERDRIVES MC variant.

Communication Boards (CB)

• 6SE7090-0XX84-0FF0: CBP2 — PROFIBUS-DP communication board, supports DP-V1, compatible with all CUVC/CUMC variants.
• 6SE7090-0XX84-0FE0: CBD — DeviceNet communication adapter board for North American market installations.

Technology / Application Boards

• 6SE7090-0XX84-0KA0: T400 Technology Board — programmable application board supporting IEC 61131-3 function block programming for custom drive logic.
• 6SE7090-0XX84-0KA1: T300 Technology Board — earlier-generation application board for process-specific control sequences.

Rectifier / Active Front End Modules

• 6SE7036-0EE85-0AA0: Uncontrolled rectifier module, 36 A, 400 V, for DC bus supply in multi-axis configurations.
• 6SE7041-1EF85-0AA0: Active Infeed Converter (AFE) module, 41 A, 400 V, regenerative front end with sinusoidal current draw.

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES 6SE70 Parts

For plants operating 6SE70 installations beyond their original design life, DriveKNMS provides lifecycle extension support including: cross-reference identification for obsolete part numbers, functional equivalency assessment between 6SE70 sub-variants, and documentation support for maintenance records. Where direct replacement is unavailable, our engineering team can advise on compatible substitute modules within the 6SE70 family or identify migration pathways to SINAMICS equivalents with minimal control system impact.

Quality Control for the SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES 6SE70 Range

The 6SE70 platform's modular backplane architecture requires that all replacement boards — particularly CUVC, CUMC, and communication boards — are validated for correct CBC bus timing and parameter set integrity before installation. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all 6SE70 units processed through our facility: