On the Altivar ATV630 process drive, what does embedded control (PLC, RTU, HMI) mean?

FA255320

20 July 2022

Issue:
Meaning of the embedded control (PLC, RTU, HMI) on Altivar ATV630 process drive

Product Line:
Altivar ATV630 process drive

Environment:
All

Cause:
PLC control? Does the drive have a built in PLC?

Resolution:
Embedded control by PLC means the process drive has a built in Ethernet TCPIP card that can be controlled over a PLC controller.
RTU control means modbus control.
HMI control means keypad or local control.
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