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A machine tool integrator was retrofitting a CNC grinding machine that required sub-micron positioning accuracy on the workpiece feed axis. The original analog servo drive drifted with temperature changes in the shop, causing gradual dimensional errors that only appeared after several hours of operation. The maintenance team replaced it with the 1398-DDM-075, which uses a microprocessor to close all control loops in the digital domain. Because the drive’s velocity and position regulators operate on numerical values rather than analog voltages, the thermal drift that plagued the original system disappeared entirely.

The practical value became obvious during a production run of precision bearing races: the 1398-DDM-075 maintained position repeatability throughout a 12-hour shift without needing mid-shift recalibration. The shop foreman noted that the drive’s built-in position window and in-position discrete outputs allowed the machine‘s PLC to confirm axis completion without polling, simplifying the control logic.

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• Full Digital Control Loop: The 1398-DDM-075 replaces the analog compensation networks of earlier servo drives with a microprocessor that executes all current, velocity, and position loops numerically. This eliminates drift from component aging and temperature variation—a persistent problem in analog drives used in non-climate-controlled environments .
• Single or Three-Phase Input Flexibility: Unlike many servo drives that mandate three-phase power, the 1398-DDM-075 accepts single-phase input without external transformers. Field engineers can commission the drive on available single-phase supply for setup and testing, then switch to three-phase for full-power production once the electrical infrastructure is ready .
• SERCOS Fiber-Optic Multi-Axis Capability: Select 1398-DDM-075 configurations include a SERCOS interface that allows a single motion controller to coordinate up to 32 drives over a fiber-optic ring. Synchronization accuracy is in the microsecond range, enabling multi-axis interpolation for applications like CNC contouring and electronic line-shafting .
• Local Indexing Function (X Models): The “-075X” variant of the 1398-DDM-075 embeds positioning sequences—homing, relative moves, absolute moves—directly in the drive. The host controller can trigger an index and then attend to other tasks, reducing controller scan-time burden in multi-axis systems .
• Configurable Discrete I/O Matrix: The drive provides five selectable circuit inputs and programmable discrete outputs (in-position, at-speed, zero-speed, fault indications, etc.) that can be wired directly to a PLC or relay panel. This eliminates the need for a separate motion interface module in many applications .

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Technical Principles and Innovative Values

Innovation Point 1 – One drive, several motion personalities: 1398-DDM-005​ is a universal drive, so the same hardware is commissioned as a torque regulator, a velocity servo, a positioning drive, an indexer or a master-encoder follower. That flexibility lets a machine builder standardise on one part number across several machine variants and reduces the spares inventory to a single item.Innovation Point 2 – Digital loop closure at useful rates: current loop at 125 µs, position loop at 1 ms and velocity bandwidth up to 300 Hz give 1398-DDM-005​ the bandwidth to hold registration accuracy on fast packaging and converting axes. The loops are closed in the drive’s own microcontroller, not in the PLC, so the host is freed from time-critical work.Innovation Point 3 – Intelligent power module protection: the output stage of 1398-DDM-005​ is built around an IPM that watches for overcurrent, short circuit and over-temperature, and shuts down before the power devices are damaged. Combined with bus over- and under-voltage protection, this is why these drives are often found still running decades after installation.Innovation Point 4 – Universal single-phase input: accepting 100-240 VAC at 47-63 Hz on a single phase, 1398-DDM-005​ removes autotransformers and country-specific variants from OEM designs. Peak output scales with the supply – 0.9 kW at 120 V, 1.8 kW at 240 V – so higher line voltage unlocks more of the drive’s capability with no hardware change.Innovation Point 5 – Setup through software, not jumpers: configuration, tuning and troubleshooting are done in Ultra Master on Windows, over the serial port. 1398-DDM-005​ stores its presets, loop gains and I/O assignments internally, so a replacement drive can be brought up from a saved configuration file rather than by hand – the single biggest time saver during a machine recovery.

Application Cases and Industry Value

Case 1 – Packaging machine registration retrofit: A food packaging line built around Allen-Bradley F-series servo motors used 1398-DDM-005​ drives on the film-feed and cut-off axes. When one drive failed after years of service, the OEM spare was no longer stocked by the local distributor and a whole-drive swap would have meant re-engineering the axis with a modern platform, new cabling and new PLC code. Instead, a tested 1398-DDM-005​ of the same series was installed, the saved Ultra Master configuration was downloaded over the serial link, and the axis was back in production inside one shift. The measurable value was that the machine’s mechanical design, wiring and PLC logic were untouched, so no re-commissioning or safety re-validation was required.Case 2 – Semiconductor handling equipment: A small wafer-handling station used 1398-DDM-005​ in master-encoder-follower mode, slaving the pick-and-place axis to a line encoder so that motion stayed synchronised to the upstream conveyor without a separate motion controller. The buffered encoder output was fed back to the PLC for position verification. When maintenance staff needed to diagnose a following error, the drive’s status display and the Ultra Master diagnostics pointed to a degraded feedback cable rather than the drive itself. The plant kept two 1398-DDM-005​ units on the shelf for a fleet of similar stations; over several years, that small inventory absorbed every axis-level failure without a line stoppage longer than the swap itself.

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The 1391-DES45-DI-AQB-A​ is a digital AC servo drive from Allen-Bradley, part of the Bulletin 1391 family of single-axis motion controllers built for closed-loop speed and torque control. It is a full-size servo amplifier rather than a plug-in module, intended for cabinet mounting alongside its dedicated isolation transformer.The 1391-DES45-DI-AQB-A​ rectifies a three-phase 230 V AC supply into a 300 V DC bus and delivers 45 A RMS continuous and 90 A RMS peak to an AC servomotor, with speed held to within 0.05 % across a 95 % load change. The trailing -A suffix specifies a 24 V DC contactor coil, which is a detail that decides whether a replacement unit energises at all.

Application Scenarios

A packaging line built around an IMC S-class controller has been running for twenty years. One axis drives the film feed, and it has to accelerate, settle, and hold registration thousands of times per shift. The machine builder chose an Allen-Bradley 1326 servomotor with a matching drive, and the line still hits its original cycle time.The drive behind that axis is the 1391-DES45-DI-AQB-A. It takes a ±10 V DC speed command from the motion controller, reads rotor position back from the motor resolver, and closes the current loop in hardware at a 2500 Hz modulation rate. When the resolver cable is disturbed during a bearing change, the drive reports a fault on its integral display instead of running away, and the maintenance team reads the code off the two-line LCD rather than connecting a laptop in a cramped cabinet.What makes this matter commercially is the alternative. Replacing one axis of that machine means new drive, new motor, new feedback cabling, and a rewritten motion program, with validation time that usually exceeds the hardware cost by a wide margin. Keeping a 1391-DES45-DI-AQB-A​ on the shelf keeps the original architecture intact, and the line keeps its proven cycle time.

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A packaging line running four synchronized servo axes suddenly trips a ground fault. The operator panel shows a DC bus undervoltage on all axes simultaneously. The culprit is rarely an individual axis module—it’s the 1394-SJT05-C-RL system module, the single point that feeds DC power to every axis drive on the backplane. Without this module, the entire multi-axis system goes dark. For plants still running legacy 1394 GMC platforms in printing, converting, or material handling applications, sourcing a tested spare 1394-SJT05-C-RL often means the difference between a few hours of downtime and a multi-week production halt waiting for an obsolete component .

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Technical Principles and Innovative Values

Innovation Point 1: Centralized DC Bus Architecture. The 1394-SJT05-C-RL converts three-phase AC input into a shared 530–680V DC bus that feeds all axis modules through the backplane. This design eliminates individual rectifiers in each axis drive, reducing component count, panel space, and points of failure. The 5 kW continuous rating with 28 kW peak capacity handles demanding acceleration profiles without derating .

Innovation Point 2: Dual Communication Pathways. Integrated Remote I/O enables direct communication with legacy Allen-Bradley controllers like PLC-5 and SLC 500 series. AxisLink provides a separate high-speed network for inter-module synchronization, supporting electronic gearing and camming across up to eight nodes. Together, these interfaces let the 1394-SJT05-C-RL serve as both the power source and the motion coordinator for complex multi-axis machinery .

Innovation Point 3: Resolver Feedback Compatibility. The “RL” designation means this module is configured for resolver-based motor feedback rather than incremental encoders. Resolvers offer superior durability in harsh environments—resistant to dust, oil, and temperature extremes that degrade optical encoders. This makes the 1394-SJT05-C-RL suitable for heavy industrial applications where environmental contamination is a concern .

Innovation Point 4: 99% Efficiency Design. At a time when many servo controllers dissipated significant heat, the 1394-SJT05-C-RL achieves 99% operational efficiency. This translates directly to smaller cabinet cooling requirements and longer component life. The intelligent power management and EMI filtering built into the module further reduce electrical noise that could interfere with sensitive feedback signals .

Application Scenarios

A packaging machinery manufacturer was maintaining a fleet of labeling machines built in the late 1990s. The original DC drives had become unreliable, with speed regulation drifting during long production runs. The maintenance team needed a drop-in replacement that would fit the existing panel space and accept the same 240V single-phase supply. They selected the 1361-NO61-2-5 because its open-chassis design matched the original mounting footprint, and its three selectable regulation modes—armature voltage, speed, and torque/current—allowed them to match the original drive‘s tuning without rewiring the tachometer feedback circuit. The swap was completed during a weekend shutdown, and the labeling machines returned to production with stable speed control and no further drift complaints.

In a small machine shop, a lathe with a 3 HP DC spindle motor was experiencing erratic speed under load. The existing drive had failed, and the OEM replacement was no longer available. The shop electrician installed a 1361-NO61-2-5 with the speed feedback mode enabled, using the existing tachometer generator. The drive’s 150% current limit for one minute handled the high starting torque of the spindle without tripping, and the armature voltage feedback provided adequate regulation for roughing operations. The repair cost was a fraction of replacing the motor with an AC system.

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Main Features and Advantages

Embedded design removes the external hardware: The Allen-Bradley 1336-GM5​ installs inside the drive and connects through the internal SCANport header, so there is no DIN rail, no mounting bracket and no SCANport patch cable to buy or route. In a crowded motor control centre, that saves panel space and eliminates two common failure points — the external cable and its connectors.Configuration without software: Every essential setting on the Allen-Bradley 1336-GM5​ is a DIP switch. Node address, data rate and datalink assignment can be set on a bench before the board goes into the drive, which means a spare can be pre-configured and swapped in minutes rather than requiring a laptop running RSNetWorx at the panel.Network diagnostics at a glance: Two dual-color LEDs report network status and SCANport status independently. That separation is genuinely useful during commissioning, because it tells you immediately whether a problem is on the DeviceNet side — duplicate address, missing terminator, bus-off — or on the drive side, such as a datalink the drive does not support.Flexible I/O over one cable: The Allen-Bradley 1336-GM5​ supports polled I/O for deterministic cyclic exchange, change-of-state for bandwidth-efficient updates, and explicit messaging for parameter reads and writes. Control, reference, status, current, speed and fault data all move across a single drop, which removes the point-to-point wiring that would otherwise be needed for start, stop, reverse, fault reset, analog reference and analog feedback.Faulted node recovery: With SW2-7 and SW2-8 set to the On position, the Allen-Bradley 1336-GM5​ supports changing the node address of a device that has gone bus-off, using the appropriate software tool. That avoids pulling a board out of a drive just to correct an address conflict.Lifecycle economics: Because the 1336 platform is obsolete, the Allen-Bradley 1336-GM5​ is a textbook last-time-buy item. A tested spare keeps a working drive on the network instead of triggering an unplanned migration to PowerFlex hardware.

Application Field

Networking legacy drives is the core purpose of the Allen-Bradley 1336-GM5. Many plants run DeviceNet backbones with SLC, PLC-5 or ControlLogix scanners and a population of 1336 drives installed years earlier. Adding the board brings those drives onto the network without touching the power wiring or the motor, turning standalone local control into PLC-controlled operation with full feedback.Process industries with distributed drives benefit most. In water and wastewater, HVAC plants, pulp and paper mills and material handling systems, drives are spread across a large site. With the Allen-Bradley 1336-GM5, a single DeviceNet trunk carries commands and feedback to each one, replacing long analog runs that are vulnerable to noise and ground loops.Diagnostic visibility is the second driver. Once on the network, output current, motor speed, DC bus voltage and fault codes are available to the PLC and to SCADA. Plants use that data for trending and predictive maintenance, catching a rising current on a pump or a conveyor before it becomes a trip, rather than discovering the problem after an operator resets a fault.Retrofit projects where the drive stays but the control system is modernised are the third case. When an old relay or serial control scheme is replaced by a networked PLC, the Allen-Bradley 1336-GM5​ lets the existing 1336 hardware participate in the new architecture instead of being scrapped.One practical constraint: on smaller horsepower drives an external 1203-GM5-class module may be the specified route, and compatibility varies by drive sub-family and firmware version. Confirm the drive model and firmware before ordering, since the board is not interchangeable across all 1336 variants.

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 1336F-MCB-SP1K is a main control board (MCB) designed for the 1336 PLUS II series of adjustable frequency AC drives. As the central processing unit of the drive, the 1336F-MCB-SP1K executes all control algorithms, manages I/O signal processing, stores drive parameters in non-volatile memory, and coordinates communication between the power stage, operator interface, and external control systems. This board serves as the “brain” of the 1336F drive platform, handling everything from motor control calculations to fault diagnostics.

The 1336F-MCB-SP1K is specifically intended for Frame A drives within the 1336 PLUS II product line, with one board required per drive for proper operation. The SP1K designation indicates a particular hardware revision within the MCB family, and this board should not be interchanged with other suffix versions such as SP1I, SP1J, SP1L, or SP1M without verifying compatibility. The “-A” variant (1336F-MCB-SP1K-A) represents a specific revision level of this board, typically associated with the 1336 FORCE series and certain Frame F configurations.

For maintenance and repair operations, the 1336F-MCB-SP1K is a critical spare component. When a 1336 PLUS II drive experiences control-related faults or fails to initialize properly, the main control board is often the root cause. Replacing the 1336F-MCB-SP1K with a genuine Allen-Bradley unit restores the drive‘s original control logic, parameter storage, and communication capabilities, returning the system to full operational status.

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Central Control Architecture for 1336 PLUS II Drives: The 1336F-MCB-SP1K functions as the primary intelligence of the 1336F drive platform, executing all motor control algorithms and managing real-time signal processing. It coordinates data exchange between the power stage, I/O modules, and optional communication cards through the drive backplane, ensuring synchronized operation across all subsystems.

Non-Volatile Parameter Storage: All drive configuration parameters, application settings, and fault history are stored in the board‘s non-volatile memory. This design allows technicians to back up settings from a working 1336F-MCB-SP1K and restore them to a replacement unit, dramatically reducing commissioning time after board replacement.

Direct Replacement for Failed MCB Assemblies: When a 1336F drive exhibits control faults, initialization failures, or persistent diagnostic errors pointing to the main control board, the 1336F-MCB-SP1K provides a drop-in replacement solution. The board is pre-tested and packaged in anti-static material to prevent damage during shipping and handling.

SP1K Version Identification: The SP1K suffix distinguishes this board from other 1336F MCB variants. Engineers must verify the exact suffix on the failed board before ordering, as mixing different MCB revisions can cause communication errors or parameter incompatibility within the drive.

Frame A Compatibility: The 1336F-MCB-SP1K is specifically configured for Frame A 1336F drives. This frame designation relates to the physical size and power rating of the drive, ensuring the board’s firmware and hardware interface match the connected power components.

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ is a 1336 PLUS II adjustable frequency AC drive from Rockwell Automation, built to control the speed and torque of a three-phase induction motor from a fixed mains supply. Reading the catalogue number the way Rockwell defines it: 1336F is the bulletin, BR is the voltage class covering 380 to 480 V AC or 513 to 620 V DC input, F200 is the nominal rating, AA is the IP20 / NEMA Type 1 enclosure, and EN is the English language group for the human interface.One point deserves to be stated plainly, because it is the single most common error in circulation. Several reseller listings describe the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ as a 200 HP drive. It is not. In the 1336 PLUS II numbering scheme the rating field is read with an implied decimal — F05 is 0.5 HP, F100 is 10 HP and F200 is 20.0 HP — and the BR frame range runs from 0.5 HP to 20 HP at 1.1 to 27 A. The 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ is therefore a 20 HP (15 kW) drive with a 27 A continuous output. The suffix EN is the language option, not an EtherNet/IP module.That correction matters at the purchasing stage, because a buyer who orders this part expecting 200 HP will receive a drive one tenth of the size. What the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ actually is: a mid-power, sensorless-vector drive for pump, fan, conveyor and general machine duty, discontinued by Rockwell and supplied today mainly as a replacement for installed 1336 PLUS II panels.

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Main Features and Advantages

Sensorless vector control as standard: The 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ runs Rockwell’s sensorless vector algorithm, which delivers far better low-speed torque and speed regulation than plain V/Hz without the cost and wiring of an encoder. Where the application does demand full torque at zero speed, the drive accepts an encoder feedback card and runs closed loop. Auto-tuning lets the drive measure the connected motor and set its own model, which removes a lot of guesswork at commissioning.Protection logic that prevents trips rather than just reporting them: Proactive current limit, overcurrent stall and overvoltage stall let the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ ride through momentary disturbances by stretching the accel or decel ramp instead of faulting. On a conveyor that hits a jam, or a pump that sees a sudden head change, this is the difference between a nuisance stop and continuing production. The drive retains the last four faults in memory with plain-language messages, so a technician arriving at 02:00 can see what happened without a laptop.Process functions that remove external hardware: A built-in process PI controller means a pump or fan loop can be closed on pressure or flow directly inside the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN, with no separate loop controller in the panel. Add the auto economiser for variable-torque loads, flying start for fans that are still windmilling, three skip frequencies to avoid mechanical resonance, seven preset speeds, S-curve ramps, slip compensation and droop, and a large fraction of typical application logic is already inside the drive.Communication and panel integration: SCANport gives the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ a common interface to DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus DP and Remote I/O through plug-in modules, and the same control interface is shared across the 1336 family, which shortens training for sites running a mixed population of drives.

Application Field

Pumps, fans and other variable-torque loads: The squared V/Hz mode, the built-in PI controller and the auto economiser make the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ a natural fit for centrifugal pumps and fans, where energy use falls with the cube of speed and a modest reduction in flow usually pays for the drive quickly. Water and wastewater lift stations, HVAC air handlers and cooling tower fans are typical homes for a 20 HP frame.Conveyors, mixers and general machine duty: On constant-torque loads the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ uses its sensorless vector capability for high starting torque and stable speed under changing load, with DC injection braking or a dynamic brake resistor for controlled stopping. Skip frequencies avoid the resonant speeds that show up on long belt runs and on machines with gearboxes.Legacy panel replacement: This is the dominant reason the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ is purchased today. Rockwell has discontinued the 1336 PLUS II line, but thousands of panels are still in service, and replacing a failed drive with the same catalogue number is usually far cheaper than re-engineering the enclosure, the power wiring and the control philosophy around a modern PowerFlex. Matching the AA enclosure, the EN language and the 27 A rating keeps the swap mechanical.Multi-drive coordinated lines: With a communication module fitted, the 1336F-BRF200-AA-EN​ takes speed reference, start/stop and fault status over the network, which suits small coordinated lines and pump groups supervised from a single PLC.

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF150-AA-EN is an adjustable frequency AC drive from the 1336 PLUS II product family, designed for precise speed and torque control of three-phase induction motors. As a 15 HP (11 kW) rated unit, the 1336F-BRF150-AA-EN accepts 380-480V AC three-phase input or 513-620V DC input, delivering up to 24 amps of output current to the motor. This drive belongs to Rockwell Automation‘s legacy Bulletin 1336F platform, which served as a workhorse for industrial motor control across fan, pump, and conveyor applications for many years before being superseded by modern PowerFlex series drives.

The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF150-AA-EN features a compact A1 frame size and an IP20 / NEMA Type 1 enclosure rating, making it suitable for indoor mounting within a protective cabinet. The drive supports both Volts-per-Hertz (V/Hz) control for simple variable-torque loads and sensorless vector control for applications demanding higher low-speed torque without encoder feedback. A built-in human interface module (HIM) with LCD display and keypad provides local configuration and monitoring capability, simplifying commissioning and parameter adjustment.

Despite being discontinued by the manufacturer, the 1336F-BRF150-AA-EN remains widely supported through the surplus and refurbished market, with numerous suppliers maintaining inventory for legacy system maintenance . For facilities still operating 1336 PLUS II drives, this model serves as a critical spare to minimize downtime when existing units fail.

Technical Specifications

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ is a microprocessor-based adjustable frequency AC drive from the Bulletin 1336 PLUS II family, built to control the speed and, when required, the torque of three-phase induction motors. Reading the catalog number: 1336F identifies the 1336 PLUS II series, BR sets the input voltage at 380 to 480 V AC three-phase (or 513 to 620 V DC on the DC-fed variant), F100 is the nominal rating of 7.5 kW (10 HP), AE specifies an IP20 / NEMA Type 1 enclosure with EMC provisions, and EN selects the English language group. Note that this is a 10 HP drive despite the “100” in the code; some reseller listings misread it as 100 HP, and the difference matters when an existing panel is being matched.The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ supports two selectable control modes: volts-per-hertz for straightforward speed control on pumps and fans, and Sensorless Vector Control where low-speed torque and dynamic response are needed without an encoder. Parameters are organised in a group and element structure and are set from the Human Interface Module or over the serial port using DriveTools software. Because the drive shares its control interface and communication options with the 1336 IMPACT and 1336 FORCE field-oriented drives, the SMC and SMP power products and the 1305 drive, the Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ integrates into Allen-Bradley PLC, SLC and ControlLogix architectures with the same option modules already stocked on site.The product line has been discontinued by Rockwell Automation, so the Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ is normally sourced as new surplus or tested stock for maintenance, retrofit and panel-matched replacement.

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Two control modes for two kinds of load: The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ can be run in V/Hz mode where the requirement is simple speed control of a centrifugal pump or fan, and switched to Sensorless Vector Control where the load needs torque at low speed — a loaded conveyor start, a mixer at low shear, an extruder screw. Sensorless vector delivers that torque without an encoder feedback device, which keeps the cost and cabling of a feedback loop out of the installation.Protection that is tuned to the machine: Beyond the standard trips for overcurrent, overvoltage, ground fault and overtemperature, the drive provides overload stall and overvoltage stall functions that hold the process running through a transient rather than tripping on it, plus a speed-sensitive electronic motor overload, flying start for a coasting motor, auto restart after a power loss, and a memory of the last four faults with plain-language diagnostics on the Human Interface Module. The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ also supports DC injection braking, dynamic braking with an external resistor, slip compensation, S-curve acceleration and seven preset speeds.Process control built in: An integral process PI controller allows pressure, flow or temperature to be closed around the drive without an external loop in the PLC, and the auto-economiser function reduces motor flux at light load for additional energy saving on fan and pump duty. Three skip frequencies let mechanical resonance points be avoided, and dual accel/decel profiles cover applications with different loaded and unloaded ramps.Integration and serviceability: The SCANport interface accepts the same communication adapters used across the Allen-Bradley drive family, so a DeviceNet or ControlNet node can be added without changing the drive. The removable Human Interface Module allows the same keypad to be used for programming several drives in a lineup, and the laminated bus design and planar construction reduce internal cabling, which is where reliability is won in a panel that has been running for fifteen years.

Application Field

Fan, pump and compressor duty: The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ is most frequently found on variable-torque loads where the energy case for a drive is straightforward — supply and return fans, cooling tower fans, process pumps, blowers and small compressors. Running in V/Hz with the auto-economiser active, the drive takes a motor that previously ran across the line against a throttling valve or damper and matches its speed to the actual demand.Conveyors and material handling: On belt conveyors, sortation lines and transfer cars, the drive handles controlled acceleration and deceleration, prevents product spillage on start, and provides the low-speed torque needed to break a loaded belt loose. Sensorless vector mode is normally selected here rather than V/Hz.Mixers, extruders and machine tools: Constant-torque applications such as mixers, agitators, extruder screws and small machine tool spindles use the Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ for speed regulation under varying load, with skip frequencies used to avoid a resonant speed band on the mechanical train.Retrofit and panel-matched replacement: The largest current demand is replacement. Panels built around the 1336 PLUS II are still in service across water treatment, cement, metals, food and beverage and general manufacturing, and when a drive fails the preference is usually a like-for-like unit that drops into the same cut-out, uses the same option modules and reads the same parameters, rather than a migration to a PowerFlex platform that requires re-engineering. The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN​ serves that need, and its discontinued status is precisely why availability and condition of stock matter more than price on this part number.