Part Number: 6SE7090-0XP84-0AD0
Manufacturer: Siemens AG (Germany)
Product Type: Option Card / Spare PCB Assembly
The 6SE7090-0XP84-0AD0 is a spare PCB card for the Siemens SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES platform — the 6SE7090-0XP84 variant of the drive's option card assembly. In the SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES architecture, the 6SE7090-0XX84 series encompasses the drive's internal option and function boards: communication modules (CBP2 PROFIBUS, CBD DeviceNet), encoder interface boards (DTI, SBR), technology expansion boards, and specialised adapter cards. Each is identified by the 0XX84 base and a specific suffix (0AD0, 0AB0, 0FF0, 0FF5, etc.) that designates its function.
The 0AD0 suffix identifies this card as a specific functional variant within the 0XP84 sub-series. The 6SE7090-0XP84 prefix (with "XP" rather than the more common "XX") identifies a variant tailored to specific SIMOVERT drive power configurations, distinguishing it from the more common 0XX84-series cards.
When an option card fails within a SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES system, the function it provides — communication, encoder feedback, expansion I/O, or adapted interface — is lost. The drive may generate a configuration mismatch alarm or communication fault indicating the option slot is no longer reporting correctly.
The 6SE7090-0XX84 series covers a broad range of SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES option functions. Adjacent cards in the same ordering system include:
| Suffix | Function |
|---|---|
| 0AB0 | CUVC — Vector control unit |
| 0AD0 | Specific function variant (this card) |
| 0FF5 | CBP2 — PROFIBUS communication module |
| 0KA0 | ADB — Adapter module |
Each serves a distinct function within the SIMOVERT drive option slot architecture. Cards are not interchangeable between functions.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 6SE7090-0XP84-0AD0 |
| Manufacturer | Siemens AG |
| Product Type | Option Card / Spare PCB |
| Platform | SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES MC/VC |
| Family | 6SE7090-0XP84 series |
Q1: How is the correct 6SE7090-0XP84-0AD0 variant confirmed for a specific drive?
Confirm the full part number from the installed card's own label — including the complete suffix (0AD0). The suffix defines the card's function within the SIMOVERT option architecture. Adjacent variants with different suffixes perform different functions and are not interchangeable. Cross-reference the installed card's label against the drive's service documentation.
Q2: The SIMOVERT drive shows an option slot configuration error or communication fault. Could the 6SE7090-0XP84-0AD0 be at fault?
Yes. Configuration mismatch or slot communication alarms appear when the option card is absent, incorrectly seated, or has failed. First re-seat the card in its slot. If the alarm persists after re-seating and confirming the slot assignment matches the drive's parameter settings, the card has failed.
Q3: Does replacing the option card require changes to the SIMOVERT drive parameters?
Option card recognition is typically automatic — the SIMOVERT CUD/CU reads the card's identity at power-up. If the replacement card is the same type (0AD0), no parameter changes are needed. If the drive's option slot parameters reference this card's function, verify those parameters match the replacement card's specification after power-up.
Q4: The 6SE7090-0XP84-0AD0 is not widely listed. Is it available in the aftermarket?
SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES option cards circulate in the industrial aftermarket through specialist repair and spare parts companies. Some cards are available as exchange units. Contact specialist SIMOVERT repair companies with the full part number — including the complete suffix — to confirm availability. Do not accept a card with a different suffix as a substitute without confirming functional compatibility.
Q5: Can the 6SE7090-0XP84-0AD0 be repaired if the failure is component-level?
Component-level repair is viable when the failure is localised to identifiable and replaceable components — a failed communication IC, damaged optocoupler, or faulty connector. Specialist SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES repair companies with experience on 6SE7090-series option cards can assess the board and advise on repairability. Request a functional test on a SIMOVERT-compatible test rig as part of any repair process.
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