{"product_id":"gu-d15-80173-110-01-allen-bradley-gate-commutated-turn-off-board-powerflex","title":"GU-D15 80173-110-01 Allen-Bradley Gate Commutated Turn-Off Board PowerFlex","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-speed switching control in PowerFlex drive systems, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley GU-D15 80173-110-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eGU-D15 80173-110-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGate Commutated Turn-Off Board) provides direct electrical gate-drive execution for power semiconductor modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Identification and Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GU-D15 unit is a specialized hardware component within the PowerFlex drive architecture, responsible for managing the turn-off timing and signal amplification for GTO-based power assemblies. The identified spare models, such as 80173-110-02 and 81001-451-63-R, represent iteration-specific variants; ensure the part number matches the drive chassis revision during replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGU-D15 80173-110-01 G651885A H011203-28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.56 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 x 20.8 x 4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-25 deg C to +70 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 W (Max)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85 - 264 VAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 - 5.0 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Drive Control Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis component maintains deterministic gate-pulse timing essential for high-power inverter stability. The board supports firmware flash compatibility with the host drive control logic, allowing for adjustments in switching frequencies to minimize harmonic distortion. Integration within the drive housing requires precise impedance matching to maintain signal integrity for the turn-off commutation sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne (1) GU-D15 80173-110-01 Gate Commutated Turn-Off Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatic-shielded packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical documentation regarding pin-out and signal-level requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Isolation: De-energize the main DC bus and verify zero-energy state with a multimeter before hardware access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrostatic Discharge: Use a grounded wrist strap when handling the board to protect sensitive semiconductor gate drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: Ensure all mounting screws are torqued to manufacturer specifications to provide proper electrical contact with the drive chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal Cabling: Route gate signals away from high-current power cables to prevent induced noise and potential commutation faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual Inspection: Confirm that no physical damage is present on the gate capacitors or connectors prior to power-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the function of the 24 VDC output?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24 VDC output provides the necessary bias voltage to the gate commutation circuitry to maintain the semiconductors in a ready state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes this board support hot-swapping?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The module must be installed while the drive is fully powered down and the DC bus capacitors are discharged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat causes a commutation fault in this board?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fault typically stems from improper gate timing, excessive heat on the GTO junction, or signal noise on the control inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs the input range compatible with non-standard AC sources?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board supports 85 - 264 VAC, making it resilient to fluctuations in industrial power quality within that specified range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is firmware flash compatibility verified?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe host drive controller queries the board's internal identifier; verify the board revision matches the drive's firmware requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is the storage temperature range wider than the operation range?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe storage range covers non-operating ambient conditions where the electronics are dormant and not subjected to thermal stress from internal operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan I use a different spare model number?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if specifically listed as a direct compatible replacement in the PowerFlex drive technical manual for your specific chassis serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do I identify a failed gate-drive channel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failure is usually indicated by a drive-side diagnostic code referencing a \"Gate Fault\" or \"Commutation Failure\" specific to the affected phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46066475597997,"sku":"GU-D15 80173-110-01 G651885A H011203-28","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/gu-d15.jpg?v=1781599871","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/gu-d15-80173-110-01-allen-bradley-gate-commutated-turn-off-board-powerflex","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}