Allen-Bradley PN-200960 Inverter Power Board for 1336 Series

Allen-Bradley PN-200960: Industrial Data Link for 1336 Series Drive Networks

The Allen-Bradley PN-200960 Inverter Power Board is a precision-engineered industrial network interface component designed for seamless integration within the 1336 Series variable frequency drive platform. In modern smart factory environments, the power board serves as the foundational data and energy bridge between the drive’s control logic and the broader automation network — enabling real-time signal acquisition, protocol-level communication, and continuous operational feedback across the entire production line.

As industrial facilities transition toward fully connected architectures, the PN-200960 plays a critical role in sustaining the data flow between field-level devices and upper-layer control systems. From the moment a motor start command is issued by a PLC — such as an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix L7x or CompactLogix 5380 controller — the PN-200960 ensures that drive-level power conversion data, fault codes, and operational parameters are accurately captured and transmitted upstream to SCADA platforms and HMI terminals without latency or data loss.

Compatibility & Integration Notes

Connected Automation Data Flow

In a typical smart factory deployment, the PN-200960 sits at the heart of the 1336 Series drive’s power stage, directly interfacing with the drive’s control board to regulate IGBT gate signals and monitor DC bus voltage, output current, and thermal status. This data is continuously fed back to the drive’s main processor, which communicates upstream via a 1336-GM1 DeviceNet Communication Adapter or a 1336-L10 ControlNet Adapter, enabling the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC to receive real-time drive diagnostics over the plant network.

At the field level, sensors — including proximity switches, encoders, and temperature transmitters — feed process data into remote I/O modules such as the 1734 POINT I/O or 1756 ControlLogix I/O chassis. These signals are aggregated by the PLC and used to modulate drive speed commands sent back to the 1336 Series drive through the PN-200960’s power stage. The result is a closed-loop control architecture where signal acquisition, protocol conversion, and power delivery are tightly synchronized.

On the visualization layer, FactoryTalk View SE SCADA software and PanelView Plus 7 HMI terminals display live drive parameters — including output frequency, motor current, fault history, and energy consumption — pulled directly from the ControlLogix controller via EtherNet/IP. When a fault condition is detected at the PN-200960 level (such as an overcurrent trip or thermal overload), the alarm is propagated through the drive’s communication adapter, registered in the PLC fault table, and displayed on the HMI within milliseconds, triggering automated shutdown sequences or maintenance alerts.

For multi-drive installations, the PN-200960-equipped 1336 drives can be networked alongside PowerFlex 755 drives and PowerFlex 525 drives on a shared EtherNet/IP segment, with a Stratix 5700 managed industrial Ethernet switch providing deterministic, low-latency communication across all nodes. Edge gateway devices — such as the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Edge Gateway — can aggregate drive data from multiple 1336 units and forward it to cloud-based MES or ERP platforms for production analytics and predictive maintenance scheduling.

Solving Data Isolation in Industrial Sites

One of the most persistent challenges in legacy industrial environments is protocol fragmentation — where older 1336 Series drives running on DH+ or DeviceNet cannot natively communicate with modern EtherNet/IP-based control systems. The PN-200960, as the core power and interface board of the 1336 drive, enables the drive to function reliably while communication adapters bridge the protocol gap, eliminating data silos between the drive layer and the plant-wide network.

In facilities where production transparency is a priority, the PN-200960 supports the 1336 drive’s ability to report granular operational data — motor speed, torque, fault codes, run hours — that would otherwise remain locked within the drive and invisible to SCADA or MES systems. By maintaining the integrity of the drive’s internal data bus, the PN-200960 ensures that all upstream communication adapters receive accurate, uninterrupted data streams for remote monitoring and diagnostics.

For plants undergoing digital transformation, replacing a failed PN-200960 with a verified, tested unit from ZYPLC restores full network visibility immediately — avoiding the extended downtime and data blackouts that occur when a drive’s power board fails silently. Every PN-200960 unit shipped by ZYPLC undergoes pre-shipment functional testing, is covered by a warranty terms confirmed during quotation, and is available for rapid global dispatch via DHL or FedEx to minimize production interruption.

Industrial Connectivity FAQ

Q1: What communication protocols does the Allen-Bradley 1336 Series support when using the PN-200960?
The 1336 Series drive supports DeviceNet, DH+ (Data Highway Plus), and ControlNet communication via dedicated communication adapter modules (e.g., 1336-GM1, 1336-L10). The PN-200960 power board maintains the drive’s internal data bus integrity, which is essential for these adapters to function correctly and relay real-time data to ControlLogix or SLC 500 PLCs.

Q2: Is the PN-200960 compatible with Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk SCADA environments?
Yes. While the PN-200960 is an internal drive component, its role in sustaining the 1336 drive’s operational health is fundamental to the drive’s ability to communicate with Studio 5000-programmed controllers and FactoryTalk View SE SCADA systems. A functioning PN-200960 ensures the drive remains online and visible to the plant network without communication dropouts.

Q3: How does ZYPLC ensure the PN-200960 is ready for industrial deployment?
Each PN-200960 unit is subject to pre-shipment functional testing to verify power stage integrity, gate drive signal output, and fault detection circuitry. Units are shipped with a warranty terms confirmed during quotation and full traceability documentation. Express shipping via DHL or FedEx is available for urgent production recovery scenarios.

Q4: Can the PN-200960 be used in multi-drive network architectures alongside newer Allen-Bradley drives?
Yes. The 1336 Series drives equipped with a healthy PN-200960 can coexist on shared industrial networks alongside PowerFlex 755, PowerFlex 525, and other Rockwell Automation drives, provided appropriate communication adapters and network infrastructure (e.g., Stratix 5700 switches) are in place. This allows phased modernization without requiring full drive replacement.