Description
Tetra Pak PME-1802-A-CD2
Product Overview
The Tetra Pak PME-1802-A-CD2 is a legacy Trans-Driv motor-drive module used in Tetra Pak packaging equipment for controlling a DC motor. Unlike a conventional PLC output module, this assembly handles the power-control portion of a motor drive, accepting speed-command and logic signals while regulating the DC armature supply. Available equipment records associate the unit with 53N012A, Tetra Pak reference 90430-0067, and later motor-drive-control reference 90603-2560. A Tetra Pak technical notice also lists the PME-1802-A-CD2 among affected DC motor-drive components that were replaced through an upgrade program.
The PME-1802-A-CD2 is particularly relevant when maintaining older Tetra Pak packaging machinery where the original DC motor architecture remains installed. Available nameplate-level records identify a 230 VAC input, approximately 195 VDC field output, and 0–180 VDC armature output, with continuous armature current of approximately 2 A. External speed references are documented as 0–10 VDC, with several selectable speed-input ranges associated with the drive configuration. This is a specialized drive assembly, so substituting a generic DC drive based only on voltage and current is not a safe engineering assumption.
Product Introduction
In legacy Tetra Pak packaging equipment, the motor-drive card is part of the machine’s motion chain rather than an independent automation controller. The PME-1802-A-CD2 provides the electrical interface between the machine’s speed-control logic and its DC motor, including armature and field power.
The important replacement issue is configuration. Tetra Pak documentation records an upgrade path for affected PME-1802-A-CD2 motor-drive assemblies, indicating that some original parts were no longer available and that the first replacement required an upgrade kit rather than a direct component swap.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | -CD2 |
| OEM | Tetra Pak |
| Associated Brand | Atlas Copco / Danaher Motion |
| Drive Family | Trans-Driv |
| Product Type | DC motor drive / power control module |
| Associated Part Number | 53N012A |
| Tetra Pak Reference | 90430-0067 |
| Alternative Motor Drive Reference | 90603-2560 |
| AC Input | 230 VAC |
| Input Tolerance | +15% / −20% |
| Field Output | 195 VDC |
| Armature Output | 0–180 VDC |
| Continuous Armature Current | 2 A |
| Current Limit | 2.5 / 1.2 A |
| External Speed Input A | 0–10 VDC, Ua = 0–180 VDC |
| External Speed Input B | 0–10 VDC, Ua = 0–120 VDC |
| External Speed Input C | 0–10 VDC, Ua = 0–150 VDC |
| Logic | 24 VDC logic functions documented |
| Auxiliary Output | +12 VDC, Rout = 1 kΩ |
| Auxiliary Output | +20 VDC, maximum 30 mA |
| Manufacturer Location Marking | Made in Sweden |
| Approx. Weight | 0.5 kg class |
| Protection / Enclosure | Exact standalone IP rating not reliably verified |
The electrical values above are based on surviving nameplate/product records for the 53N012A configuration. Exact control characteristics should be confirmed against the drive revision installed in the machine.
PME-1802-A-CD2
Major Features / Practical Advantages
Dedicated DC Motor Control
The is designed around a DC motor drive architecture. Its armature output is rated up to approximately 180 VDC, while the field circuit is identified at approximately 195 VDC. This is fundamentally different from an AC frequency inverter or a PLC analog-output card.
For maintenance engineers, that distinction matters. The module is part of the power conversion chain and must be evaluated together with the motor, field circuit, feedback arrangement, machine controller, and protective devices.
230 VAC Input
The drive accepts 230 VAC input with a documented tolerance of approximately +15% / −20%. The internal drive electronics convert the incoming AC supply into the field and armature DC circuits required by the controlled motor.
0–180 VDC Armature Control
The armature output is documented as 0–180 VDC, providing the principal variable-voltage supply to the DC motor. Continuous armature current is identified as approximately 2 A.
This rating should not be interpreted as a universal motor compatibility specification. The motor’s armature resistance, field requirements, acceleration profile, duty cycle, and machine-specific control loop all need to be considered.
Multiple External Speed Inputs
The 53N012A configuration provides several 0–10 VDC external-speed input arrangements. Records identify input ranges corresponding to 120, 150, and 180 VDC armature output configurations. This suggests that the machine-side control arrangement determines how the speed reference is mapped into motor voltage.
When replacing a card, preserve the existing control wiring and configuration rather than assuming every 0–10 V signal uses the same scaling.
Auxiliary DC Outputs
The documented unit provides auxiliary +12 VDC and +20 VDC supplies for associated circuitry. The +20 VDC output is specified at a maximum of 30 mA in surviving equipment records.
These outputs are part of the drive’s internal machine interface and should not be treated as general-purpose control-panel power supplies.
Tetra Pak Machine Integration
The -CD2 appears in Tetra Pak technical documentation alongside several related motor-drive assemblies. A 2019 Tetra Pak technical notice lists 90430-0037, 90430-0067, and 90603-2560 as drive references. The notice states that the replacement was not direct and required an upgrade kit for the first conversion.
That historical detail is important for procurement. An advertised “equivalent” should not automatically be installed in place of the original drive without checking the machine upgrade documentation.
Related Products
- 53N012A — Associated Trans-D numbe motor-drive assembly.
- 90430-0067 — Tetra Pak motor-drive-control reassoci.
- 90603-2560 — Tetra Pak motor-drive-control e list replacement/upgrade documentation.
- 90430-0037 motor-drive control reference identified in Tetra Pak technical documentation.
- 90430-0030— /B motor-drive-control reference from the same legacy drive family.
- 90430-67 — Power-supply reference appearing in legacy Tetra Pak/Trans-Driv records.
- — Related drive family configuration.
- Trans-Driv — Drive architecture associated with the series.
FAQ
s the ?
It is a Trans-Driv DC motor-drive control/power module used in Tetra Pak packaging machinery. It is associated with the 53N012A part family and Tetra Pak motor-drive references including 90430-0067 and 90603-2560.
a PLC power supply?
No. Some reseller databases incorrectly categorize it as a generic power supply. The stronger part-level evidence identifies it as a motor drive / motor-drive control assembly with 230 VAC input and controlled DC field/armature outputs.
What motor voltage does it provide?
The documented configuration has a 0–180 VDC armature output and approximately 195 VDC field output. The continuous armature current is approximately 2 A.
Can I replace it directly with another 53N012A?
Do not assume that. Tetra Pak’s own technical notis that drive replacements required an upgrade kit for the first replacement, after which the newer spare could be used. That means the machine’s existing drive architecture must be checked before approving a substitute.
I hot?
No hot-swap capability has been established for this drive. It handles hazardous DC motor power levels, including approximately 180 VDC armature output. Isolate AC input, DC field/armature circuits, stored energy, and the machine before removing the module.
support firmware v3.1?
There is no reliable documentation establishing a firmware designation such as v3.1 for this legacy Trans-Driv module. It should be treated as hardware/control electronics rather than a modern firmware-defined PLC module.
What should I check before purchasing a replacement?
Check the exact marking, 53N012A identification, Tetra Pak machine model, motor nameplate, field voltage, armature voltage/current, speed-reference wiring, feedback arrangement, and any machine upgrade kit already installed.
Is a 230 VAC rating enough to identify a compatible replacement?
No. Several drive characteristics must match. The 230 VAC input is only one part of the electrical interface. Armature voltage, field voltage, current capability, speed-reference scaling, machine control logic, and physical wiring all affect compatibility.
Procurement Note
The should be purchased as a specialized Tetra Pak Trans-Driv motor-drive component, not as a generic industrial power supply.
The most useful cross-references are:
- 53N012A
- Tetra Pak 90430-0067
- Tetra Pak 90603-2560
Tetra Pak’s technical notice is particularly important because it records a historical replacement program in which the replacement was not a direct first-time substitution and required an upgrade kit.
For New Surplus inventory, verify the actual board label, revision, connector arrangement, and 53N012A identification. For Used or Refurbished equipment, a simple power-up test is not enough. The preferred test should verify the control inputs, auxiliary outputs, field circuit, armature output behavior, and current-limit function against the appropriate motor-drive test procedure.
Do not use the generic specifications sometimes published for this part as the basis for a machine retrofit. The surviving equipment records provide useful electrical identification, but the Tetra Pak machine configuration remains the controlling compatibility reference.
