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IndraDrive system guide / identify each hardware layer

IndraDrive HMV, HMS, HCS, CSB & CSH System Map

An IndraDrive cabinet can combine supply hardware, axis power hardware and a configured control section. HMV, HMS, HCS, CSB and CSH labels describe different layers of that system, so one front-panel photo rarely identifies the complete requirement.

Bottom line

What this comparison can establish

Map the supply, power and control layers separately, then record firmware, options, safety, communication and the connected motor before comparing a configured assembly.

Side-by-side identity

What each product label must tell you

Role
IndraDrive supply-unit layer that supports the shared power architecture.
Verify
Complete HMV code, mains, power class, bus arrangement, firmware context and connected axes.
Do not assume
A supply-unit match does not identify the individual axis power or control sections.
Role
Axis power-section or converter layer selected with current, voltage and motor requirements.
Verify
Complete HMS or HCS code, power class, control-section pairing, connected motor and cooling.
Do not assume
Do not treat an attached control section as part of the base power designation unless it is explicitly included.
Role
Configured control-section layer containing communication, encoder, I/O, safety and firmware choices.
Verify
Full control-section code, every option, safety function, panel, firmware, parameters and associated power hardware.
Do not assume
A matching control-section family does not prove option-slot, safety or firmware compatibility.

Decision path

Turn the cabinet into a useful evidence set

01

Which labels belong to power?

Capture: Capture HMV, HMS or HCS labels separately and show how the assemblies connect.

Then: Build a supply-to-axis power map.

02

Which control section is attached?

Capture: Record CSB or CSH complete code, options, safety and panel.

Then: Compare the control configuration field by field.

03

What data must survive?

Capture: Record firmware, parameters, machine application, backups and connected motor.

Then: Define configuration preservation before hardware is exchanged.

Official manufacturer records

Use the edition that matches the installed hardware.

Verified downloads open on the manufacturer’s site. Other references open a library entry with assistance options. Confirm the applicable edition, physical nameplate and machine documentation.

Common questions

Before you request a configured match

Is the control section included with an HCS or HMS unit?

Do not assume what is included. The quote and physical assembly must state whether the configured control section, panel, firmware or accessories are part of the unit.

Why record both power and control labels?

They identify different hardware and configuration layers that work together in the machine.

Can parameters be recreated after a swap?

That must not be promised without the machine records and an evaluated plan. Preserve available backups and the original configuration evidence first.

Availability · repair · exchange

Send the complete code.

The suffix can change electrical and mechanical compatibility. Include every character and a clear nameplate photo.