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The function of the power modulator in a drive is to

  • A.convert the mechanical output of the motor back into electrical energy
  • B.control the flow of power to the motor
  • C.carry the mechanical load of the drive and transmit it to the driven machine
  • D.measure the speed and current of the motor for the benefit of the control unit

Answer: B

Correct answer: control the flow of power to the motor

The power modulator sits between the supply and the motor and regulates what reaches it - a converter, chopper or inverter that adjusts voltage, current or frequency to whatever the control unit demands. It also limits the current during transients and, where the drive regenerates, passes power the other way. The sensing belongs to the control unit and the mechanical duty to the load; the modulator handles the power.

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