Where can I find information on how to break down the ATV630 Process drive's serial number?

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16 June 2022

Issue:
I need to find the serial number of the Altivar Process Variable Speed Drive.

Product Line:
Altivar Process
ATV600, ATV630, ATV650, ATV680
ATV900, ATV930, ATV950. ATV980

Environment:
All Process drives

Cause:
Where is the date code buried in the new process drive's serial number?

Resolution:
sn breakdown
It is possible that additional Manufacturing plants have been added since this article was last revised. 
Note that the year code Y changed from 1 digit to 2 digits during 2018.  So, a drive manufactured in year 2022 week 8 has date code 2208.

 
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