ÖVE/ÖNORM EN 61800-7 specifies profiles for Power Drive Systems (PDS) and their mapping to existing communication systems by use of a generic interface model. The functions specified in this part of ÖVE/ÖNORM EN 61800-7 are not intended to ensure functional safety. This requires additional measures according to the relevant standards, agreements and laws. This part of ÖVE/ÖNORM EN 61800-7 specifies profile type 1 for Power Drive Systems (PDS). Profile type 1 can be mapped onto different communication network technologies.