What is Vector Control in a VFD Electric motors · Vector drives come in 2 types Open Loop and Closed Loop based upon the way they get their feedback information A true Closed Loop Vector Drive uses a shaft encoder on the motor to give positive shaft position indication back to the microprocessor mP So when the mP says move x radians the encoder says it only moved x 2 radians The mP then alters the PWM signature on the fly to