Product overview

Introduction

The AX5000 series is available in single- or multi-channel design and is optimised in terms of function and cost-effectiveness. Integrated control technology supports fast and highly dynamic positioning tasks. EtherCAT as a high-performance system communication enables ideal interfacing with PC-based control technology.

The AX51xx single-channel servo drives are designed for rated motor currents up to 25 A.
The AX52xx two-channel servo drive enables operation of two motors with identical or even with different capacity, up to a total current of 12 A. The multi-axis drives with variable motor output allocation optimise packaging density and the cost per drive channel.

The AX5000 system enables simple and fast connection of several AX5000 devices to form a multi-axis system through the AX-Bridge quick connection system. The pluggable supply and connection module combines power supply, DC link, and control (24 V_DC) and braking voltage.

A wide range of motor types can be connected to the AX5000. Motors of different size and type can be connected without additional measures. Examples include synchronous, linear, torque and asynchronous motors. The multi-feedback interface supports all common feedback standards such as BiSS, EnDat, 1 Vss, TTL, resolver.

The AX5000 was developed specifically for the EtherCAT real-time Ethernet system. The outstanding features of EtherCAT are particularly beneficial for drive technology. They include short cycle time, synchronicity and simultaneity. EtherCAT enables very short cycle times, even in networks containing a large number of devices.

Properties

• high-speed EtherCAT system communication
• wide voltage range: 1 x 100_-10% V_AC - 1 x 240_+10% V_AC … 3 x 100_-10%V_AC - 3 x 480_+10% V_AC
• active DC link and brake energy management (in preparation)
• multi-feedback interface
• flexible motor type selection
• scalable wide range motor current measurement
• high-speed capture inputs
• diagnostic and parameter display
• integrated mains filter
• optional safety functions: restart lock, intelligent TwinSAFE safety functions (in preparation)
• compact design for simple control cabinet installation
• AX-Bridge - the quick connection system for power supply, DC link and control voltage
• variable cooling concept (in preparation)

The integrated, fast AX5000 control technology with a current control cycle of up to 31.25 µs supports fast and highly dynamic positioning tasks. The drives are designed as single- or two-channel servo drives:

• AX51xx: single-channel servo drive
  rated motor current: 1 A, 3 A, 6 A, 12 A, 18 A, 25 A
• AX52xx: two-channel servo drive
  rated motor current: 2 x 1 A, 2 x 3 A, 2 x 6 A (with flexible allocation of total device current on both axes)

The two-channel servo drives with variable motor output allocation enable operation of two motors with identical or different capacity with the same servo drive. For example, an asynchronous motor with a rated current of 1 A and a linear motor with a rated current of 9 A can be operated with a servo drive with two 6 A channels. The total current is relevant for the device utilisation.

The AX-Bridge enables convenient and fast connection of several servo drives from the AX5000 range to form a drive system. This pluggable supply and connection module combines power supply, DC link and control (24 V_DC) and enables fast installation and commissioning.

The AX5000 offers flexible and universal connection options. It supports

• almost all feedback systems, including robust resolvers, sine/cosine encoders with EnDat, Hiperface or BiSS, and
• a wide range of motor types such as asynchronous, synchronous, torque or linear motors.

Wide voltage range

In order to facilitate worldwide application with different voltage systems, the AX5000 features a wide voltage range. Between 1 x 100 V_AC and 3 x 480 V_AC almost any voltage system can be connected to one and the same device. This reduces stock-keeping and prevents destruction through unsuitable mains voltage. Examples for different mains systems:

• 1 x 100 V_AC, 3 x 200 V_AC for Asia
• 1 x 115 V_AC, 3 x 230 V_AC, 3 x 480 V_AC for North America
• 1 x 220 V_AC, 3 x 380 V_AC for China
• 1 x 230 V_AC, 3 x 400 V_AC for Europe

Variable motor interface

The AX5000 supports the connection of different motor types, ranging from standard asynchronous motors to ironless linear motors:

Multi-feedback interface

AX5000 offers interfaces for all common feedback systems. No additional interface cards are required.
Connection options:

• Sine / cosine 1 V_pp
• EnDAT, single- and multi-turn
• Hiperface, single- and multi-turn
• BiSS, single- and multi-turn
• Resolver, 2-pole - 8-pole
• TTL encoder
• Support for electronic motor name plates