BAUMULLER BM4443-AI1-012 00-03
Product Introduction:
The BAUMULLER BM4443-AI1-012 is a servo motor from the BM44xx series with an integrated single-turn absolute encoder. The “AI” designation means the encoder is built into the motor housing (non-drive end), providing a compact, cable-reduced solution. Winding 012 is rated for 230 V AC. The integrated encoder uses the Hiperface protocol with 128 sine periods per revolution.
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Technical Specifications:
- Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Servo Motor (PMSM)
- Cooling Method: Natural Convection (IC410)
- Encoder: Integrated Single-Turn Absolute, Hiperface
- Encoder Resolution: 128 periods/rev (131,072 counts/rev)
- Rated Voltage: 230 V AC (winding 012)
- Rated Speed: Up to 4,500 rpm
- Rated Torque: Approximately 1.5 Nm (continuous)
- Peak Torque: Approximately 6.0 Nm (short-term)
- Rated Power: Approximately 0.6 kW
- Insulation Class: F (155 °C)
- Protection Class: IP65 (integrated encoder version)
- Duty Cycle: S1 (Continuous)
- Shaft Diameter: 14 mm with keyway (DIN 6885-1)
- Weight: Approximately 3.4 kg
Functional Features:
- Integrated encoder eliminates separate encoder mounting and alignment
- Hiperface single-turn absolute: zero-position on power-up
- IP65 protection maintained with encoder integrated
- Reduced wiring complexity — single motor cable
Performance Parameters:
- Maximum Continuous Torque: 1.5 Nm
- Maximum Peak Torque: 6.0 Nm (10× rated, < 1 s)
- Nominal Speed: 0 – 4,500 rpm
- Torque Constant (Kt): Approximately 0.36 Nm/A
- Back-EMF Constant (Ke): Approximately 0.36 V/(rad/s)
- Rotor Inertia (Jm): Approximately 0.00018 kg·m²
- Mechanical Time Constant (τm): Approximately 6 ms
- Electrical Time Constant (τe): Approximately 2.5 ms
Material Composition:
- Stator: M330-50A Silicon Steel, 0.5 mm laminations, VPI-treated
- Rotor: NdFeB N42SH, segmented arc magnets, epoxy-bonded
- Windings: Class F copper, polyimide-insulated, VPI
- Housing + Encoder Housing: Aluminum ADC12, anodized (IP65 seal)
- Shaft: C45E, chrome-plated, induction-hardened bearing journal
- Bearings: Sealed 2RS ball bearings, grease-for-life
- Encoder Disk: Glass, chrome-on-glass pattern
Structural Features:
- Monobloc housing with integrated encoder chamber
- Front flange: 4 × M5 bolt holes
- Keyed shaft: 14 mm, DIN 6885-1
- Single cable exit: M23 connector (power + encoder combined)
- Encoder sealed within IP65 housing — no external encoder cable
Working Principle:
The PMSM rotor, equipped with NdFeB magnets, is driven by a three-phase rotating stator field from the servo amplifier. The integrated Hiperface encoder, mounted on the rear shaft, reads a glass code disk attached to the rotor. The encoder outputs absolute position data (Gray code, 131,072 counts/rev) via the M23 connector to the drive. The drive executes servo control loops using this feedback for precise motion control.
Advantages:
- Fully integrated design — no separate encoder, no alignment required
- IP65 protection maintained even with encoder
- Reduced installation time — single cable connection
- Absolute position available immediately after power-on
- Lower total system cost vs. separate encoder + motor
Applicable Industries:
- Food & Beverage Machinery (IP65 critical)
- Pharmaceutical Equipment
- Washdown Environments
- Printing Machines
- Assembly Automation
- Packaging Lines
Compatible Drives:
- BAUMULLER BM4621, BM4623, BM4661, BM4663
- BAUMULLER BM4700, BM4710, BM4720
Installation Requirements:
- Flange mount: 4 × M5, torque 2.5 Nm
- Shaft: Keyed, 14 mm, flexible coupling max 0.1 mm misalignment
- Cable: Single M23 connector, max length 15 m (power + encoder combined)
- Grounding: PE via connector pin, < 0.1 Ω
Usage Precautions:
- Do not apply radial load > 100 N on shaft
- Encoder is factory-calibrated; do not open encoder housing
- Maximum ambient: 40 °C (derate above 25 °C)
- Use only BAUMULLER-specified M23 cable assemblies












