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B&R 8AC122.60-1

Model Number: 8AC122.60-1

Product Introduction:
The B&R 8AC122.60-1 is a single-axis servo drive from the ACOPOS P3 product family. It is a high-performance servo inverter designed for demanding motion control applications requiring high dynamics, precision, and advanced synchronization capabilities. The ACOPOS P3 represents the next generation above ACOPOS 10 with significantly higher power density and performance.

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Technical Specifications:

  • Number of Axes1 axis
  • Drive Type: Sinusoidal commutation servo inverter with field-oriented control (FOC)
  • Rated Output Current10 A (RMS per phase)
  • Peak Output Current: 30 A (RMS per phase, 3 seconds)
  • Rated Output Power4.5 kW (at 400 V DC bus)
  • DC Bus Voltage Range: 200 V DC to 480 V DC (nominal 310 V DC)
  • Output Voltage: 0 to 400 V AC (line-to-line, RMS)
  • Output Frequency: 0 to 650 Hz

Input Specifications:

  • Supply Voltage: 3 × 400 V AC (+10% / -15%) or 3 × 480 V AC (+10% / -15%)
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz (±5%)
  • Power Consumption (at rated load): Approximately 5.0 kW
  • Power Factor: > 0.95 (at rated load)

Communication Interfaces:

  • EtherCAT (primary, on-board, with enhanced distributed clock)
  • PROFIdrive (option board)
  • CANopen (option board)
  • PROFIBUS DP (option board)
  • Sercos III (option board)
  • USB 2.0 (for parameterization and diagnostics)
  • Serial RS-232 (for parameterization)

Safety Functions (Integrated):

  • STO (Safe Torque Off): SIL 3 / PL e (per EN ISO 13849-1)
  • SS1 (Safe Stop 1): SIL 3 / PL e
  • SLS (Safely Limited Speed): SIL 3 / PL e
  • SLP (Safely Limited Position): SIL 3 / PL e
  • SBC (Safe Brake Control): SIL 3 / PL e
  • SOS (Safe Operating Stop): SIL 3 / PL e
  • Safe Motion Functions: Full safe motion integration (no external safety controller required for SIL 3 / PL e)

Control Features:

  • Control Modes: Position, velocity, torque, CSP, CSV, CST, impedance control
  • Position Loop Gain: Up to 500 Hz bandwidth
  • Velocity Loop Gain: Up to 200 Hz bandwidth
  • Torque Loop Gain: Up to 800 Hz bandwidth
  • Interpolation Modes: Linear, circular, helical, spline
  • Electronic Cam: Up to 64 cam tables
  • Gearing Ratio: 1:1 to 100000:1 (electronic)
  • Advanced Features: Vibration suppression, notch filter, friction compensation, gravity compensation, auto-tuning

Mechanical Specifications:

  • Housing Material: Aluminum (high-efficiency heat sink with forced air cooling)
  • Dimensions (W × H × D): 150 × 150 × 170 mm
  • Weight: Approximately 2.8 kg
  • Protection Rating: IP20 (front panel)
  • Mounting: DIN rail (TS 35) or panel mounting
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +55°C (with derating above 40°C)
  • Storage Temperature Range: -25°C to +70°C
  • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Cooling: Forced air (internal fan, 24 V DC)

Advantages & Highlights:

  • SIL 3 / PL e safety — highest safety integrity level in the ACOPOS family
  • 4.5 kW power rating — handles demanding applications
  • 800 Hz torque bandwidth — exceptional dynamic response
  • EtherCAT enhanced distributed clock — jitter < 250 ns for multi-axis synchronization
  • Auto-tuning function — simplifies commissioning
  • Vibration suppression — eliminates mechanical resonances without external sensors

Applicable Industries:
CNC machines, robotics, printing presses, large packaging machines, extrusion lines, metal forming, wind turbine pitch control, high-speed assembly.

Certifications:

  • CE marking (Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU)
  • UL 508C (File E74839)
  • C-Tick
  • KC

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