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Kollmorgen ABME-4401-A
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Product Name: Kollmorgen option/interface module (ABME = AB module, encoder interface or bus mezzanine; 4401 = revision, A = issue)
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Product Introduction: Mezzanine or daughtercard used inside legacy drive chassis (BDS4/SERVOSTAR) to adapt encoder feedback or add bus interface. Not a field device by itself.
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Technical Specifications: 5 V / 24 V logic levels, differential receiver for A/B/Z or sin/cos, D-sub or pin-header mount.
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Functional Features: Converts resolver to simulated encoder, or adds incremental output.
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Application Scenarios: Retrofit of resolver motor into encoder-only controller.
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Installation Requirements: Seated on host drive’s option slot; jumper set for 5 V vs 24 V encoder supply.
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Usage Notes: Static-sensitive; handle with ESD grounding; not programmable by end user.
Cross-Family Notes
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AKD + AKM is the current matched ecosystem: AKD-P01206-NB drives AKM54G or AKM42J directly with auto-commissioning.
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BDS4A + Goldline/AKM-old is legacy analog/digital; BDS4A-255/230 cannot talk EtherCAT natively.
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SERVOSTAR CD / LE / CR / C01007 / ABME are obsolescent support items; spares and repair only.
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Mechanical Sharing: AKM54G-00 and -01 share torque/speed curves; only connector exit differs. AKM42J is half-flange of AKM54G.
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Safety: All drives support STO only on AKD; BDS4A relies on external contactor; legacy CD has no SIL STO.
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Thermal: AKM windings rated Class F, 100 °C rise at 40 °C ambient—never exceed 40 °C ambient without derating torque.
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Feedback Rule: Resolver (R in AKM code) is default for harsh duty; encoder (E/N variants) for high-resolution registration; SFD for battery-less multiturn on AKD.
