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Kollmorgen AKD-P00607-NBEC-00
Product Brief:
The AKD-P00607-NBEC-00 is a mid-range servo drive from Kollmorgen’s AKD-P performance series. The model number breaks down as: P = Performance series, 006 = 6 A continuous current, 07 = 48 VDC bus, NBEC = specific configuration (Network + Brake + Encoder type + Communication), 00 = revision. This drive is configured for applications requiring brake control and specific encoder interface.
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Key Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Drive Series | AKD-P |
| Continuous Current Rating | 6 A RMS |
| Peak Current Rating | 18 A (3x, 3 sec) / 24 A (2 sec) |
| DC Bus Voltage | 48 VDC (nominal) |
| Motor Power Rating | Up to 400 W (continuous) |
| Feedback Interface | HIPERFACE DSL / EnDat 2.2 |
| Communication | EtherCAT, CANopen, Modbus TCP |
| Brake Output | 24 VDC, 1.5 A (integrated brake driver) |
| Control Modes | Position, Velocity, Torque, CSP, Electronic Gear |
| Position Loop Rate | 62.5 µs (16 kHz) |
| Velocity Loop Rate | 31.25 µs (32 kHz) |
| Torque Loop Rate | 15.625 µs (64 kHz) |
| Digital I/O | 8 DI / 4 DO (24 VDC) |
| Analog I/O | 1 AI (0–10 V) / 1 AO (0–10 V) |
| Safe Motion | STO, SS1, SS2, SOS, SLS (SIL2) |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | ~60 mm x 100 mm x 130 mm |
| Weight | ~0.6 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C |
Functional Features:
- Integrated brake driver — eliminates external brake relay, directly controls electromagnetic holding brake
- HIPERFACE DSL encoder support — high-resolution absolute feedback (up to 16,777,216 counts/rev)
- Electronic gearing — ratio from 1:1 to 10,000:1 with zero backlash
- Observer-based control — sensorless torque estimation for diagnostics
- Kollmorgen Workbench Software — motion programming without external PLC
Material Composition:
- Housing: Die-cast aluminum, RAL 7035 gray powder coat
- Power Stage: IGBT module with anti-parallel diode
- PCB: 4-layer, conformal coated, UL94 V-0 rated
- Connectors: Phoenix Contact or equivalent screw terminals
Structural Features:
- DIN rail (TS35) mount compatible
- Removable top cover for terminal access
- M12 connector for encoder (4-pin, power + data)
- M12 connector for EtherCAT
- USB-C for commissioning
Operating Principle:
Field-Oriented Control (FOC) with space vector modulation. The drive continuously measures motor phase currents and performs real-time Clarke and Park transformations to compute d-axis (flux) and q-axis (torque) current components. A PI controller regulates each component independently. The position loop outputs a velocity command, the velocity loop outputs a torque command, and the torque loop outputs PWM duty cycles to the IGBT inverter.
Advantages:
- Integrated brake — reduces wiring complexity and component count
- HIPERFACE DSL — highest resolution encoder support in AKD-P line
- SIL2 safety — certified for safety-rated applications
- Compact footprint — fits in tight panel spaces
- EtherCAT jitter < 1 µs — excellent multi-axis synchronization
Applicable Industries:
- Vertical axis robots (Z-axis with brake)
- Elevator and hoist drives
- Clamping mechanisms
- Medical table positioning
- Aerospace test equipment
Installation Requirements:
- DC bus: use 48 VDC regulated supply, ripple < 5%
- Brake wire: use 1.5 mm² minimum, max length 5 m from drive to brake
- Encoder cable: HIPERFACE DSL requires shielded twisted pair, max 30 m
- EtherCAT: use CAT5e shielded, terminate last node with 120 Ω
- Ground resistance: < 0.5 Ω to earth
Usage Notes:
- Brake output activates automatically when drive is disabled (STO)
- Verify brake holding torque matches load — undersized brake will cause drop
- HIPERFACE DSL encoder requires 5 VDC power from drive — do not use external supply
- Do not operate without heatsink if ambient exceeds 40°C
