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Kollmorgen AKD-P01206-NBESF

Product Introduction:
The AKD-P01206-NBESF is a high-performance Ethernet-based digital servo amplifier from Kollmorgen’s AKD family. It is a position-indexer type drive designed for single- or multi-axis motion control systems requiring fast response, high bandwidth, and plug-and-play compatibility with AKM servomotors. The “NB” denotes a book-size form factor with natural convection cooling (no fan), suitable for clean-room or noise-sensitive environments. “ESF” indicates EtherCAT or SynqNet fieldbus communication support.

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Key Technical Specifications:
  • Rated Output Current (Continuous):​ 12 A RMS
  • Peak Output Current:​ 30 A RMS (up to 5 s)
  • Supply Voltage:​ 120/240 VAC, 1Ø or 3Ø (85–265 VAC)
  • Control (Logic) Supply:​ 24 VDC ±10%
  • Continuous Output Power:​ approx. 4000 W
  • Current Loop Update:​ 0.67 µs (bandwidth up to 2.5–4 kHz)
  • Velocity Loop Update:​ 62.5 µs
  • Position Loop Update:​ 125 µs
  • Feedback Supported:​ SFD (Smart Feedback Device), EnDat 2.1/2.2, BiSS-C, Hiperface, Sin/Cos, Incremental A/B/Z, Resolver
  • Fieldbus / Communication:​ EtherCAT / SynqNet (model dependent on -ESF suffix interpretation), Modbus TCP, RS-232 service port
  • Control Modes:​ Position, Velocity, Torque, Electronic Gearing, Camming
  • Safety:​ STO (Safe Torque Off) available on select variants; over-voltage / over-current / over-temperature / encoder fault protection
  • Cooling:​ Natural convection (fanless)
  • Protection Class:​ IP20
  • Dimensions (H×W×D):​ approx. 196 × 76 × 186 mm (7.72″ × 3.0″ × 7.32″)
  • Weight:​ approx. 2.0–2.5 kg
Functional Features:
  • Plug-and-play auto-recognition with Kollmorgen AKM motors
  • Wizard-based full-frequency autotuning via Kollmorgen WorkBench software
  • Onboard position indexer (stored move sequences)
  • Real-time performance monitoring and data acquisition via Ethernet
  • Optically isolated digital I/O (screw terminals)
Typical Applications:​ Semiconductor wafer handling, pick-and-place machines, packaging machinery, printing presses, medical automation, high-speed assembly.

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