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Kollmorgen AKD-T01206-NBA

Product Overview:
The AKD-T01206-NBA is a high-performance servo drive from Kollmorgen’s AKD series in T (Technology) configuration, rated at 01 (100W class — wait, T01 may indicate a specific variant; let me clarify based on standard AKD naming: T = Technology configuration with extended features, 01 = power rating, 206 = feedback code, NBA = BiSS absolute).

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Technical Specifications:

  • Series: AKD
  • Configuration Code: T = Technology (full-featured, extended I/O, safety-ready, EtherCAT master/slave)
  • Power Rating: 01 = 100W continuous / 300W peak (approximate)
  • Bus Voltage: 200–480 VAC (3-phase input)
  • Output Current1 Arms continuous (typical for 01 rating)
  • Feedback Interface: NBA = BiSS Absolute encoder
  • Communication: EtherCAT (master and slave), CANopen, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
  • Control Modes: All AKD modes + Electronic Cam, Electronic Gearing, Flying Shear, Tension Control, Web Guide (with T config)
  • Encoder Resolution: Up to 23-bit absolute (BiSS-C)
  • PWM Frequency: 8–16 kHz
  • Current Loop Bandwidth2.0 kHz (T config has higher bandwidth)
  • Velocity Loop Bandwidth600 Hz
  • Position Loop Bandwidth: 300 Hz
  • Built-in I/O: 12 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, 4 analog inputs (0–10V, ±10V, 4–20mA), 2 analog outputs
  • Safety: SIL 3 / PL e (with optional safety module — T config is safety-ready)
  • Additional Features: Safe Torque Off (STO), Safe Stop 1 (SS1), Safe Stop 2 (SS2), Safe Limited Speed (SLS), Safe Limited Position (SLP)
  • Protection Rating: IP20 (IP54 front with optional cover)
  • Dimensions (W×H×D): Approximately 140 × 155 × 80 mm
  • Weight: Approximately 2.0 kg

Material Composition:

  • Housing: Die-cast aluminum with anodized finish
  • Power Stage: IGBT modules (600V, T config uses higher-rated modules)
  • PCB: FR-4, conformal coating, gold-plated edge connectors for optional modules
  • Connectors: TE Connectivity / Phoenix Contact, gold-plated

Structural Features:

  • DIN rail or chassis mount
  • Expanded terminal block area for I/O
  • Safety relay output terminals (for STO, SS1, SS2)
  • EtherCAT ports: 2× RJ45 (in/out for daisy-chain)
  • Optional module slots (for additional I/O, fieldbus, safety)

Working Principle:
Same FOC cascade control as other AKD drives, but the T configuration adds a higher-performance DSP with expanded memory for complex motion profiles (cam, gear, tension). The BiSS absolute encoder provides high-resolution position feedback. The drive supports EtherCAT distributed clock (DC) for synchronized multi-axis motion. Safety functions are implemented via hardware safety relay (not software-dependent) for SIL 3 / PL e compliance.

Key Advantages:

  • Full-featured — most capable configuration in AKD family
  • SIL 3 / PL e ready — highest safety rating in AKD series
  • BiSS absolute — no homing, multi-turn position retained
  • Extended I/O — eliminates need for external I/O modules in many applications
  • Advanced motion functions — cam, gear, tension, web guide built-in
  • EtherCAT master — can control other EtherCAT slaves directly

Applicable Industries:

  • High-end CNC machines
  • Printing presses (tension/web control)
  • Robotics (multi-axis coordinated)
  • Semiconductor equipment
  • Packaging machines with complex motion
  • Any application requiring functional safety

Installation Requirements:

  • Same as AKD-B, with additional grounding for safety circuits
  • Safety circuits (STO, SS1, SS2) must use separate, safety-rated wiring (double-channel)
  • EtherCAT network: terminate both ends with 120 Ω
  • Ensure adequate heat dissipation — T config generates more heat due to higher bandwidth

Usage Notes:

  • Use Kollmorgen WorkBench for full configuration
  • Safety functions require certified safety wiring — consult Kollmorgen safety manual
  • BiSS encoder: verify protocol version (BiSS-C recommended for AKD-T)
  • Do not exceed 1 Arms continuous — use derating curve for ambient >40°C

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