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Kollmorgen BDS5A-220-0101

Product Name:​ BDS5 Series PWM Digital Servo Amplifier, 20 A Continuous
Product Overview:
The BDS5A-220-0101 is a single-axis, fully digital servo drive from Kollmorgen’s BDS5 family, designed to operate with Goldline B/M-series brushless servo motors. It accepts 160–253 VAC 1Ø or 3Ø input and delivers up to 20 Arms continuous / 40 A peak motor current.

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Key Technical Specifications:
  • Model Interpretation:​ BDS5 = series; A = standard; 220 = 20 A cont., 230 V class; 0101 = firmware/I/O configuration
  • Input Power:​ 160–253 VAC, 1 or 3 phase, 47–63 Hz
  • Continuous Output Current:​ 20.0 A RMS
  • Peak Output Current:​ 40.0 A RMS (2 s)
  • DC Bus Nominal:​ ~325 VDC (from 230 VAC rectified)
  • PWM Switching Frequency:​ 10 kHz (default), programmable up to 20 kHz
  • Resolver Excitation:​ 8.5 kHz typical
  • Control Modes:​ Torque, Velocity, Position (via ±10 V analog, step/direction, or serial comms)
  • Comm Interfaces:​ RS-232/485 for setup; optional fieldbus with expansion cards
  • Heat Dissipation (cont.):​ ~150 W
  • Mounting:​ DIN rail or panel mount
  • Protection:​ Overcurrent, overtemp, DC bus over/under voltage, feedback loss
Installation & Wiring:
  • Requires separate 24 VDC logic supply (C1 connector)
  • Motor power via U/V/W; shield terminated at drive end
  • Regenerative resistor connectable externally if frequent deceleration
  • Ground chassis to system earth; motor frame separately grounded
Applications:
Retrofit and OEM systems pairing with Goldline B-206/B-204/B-806/M-607 motors in printing, converting, web handling, and general automation.

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