Benefits

• Reduce panel space, wiring costs and build time with an AKD servo drive axis and a multi-axis programmable machine and motion controller in a single package—eliminating the need for a separate controller in many applications
• Accelerate design time and simplify integration by using a single, scalable development environment to program AKD PDMM as well as PAC-based applications up to 128 axes
• Minimize risk and maximize performance with our industry-leading AKD drive hardware integrated with the proven architecture of Kollmorgen Automation Suite
• Deliver advanced features in a higher-performing machine with the advantages of Pipe Network™ and Kollmorgen co-engineering capabilities
• Control multiple high-performance servo axes without the need for a separate controller, saving cabinet space and wiring costs
• Build a complete system with optimal performance using drives, motors, I/O modules, HMI panels and other components designed to work together

Features

• Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ provides fully integrated programming, testing, setup and commissioning
• Embedded web server utility simplifies service
• Control 8 axes or more* while reducing machine footprint:
• EtherCAT multi-axis master motion controller integrated with a standard AKD™ drive axis
• Full IEC61131-3 soft PLC for machine control, with support for all 5 programming languages
• Choice of PLCopen for motion or Pipe Network™ for programming motion control
• 32 kB non-volatile memory stores machine data to eliminate scrap upon restart after power failure
• SD Card slot simplifies backup and commissioning, with no PC required
• Onboard I/O includes 13 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, 1 analog input, 1 analog output (expandable with AKT series of remote I/O)
• Works with Kollmorgen Visualization Builder™ for programming AKI human-machine interface panels
• Enables plug-and-play compatibility with your servomotor
• Provides access to all the advantages of Kollmorgen´s breadth of motor platforms including AKM™, CDDR™, and other direct-drive technologies
• Supports real-time performance feedback from Smart Feedback Devices (SFD), EnDat2.2, 01, BiSS, Analog Sine/Cos encoder, incremental encoder, HIPERFACE®, and resolver
• Full-frequency autotuning ensures perfect motion across the performance spectrum

* Maximum axis count depends on motion/automation complexity and performance (8 axes nominal based on medium complexity at 4 kHz network update rate)