Decentralized Drive System
The AKD-C Power Supply and AKD-N drives lie at the core of a decentralized drive system. Up to 16 AKD-N drives can be connected to one AKD-C central power supply. Hybrid cables are used to connect the AKD-C to the drives and to daisy-chain the drives.

Blue Boxes: All components in the blue box are products delivered by Kollmorgen. For detailed information click to the product or use the table below for navigation.
Gray Boxes: Elements in the gray area are components which have to be added by the machine builder.
| AKD-C | AKD-C Power Supply |
|---|---|
| AKD-N | AKD-N Drive |
| AKD-CN-Coupling | Connector interface for cabinet wall (in process) |
| AKD-M | AKD PDMM Drive |
| AKC | Touchscreen IPC |
| AKM | AKM Motor |
| AKMH | AKMH Motor |
| AKI | Operating Console |
| AKT | KAS Input and Output Terminals |
| BAR/BAS/BAFP | Brake Resistor |
| Cx Cables | Configured CC/CM/CF cables for connection of the components, refer to the cable part number scheme |
| DDL | Linear motors (on request) |
| ENCP | Ethernet cables |
| Gearhead | Micron Gearheads |
| Heatsink Kit | optional accessory for AKD-N |
| KAS-IDE | KAS System Setup Tool |
| KBM | KBM Motor |
| KCM | KCM Capacitor Module |
| Redi Mount | Adapters to mount Micron Gearheads to AKM motors |
| Workbench | AKD Setup Tool |
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