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Permanent Magnet Servomotor and Induction Motor ConsiderationsMotion long considered a mainstay of induction motors, encroachment in the area of 50 hp and greater have been seen recently for some applications by permanent magnet (PM) servomotors. English
The Homing Procedure Type 1, 2, or 3 returned an n161 ErrorThis short video clip will explain how to recover from an n161 warning on the AKD servo drive. English
How does a multi-turn encoder function, including roll-over?Absolute multiturn encoder rollover English
Problems connecting a CompactLogix PLC to an AKD drive?When connecting an AKD to a CompactLogix PLC (or any PLC that communicates via EtherNet/IP), please make certain you are using an AKD version which supports EtherNet/IP Fieldbus communications. English
What do I do if I encounter an F305 Fault (Brake Open Circuit) on my AKD servo drive?F305 and MOTOR.BRAKE English
I'm getting an F401 Error on the AKD Servo DriveThe F401 error results when parameters related to the anticipated feedback device are in error. English
Velocity mode control of an axis with KAS controllerThe attached demo project shows how to control a servo axis with a KAS controller in Velocity Mode instead fo the default Position Mode. English
Electric Cylinder Low Temp Grease OptionFor Kollmorgen (IDC) electric cylinders with a ballscrew and purchased with the "low temperature grease option", the special grease is Kollmorgen P/N 961266.  This grease will be required for periodic maintenance of the actuator.  Grease is a type Aeroshel 22. English
Creating a Motion Task S-Curve Profile Table in the AKDUse the Excel file titled “AKD S-CURVE GENERATOR TWO.xls” (see attachment) to generate a csv file with the profile data.   English