Our premier machine automation solution brings together a highly integrated and intuitive software programming environment, best-in-class motion components and exceptional co-engineering services to help you build a highly differentiated machine.
Our premier general-purpose automation suite includes all the software and hardware you need to bring truly differentiated, high-performance machines to market faster. Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ has been proven to measurably accelerate development, increase throughput, minimize scrap and maximize overall equipment effectiveness.
Kollmorgen offers innovative software solutions for programming every part of the machine, from the servo drive level, to the automated coordination of machine axes, to the human/machine interface.
Kollmorgen offers a complete selection of controller hardware for any machine architecture. Controller options include standalone units, PC Card controllers and drive-resident controllers.
We’re committed to being your single-source supplier for all the motion control equipment you need. We offer a complete selection of I/O slices, couplers, relays and other devices optimized for use with each Kollmorgen automation platform.
The operator interface is one of the most important parts of your machine. Usability is key. You need an HMI with the input and display options best suited to the operating environment and the machine’s specific functionality. We offer touchscreen, function key and keypad options in a variety of sizes to meet virtually any requirements.
Kollmorgen completes the motion safety chain from sensor to drive with innovative KSM Safety solutions. Intelligent Safety functions monitor areas with hazardous motion allowing the machine to effectively intervene with minimal process interruption.
Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ uses EtherCAT®, our motion bus of choice for high-performance applications. We provide the highest-quality Ethernet cables to ensure reliable operation with the lowest possible network latency. Of course, we also provide all the motor and drive cables you need.
Kollmorgen provides a selection of automation platforms designed to complement our motion technologies, accommodate your existing systems and suit your preferred development style.
SynqNet™ motion controllers offer maximum servo performance and flexibility for demanding motion systems. OEMs can use MechaWare® and Bode Tool™ to implement perfect-fit control solutions using “off-the-shelf” hardware. The SynqNet network provides the convenience and low cost of 100BaseT cabling with the benefits of real-time determinism.
Led by our next-generation AKD® Series, we offer the industry’s broadest range of advanced drives for control of rotary servomotors and linear positioning systems, with the connectivity options, power ranges and features to handle any application.
AKD2G Servo Drives with industry-leading energy efficiency and power density are set to make their debut. The new range of product are planned to launch in 2018.
We designed our next-generation AKD® Series with the versatility, communications, power and bandwidth you need to build higher throughput, greater precision and more capable features into your machine—and to bring it to market faster.
AKD BASIC drives provide all the performance features of our leading AKD Series, along with built-in machine and motion control that can be programmed in BASIC programming language from Kollmorgen’s AKD WorkBench. These drives can eliminate the need for a separate PLC or allow machine designers to customize drive functionality.
AKD PDMM® Programmable Drive, Multi-Axis Master. The AKD PDMM® combines one AKD servo axis and a master controller that supports up to seven or more additional AKD axes in a single, compact package. It provides integrated control for multiple high-performance axes, complete I/O and HMI interfaces, and
The decentralized servo drives AKD-N help to get the cabinets smaller and open the way to a smarter machine automation with 80% less cabeling. Typical applications for the AKD-N are packaging machines and production machines in food and beverage industry.
The S700 is a digital servo drive with extended functionality to support complex drive tasks. It operates from 110 to 480 VAC, 1 or 3-phase, 50 to 60 Hz lines, and features integrated Ethernet connectivity for use with EtherCAT® and SynqNet™.
These compact, easy-to-use servo drives operate directly from grounded 115 to 480VAC, 3-phase, 50-60Hz lines and provide output current of 1.5 to 10 Amps RMS/phase, continuous, for driving Kollmorgen brushless rotary servomotors and linear positioners.
S200 servo drives are the first series of all-digital industrial drives with a velocity loop bandwidth of 800 Hz, offering plug-and-play commissioning, simplified tuning and unmatched performance in a small package.
The broad product range of the Kollmorgen servo drives offer a high end control technology in a compact design
The S400, S600 and Centurion DSM and DSA Series drives are no longer available for new applications, but we continue to provide replacement drives and support for existing customers.
Stepper drives for both AC and DC power applications are ideal for high-performance indexing applications, offering microstepping capabilities up to 50,000 steps per revolution with no need for feedback systems.
The P5000 is a compact micro-stepping stepper drive optimized for high system performance with Kollmorgen’s industry leading POWERMAX II stepper motors. It is an impressive yet simple addition to the Kollmorgen stepper drive family.
The P6000 is an AC input micro-stepping drive optimized for pairing with POWERPAC and POWERMAX stepper motors. With the simplicity of dip switches and the optimized performance from the complete system, this stepper solution brings increased machine performance without the associated complexity.
Kollmorgen's P7000 stepper drives provide you servo-like system performance with the cost and simplicity of a stepper solution. The P7000 combined with Kollmorgen's stepper motors provide unique level of system smoothness, functionality and performance.
These modular, high-performance microstepping drives support a broad range of requirements. These drives offer excellent value for low voltage DC input-powered applications.
Kollmorgen is your single-source supplier for all the accessories you need to install your complete motor/drive solution.
The modules support the DC link and allow a reduction of energy losses when decelerating as well as the bridging of short power outages
During braking with the aid of the motor, electrical energy is fed back into the drive. If excess energy is not dissipated, an over-voltage fault can occur. A regeneration or “regen” resistor allows your drive to function normally during deceleration.
Kollmorgen’s brushless servo motors offer the highest torque/inertia ratio over a broad range of speeds—including high speed capabilities up to 8,000 rpm for standard designs and up to 70,000 rpm for special designs.
Our best-in-class, high-performance servomotors offer a wide range of mounting, connectivity, feedback and other options. More than 500,000 standard models are available along with co-engineered modifications to suit almost any application requirement. Gearmotor, washdown and food-grade versions are available.
The new AKMH Series is built to withstand the most rigorous of washdown regimens. The combination of the AKMH’s IP69K construction and corrosion resistant materials, make for a servo motor that will last the life of your machine.
The new VLM family of servomotors provides exceptional torque-per-dollar for customers looking for a low-cost motor with optimal performance.
The Kollmorgen Goldline® Series provides optimum performance for applications that involve rapid acceleration/deceleration, compliant loads or large inertia mismatches. These motors are available for 230 and 400/480 VAC line voltage. We also offer explosionproof, washdown and submersible models.
These enhanced, high performance motors are MilSpec 810E rated and IP67 sealed, and comes standard with a stainless steel and chemical-agent-resistant paint, for duty in harsh environmental conditions.The broad product range of the Kollmorgen servo drives offer a high end control technology in a compact design
While these servomotors are not available for new applications, Kollmorgen continues to provide replacement motors and support for existing customers.
Kollmorgen pioneered the development of direct drive technology. Today, our Direct Drive Rotary (DDR) and Direct Drive Linear (DDL) motors bring you industry-leading performance, zero maintenance, clean mechanical assembly, improved accuracy, higher throughput, better reliability, and smooth, quiet operation.
Our exclusive Cartridge DDR® servomotors combine the performance advantages of a frameless motor with the ease of installation of a full-frame motor. The advanced electromagnetic design provides up to 50 percent more torque density than comparably sized conventional servo motors.
Housed DDR servomotors offer high torque density, precise performance and zero maintenance in an easily installed servo solution.
The KBM™ series offers high performance, long life and simple installation in a motor kit that can be embedded directly in your machine design.
The Kollmorgen TBM (Torquer Brushless Motor) Series direct drive frameless motor is designed to be directly embedded in your machine, using the machine’s own bearings to support the rotor.
The RBE Series from Kollmorgen is a proven platform offering many years of direct drive motor solutions. As the saying goes, these motors are ‘oldies but goodies’ and continue to be viable solutions where relatively high torque and low speed, pancake type motor configurations are required.
A Direct Drive Linear (DDL) motor is basically a rotary motor that is laid out flat and directly coupled to the driven load, eliminating the need for ball/lead screws, rack and pinions, belts/pulleys and gearboxes.
While these direct drive rotary servomotors are not available for new applications, Kollmorgen continues to provide replacement motors and support for existing customers.
Our high-performance, brushless, maintenance-free stepper motors provide precise, extremely cost-effective motion control.
Kollmorgen continues its winning heritage in hybrid stepper motors with the PMX motor family. Leveraging best practices from customer preferred products, the PMX series delivers a wider breadth of frame sizes and options in an affordable, low-cost solution.
The POWERMAX II®M and P Series provides the highest torque in a stepper motor. These NEMA 23 (60 mm) motors are available in half-, single-, and two-stack configurations with a variety of standard options and affordable co-engineered modifications.
POWERPAC® hybrid stepper motors deliver more power in a smaller package. These rugged, high-torque NEMA 34 and 42 (90 and 110 mm) motors are available with standard options and low-cost co-engineered modifications to provide an exact fit for your application.
CT series motors incorporate innovative cooling technology, high-torque magnetic designs, rugged bearings and high-voltage insulation systems. These motors support large mechanical loads and can be used with any stepper drive.
MX Series stepper motors meet Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous location requirements. They are available in NEMA 34 and 42 frame sizes (90 and 110 mm), providing minimum holding torques from 1.27 to 9.82 N-m (180 to 1,390 oz-in).
Our T2, T, KM and MH172 Series stepper motors provide the highest torque in a wide range of frame sizes. These motors offer a high-performance, cost-effective alternative to pneumatic, hydraulic and servomotor systems.
These are high-efficiency, low-loss stepper motors with a conventional, round frame in NEMA 23, 34 and 42 frame sizes (60, 90 and 110 mm).
Thanks to the Washdown, Washdown Food and Hygienic type AKM gearmotors, Kollmorgen has been able to realize most of the transport and rotary applications in the food and beverage industry, as well as downstream packaging using standardized drive solutions.
With the Gear Motor AKM62K-BK17 in the Washdown Food version is made for most transport and rotation applications in the food, beverage and packaging industries
With the Gear Motor AKM62L-F2CS-A35-59 in the Washdown version especially made for rotation applications in the packaging industry. This is based on combining an AKM servomotor with highly efficient gearheads.
With the Gear Motor AKM41E-BF06 in the Washdown version especially made for rotation applications in the packaging industry. This is based on combining an AKM servomotor with highly efficient gearheads.
Kollmorgen offers two brands of AC Synchonous motors in their Pacific Scientic ST/SN Series and Superior Electric products. High performance in four frame sizes, NEMA 23, 34, 42, 66 are available. Resistor - capacitor kits are also available.
ST and SN Series synchronous motors provide high performance in three frame sizes, NEMA 23, 34 and 42 (60, 90 and 110 mm). Resistor-capacitor kits are also available.
These high-torque synchronous motors are available in NEMA 23, 34 and 42 frame sizes (60, 90 and 110 mm), providing up to 1,500 oz-in (1,059 N-cm) of torque.
Providing torque up to 1,500 oz-in (1,059 N-cm), these synchronous motors are available in UL Listed versions suitable for use in Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous locations. Frame sizes are NEMA 42 and 66 (110 mm and 170 mm).
Kollmorgen’s family of brush DC motors offers an extremely wide variety of sizes and package types.
Our direct drive brush DC torque motors are ideal for servo system applications where it is desirable to minimize size, weight, power and response time, and to maximize rate and position accuracies.
Our permanent magnet brush DC motors offer rugged, quality construction and dependable operation. Many options are available, including explosionproof models, washdown models, co-engineered modifications and more. With a well-deserved reputation for value, these motors are backed by a two-year warranty.
Our low-inertia brush DC servomotors are no longer available for new applications. We continue to service them for existing customers.
Quality standards and legal regulations impose strict hygienic requirements on equipment used in the food and beverage, meat and dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
The new AKMH Series is built to withstand the most rigorous of washdown regimens. The combination of the AKMH’s IP69K construction and corrosion resistant materials, make for a servo motor that will last the life of your machine.
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AKM Washdown and Washdown Food Series servomotors incorporate a protective 2-K coating, IP67-rated seals, stainless steel hardware, special greases and other materials designed for applications such as food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing where hygiene and frequent cleaning are critical requirements.
Explosion-proof versions of motors are designed to minimize the risk of explosion, and to contain any internal explosion that may occur without allowing it to propagate to the outside environment.
These permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors are SCR-rated and adhere to NEMA standards. They are available in a variety of DC voltages, from 1/4 to 3/4 HP.
Providing torque up to 1,500 oz-in (1,059 N-cm), these synchronous motors are available in UL Listed versions suitable for use in Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous locations. Frame sizes are NEMA 42 and 66 (110 mm and 170 mm).
Based on the 230 VAC B and M Series, the EB Series provides a high-performance explosionproof servomotor that is UL Listed for use in Class I, Division 1, Group C and D hazardous locations.
MX Series stepper motors meet Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous location requirements. They are available in NEMA 34 and 42 frame sizes (90 and 110 mm), providing minimum holding torques from 1.27 to 9.82 N-m (180 to 1,390 oz-in).
Kollmorgen is your single-source supplier for all the accessories you need to install your complete motor/drive solution.
The modules support the DC link and allow a reduction of energy losses when decelerating as well as the bridging of short power outages
During braking with the aid of the motor, electrical energy is fed back into the drive. If excess energy is not dissipated, an over-voltage fault can occur. A regeneration or “regen” resistor allows your drive to function normally during deceleration.
Electric cylinders from Kollmorgen offer strong thrust, high speed and exceptional positioning accuracy. Designed to provide a clean, efficient replacement for hydraulic actuators and pneumatic cylinders, these high-precision, closed-loop systems have rapidly become the preferred alternative for many linear applications.
The N2 Series offers an economical, light-duty design with a small package size. Durable and easy to use, these electric cylinders provide simple extend-and-retract motion, with the ability to position either to predetermined stop locations or to an analog voltage input.
ERD Electric cylinders from Kollmorgen offer strong thrust, high speed and exceptional positioning accuracy. Designed to provide a clean, efficient replacement for hydraulic actuators and pneumatic cylinders, these high-precision, closed-loop systems have rapidly become the preferred alternative for many linear applications.
The EC1 Series offers a limited selection of application solutions designed to reduce cost and minimize cylinder frame size by 30 to 40 percent. The small package design is perfect for converting from pneumatic cylinders in many applications.
EC2 Series electric cylinders are an economical solution for light to moderate thrust loads. With a choice of ball or lead screw designs, these cylinders yield quiet operation, low backlash and high accuracy with a selection of motor-to-screw reduction types.
The EC3 Series provides a robust linear motion package for moderate to heavy thrust loads. They are available with a ball or lead screw and a variety of motor-to-screw reduction ratios, providing exceptionally quiet operation, low backlash and high accuracy.
The EC4 Series is a heavy-duty motion package designed to move heavy thrust loads with superior precision and minimal backlash. This series features precision-rolled ball screws with a selection of motor-to-screw reduction ratios.
For the heaviest thrust loads, our EC5 Series offers an extremely robust design with precision-rolled ball screws available with a selection of motor-to-screw reduction ratios. Like all our electric cylinders, they provide exceptional accuracy, low backlash and quiet operation.
Instead of the moving rod of an electric cylinder, these rodless actuators feature a moving carriage supported by linear bearings within an extruded aluminum chassis. This design enables the rodless actuator to guide and support the load being positioned.
The R2A Series offers a carriage bearing design that produces lower bearing friction, smoother operation and zero running clearance. A flexible seal prevents environmental contamination and ensures long life, making the R2A Series an effective solution for industrial-grade requirements.
R3 Series rodless actuators provide a robust design with an internal linear motion guide rail and built-in flexible seal to ensure reliable operation in industrial environments. Equipped for high loads or high acceleration with maximum duty cycle, the R3 Series is available with either belt drive for the most rapid moves or screw drive for the highest thrust capacity and repeatability.
The R4 Series is our most powerful rodless actuator, designed to quickly accelerate, accurately position and reliably support the heaviest loads. An internal linear motion guide rail with a built-in flexible seal withstands maximum duty cycle in harsh industrial environments.
Precision tables are best suited for applications where accuracy and repeatability are more important than axial thrust. They can also be used in applications that require substantial moment load support, and they’re ideal building blocks for multi-axis positioning systems.
DS Series precision tables provide outstanding performance, with the configuration flexibility to suit almost any single-or multi-axis application. Our proven magnetic stainless steel seal strip effectively seals the internal components from contaminants for durable performance in demanding industrial settings.
The URS Series of Kollmorgen Precision Tables offers compact dimensions while out performing conventional positioning tables. This is made possible by a unique “U” shaped guide rail and a recirculating bearing module, which provides the dual functions of a guide block and a ball screw nut.
A Direct Drive Linear (DDL) motor is basically a rotary motor that is laid out flat and directly coupled to the driven load, eliminating the need for ball/lead screws, rack and pinions, belts/pulleys and gearboxes.
IC Series Ironcore motors provide the highest force per frame size. The patented anti-cogging design yields extremely smooth operation.
ICD Series Ironcore motors offer a low-profile design and low attractive force. These motors are a suitable replacement for many ironless applications.
Increase productivity and reduce operating costs - with the ICH linear motors from Kollmorgen you considerably improve overall equipment effectiveness. Eliminate the costs for maintenance work out of your calculations! Linear direct drives from Kollmorgen increase throughput by up to 40% compared with other drive systems and enable smaller, lighter machines with high energy efficiency due to their compact design.
IL Series ironless motors have no slots for the coil windings. That means a very light mass, zero attractive force between the coil assembly and the magnet way, and zero cogging for ultra smooth motion.
All our gearheads incorporate True Planetary gearing for high torque capacity, smooth operation and minimal maintenance. So you can count on optimum performance, whether you need a general-purpose gearhead, an ultra-precise model, a washdown or food-grade version, or a complete gearmotor.
The high-precision models in our AKM Series gearmotors incorporate ValueTRUE™ gearheads for industry-leading smoothness, torque and precision. The crowned, helical-cut gears limit backlash to only 4 arc-minutes while providing substantially greater torque and radial load capacity than our standard gearmotors.
Our standard AKM™ Series gearmotors combine the industry-leading torque density and speed capabilities of AKM servomotors with the proven performance of our NemaTRUE™ planetary gearheads. They’re available in four standard NEMA frame sizes and a wide range of ratios.
The DuraTRUE™ Series offers high-precision gearheads with a variety of shaft configurations, allowing you to design your system in the smallest of envelopes by eliminating the need for couplings. You can even run two axes with one motor using the DuraTRUE “T” design.
For continuous duty cycle applications, our EverTRUE™ Series gearheads are lubricated for life and rated for at least 30,000 hours of 24/7 operation. These high-precision gearheads are compatible with our RediMount mounting system for easy installation on almost any motor.
NemaTRUE™ gearheads are available in four standard NEMA sizes, three metric sizes, and both in-line and right-angle versions—all featuring our RediMount mounting system. These precision gearheads provide a versatile and economical solution for many applications..
Right-angle bevel gear meshes are typically limited to ratios from 1:1 to 3:1. Our PowerTRUE™ 90 gear technology uses an advanced tooth design to increase the ratio range to 5:1. It’s available on NemaTRUE, DuraTRUE, UltraTRUE and ValueTRUE 90° gearheads.
The RediMount™ motor mounting system allows mounting of our TRUE Planetary gearheads to practically any motor available on the market. The innovative design, featuring an adapter sleeve and input housing, ensures that gearhead mounting Is always quick, easy and error-free.
The UltraTRUE™ Series combines our highest-precision helical crowned gearing with TRUE Planetary orientation to create the smoothest and quietest gearheads on the market today. A wide range of metric frame sizes and gear ratios are available in straight and 90° versions.
Our ValueTRUE™ Series delivers high precision at a competitive price. With only 4 arc-minutes of backlash, and available in a wide range of frame sizes and ratios, they’re perfect as original equipment or as a drop-in replacement for most common helical gearheads.
The XTRUE™ Series offers a cost-effective solution with robust features. With five frame sizes, straight and 90° versions, and our RediMount™ mounting system, these precision gearheads provide easy installation and reliable performance.
Our NDC8 platform is a complete, general-purpose control solution for automatic forklifts and other AGVs. This application-independent, scalable solution is easy to integrate with existing vehicle designs as well as host systems and material handling solutions.
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A new KAS project can be built starting from the available templates.
However the user can decide to build an empty project: in this case, it's possible to add the following functions for ETC and Motion Engine initialization.
Motion Engine PLCOpen:
Motion Engine PipeNetwork:
Often users need to upload the parameters out of a failed drive and recommission a spare drive with the archived parameters.
The attached documents detail these procedures.
Note the documents assume you have the same model, hardware and firmware revisions. Attempting to clone a drive with
differences will likely yield errors when you attempt to download to the spare drive.
In many cases the AKD default peak currents have to be changed. There are several ways to do this, but not all are executed quickly and real-time. If AKD is working in standalone mode the easiest way is to declare the function 21 - Current limitation combined to one or more digital inputs.
This has the limitation of the number of digital inputs available, and of the value of current limit (Param) that have to be a constant. In addition the value is applied at both the positive and negative limit indifferently.
If a non real-time field bus is available, e.g. ModBus TCP/IP, ProfiNet or EthenetIP, it's possible to change the current limits, but this operation is quite slow. Other field buses like CANOpen or EtherCAT allow to reach a faster and real-time change.
Let's see how to do this with KAS and EtherCAT.
The following video goes through the steps needed to create a subprogram (sometimes called User Defined Function Block or UDFB), call the UDFB in another PLC program, and monitor code inside the UDFB while a project is running. This is useful for when similar or identical code needs to be called in multiple locations or for multiple axis.
