AKD® BASIC Programmable Drives

The AKD® BASIC Series provides all the performance features of our AKD Series, along with built-in machine and motion control that can be programmed in BASIC using Kollmorgen’s integrated development environment. With control functions on the drive itself, there’s no need for a separate PLC—reducing design time, wiring requirements and panel space while enabling more complex processes and higher performance.

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AKD BASIC
AKD BASIC
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Features

Features

  • Machine control and high-performance motion controller built in to the drive for 1.5-axis control (1 real, 1 virtual axis)
  • Standard version:
    • 7 configurable digital inputs (+1 dedicated to enable)
    • 2 configurable digital outputs (+1 fault relay)
    • 1 analog input and 1 analog output
    • Service port for commissioning, programming and Modbus TCP/IP
  • Expanded I/O version:
    • 20 digital inputs (1 dedicated to enable)
    • 12 digital outputs (1 dedicated fault relay)
    • 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs
    • SD memory card for program and parameter storage
    • Service port for commissioning, programming and Modbus TCP/IP
  • Available in the same power and voltage levels as our AKD® Series
  • BASIC programming language, including the ability to use conditional statements
  • Programming interface is a standard feature of AKD WorkBench, and includes ease-of-use features such as automatic syntax highlighting, auto-complete, auto-format and code templates
  • Source code lockout feature with password protection

Benefits

  • With the addition of an on-drive BASIC-programmable drive/controller, the AKD® Series achieves a new milestone for versatility and ease of use
  • AKD BASIC allows single-axis applications to be handled in the same package sizes as the standard AKD drive, without the need for a separate controller
  • The Expanded I/O version integrates additional digital and analog inputs/outputs, eliminating the need for remote I/O and providing even greater capability to serve as a complete machine/motion control package
  • Eliminating the need for a separate PLC substantially reduces design time, wiring requirements, panel space and overall cost
  • BASIC programming language is widely used, easy to learn, and enables quicker programming of more complex motion processes
  • BASIC supports conditional statements, camming, S-curve, limitless motion profiles and other techniques for more advanced motion
  • Menu-driven programming within AKD WorkBench offers intelligent formatting, templates and debugging capabilities to speed development and assist in code documentation
  • Expanded I/O version supports SD memory card for easy program transfer and maintenance, without the need for a PC
  • Source code lockout protects your intellectual property and your machine’s differentiating features

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Specifications

120/240 VAC
1 & 3 Phase (85-265 V)		 Continuous
Current (A RMS)		 Peak Current
(A RMS)		 Drive Continuous
Output Power (Watts)
AKD-x00306 3 9 1100
AKD-x00606 6 18 2000
AKD-x01206 12 30 4000
AKD-x02406 24 48 8000
240/480 Vac
3 Phase (187-528 V)		 Continuous
Current (A RMS)		 Peak Current
(A RMS)		 Drive Continuous
Output Power (Watts)
AKD-x00307 3 9 2000
AKD-x00607 6 18 4000
AKD-x01207 12 30 8000
AKD-x02407 24 48 16,000

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Safety

KSM SmallOur modular safety solutions interface with AKD drives and Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ to provide seamless access to all important safe motion functions – including a complete range of PLe and SIL3 safe stop, velocity, position, direction and brake functions. Complete the motion safety chain, from sensor to drive, with our KSM-compact Safety Module or KSM-modular Safety PLC.

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Manuals Literature 2D/3D Interactive Drawings Software/Firmware Support
Documentation
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdfAKD Fault Card EN (REV T) English 10 Dec 2019 335.97 KB Copy URL
pdfAKD Installation Manual EN (REV AC) English 10 Dec 2019 26.54 MB Copy URL
pdfAKD Quick Start EN (REV F) English 01 Feb 2016 1.5 MB Copy URL
pdfAKD Safety Notes EN DE FR IT PT ES RU ZH (REV B) Chinese, Simplified, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Brazil, Russian, Spanish 19 Jun 2020 1.12 MB Copy URL
AKD WorkBench Online Help/User Guide English 10 Dec 2019 Copy URL
pdfAKD2G, AKD Accessories Guide Europe EN (REV 08-2020) English 12 Aug 2020 6.65 MB Copy URL
pdfAKD2G, AKD and S700 Accessories Guide North America EN (REV J) English 10 Dec 2019 5.35 MB Copy URL
pdfPart Number Scheme AKD-B/P/T/M English 25 Aug 2015 395.3 KB Copy URL
Certifications
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdfAKD-x04807 EU Declaration of Conformity English 20 Oct 2017 15.9 KB Copy URL
pdfApprovals and Certifications English, German, Russian 04 May 2017 2.66 MB Copy URL
pdfEAC Certification for Drives English, Russian 06 Jun 2019 1.55 MB Copy URL
pdfISO 9001:2015 Certificate English, German 07 Sep 2019 929.23 KB Copy URL
pdfKollmorgen EU Declaration of Conformity AKD English 20 May 2020 562.62 KB Copy URL
Kollmorgen WEEE Statement (RoHS, RoHS2 and EU Directive 2012/19) English, German 05 Jun 2020 Copy URL
pdfRoHS General Declaration English, German 01 Oct 2015 44.37 KB Copy URL
Application Notes
Title Language(s) Date Size
xlsConversion of PacSci OC950 to AKD BASIC Parameters English 13 Feb 2015 61.5 KB Copy URL
Datasheet
Title Language(s) Date Size
Kollmorgen 2G Cable Guide English 14 Mar 2019 Copy URL
Brochure
Title Language(s) Date Size
AKD Scalability Brochure EN RevC English 20 Oct 2014 5.32 MB Copy URL
AKD-BASIC Brochure RevA EN English 20 Oct 2014 708.73 KB Copy URL
Kollmorgen AKD BASIC Flyer en-gb revA English 22 Nov 2012 1.33 MB Copy URL
Kollmorgen Motion Components Brochure EN RevB English 14 Oct 2011 1.81 MB Copy URL
Catalog
Title Language(s) Date Size
Kollmorgen Automation and Motion Control English 06 Nov 2019 15.76 MB Copy URL
Kollmorgen Automation Solutions and Product Catalog EMEA English 21 Jun 2018 15.99 MB Copy URL
Kollmorgen Automation Suite (KAS) Catalog English 01 Dec 2017 14.02 MB Copy URL

These 3D models are intended to guide your design activities and may be used as reference information. Be sure to consult a Kollmorgen expert to ensure you have the most current and accurate information for critical aspects of design work

Drawings
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdf12 AMP Power Cable English 13 Nov 2012 87.96 KB Copy URL
pdf12 AMP Power Cable With Brake English 13 Nov 2012 53.81 KB Copy URL
pdf24 AMP Power Cable English 13 Nov 2012 48.23 KB Copy URL
pdf24 AMP Power Cable With Brake English 13 Nov 2012 72.42 KB Copy URL
2D/3D Models for AKD BASIC Servo Drive 120-240Vac, 12A English 18 Aug 2018 Copy URL
2D/3D Models for AKD BASIC Servo Drive 120-240Vac, 24A English 15 Aug 2018 Copy URL
2D/3D Models for AKD BASIC Servo Drive 120-240Vac, 3A, 6A English 15 Aug 2018 Copy URL
2D/3D Models for AKD BASIC Servo Drive 240-480Vac, 24A English 15 Aug 2018 Copy URL
2D/3D Models for AKD BASIC Servo Drive 240-480Vac, 3A, 6A, 12A English 15 Aug 2018 Copy URL
pdf6 AMP Power Cable English 13 Nov 2012 48.16 KB Copy URL
pdfFeedback Resolver Cable English 13 Nov 2012 106.14 KB Copy URL
pdfSine Encoder Feedback Cable English 13 Nov 2012 164.84 KB Copy URL
Firmware
Title Language(s) Date Size
zipAKD BASIC Servo Drive Firmware (AKD-T-ICAN-01-19-00-005)
Release: 1.19.00.005 		English 25 Jun 2020 2.7 MB Copy URL
zipAKD BASIC Servo Drive Firmware (AKD-T-NBAN-01-19-00-005)
Release: 1.19.00.005 		English 25 Jun 2020 2.64 MB Copy URL
pdfAKD Firmware Release Notes EN (REV 1.19.00.005)
Release: 1.19.00.005 		English 25 Jun 2020 1.09 MB Copy URL
Sample Projects
Title Language(s) Date Size
zipAKD BASIC Sample Programs
Release: – 		English 11 Oct 2016 11.56 KB Copy URL
zipAKI Panel with AKD BASIC Sample Project Sprayer for KVB 1.0
Release: 1.0 		English 17 Oct 2014 10.34 MB Copy URL
zipKVB 2.20 Sample Project for AKI Panel and AKD BASIC
Release: 2.20 		English 09 Oct 2017 23 MB Copy URL
Software
Title Language(s) Date Size
zipAKD Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup EN (REV 2.3.0.4870)
Release: 2.3.0.4870 		English 17 Apr 2020 224.91 MB Copy URL
zipAKD Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup EN (REV 2.3.0.4870)
Release: 2.3.0.4870 		English 17 Apr 2020 136.1 MB Copy URL
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Modbus TCP to AKD BASIC program variables Quick Start Part 2:Kollmorgen Visualization Builder This is part 2 of a two part series. This application note will demonstrate establishing Modbus TCP communications between a Kollmorgen Visualization Builder ( AKI ) project and the variables in a...

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