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Kollmorgen AKD Direct Drive Servo Systems

AKD® Series Servo Drives

The Kollmorgen AKD® Series includes a complete range of Ethernet-based servo drives that are fast, feature-rich, flexible and easy to integrate into any application. These next-generation drives offer plug-and-play commissioning for instant, seamless access to everything in your machine. Paired with our best-in-class servo components, AKD drives offer industry-leading performance, communication options and power levels—all in a smaller footprint.
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Features

  • Can be embedded with our innovative Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ for high-performance single- and multi-axis systems
  • Kollmorgen WorkBench graphical user interface for easy set-up and programming
  • Plug-and-play compatibility with Kollmorgen motors
  • Digital signal processor control supports reliable, repeatable steps
  • Optically isolated I/O with screw terminal I/O connectors
  • Highest bandwidth torque-and-velocity loops.  Fastest digital current loop in the market.
  • Full-frequency, wizard-based autotuning
  • Fast data acquisition with PC-compatible TCP/IP Ethernet service channel
  • Real-time performance feedback
  • Feedback Devices: Smart Feedback Devices (SFD), EnDat2.2, 01, BiSS, Analog Sine/Cos encoder, incremental encoder, HIPERFACE®, and resolver 
  • Multiple bus choices for system optimization, including EtherCAT®, SynqNet™, Modbus/TCP, CANopen®, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET.
  • SIL-qualified, over-voltage, current, and temperature detection provided for added dependability
  • Option cards available to increase I/O, add NVRAM and boost processing power

Benefits

  • Easy to use, with plug-and-play motor setup, advanced autotuning, and an intuitive graphical interface for programming and troubleshooting
  • The fastest drive in its class for the most precise motion and highest throughput
  • Versatile, with support for multiple Ethernet connectivity options, feedback devices, bus choices and additional options
  • Robust, compact design with industry-leading power density
  • Available in power ranges to suit virtually any application requirement

120/240 VAC - 1 & 3 Phase (85-265 V)

    Model
Rated Data Units AKD-x00306 AKD-x00606 AKD-x01206 AKD-x02406
Drive Continuous Output Power Watts 1100 2000 4000 8000
Rated supply voltage V 120/240
Control logic, supply voltage V 24
Rated output current (RMS value ±3%) A 3 6 12 24
Peak output current (±3%) A 9 18 30 48
Peak time s 5
Current loop Bandwidth max. kHz 2.5 to 4 2 to 3
Velocity loop Bandwidth max. Hz 0 to 1000 0 to 800 0 to 600
Position loop Bandwidth max. Hz 1 to 250
Update rate MHz 1.5
Weight (standard width) kg 1.1 2 3.7
Weight (extended width) kg 1.3 2.2 4
Height, without connectors mm 168 196 248
Height, with connector mm 200 225 280
Standard Width front/back mm 54/59 72/78.4 96/100
Extended Width front/back mm 84/89 91/96 96/100
Depth, without connectors mm 156 187 228
Depth, with connectors mm 185 < 215 < 265

240/480 Vac - 3 Phase (187-528 V)

    Model
Rated Data Units AKD-x00307 AKD-x00607 AKD-x01207 AKD-x02407 AKD-x04807
Drive Continuous Output Power Watts 2000 4000 8000 16,000 32,000
Rated supply voltage V 240/480
Control logic, supply voltage V 24
Rated output current (RMS value ±3%) A 3 6 12 24 48
Peak output current (±3%) A 9 18 30 48 96
Peak time s 5
Current loop Bandwidth max. kHz 2.5 to 4 2 to 3
Velocity loop Bandwidth max. Hz 0 to 800 0 to 600
Position loop Bandwidth max. Hz 1 to 250
Update rate MHz 1.5
Weight (standard width) kg 2.7 5.3 11.5
Weight (extended width) kg 2.9 5.5 11.7
Height, without connectors mm 256 306 385
Height, with connector mm 290 340 526
Standard Width front/back mm 65/70 99/105 185/185
Extended Width front/back mm 95/100 99/105 -
Depth, without connectors mm 185 228 225
Depth, with connectors mm < 225 < 265 < 265
Documentation
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdfAKD and S700 Accessories Guide North America EN (REV H) English 16 Nov 2017 4.39 MB
pdfAKD CANopen Communications Manual EN (REV U) English 13 Nov 2017 2.41 MB
pdfAKD Control Box Schematic English 03 Nov 2015 45.35 KB
pdfAKD EtherCat Communications EN Manual (REV P) English 13 Nov 2017 2.82 MB
pdfAKD EtherNetIP Communications Manual EN (REV G) English 11 Apr 2017 417.42 KB
pdfAKD EtherNetIP with RSLogix Communications Manual EN (REV H) English 11 Apr 2017 838.25 KB
pdfAKD Fault Card EN (REV R) English 14 Nov 2017 311.05 KB
pdfAKD HMI Modbus Communications Manual EN (REV A) English 13 Dec 2014 881.5 KB
pdfAKD Installation Manual EN (REV AA) English 14 Nov 2017 16.82 MB
pdfAKD ProfiNet Communications Manual EN (REV M) English 14 Nov 2017 2.12 MB
pdfAKD Quick Start EN (REV F) English 01 Feb 2016 1.5 MB
pdfAKD Safety Guide EN DE FR IT PT ES RU (REV J) English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Brazil, Russian, Spanish 16 Nov 2017 8.51 MB
pdfAKD Sercos Communications Manual EN (REV D) English 01 Feb 2016 426.5 KB
pdfAKD SynqNet Communications Manual EN (REV E) English 14 Nov 2017 533.9 KB
pdfCANopen PDO Setup Objects English 10 Jan 2011 16.36 KB
pdfCANopen Protocol Quick Reference Guide English 02 Jul 2008 57.74 KB
pdfDigital Drive Systems Accessories Guide for AKD EN (REV 02-2018) English 22 Jan 2018 5.62 MB
pdfPart Number Scheme AKD-B/P/T/M English 25 Aug 2015 395.3 KB
WorkBench Online Help English 30 Nov 2017
Certifications
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdfAKD 48A Safety Certificate English, German 25 Aug 2015 609.75 KB
pdfAKD-x04807 EU Declaration of Conformity English 20 Oct 2017 15.9 KB
pdfApprovals and Certifications English, German, Russian 04 May 2017 2.66 MB
pdfEAC Certification for Drives English, Russian 18 Jul 2017 1.18 MB
pdfEC Machine Directive 2006-42-EC English 06 Sep 2006 1.37 MB
pdfEC Machine Directive 2009-127-EC English 21 Oct 2009 817.6 KB
pdfEU Product Liability Directive English 25 Jul 1985 148.59 KB
pdfGuide to the application of Machinery Directive 2006-42-EC English 01 Jun 2010 1.6 MB
pdfKollmorgen EU Declaration of Conformity AKD English 07 Oct 2016 191.07 KB
pdfProduct Safety Directive English 03 Dec 2001 254.32 KB
pdfRAPEX Leitfaden English, German 16 Dec 2009 3.17 MB
pdfREACH Declaration of Conformity English 01 Feb 2015 88.07 KB
pdfRoHS General Declaration English, German 01 Oct 2015 44.37 KB
Application Notes
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdfA Simplified Machine Design Approach for Optimal Servomotor Control English 05 Feb 2015 522.96 KB
pdfAKD System Configuration For the Kollmorgen DDL Linear Motors EN (REV M) English 12 Jan 2017 3.06 MB
pdfBonding AKMH Cable Shield to AKD Application Note EN English 22 Dec 2014 383.22 KB
pdfGrounding and Shielding Existing Equipment English 04 May 2012 407.27 KB
pdfServo Motor Phasing with Hall Commutation English 05 Feb 2015 524.36 KB
pdfServomotor Parameters and their Proper Conversions for Servo Drive Utilization and Comparison English 05 Feb 2015 656.98 KB
pdfSetup Instructions for TwinCAT3 with the AKD English 23 Feb 2016 533.15 KB
Datasheet
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdfAKD-xzzzz-0069 Datasheet EN (REV 7/2017) English 01 Jul 2017 319.22 KB
Catalog
Title Language(s) Date Size
Kollmorgen Automation and Motion Control English 01 Dec 2017 14.74 MB
Kollmorgen Automation Solutions Catalog English 01 Dec 2017 14.02 MB
Kollmorgen Automationslösungen Katalog German 09 Apr 2017 11.17 MB
KOLLMORGEN Motion Control- und Antriebslösungen Katalog CH German 03 Apr 2018 12.7 MB
Kollmorgen delle soluzioni per automazione e movimento Catalogo Italian 08 Jan 2018 11.2 MB
Kollmorgen otomasyon ve hareket kontrol çözümleri kataloğu TR Turkish 12 Feb 2016 11.05 MB
科尔摩根 运动控制及伺服系统解决方案 Chinese, Simplified 26 Jan 2018 16.64 MB
Brochure
Title Language(s) Date Size
AKD Components Brochure EN revB English 06 Oct 2011 1.81 MB
AKD Demonstation Unit Flyer RevB EN English 28 Feb 2013 894.29 KB
AKD Scalability Brochure EN RevC English 20 Oct 2014 5.32 MB
Kollmorgen Motion Components Brochure EN RevB English 14 Oct 2011 1.81 MB
AKD Components Brochure it-IT revA Italian 02 Feb 2012 1.5 MB
科尔摩根 AKD™ 驱动器系列 Chinese, Simplified 13 May 2016
Drawings
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdf12 AMP Power Cable English 13 Nov 2012 87.96 KB
pdf12 AMP Power Cable With Brake English 13 Nov 2012 53.81 KB
pdf24 AMP Power Cable English 13 Nov 2012 48.23 KB
pdf24 AMP Power Cable With Brake English 13 Nov 2012 72.42 KB
2D/3D Models for AKD Servo Drive 120-240Vac, 12A English 10 Jun 2014
2D/3D Models for AKD Servo Drive 120-240Vac, 24A English 10 Jun 2014
2D/3D Models for AKD Servo Drive 120-240Vac, 3A, 6A English 05 Jun 2014
2D/3D Models for AKD Servo Drive 240-480Vac, 24A English 10 Jun 2014
2D/3D Models for AKD Servo Drive 240-480Vac, 3A, 6A, 12A English 10 Jun 2014
2D/3D Models for AKD Servo Drive 240-480Vac, 48A English 30 Jun 2015
pdf6 AMP Power Cable English 13 Nov 2012 48.16 KB
AKD-C Central Power Supply (400-480V, 3 phase) English
AKD-N Decentralized (3A, 6A) English
AKD-N Decentralized (Feedback) English
pdfEtherCAT Coupler DRW English 21 Aug 2015 97.96 KB
pdfFeedback Resolver Cable English 13 Nov 2012 106.14 KB
pdfSFD Motor Feedback Cable English 13 Nov 2012 156.75 KB
pdfSine Encoder Feedback Cable English 13 Nov 2012 164.84 KB

Note: The AKD 1.15 (and newer) firmware does not support NAxx hardware variants.

 

Firmware
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdfAKD Firmware Release Notes EN (REV 1.17.00.000) English 21 Nov 2017 1.66 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware (AKD-B-NBAN-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 1.78 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware (AKD-B-NBSQ-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 1.68 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware (AKD-P-NBAN-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 1.78 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware (AKD-P-NBEI-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 1.78 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware (AKD-P-NBPN-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 1.81 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware (AKD-P-NBS3-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 1.81 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware and CANopen EDS (AKD-P-NBCN-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 1.79 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware and EtherCAT Device Description (AKD-P-NBEC-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 2.51 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive Firmware and EtherCAT Device Description and CANopen EDS (AKD-P-NBCC-01-17-00-000) English 14 Nov 2017 2.53 MB
Sample Projects
Title Language(s) Date Size
zipAdd On Instruction Library for AKD Ethernet IP 23 Jan 2013 2.53 MB
AKD Drive Automation Using Modbus with a Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLC English 09 Sep 2015
AKD Drive Automation with Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLC and Profinet RT English 17 Sep 2015
zipAKD Profinet Sample Project for Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLC English 17 Nov 2015 12.93 MB
zipAKD STEP 7 PROFINET Sample Project v02 for Siemens S7-300 PLC English 06 Mar 2014 335.62 KB
zipAKI Panel with AKD Sample Project Cut To Length for KVB 1.0 English 17 Oct 2014 1.3 MB
zipAKI Panel with AKD Sample Project Full Menu for KVB 1.0 English 17 Oct 2014 10.84 MB
zipAKI Panel with AKD Sample Project Motion Tasking for KVB 1.0 English 17 Oct 2014 1.22 MB
zipAKI Panel with AKD Sample Project Simple Config for KVB 1.0 English 17 Oct 2014 10.63 MB
zipKVB 2.20 Sample Project for AKI Panel and AKD Motion Tasking English 09 Oct 2017 23.08 MB
Software
Title Language(s) Date Size
zipAKD Servoverstärker WorkBench GUI Full Setup DE (REV 1.17.0.2215) German 25 May 2018 154.79 MB
zipAKD Servoverstärker WorkBench GUI Standard Setup DE (REV 1.17.0.2215) German 25 May 2018 65.97 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup EN (REV 1.17.0.2215) English 25 May 2018 129.57 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup EN (REV 1.17.0.2215) English 25 May 2018 40.76 MB
zipAKD_S71200-1500_MB English 28 Oct 2016 9.95 MB
zipPCAN Explorer Macro Programs for the AKD CANopen Communication English 01 Jan 2010 28.23 KB
zipAKD Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup PT (REV 1.17.0.2215) Portuguese, Brazil 25 May 2018 149.71 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup PT (REV 1.17.0.2215) Portuguese, Brazil 25 May 2018 60.9 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup ZH (REV 1.17.0.2215) Chinese, Simplified 25 May 2018 201.53 MB
zipAKD Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup ZH (REV 1.17.0.2215) Chinese, Simplified 25 May 2018 112.71 MB
Tools
Title Language(s) Date Size
zipAKD Sistema Library DE German 17 Oct 2017 118.38 KB
zipAKD Sistema Library EN English 17 Oct 2017 118.12 KB
Fieldbus Support
Title Language(s) Date Size
pdfAKD Profinet Parameter Access Byte Descriptions English 05 Sep 2017 34.56 KB
pptAKD Profinet Training Rev. D English 10 May 2018 1.07 MB
pdfAKD_Profinet_Telegram_Quick_Reference_Guide English 13 Dec 2017 75.75 KB

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