1G Motion System
Kollmorgen’s first generation motion system offers the broadest range of features and options, so engineers can build with confidence. By combining the unmatched configurability of the AKM servo motor and high-performing AKD servo drive, the 1G Motion System is designed to deliver best-in-class performance with the flexibility to meet exact application needs. It comes with Kollmorgen’s most advanced position feedback solution, versatile communication protocols, plug-and-play setup and high-efficiency performance for optimized motion and unrivaled freedom.
Whether adding to new or existing machines, the Kollmorgen 1G Motion System provides an exact-fit and cost-effective solution that combines proven performance, versatility and reliability into one powerful and easy-to-use system. When you want motion fit for your machine without needing customizations or costly upgrades, 1G delivers.
Configured to your needs
Engineered to integrate seamlessly and perform reliably. The 1G Motion System provides motors, drives, and cables in one complete system to simplify builds and level up performance.
- AKM motors are available in 8 frame sizes, from 40mm to 260mm, with a wide range of mounting, connectivity, feedback and other options for a high-performing, tailored fit solution.
- AKD drives are available in multiple power ranges, up to 48A continuous, and support various Industrial Ethernet protocols, fieldbus choices and additional options to provide unmatched versatility and compatibility.
- Beyond the core components of the 1G Motion System, Kollmorgen offers perfectly matched accessories, including cables, filters, chokes and more.

Features for Every Application
Our 1G Motion System may be the first generation, but it still offers dependable performance across industries and applications worldwide using proven and mature technology. It brings together a perfect combination of features and options, so you can design, deploy and support your machine with total confidence.
- Exceptional system power density up to 20kW.
- Industry-leading control loops with update rates as fast as 1.25 microseconds.
- Plug-and-play setup allows for faster commissioning.
- More than 500,000 standard system configurations and endless co-engineering capability.
- IP67 Washdown and Food Grade options for our AKM servo motor series.
- Universal certifications for compliance across global markets.
- Backed by Kollmorgen’s co-engineering expertise and lifecycle support.
Media & Downloads
| Title | File Language | Date | Share URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKD & AKD2G EtherNet/IP with Studio 5000 Manual | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD_AKD2G_EIP_Studio_5000.pdf |
| AKD CANopen Communications Manual EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/903-200004-00%20AKD%20CANopen%20Communications%20Manual%20EN%20REV%20Y.pdf |
| AKD Control Box Schematic | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/Colors.pdf |
| AKD EtherCat Communications EN Manual | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/903-200005-00%20AKD%20EtherCAT%20Communications%20Manual%20EN%20REV%20U.pdf |
| AKD EtherNet/IP Communications Manual EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20EtherNetIP%20Communications%20Manual%20EN%20%28REV%20H%29.pdf |
| AKD Fault Card EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/903-200002-00%20AKD%20Fault%20Card%20EN%20REV%20U.pdf |
| AKD HMI Modbus Communications Manual EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20HMI%20Modbus%20Communications%20Manual%20EN%20%28REV%20A%29.pdf |
| AKD Installation Manual EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/903-200003-00%20AKD_Installation_en%20Rev%20AG.pdf |
| AKD ProfiNet Communications Manual EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/AKD-ProfiNet-Communications-Manual-RevQ-EN.pdf |
| AKD Quick Start EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20Quick%20Start%20EN%20%28REV%20F%29.pdf |
| AKD Safety Notes EN DE FR IT PT ES RU ZH | Chinese, Simplified, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Brazil, Russian, Spanish | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2024-05/AKD-BPTM-Safety-Notes_RevG.pdf |
| AKD Sercos Communications Manual EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20Sercos%20Communications%20Manual%20EN%20%28REV%20D%29.pdf |
| AKD User Guide EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20User%20Guide%20EN%20%28REV%20N%29.pdf |
| AKD WorkBench Online Help/User Guide | English | |
Share URL http://webhelp.kollmorgen.com/AKD/English/Content/WorkBench%20Help/Welcome.htm |
| AKM Installation Manual | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-06/AKM-Install-Manual-Multilingual.pdf |
| AKM Part Number Scheme and Connectivity | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-03/AKM-Part-Scheme-Connectivity.pdf |
| AKM Transport Instruction Manual EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/akm/documentation/transport//AKM%20Transport%20Instruction%20Manual%20EN%20Rev%2012-2010.pdf |
| CANopen PDO Setup Objects | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/PDO_Objects.pdf |
| CANopen Protocol Quick Reference Guide | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/S300_S600_S700_CAN%20Protocol%20Quick%20Reference.pdf |
| Kollmorgen Accessories Guide for AKD2G, AKD - Europe - EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20Accessories%20Europe_en.pdf |
| Kollmorgen Accessories Guide for AKD2G, AKD and S700 North America EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD2G%20AKD%20S700%20Accessories%20Guide%20North%20America%20EN%20REV%20K.pdf |
| Part Number Scheme AKD-B/P/T/M | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD-BPTM_Part_Scheme_0.pdf |
| AKD-xzzzz-0069 Datasheet EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD-xzzzz-0069_DataSheet_en.pdf |
| Kollmorgen 2G Cable Guide | English | |
Share URL /en-us/products/accessories/cables/literature/kollmorgen-2g-cable-guide |
| Title | Language | Date | Share URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kollmorgen Full-line Catalog | English | Share URLview | |
| Kollmorgen 2G Cable Guide | English | Share URLview | |
| Kollmorgen AKM Servomotor Catalog | English | Share URLview | |
| Kollmorgen Robotic Solutions Brochure EMEA | English | Share URLview | |
| Packaging Brochure EN | English | Share URLview | |
| Robotic Solutions Brochure | English | Share URLview |
These files cover the standard product family line. For environmental declarations for custom products, i.e. part numbers containing “S” or “X”, visit our Environmental Compliance search.
| Title | File Language | Date | Share URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1G Performance Feedback Cable (CF-DA0374N-XX-X) REACH SVHC Certification | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/CF-DA0374N-XX-X_R209.pdf |
| 1G Performance Feedback Cable (CF-DA0374N-XX-X) RoHS Certification | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/CF-DA0374N-XX-X_RoHS10.pdf |
| 1G Performance Power Cable (CP-507CCAN-XX-X) REACH SVHC Certification | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/CP-507CCAN-XX-X_R209.pdf |
| 1G Performance Power Cable (CP-507CCAN-XX-X) RoHS Certification | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/CP-507CCAN-XX-X_RoHS10.pdf |
| AKD-HV48_Certificate of compliance_ELS_UL_Eng | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2024-07/AKD%20UL%20Certificate.pdf |
| AKD-HV48_Declaration of conformity_CE_EU_Eng | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/DoC_EU_e_AKD_48A_4.pdf |
| AKD-HV48_Declaration of conformity_UKCA_UK_Eng | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2023-12/AKD-HV48_Declaration%20of%20conformity_UKCA_UK_Eng.pdf |
| AKD-HV48_safety certificate_FSM_EU_Eng | English, German | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/Cert_STO_akd_48_e_d.pdf |
| AKD_Declaration of conformity_UKCA_UK_Eng | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/DoC_UKCA_AKD.pdf |
| AKD_Declaration_of_Conformity_CE_EU_Eng | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-04/AKD_CE_Declaration_22MAY2024.jpg |
| AKD_Declaration_ROHS_EU_Eng | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2024-04/AKD_Declaration_ROHS_EU_Eng.pdf |
| AKD_Regulation_REACH_EU_Eng | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2024-04/AKD_Regulation_REACH_EU_Eng.pdf |
| AKD_safety certificate_FSM_EU_Eng | English, German | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/Pruefbericht_STO_AKD.pdf |
| AKM EU RoHS Declaration | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-03/AKM%20Standard%20ROHS%20Declaration.pdf |
| AKM PFAS Declaration | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-03/AKM%20Standard%20PFAS%20Declaration%201.pdf |
| AKM POP Declaration | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-03/AKM%20Standard%20POP%20Declaration.pdf |
| AKM Product Notice on Functional Safety | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-03/TN-975425%20AKM%20family%20Functional%20Safety%20Customer%20Notice%20_%20Rev%20A%201_0.pdf |
| AKM REACH_R241 Declaration | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-03/AKM%20Standard%20REACH%20Declaration.pdf |
| AKM Servomotor EU Declaration of Conformity US EN | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKM%20CE%20Declaration%2009APR20.pdf |
| AKM TSCA PBT Declaration | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-03/AKM%20Standard%20TSCA%20Declaration.pdf |
| AKM UKCA Declaration of Conformity | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2023-12/AKM1G_DoC_UKCA_USA.pdf |
| AKM UL Certificate of Compliance | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKM%20UL%20Certificate%20of%20Compliance.pdf |
| CE Technical Notice - Servo and Stepper Motors Efficiency | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-01/CE%20Technical%20Notice%20on%20Efficiency%20for%20Servo%20and%20Stepper%20Motors%2008Jan25.pdf |
| CEL China Efficiency Labelling for Servo and Stepper Motors | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-01/CEL%20Technical%20Notice%20on%20Efficiency%20for%20Servo%20and%20Stepper%20Motors%2008JAN25.pdf |
| China Compulsory Product Certification (CCC Technical Notice) | English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-01/CCC%20Technical%20Notice%20on%20Scope%20of%20Kollmorgen%20Products%2008JAN25.pdf |
| Title | Release | File Language | Date | Share URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add On Instruction (AOI) Library for EtherNet/IP |
7.0
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2025-09/Standard%20EtherNetIP_AOI_v7.0.zip |
| AKD Drive Automation Using Modbus with a Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLC |
1.001
|
English | |
Share URL http://kdn.kollmorgen.com/sites/default/files/AKD_S71200-1500_MB.zip |
| AKD Firmware Release Notes EN |
latest
|
English | |
Share URL https://releasenotes.kollmorgen.com/firmware-akd/default.html |
| AKD Servo Drive Firmware |
1.25.00.000
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/AKD-x_MKD-x_KC1-x_FW_01-25-00-000.zip |
| AKD STEP 7 PROFINET Sample Project v02 for Siemens S7-300 PLC |
2.8
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20STEP%207%20PROFINET%20Sample%20Project%20v02.zip |
| AKD-Firmware-for-KAS |
1.25.00.000
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-01/AKD-Firmware-for-KAS-V01-25-00-000.tgz |
| AKD_S71200-1500_MB |
10/2016
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD_S71200-1500_MB_3.zip |
| AnyDim |
2.38
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AnyDim_V2.38.xlsm |
| Kollmorgen Sistema Library |
1.5.0
|
English, German | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-03/KOLLMORGEN_Sistema-Library_VDMA_V1.5.0.zip |
| PCAN Explorer Macro Programs for the AKD CANopen Communication |
–
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20PCAN%20Explorer3%20Macro%20Programs.zip |
| Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup EN |
2.20.0.12468
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12468-Full-Setup-English.exe_.zip |
| Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup ES |
2.20.0.12472
|
Spanish | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12472-Full-Setup-Spanish.exe_.zip |
| Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup PT |
2.20.0.12472
|
Portuguese, Brazil | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12472-Full-Setup-Portuguese.exe_.zip |
| Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup ZH |
2.20.0.12471
|
Chinese, Simplified | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12471-Full-Setup-Chinese.exe_.zip |
| Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup EN |
2.20.0.12468
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12468-Setup-English.exe_.zip |
| Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup ES |
2.20.0.12472
|
Spanish | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen%20WorkBench%202.20.0.12472%20Setup%20Spanish.exe_.zip |
| Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup PT |
2.20.0.12472
|
Portuguese, Brazil | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12472-Setup-Portuguese.exe_.zip |
| Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup ZH |
2.20.0.12471
|
Chinese, Simplified | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12471-Setup-Chinese.exe_.zip |
| Servoverstärker WorkBench GUI Full Setup DE |
2.20.0.12471
|
German | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12471-Full-Setup-German.exe_.zip |
| Servoverstärker WorkBench GUI Standard Setup DE |
2.20.0.12471
|
German | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2026-02/Kollmorgen-WorkBench-2.20.0.12471-Setup-German.exe_.zip |
| TeamViewer |
12
|
English, German | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/TeamViewerQS_de-idct55eyax.zip |
| AKD EtherCAT Troubleshooting List |
A
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD%20EtherCAT%20Troubleshooting%20List_RevA.pdf |
| AKD Profinet Parameter Access Byte Descriptions |
–
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/AKD_Profinet_Parameter_Access_Byte_Descriptions.pdf |
| AKD Profinet Training |
F
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2023-04/AKD_Profinet_Training_revF_2023-04-20.pptx |
| AKD_Profinet_Telegram_Quick_Reference_Guide |
7
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/2023-05/AKD_Profinet_Telegram_Quick_Reference_Guide_Rev7.pdf |
| Wireshark Training for EtherCAT and Profinet |
B
|
English | |
Share URL /sites/default/files/public_downloads/Wireshark_Training_revB_2020-10-1.pptx |
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