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Kollmorgen 1G Motion System

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.

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Product available worldwide

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.

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Kollmorgen 1G Motion System

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.

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The 1G Motion System

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.

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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