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Monitoring and controlling brakes through on-drive functional safety technology

When one or more machine axes carries a vertical load, the safety of operators, products and the machine itself all depend on reliable braking. This is especially true when employees work in close proximity to highly automated equipment. Because gravity never compromises, you must never compromise. You need to provide a minimally disruptive way to monitor and test brake functionality on a regular basis.

However, safety standard ISO 13849-1 does not allow brake testing functions to be embedded into standard machine controls. So what are your options? How do you optimize the system to achieve the safety level you need? And how do you do it as simply and cost-effectively as possible. Read this white paper to understand the operation and advantages of on-drive safety functionality, such as offered by the AKD2G servo drive family.

 

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AKD2G Servo Drive

Born from a rich AKD heritage, AKD2G is the latest servo drive technology adding:

  • Dual-axis technology for additional space savings
  • Built-in functional safety options via SafeMotion Monitor (including FSoE)
  • Color Graphic Display
  • Optimized for single-cable power and feedback
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2G Motion System

Kollmorgen introduces the next generation of motion for more ambitious machines built on more capable performance and more confident engineering. The Kollmorgen 2G Motion System harnesses the full performance potential of our leading AKM2G servo motors and perfectly matched AKD2G drives designed to deliver unrivaled power density and control. The result is significantly enhanced torque, responsiveness and SafeMotion capabilities in a compact footprint that enables easy installation and total flexibility.

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Engineer the Exceptional

Learn how to engineer exceptional machines, robots and vehicles with the highest-performing, most reliable motors, drives, automation solutions and more.

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