The Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation company offers various servo controllers that can provide significant improvements to a motor in regard to efficiency and performance. These servo controllers are used in different industries and they feature innovative and compact designs. The Kinetix servo controllers enable easy configuration and system integration, along with a wide variety of safety options. The Kinetix product family offers the 350, 5500, 5700, and 6500 controllers, along with special standalone and indexing controllers. There are also Kinetix 2000, 6000, 6200, and 7000 multi-axis and modular controllers. These servo controllers can be used with high axis counts and they meet high power requirements. Also, there are single-axis and dual-axis inverter modules available. These servo controllers reduce requirements in regard to cabinet space and they can be configured through the Ethernet/IP network, without changing any wiring. The Allen-Bradley controllers provide integrated motion, digital feedback, safe torque-off functionalities, and interchangeable control modules. The controllers are intended for different voltage ranges and for either single-phase or 3-phase power sources.
For example, the Kinetix 5700 servo controllers operate on a 3-phase power supply with an input voltage range of 324 to 528 Volts RMS (480 Volts nominal). In addition to that, there are available servo controllers that are intended for DC operation. The various voltage ranges and available options expand the capabilities of these exceptional components and allow the users to choose the best model for their applications. Most of these controllers include certifications from the CE, UL, C-Tick, and the KC standards. Since these servo controllers are strictly used in industrial environments where many factors should be taken into consideration, the manufacturer made sure that the drive is safe to operate at all times. The engineers provided additional programming software like the RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000 Logix Designer software in order to help with processes that require complex configuration. The software solutions allow the users to maximize performance, improve productivity, and take advantage of all of the features and functions of the controllers.
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The Allen-Bradley Servo Controllers are the main components of a servo system. They are modular, multi-axis motion control drive systems. The main components of the servo system include a motor, a feedback system, and a servo controller. The controller supports a rated AC input voltage range of 324 to 528 Volts AC with 50 to 60 Hertz operating frequency. The Allen-Bradley controllers are part of the Allen-Bradley Kinetix integrated motion control series. They are generally integrated into the ControlLogix platforms and they communicate by using the SERCOS fiber-optic link. The Servo Controllers support 3-phase input power, IGBT power conversion, and a module-to-module connection system. The controllers should be installed in a clean and dry location within an ambient temperature range of 0 to 65 degrees Celsius. The controllers can be operated at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level without being derated. The installation environment should be free from corrosive components.
The Servo Controllers are equipped with high-resolution feedback encoders and multi-turn absolute encoders. The controllers are equipped with the AxisLink which provides a network to transfer data between multiple nodes and allows the Servo Controllers to synchronize complex motion applications. The GMC turbo system requires longer AxisLink cable lengths. The controllers also support Remote I/O which allows the 1394 devices to communicate with Allen-Bradley compatible position controllers and other RIO devices. The Servo Controllers feature the droop control feature which is a speed control mode that is used in an AC system. The controllers are equipped with LED indicators that illuminate when a fault occurs. A reset button is included to reset the controllers when faults occur. The system module and each axis module have 1 LED that are all visible on the front of the controllers.