Product Description:

The 8EI8X8HWD10.0500-1 is a servo drive built by B&R Automation for the 8EI Servo Drives series. As a motion control component, it converts incoming mains power into regulated motor output for synchronous or induction servo motors. This allows coordinated positioning and stable speed control in automated equipment. The unit is intended for cabinet installation, where it exchanges commands with higher-level control hardware and regulates motor response in real time. It also protects the power stage during overload conditions and when energy returns from the motor.

The drive accepts a 3x 200-480 VAC supply, so it can operate from common industrial low-voltage distribution systems without a separate transformer. It provides a continuous output of 8.8 Aeff on each axis, which supports sustained operation with mid-power motors. Supplied as a 2-axis module, it controls two motors from one chassis and uses a shared DC link to reduce cabinet space. The housing is arranged for wall mounting, and an internal braking resistor dissipates regenerated energy during deceleration. The module uses a 2-row connector set for electrical connections.

The unit is identified as the ACOPOS P3 8EI servo drive within the platform. Machine safety is addressed through hardwired STO safety technology with encoder, which removes drive torque through a dedicated hardware path that is independent of application software. This arrangement separates the safety function from normal motion commands and supports controlled integration in multi-axis systems. Because the drive operates inside an electrical cabinet, surrounding equipment can be arranged around its dual-axis layout and integrated braking function. The result is a compact control element for applications that need two coordinated servo channels in a single module.