AM8542-0FH0-0000 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff AM8542-0FH0-0000 is a synchronous servo motor from the AM Synchronous Servo Motors series with a smooth shaft and a flange size of 87 mm. This standard version comes without a holding brake and features a rotatable angular connector or terminal box connection. The motor provides 24-bit OCT multi-turn feedback and meets Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL 2) requirements.
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The AM8542-0FH0-0000 servo motor is manufactured by Beckhoff and belongs to the AM Synchronous Servo Motors series. This standard-version synchronous servomotor is used on rotary axes to deliver accurate torque and speed control in packaging, handling, and assembly equipment. In industrial automation, it translates drive commands into precise mechanical motion while remaining compatible with safety functions used in modern machinery. That makes it suitable for coordinated motion tasks that require repeatable starts, stops, and position changes through a servo controller.
The motor uses a flange mount, and the interface is a rotatable angular connector that can be oriented during wiring to reduce cable strain. Position data come from an encoder with 24-bit resolution, so the controller receives very fine position information for closed-loop operation. The feedback system is OCT multi-turn, which allows absolute position tracking across multiple revolutions without battery backup. A smooth shaft eliminates keys or splines, allowing backlash-free clamp couplings in high-precision drives. The flange size is 87 mm, which suits machines built around this mounting pattern. Mechanical holding force is not provided because the motor is supplied without a holding brake, so the load must be secured by external means when power is removed.
The rotor is built for an increased mass moment of inertia profile, giving the drive added kinetic stability when paired with larger inertial loads. The motor has an overall length code 2, which helps when checking available installation space. Electrical characteristics follow winding code F, which sets the stator turns and permissible current for the matching drive. Functional safety integration is supported up to SIL 2 when the motor is used with suitable safe-motion controls. These features make the unit appropriate for general-purpose servo applications that need high-resolution feedback, stable running behavior, and straightforward integration into automated equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions about AM8542-0FH0-0000:
Q: What type of electrical connection options are provided with the AM8542-0FH0-0000 servo motor?
A: The AM8542-0FH0-0000 offers a connection via a rotatable angular connector or terminal box.
Q: What feedback technology and resolution does the AM8542-0FH0-0000 servo motor utilize?
A: This model features OCT multi-turn feedback with a 24-bit resolution.
Q: Is a holding brake included in the AM8542-0FH0-0000 servo motor?
A: The AM8542-0FH0-0000 servo motor is manufactured without an integrated holding brake.
Q: What is the flange size of the AM8542-0FH0-0000 from Beckhoff?
A: This servo motor has a flange size of 87 mm, suitable for specific mounting requirements.
Q: What type of shaft design does the AM8542-0FH0-0000 servo motor have?
A: The shaft design of this model is smooth, providing a specific interface for mechanical coupling.
