Product Description:

The AX5106-0000-0200 is a digital servo drive developed by Beckhoff within the AX Digital Servo Drives series. It is intended to control synchronous or induction servo motors, shaping current and voltage to match motion commands from higher-level controllers. By combining power electronics and feedback interfaces in one enclosure, the unit provides position, speed, and torque regulation for automated machinery and material-handling stations.

With an apparent power capability of 4.2 kVA at 400 V, the drive can exchange real and reactive power with the supply while keeping internal losses to 85 W under rated load. The nominal output current reaches 6 A when the connected motor is operated from a three-phase mains supply, or 4.5 A for single-phase operation; both values are continuous current limits for thermal sizing of cables and contactors. During acceleration or shock loads, the inverter can deliver up to 13 A for short intervals, giving additional torque without overheating. The housing is rated IP20 for protection against finger contact, and a dedicated 24 V sensor bus provides 1 A to encoders or switches. Mechanical dimensions measure 185 mm in width, 317.70 mm in height, and 232 mm in depth, so the module fits into 300 mm deep control cabinets with front ventilation.

The internal DC link is rated for 875 VDC and is stabilized by a 235 µF capacitor bank, allowing the drive to store regenerative energy before it is dissipated. Braking energy can be handled continuously at 150 W inside the chassis, but peaks up to 14 kW are absorbed during short deceleration events. For applications with high cyclic inertia, the external brake channel supports 15 kW when a resistor of at least 47 Ω is connected to the dedicated terminals, which helps avoid overvoltage trips and reduces thermal stress on the internal brake path.