Product Description:

The AX5160-0000-0200 digital servo drive is produced by Beckhoff within the AX Digital Servo Drives series. As an AC drive, it regulates motor torque and speed for multi-axis machinery, linking EtherCAT motion controllers to synchronous or induction motors in automated cells. The AX5160-0000-0200 handles medium-to-high current loads and provides regenerative braking capacity that feeds surplus energy back into the DC link.

At 400 V mains, the drive can supply an apparent power of 42 kVA, while its minimum continuous rating begins at 16 A to match smaller motors. A nominal output current of 60 A supports routine acceleration, and short bursts up to 120 A accommodate rapid indexing without saturating the inverter stage. The internal brake chopper processes up to 52 kW of instantaneous braking energy; a resistor no smaller than 13 Ω must be fitted to absorb that heat. DC bus stability is aided by a capacitance of 900 µF, and the link voltage must not exceed 875 VDC to protect the IGBT modules. Capacitor discharge to a safe level takes 15 minutes, so lockout procedures must allow for that delay. Cabinet depth is controlled by the 259 mm enclosure, which leaves room for cable bend radius even when connectors are installed.

For cyclic deceleration duties, the module dissipates a continuous 37 kW through the braking path and still limits self-heating to a power loss of 830 W under full load. It withstands fault currents up to 5 kA, aligning with industrial short-circuit ratings. Apparent output rises to 45 kVA on 480 V supplies, offering headroom for export markets. The aluminum housing measures 345 mm in height and 190 mm in width, dimensions that fit beside other drives while maintaining airflow around the 259 mm-deep enclosure.