AX5201-0000-0202 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff AX5201-0000-0202 is a servo drive from the AX Digital Servo Drives series and weighs 5 kilograms. It features a nominal output current per channel of 1.5 Amps, a total peak device current of 10 Amps, and an apparent power rating of 1.2 kVA at 230 V. The drive measures 317.70 mm in height, 92 mm in width, and 232 mm in depth.
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The Beckhoff AX5201-0000-0202 is a highly capable digital servo drive with 1.5 A nominal output current per channel and 5 A peak output current per channel. Strong braking performance from 50 W internal continuous brake power and 14 kW internal peak brake power makes this unit an excellent fit for precise motion-control applications.
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The AX5201-0000-0202 is a dual-channel digital servo drive from Beckhoff and belongs to the AX Digital Servo Drives series. Designed for cabinet installation, it converts a three-phase supply into controlled DC-link energy and then into high-frequency pulse sequences that energize the motor windings. It performs positioning and speed-control tasks in automated conveyors, pick-and-place axes, and packaging machinery where precise closed-loop motion is required.
The drive’s apparent power at 230 V reaches 1.2 kVA, so the supply must provide this capacity without excessive voltage drop. Energy storage in the intermediate circuit is provided by a DC-link capacitance of 235 µF, which smooths regenerated energy before it is dissipated or reused. Cabinet depth planning must accommodate the unit’s 232 mm profile, while its width of 92 mm and height of 317.70 mm establish the rest of its physical envelope. When regenerative braking exceeds the internal absorber’s capability, an external resistor with a resistance of at least 47 Ω may be connected to the designated terminals. This external path can handle up to 15 kW of peak braking power. The internal brake chopper operates with a maximum DC-link voltage of 875 V DC, which is the upper threshold before the converter issues an overvoltage fault. The unit has a mass of 5 kg and is designed for vertical mounting on a cabinet backplate.
Each channel can deliver a nominal output current of 1.5 A, with short-duration surges of up to 5 A during acceleration. Across both axes, the nominal sum current is 3 A, while the device permits a total peak current of 10 A before protective current limiting engages. Switching and conduction generate 55 W of power loss, which must be considered when establishing cabinet airflow. The internal braking resistor continuously absorbs 50 W and tolerates short bursts of up to 14 kW. This capacity allows the drive to manage frequent deceleration events without an external braking resistor when operating demands remain within the internal resistor’s limits.
