AX5206-0000-0000 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff AX5206-0000-0000 is part of the AX Digital Servo Drives series and offers a total rated current of 9 Amps and total peak current of 26 Amps. Each channel supports a peak current of 13 Amps with a rated current of 4.5 Amps, and the unit features a maximum DC link voltage of 875 VDC. The drive measures 317.70 mm in height, 92 mm in width, and 232 mm in depth without connectors.
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The AX5206-0000-0000 is a Beckhoff AX digital servo drive with 9 A total rated current and 26 A total peak current. Strong braking performance from 14 kW peak internal braking power and 15 kW peak external braking power makes the drive a very capable choice for demanding motion applications.
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The AX5206-0000-0000 is a two-channel AC servo drive manufactured by Beckhoff within the AX Digital Servo Drives series. It converts three-phase mains into a controlled DC bus and pulse-width-modulated output that regulates current, velocity, and position on connected servo motors. This function enables coordinated multi-axis motion in machine tools, packaging lines, and material-handling stations where precise profiling and rapid dynamic response are critical.
Primary electrical limits shape cabinet design. A protective fuse rated at 20 AT restricts fault current before it reaches the power stage. When supplied with 230 VAC, the converter can draw up to 4.8 kVA of apparent power, a value used to size breakers and transformers. Energy for torque transients is stored in a DC link equipped with 470 µF of capacitance, which smooths regenerated power and stabilizes the bus. Each axis delivers a peak phase current of 13 A, offering short bursts above the 4.5 A continuous limit to accelerate loads quickly. The design tolerates a maximum DC link potential of 875 VDC; overvoltage monitoring must trip if regenerated energy or supply surges push the bus beyond this ceiling.
Braking capacity determines how fast connected mechanics can stop. The internal resistor dissipates 90 W continuously, while an external network can absorb up to 15 kW during brief decelerations. To keep chopper currents within limits, the supplemental resistor must not fall below 47 Ω. Mechanical dimensions also affect enclosure layout: a front width of 92 mm reduces rail space, and a depth of 232 mm without connectors leaves room for wiring bends. With 160 W of power loss at full load, forced-air ventilation inside the cabinet is advised to protect the gate drivers and IGBTs from excessive heat.
