18446-01O Kollmorgen
Wake Industrial LLC is not an authorized distributor of this product.
The Kollmorgen 18446-01O belongs to the AC SuperDrive Motion Units series and features an open architecture with a 32-bit RISC processor, running on a Linux operating system. It offers 11 analog inputs, 12 digital inputs, 16 discrete outputs, and 6 encoder inputs, all in an IP65-protected housing. The unit supports WLAN, LAN, CAN, and RS232/422/485 communication interfaces and a variety of navigation modes including laser, spot, natural, mag tape, and inductive wire.
Internal Product Review
The 18446-01O is a Kollmorgen AC SuperDrive motion unit with open architecture and a Linux operating system. Multi-network communication through WLAN, LAN, CAN, and RS232/422/485, combined with IP65 protection, supports flexible integration in demanding automation cells. Excellent engineering value for motion applications requiring adaptable control and sealed construction.
To contact sales for pricing and lead time:
Payment Methods
Shipping Methods
Our Credentials
Product Description:
The 18446-01O motion unit is produced by Kollmorgen within the AC SuperDrive Motion Units series. It functions as a compact controller for autonomous vehicles and machines by coordinating drive signals, navigation feedback, and safety I/O. This control capability allows automated guided carts, conveyors, and material-handling modules to move accurately within industrial facilities while responding to changing commands and sensor data.
The controller’s open architecture is built around a 32-bit RISC processor that runs the Linux operating system, allowing user-defined code to execute real-time tasks. Field wiring is simplified by 11 analog inputs, 12 digital inputs, 16 discrete outputs, and 6 encoder inputs; these channels allow the unit to read sensors, issue motion commands, and close position loops without additional expansion cards. Maximum power draw is limited to 5 W, which keeps cabinet heat generation low and permits fanless cooling in sealed installations. Programming is supported through C or IEC 61131-3 languages. The controller is programmable, and its onboard flash memory can store user applications that start automatically when power is applied.
The aluminum housing measures 195 mm deep, 50 mm high, and 125 mm wide, enabling shallow panel mounting behind machine guards. The enclosure has an IP65 protection rating, while internal circuitry is protected against undervoltage, overvoltage, and reverse polarity. Communication with higher-level systems and peripheral drives uses WLAN, LAN, CAN, and multi-standard RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 ports, supporting both wireless and wired network arrangements. Selectable navigation methods include laser, spot, natural-feature, magnetic-tape, and inductive-wire guidance, allowing the motion unit to work with different facility layouts and operating conditions. New guidance sensors can be integrated through the existing communication and input interfaces without requiring changes to the controller hardware.
