Product Description:

The SERVOSTAR-600 is a digital servo amplifier produced by Kollmorgen and supplied as part of the S600 Servo Drives series. In an automation cell, it receives motion commands from a host controller and converts them into regulated three-phase power for a permanent-magnet motor. This allows precise torque, speed, and position control in packaging machines, pick-and-place gantries, and similar equipment.

The drive electronics are energized by a logic feed of 24 V DC, which lets the control section remain active for diagnostics even when the main power bus is off. A current loop refresh time of 62.5 µs enables high-bandwidth torque regulation, keeping motor phase current closely aligned with commanded values during dynamic load changes. The internal IGBT bridge switches at 8 kHz, a frequency that balances low audible noise with manageable switching losses. Housing protection is limited to IP20, so the unit must be installed in a clean electrical cabinet with forced ventilation. For mains disturbances, the hardware is rated to Category III, which means it can tolerate distribution-level overvoltage events that may occur in industrial power networks without additional external suppression.

The S600 is intended for panel-mounted operation within normal industrial limits. Continuous operation is permitted up to 1000 m elevation; above this height, derating is required because thinner air reduces cooling efficiency. Non-condensing ambient moisture may reach 85% relative humidity, allowing installation in humid production areas provided cabinet heaters prevent condensation. The position control algorithm closes every 250 µs, and the velocity loop follows the same cadence to support tight trajectory tracking for interpolated multi-axis moves. These operating limits support fast response while remaining compatible with standard cabinet installation practices.