Overview: Kollmorgen is a leading provider of motion systems, offering a comprehensive range of products including servo motors, drives, and automation solutions. Their products are used across various industries such as aerospace, medical, and robotics, emphasizing high performance and reliability.
Product Offerings: The document details several key products: AKM Servo Motors, ICH Direct Drive Linear Motors, KBM Frameless Motors, AKD Servo Drives, and the KAS Kollmorgen Automation Suite. Each product is designed to enhance machine performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
Automation Solutions: Kollmorgen's Automation Suite integrates software and hardware components to provide complete machine automation solutions. It supports up to 128 axes and offers programming in standard languages like IEC61131-3 and Kollmorgen's graphical language, Pipe Network.
Drive Solutions: The AKD Servo Drives and AKD-N Decentralized Servo Drives offer scalable solutions for various applications, supporting multiple communication protocols like EtherCAT and Modbus TCP. The drives are designed for easy integration and high performance.
Safety and Control: The KSM Safety Module and AKT I/O Block provide advanced safety and control features, ensuring safe operation and easy monitoring of machine processes.
Engineering Support: Kollmorgen offers engineering support for custom solutions, emphasizing their ability to modify standard products or develop new ones to meet specific customer needs.
Global Presence: With a global footprint, Kollmorgen provides direct sales, engineering support, and manufacturing facilities worldwide, ensuring timely delivery and support.
Innovation and Performance: The document highlights Kollmorgen's commitment to innovation, focusing on improving machine performance, reducing development time, and enhancing ease of use through integrated programming environments and certified components.
Integrated Development Environment (IDE): The Kollmorgen Automation Suite offers a fully integrated IDE that supports standard IEC61131-3 compliant tools. It includes a network configurator and predefined user blocks to streamline development. The IDE allows for motion simulation using virtual axes, scope motion parameters for performance tuning, and complete motion system configuration with embedded AKD Workbench. It supports both PLCopen for motion and Kollmorgen's exclusive Pipe Network™ for visual programming.
Lifecycle and Security: Kollmorgen emphasizes maximizing machine productivity and profitability over an extended lifecycle. The suite includes continual development testing, software and hardware security features like password protection, and maintenance support tools for remote operation verification.
Software PLC: The suite supports all five IEC 61131-3 PLC languages and offers enhancements like predefined motion blocks and visual diagnostics tools. It features auto-recognize and auto-configure capabilities to accelerate system development and reduce testing efforts.
Motion Programming: Kollmorgen's motion control solutions include capabilities for absolute and incremental moves, CAM profiles, gearing, homing, tension control, and multi-axis interpolated motion. The suite offers superior machine synchronization and flexible profile generation through pre-loaded and user-defined motion blocks.
Features and Specifications: The document details the features of the AKD® PDMM programmable drive, which combines a servo axis, a master controller, and the full automation capability of Kollmorgen Automation Suite in a compact package. It supports control of up to 32 axes or more, with features like EtherCAT® multi-axis master motion controller, full IEC61131-3 soft PLC, and integrated HMI programming.
Performance Specifications: The document provides specifications for various AKD drive models, detailing continuous and peak current ratings, dimensions, and voltage requirements.
PCMM Stand-Alone Controller: The PCMM controller offers the same features as the AKD®-PDMM controller but in a stand-alone package. It is ideal for OEMs looking to reduce cabinet space and machine complexity while maintaining performance. It supports up to 32 axes and includes features like PipeNetwork™ visual programming and integrated configuration and diagnostic tools.
PCMM™ Software Features: The PCMM™ software is an IEC 61131-3 programmable automation and motion controller with an EtherCAT® master for high-performance motion and device synchronization. It includes a PipeNetwork™ motion engine for visual programming and an embedded RTOS for stability. The software is designed for modular machines and flexible manufacturing systems, featuring an integrated webserver for remote diagnostics.
System Integration: Kollmorgen's solutions offer seamless integration with their AKD® servo drives, AKM® rotary servo motors, AKI HMIs, and AKT fieldbus
I/O modules. The network communication supports OPC UA, MODBUS®, TCP/IP, UDP, and common fieldbus protocols, simplifying machine or factory integration.
EtherCAT® Real-time Bus: The EtherCAT® real-time bus supports auto-recognition of compatible components and guarantees real-time update cycles down to 250 microseconds. It uses standard Ethernet cabling, reducing implementation costs and ensuring interoperability with other buses.
HMI Panels: Kollmorgen offers HMI panels in various sizes (5”, 7”, and 12”) with IP65 protection for easy cleaning. The panels feature high-resolution touchscreens and are designed for industrial applications. The HMI software includes features like automatic mapping of PLC variables, multi-screen navigation, and alarm management.
AKD® Servo Drives: The AKD® series offers Ethernet-based servo drives with fast, feature-rich, and flexible integration. They provide optimized performance with auto-tuning capabilities, precise control, and advanced servo techniques. The drives support a wide range of programming options and feature a user-friendly GUI for commissioning and troubleshooting.
Technical Specifications: The document includes detailed specifications for various models of HMI panels and I/O terminals, covering aspects like mechanical size, power consumption, CPU, RAM, display features, communication ports, and environmental conditions.
Developer Network: The Kollmorgen Developer Network (KDN) is a platform for engineers to get support, interact with the user community, and receive expert instruction. It allows users to ask questions, start discussions, propose features, and access the latest downloads.
Specifications: The AKD Servo Drives offer continuous current from 3 Arms to 48 Arms and peak current from 9 Arms to 96 Arms. They support multiple feedback devices, including Smart Feedback Device (SFD), EnDat, BiSS, and more. The drives are designed for high power density and compact packaging.
Connectivity and Integration: The drives support various Ethernet motion buses such as EtherCAT, SynqNet, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, SERCOS III, and CANopen. They offer plug-and-play compatibility with Kollmorgen motors and actuators, facilitating easy setup and integration.
Programmability: The AKD Servo Drives feature scalable programmability, from basic torque-and-velocity control to multi-axis master control. They include options for motion tasking and BASIC programmability, allowing for customized performance and simplified programming through graphical interfaces and pre-programmed options.
Performance Features: The drives include patented auto-tuning for optimized performance, high-speed digital inputs, and electronic gearing. They also offer features like electronic camming and integrated SD card for backup and cloning.
Safety and Compliance: The AKD Servo Drives include Safe-Torque-Off (STO) functionality for safety compliance and are UL, cUL listed, and CE certified. They feature rugged design and full fault protection.
Development Tools: Kollmorgen provides a BASIC programming environment within the Kollmorgen WorkBench, offering tools like auto-complete, color coding, and debugging to enhance programming efficiency and quality.
Conclusion: The AKD Servo Drives by Kollmorgen are versatile, high-performance solutions suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, offering advanced features, robust connectivity, and ease of integration.
Key Features: - Kollmorgen Automation Suite™: Offers integrated programming, testing, setup, and commissioning with a web server utility for simplified service.
- Control Capabilities: Supports control of 32 axes or more, reducing machine footprint with EtherCAT® multi-axis master motion controller.
- Memory and I/O: Includes 32 KB non-volatile memory and expandable I/O options.
- Programming Environment: Fully integrated environment for machine and motion control, supporting multiple programming languages.
Performance Specifications: - Details on continuous and peak current ratings for various models, with dimensions provided for each.
Development Suite: - Scalable Solution: Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ provides a unified system for software and hardware development, improving throughput and reducing waste.
- Servo Drives: AKD® servo drives offer high performance with plug-and-play compatibility and real-time feedback.
Kollmorgen Workbench: - User Interface: A simple GUI designed to streamline user experience with features like a six-channel scope and Performance Servo Tuner (PST).
- Data Sharing: Easy options for printing or emailing parameter values.
AKD-N Decentralized Servo Drives: - Design and Efficiency: Robust construction with IP67 protection, reducing cabling and improving machine effectiveness (OEE).
- Cost and Space Efficiency: Reduced costs and cabling, faster assembly, and smaller switch cabinets.
- Flexibility: Compatible with all Kollmorgen motors, offering simple integration and modification options.
Technical Data and Topology: - Specifications for continuous and peak current, input power, protection class, and feedback systems.
Conclusion: The document emphasizes the benefits of using Kollmorgen's integrated solutions for efficient and cost-effective machine design, highlighting the ease of use, scalability, and performance improvements offered by their products.
Specifications: The document outlines the specifications for various Kollmorgen products, including the AKD-C Power Supply Module and S700 Servo Drives. The AKD-C module supports line voltages of 400/480 V, with an overall performance of 10 kW and an output current of 17 A (peak 34 A). It features EtherCAT communication and a protection class of IP20. The S700 Servo Drives are available in various rated current options and support multiple motor types, including synchronous, asynchronous, and
DC motors.
Procedures and Controls: The document details the connections and controls for the AKD-N decentralized servo drives, including network connections, IP address settings, power supply, and error/status displays. It also describes the connection options for AKD-N models, highlighting the use of single-cable technology and
digital I/O.
Safety Functions: The S700 Servo Drives incorporate integrated safety functions such as Safe Torque Off (STO) and optional safety enhancement cards for functions like Safe Stop and Safe Limited Speed, compliant with SIL2 or SIL3 standards. The safety expansion cards (S1-2, S2-2) enhance the safety capabilities of the S700 drives, offering functions like Safe Stop, Safe Speed, and Safe Direction.
Performance and Productivity: The S700 series offers high-performance control technology with rapid current, speed, and position control, ensuring optimal synchronization and increased productivity. The drives support up to 200 motion tasks and feature integrated macro programming for customized applications.
Recommendations and Best Practices: The document recommends using the DriveGUI setup software for easy configuration and optimization of the S700 drives. It also highlights the benefits of Motion Safety, which allows for user interventions without halting the entire production line, thereby enhancing productivity.
Conclusion: Kollmorgen's products, particularly the S700 Servo Drives, offer advanced safety features, high performance, and flexibility for various industrial applications. The integration of safety functions and motion control within the drives provides significant productivity gains and cost savings.
Safety Control Systems: - KSM Safety Control System: Designed for safe motion control, achieving SIL 3 / PL e standards. It supports up to 12 axes and offers modular and compact configurations with extensive safe I/O options.
- Safety Functions: Includes safe stop (STO, SS1, SS2, SOS), safe speed (SLS, SSM, SSR, SMS), safe position (SLP, SCA, SLI), safe direction (SDI), and safe braking (SBC) functions.
Servo Motors: - AKM Servo Motors: Offers high torque density, flexibility, and over 500,000 standard configurations. Features include precise motion control, reduced system costs, and easy integration with plug-and-play capabilities.
- AKMH Hygienic Motors: Designed for food and pharmaceutical industries, meeting strict hygienic standards and capable of withstanding rigorous washdown processes.
- Direct Drive Motors: Includes Cartridge Direct Drive, Housed Direct Drive, KBM Frameless, and TBM Frameless motors, each tailored for specific applications like robotics, printing, and packaging.
Key Features and Benefits: - High power density and compact design for space-saving installations.
- Wide range of feedback and connectivity options, including single-cable solutions.
- Robust construction with options for IP67 protection, suitable for harsh environments.
- Customizable configurations to meet specific application needs.
Applications: Kollmorgen's servo motors and safety systems are suitable for a variety of industries, including packaging, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, offering solutions that enhance productivity and reduce maintenance costs.
AKMH Hygienic Stainless Steel Servo Motors: Designed for hygienic machine applications in wet areas with food contact. These motors comply with EHEDG regulations and 3A, USDA, and NFS hygiene standards, ensuring high reliability and shorter cleaning times.
Specifications: The AKMH motors feature high speeds up to 8000 RPM, SFD3 and Hiperface DSL digital feedback systems, and various brake and cable options. They are designed for simple start-up and parameterization with plug-and-play connections and digital nameplates.
Design and Efficiency: The motors are made from 316 stainless steel, offering superior hygiene and corrosion resistance compared to 304/303. They feature a smooth surface that meets EHEDG & 3A criteria, promoting rapid cleaning and preventing pathogen harboring. The design includes a conical end cover to eliminate water puddling and chemical-resistant cables.
Performance: The document includes detailed performance data for various motor models, highlighting continuous torque, peak torque, rated speed, and power across different voltage levels. The motors are designed for high efficiency with permanent magnet technology, reducing energy consumption and torque derating.
Applications: These motors are ideal for harsh washdown environments, particularly in the food, beverage, packaging, and medical device industries. They are suitable for applications where frequent cleaning with caustic chemicals and high-pressure water is required.
Additional Features: The AKMH motors offer single-cable technology for increased reliability and faster cleaning. They also include a unique design technique to eliminate condensation and a hygienic marking method to prevent pathogen harboring.
Support and Customization: Kollmorgen provides global support and welcomes customization to optimize motor/drive solutions. The Kollmorgen Automation Suite offers tools for motion and PLC programming and drive management.
Linear Actuators: The document also mentions ERD Hygienic Stainless Steel Linear Actuators, which combine a stainless-steel AKMH motor with a linear actuator for applications in packaging, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries.
Overview of ERD Stainless Steel Linear Actuators: ERD stainless steel linear actuators offer significant improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and are designed for fast cleaning due to their open machine design without protective housings. They are highly reliable, even with regular high-pressure and high-temperature cleaning, and provide higher throughput due to quick and precise motion control with AKD. The actuators are compliant with USDA, 3A, and NSF hygiene regulations, ensuring a high degree of product safety and reduced risk of recalls. They feature a hygienic housing design with stainless steel for safe cleaning and single-cable technology with FDA-approved sheathing suitable for food use.
Specifications and Features: - Four frame sizes with variable feeds up to 600 mm.
- Central or decentralized connection technology.
- Encoder and brake options available.
- Seamless integration with Kollmorgen automation solutions.
- Robust version in IP69K with high power density and overload capacity.
- Control with AKD, AKD-PDMM, and AKD-N servo drives.
- Extensive software tools for parameterization and drive monitoring.
Applications: - Lifting units
- Dosing units
- Format adjustments
ICH Linear Direct Drives: ICH linear direct drives from Kollmorgen are maintenance-free, offer high precision, and are characterized by their high power density and extremely quiet running. They provide direct power transmission without mechanical components, ensuring high machine reliability and low overall operating costs. These drives are suitable for a wide range of applications, including machine tools, semiconductor industry, textile industry, metrology, assembly production, medical devices, and more.
Performance Data: - Feed force ranges from 405 N to 12726 N (peak) and 175 N to 5341 N (continuous operation).
- Acceleration of up to 10 G under real-life conditions.
- Compatible with all Kollmorgen motors and servo drives.
Rotary Direct Drives: Kollmorgen's rotary direct drives offer high precision and reliability, with no need for mechanical components like belts or gearheads. They feature maximum torque density, extremely quiet running, and a wide speed range. The Cartridge DDR™ and KBM™ series provide tailored solutions for various applications, supported by the Kollmorgen Automation Suite development environment.
Conclusion: Kollmorgen's ERD stainless steel linear actuators and ICH linear direct drives provide advanced solutions for hygienic machine design and high-performance applications. Their innovative designs ensure reliability, efficiency, and compliance with stringent hygiene standards, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.
Overview: The document provides a detailed description of Kollmorgen's Cartridge DDR and Housed DDR motors, highlighting their advantages, specifications, and performance data. These motors are designed for high performance in demanding applications, offering benefits such as reduced assembly time, improved accuracy, increased throughput, and simplified maintenance.
Specifications: The Cartridge DDR series offers 5 frame sizes ranging from 108 to 350 mm, with continuous torques from 4.57 Nm to 510 Nm and speeds up to 2500 rpm. The Housed DDR motors are available in 4 frame sizes, with continuous torque ranging from 5.8 Nm to 339 Nm. Both series feature high-resolution encoders and are designed for direct power transmission, eliminating the need for mechanical components.
Performance and Benefits: The Cartridge DDR motors provide up to 50% higher torque density compared to conventional servo motors, with a simple machine shaft connection and reduced spatial requirements. The Housed DDR motors offer improved repeatability, reduced noise, and easy profile changes, making them suitable for precise and repeatable systems.
Applications: The document discusses the application of Cartridge DDR motors in a Press Feed machine, demonstrating significant improvements in assembly time, parts count, accuracy, throughput, and reliability. Similarly, the Housed DDR motors are shown to enhance performance in a medical manufacturing machine by eliminating transmission elements and improving system dynamics.
Technical Data: Detailed performance data for both 240 Vac and 400/480 Vac systems are provided, including continuous and peak torque, maximum speed, weight, and inertia for various frame sizes. Dimensional data for the motors are also included, specifying measurements for different models.
Conclusion: Kollmorgen's DDR motors offer a compelling solution for applications requiring high performance, reliability, and ease of integration. Their design minimizes maintenance and operational costs while maximizing system efficiency and accuracy.
Overview: The document provides a comprehensive overview of the KBM Series Servo Motors by Kollmorgen, highlighting their design, specifications, and performance data. These motors are designed to comply with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC and offer a highly configurable design to minimize time to solution.
Specifications: The KBM series includes 14 frame sizes with multiple stack lengths, standard sensor feedback using Hall effect sensors, and both high and low voltage insulation options. The motors feature fully encapsulated stator windings, high-performance magnets, and are RoHS compliant.
Options and Modifications: Available options include sensor feedback with pre-aligned Hall effect sensors and insulation systems suitable for different voltage applications. Modifications such as special windings, rotor hub dimensions, and materials can be accommodated, though engineering fees may apply.
Performance Data: The document provides detailed performance data for various models within the KBM series, including continuous standstill torque, current, peak moment, rated speed, power, weight, and moment of inertia. This data is crucial for selecting the appropriate motor for specific application needs.
Compliance and Certification: KBM motors are designed to facilitate UL certification in higher-level assemblies. The stator insulation systems are made from agency-approved materials, ensuring compliance with creepage and clearance guidelines.
Conclusion: The KBM Series Servo Motors offer a versatile and customizable solution for various applications, with detailed specifications and performance data to guide selection and implementation.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of Kollmorgen's KBM and TBM series frameless direct drive motors, emphasizing their applications, performance data, and advantages over conventional servo systems with mechanical transmissions.
Specifications: The document lists various models of KBM and TBM motors, detailing their continuous stall torque, peak stall torque, continuous and peak current, rated speed, weight, and inertia. It highlights the temperature conditions under which these specifications are measured.
Performance Data: The performance data section includes tables with specific measurements for different motor models, such as continuous standstill torque, peak standstill moment, rated speed, and power. These are crucial for understanding the capabilities of each motor model.
Design and Features: The KBM and TBM motors are designed for high power in compact form factors, suitable for applications like robotic joints and UAV propulsion. Key features include low cogging designs, stainless steel yokes, and RoHS compliance.
Advantages of Direct Drive Motors: Direct drive rotary motors offer increased accuracy, higher bandwidth, improved reliability, and reduced maintenance compared to conventional systems. They eliminate the need for mechanical transmissions, resulting in fewer parts, reduced noise, and no inertia matching requirements.
Applications: The document outlines various applications for DDR motors, including frameless, housed, and cartridge DDR formats, each suited for different operational needs. It also mentions the benefits of direct drive linear motors in eliminating mechanical transmission issues.
Environmental and Cost Benefits: Kollmorgen's KCM energy storage modules are highlighted for their ability to reduce operating costs and environmental impact by recovering braking energy and bridging short power failures.
KCM Energy Storage Device Overview: - Reduces operating costs and enhances energy savings through intelligent energy feedback.
- Ensures no machine stoppage during short power failures and provides controlled braking.
- Easy commissioning with simple connection to the DC link using two cables, requiring no adjustments.
- Offers nearly unlimited capacity with expansion modules.
Energy Efficiency: - The KCM-S device utilizes braking energy efficiently, particularly in applications with short cycle times.
- Expansion modules (KCM-E) increase capacity, allowing for higher energy savings.
Performance Data: - Electrical storage capacity ranges from 1600 Ws to 4000 Ws.
- Continuous voltage of the DC-link circuit is up to 850 V DC, with a peak voltage of 950 V DC.
- Maximum output is 18 kW, with protection type IP20.
KCM-P Static Energy Storage Device: - Provides backup energy during power failures, ensuring minimal downtime and machine protection.
- Easy integration with a digital interface for power failure signals.
- Capacity can be expanded with KCM-E modules, offering nearly unlimited power output range.
MOTIONEERING® Online Features: - Offers tools like inertia calculator, custom motion profiles, and environmental factor considerations.
- Supports multiple browsers and provides a user-friendly interface for application sizing and selection.
Accessories: - Includes mating connectors, supply filters, motor chokes, and braking resistors to enhance machine reliability.
Model Nomenclature: - Details various configurations and options for AKD and S700 series servo drives and AKM brushless servo motors.
- Includes information on connectivity, voltage, current ratings, and expansion options.
Specifications: - Encoders: The document lists several HIPERFACE and resolver encoders with specifications such as safety ratings (SIL2, PL d, CAT 3), single-turn and multi-turn capabilities, and feedback options.
- Motors: The AKMH series includes options for brake types, winding types, mounting, shaft configurations, and cable connections. The Cartridge DDR Motor and Housed DDR Motor sections detail frame sizes, stack lengths, winding types, and feedback options.
- Frameless Motors: The KBM and TBM series are described with stack length specifiers, winding options, and insulation ratings. The ICH series includes specifications for magnet way width, coil width, and thermal protection.
Procedures and Recommendations: - Selection of feedback devices and connection availability is crucial for compatibility with third-party servo drives.
- Specific mounting options may require additional lead time.
- Encoder sealed motors have increased length, which should be considered in design applications.
Standards and Certifications: - Products are subject to UL/CE certifications, with options for non-UL certifications.
- Safety feedback certificates are available through the Kollmorgen Developer Network or website.
Key Data from Tables: - Model nomenclature tables provide a comprehensive guide to selecting the appropriate motor or encoder configuration based on application needs.
- Feedback and connection availability tables help in determining the compatibility of different components.
Contact Information: Kollmorgen provides global support with application centers and production locations worldwide. Contact details for Kollmorgen Europe GmbH are provided for further assistance.