The new AX1000 from Beckhoff is a highly optimized compact servo drive, seamlessly integrated into the TwinCAT automation system. Its extremely compact design offers features similar to those of the larger servo drives from the Beckhoff AX series.

The AX1000 economy servo drive offers an economical motion control solution without compromising on the highest quality standards. It is available in two versions: one for a low-power range with a single-phase supply of 1 x 240 V AC, and one for a higher-power range with a three-phase supply of 3 x 480 V AC, for currents ranging from 1.65 A to 12 A.

Even though the AX1000 offers compact dimensions and gap-free installation, it still incorporates an integrated control power supply, DC link capacitors, a ballast circuit, and – in most variants – a ballast resistor. The control voltage is generated by the integrated power supply from the DC link. Both models are available as single-axis and dual-axis modules. Supported motor types include the AM8000 synchronous servomotors with One Cable Technology (OCT), as well as asynchronous and reluctance motors, with or without feedback.

TwinCAT automation software and EtherCAT networking provide a familiar level of convenience for commissioning, operation, and diagnostics when working with AX1000 servo drives. All tools available for the larger AX5000 and AX8000 drives, such as TwinCAT Drive Manager 2, Autotuning, Bode Plot, and cogging compensation, can also be fully leveraged with the AX1000 servo drive.

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