Distributed servo drive system promotes space savings

The Beckhoff AMP8000 distributed servo drive system integrates a servo drive directly into a servomotor; the power module is located at the back end of the motor shaft. EtherCAT P technology provides EtherCAT signals and power over one cable, enabling control of up to five distributed drives via an IP 67-protected distribution module. Models are available with power ratings from 0.61 to 1.23kW and standstill torque ratings from 2.00 to 4.8Nm or power ratings from 1.02 to 1.78kW and standstill torque ratings from 4.10 to 9.7Nm.