AX5206-0000-0200 by Beckhoff

The AX5206-0000-0200 is a digital servo drive produced by Beckhoff for the AX Digital Servo Drives series. Designed for cabinet installation, the unit supplies controlled power to synchronous or induction servomotors used in automated machinery and material-handling work cells. By combining integrated DC-link management with fieldbus communication, the drive acts as the power stage between the plant controller and the motors. It regulates torque, speed, and position according to real-time motion commands, while its compact enclosure conserves panel space in high-density installations.

The drive uses a two-channel rated-current configuration of 2 × 6 A, allowing it to control coordinated motion on two axes from one housing. Each channel can supply up to 13 A per channel during short acceleration peaks. The internal DC link has a capacitance of 470 µF and operates at up to 875 V DC, supporting efficient energy transfer to the connected motors. With a 400 V mains supply, the amplifier provides a rated apparent power of 8.3 kVA for medium-power servo applications. The housing measures 92 mm wide, 274 mm high, and 232 mm deep before the connectors are fitted. These dimensions help the drive fit into cabinet layouts where horizontal mounting space is limited.

During dynamic deceleration, the shared capacitor bank can absorb 85 W·s of regenerative energy before excess energy is routed to an internal brake stage. The brake stage provides 90 W of continuous dissipation to manage energy returned by the motors. Under nominal operating conditions, the drive has a power loss of 160 W, which must be considered when selecting cabinet ventilation or cooling equipment. Motion commands and diagnostic data are exchanged through the EtherCAT system bus, enabling synchronized communication with the machine controller. Motor position data are received through the OCT feedback interface, which combines feedback communication with the motor connection and reduces separate feedback cabling inside the machine.