8EI2X2HWD10.0500-1 by B & R Automation

B & R Automation manufactures the 8EI2X2HWD10.0500-1 servo drive for the 8EI Servo Drives series. The product belongs to the ACOPOS P3 8EI servo drive family and functions as a motion control module that converts three-phase AC input into controlled motor current and voltage. By processing feedback from machine encoders and issuing precise PWM signals, the unit governs torque, speed, and position on production lines, packaging machines, and pick-and-place systems. Its design supports multi-axis cabinets, allowing compact installation while keeping coordinated axis control available from a single drive module.

The module operates from a three-phase supply of 3x 200-480 VAC, permitting installation in facilities that use several common industrial voltages. It delivers a continuous output of 2.2 A RMS per phase, which suits servomotors that draw moderate current during steady operation. Implemented as a 2-axis module, it controls two axes within one housing for synchronized motion tasks. The integrated safety layer uses hardwired STO safety technology with encoder monitoring to remove torque-producing power when a safe torque off request is detected. An internal braking resistor dissipates regenerated energy during deceleration, which helps manage braking energy inside the drive.

For wiring, the drive is prepared with connector set 2 (2-row), which supports orderly cable routing in dense cabinet layouts. Mechanical installation is by wall mounting, and the chassis follows the ACOPOS P3 8EI servo drive format used for this product line. The paired axes operate from a shared common DC link, which supports energy exchange within the module while the axes remain separately controlled. This standard configuration keeps the layout consistent for machines that use compact servo drive assemblies.