Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5700 servo drive

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5700 servo drive offers dual-axis servos, a large 1.6–60 kW power range and time-saving tuning technology. Used in place of multiple servo drives, the next-generation platform can help machine builders reduce cabinet-space requirements by up to 70%, reduce wiring requirements by as much as 60% and achieve easier configuration and commissioning.

The servo drive uses Load Observer real-time tuning technology, which helps remove the need to tune each individual axis. This can help machine builders deliver high-performance motion control out of the box and reduce commissioning time by days, weeks or even months for the largest machines.

Once a machine is operational, the servo drive uses Tracking Notch Filter technology to detect and remove resonant frequencies and automatically make tuning adjustments over time to help optimise machine performance. DSL feedback ports provide support for Kinetix VP servo motors with single-cable technology. This enables machine builders to package motor power, brake and feedback wires all in a single cable, helping to reduce motion wiring requirements by as much as 60%.

The servo drive also combines high-performance vector and servo motor control to help reduce machine complexity and reduce time and labour costs during integration. Additionally, Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer software provides a single, easy-to-use design environment for configuring the servo drive and integrating it with Logix controllers for both motion and safety applications. The servo drive also supports both hardwired safety and integrated safety over EtherNet/IP.