AEROTECH Automation1 XL2e Enhanced, Compact Linear Servo Drive
Automation1 XL2e Enhanced, Compact Linear Servo Drive
The Automation1 XL2e combines high-end, low noise linear power amplifiers with precision servo control technology in a compact form factor — all without sacrificing our high-end controller features. With no switching noise or deadtime, it delivers the higher-precision sensing you need for applications like eddy current inspection, sensor testing, and high-precision position and velocity tracking. It’s also ideal for small step size and in-position stability applications because control to servo motors can be active 100% of the time.
Design Features
Integrates easily in multi-axis systems with other Automation1 drives & the iSMC motion controller
Includes standard absolute encoder & square-wave encoder support
Increases resolution of sine-wave feedback devices with optional x65,536 encoder multiplier
Supports optional dual-multiplied & dual-absolute encoder feedback
Includes PSO, the ultimate in position-based control for industrial lasers, cameras & more
Features Safe Torque Off (STO) functional safety (certification pending)
Offers optional I/O expansion board
XL2e Specifications
| Feature | Description |
| Position Synchronized Output (PSO) | Standard One-axis PSO: Command position synchronized output pulses based on distance calculated from a single encoder. Includes one-axis part-speed PSO.* Optional Three-axis PSO: Command position synchronized output pulses based on distance calculated from three encoders. Includes three-axis part-speed PSO.* Two-axis part-speed PSO: Command position synchronized output pulses based on vector velocity command of up to two axes.* Three-axis part-speed PSO: Command position synchronized output pulses based on vector velocity command of three or more axes.* *Requires adding an expansion board to the drive to output PSO pulses via a physical connection. |
| 25-Pin Motor Feedback Connector | High-speed differential inputs (encoder sin, cos, marker and fault)
CW and CCW limits Hall effect sensor inputs (A, B and C) Analog motor temperature input (accepts digital) Brake output |
| Multiplier Options | MX0 option: Primary encoder: 40 million counts per second square-wave input Auxiliary encoder: 40 million counts per second square-wave input (required EB1 expansion board) MX2 option: MX3 option: *Encoders multiplied with this input cannot be echoed out. |
| I/O Expansion Board (-EB1) | PSO output connector with up to 12.5 MHz output rate
Auxiliary Encoder Port 1x 16-bit differential, ±10 V analog input 1x 16-bit single-ended, ±10 V analog output 8x optically isolated digital inputs 8x optically isolated digital outputs |
| Available Power Supply | Automation1-PS2 (pending) |
| Drive Array Memory | 16,777,216 32-bit elements |
| High Speed Data Capture | Yes (50 ns latency) |
| Safe Torque Off (STO) | Yes, SIL3/PLE/Cat 4 (certification pending) |
| HyperWire® Connections | 2x HyperWire small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports |
| Automatic Brake Control | Standard; 24 V at 1.0 A |
| Absolute Encoder | BiSS C Unidirectional; EnDat 2.1; EnDat 2.2; SSI |
| Current Loop Update Rate | 20 kHz |
| Servo Loop Update Rate | 20 kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to 85 °C |
| Weight | 1 kg (2.2 lb) |