AEROTECH Automation1 XA4 1- 2- or 4-Axis PWM Servo Drive
Automation1 XA4 1- 2- or 4-Axis PWM Servo Drive
Add precision motion control to your industrial and research systems with the XA4 1-, 2- or 4-Axis PWM Servo Drive. These streamlined drives enable machine builders to experience Automation1 precision on all of their systems. The XA4 makes the power of the Automation1 motion control platform more accessible than ever, so you can build solutions your customers trust.
The simplified multi-axis XA4 brings precise, powerful control to multiple axes of motion in a smaller machine footprint. Built on the user-friendly Automation1 motion control technology, the XA4 unlocks faster build times and improved quality and throughput. It communicates to Automation1 PC- and drive-based controller products over the HyperWire® motion bus, supports multiple feedback device types and includes on-board memory. The amplifiers control brushless AC, brush DC, voice coil and stepper motor types at up to 340 VDC operating voltage and 20 A peak current capability.
Design Features
Available in 1-, 2- & 4-axis configurations
Cost-effective, high-performance design
AC & DC motor supply options
Compact design minimizes panel space for multi-axis systems
Key Applications
The XA4 is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion control platform, which includes the following:
Development software
Controls
Motor Drives
Fiber-optic HyperWire® communication bus
Precision Motion, Unlocked.
The XA4 delivers better motion control to more machine builders and automation system developers. The efficient XA4 design is a perfect fit for contoured multi-axis motion control and point-to-point applications. Contoured applications including laser cutting, laser welding and precision dispensing are all possible with the XA4. Features such as Autofocus and velocity or torque control make the XA4 an ideal solution for fast point-to-point motion followed by placement and/or picking applications. Torque and force control also make XA4 a great candidate for dynamic material testing systems.
Optimal Performance. Easy to Achieve.
The powerful Automation1-iSMC motion controller empowers the XA4 with single- and multi-axis motion trajectories, coordinated and calibrated motion, gantry control and all the power of the AeroScript real-time programming language. Integrate the XA4 into a larger control structure using the powerful Automation1 APIs – part of the Automation1-MDK motion development kit. Not big on programming? No problem. Simply build a custom user interface with the Automation1 MachineApps HMI Builder for Windows PCs.
The Automation1 controller supports RS-274 G-code natively and allows extra large programs (including points files) to be streamed to the controller using the APIs. Whether you have a simple sub-millisecond process or something that goes on for days, the XA4 and Automation1 can meet your application needs.
Step Into the World of Precision.
Are you struggling with general automation solutions? Step into the world of precision motion with the XA4 from Aerotech. PLC-based motion can’t compare to our industry-leading Automation1 control platform – and it is more accessible than you think.
Standard features include safe torque off (STO), a data array with more than 16 MB of memory, dedicated home and end-of-travel limit inputs and an enhanced current sense device. The XA4 accepts square-wave and absolute encoder feedback signals. With the optional encoder multiplier feature, you can multiply sine-wave encoders by up to 16,384.
The XA4 is more than a motion control device — it also includes many process control features. Add Part-Speed PSO to trigger a process tool like an industrial laser or camera based on your vector programmed velocity. A 24-volt, one amp brake output is included. The device is CE approved, NRTL safety certified and EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive certified. The power amplifier bandwidth is software selectable.
| Category | Single-axis (-AX1) | Two-axis (-AX2) | Four-axis (-AX4) |
| Number of Axes | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Style | Brush, brushless, voice coil, stepper(1) | Brush, brushless, voice coil, stepper(1) | Brush, brushless, voice coil, stepper(1) |
| Motor Supply – AC | Single-phase 0-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz | Single-phase 0-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz | Single-phase 0-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz |
| Motor Supply – DC | Not available on -AX1 | 15-100 VDC | 15-100 VDC |
| Control Supply | 24 VDC | 24 VDC | 24 VDC |
| Bus Voltage – AC(2) | 0-340 VDC | 0-340 VDC | 0-340 VDC |
| Bus Voltage – DC(2) | Not available on -AX1 | 15-100 VDC | 15-100 VDC |
| Peak Output Current (1 sec)(3)(4) | -10: 10 Apk -20: 20 Apk , Only available on -AC option | -10: 10 Apk -20: 20 Apk , Only available on -AC option | -10: 10 Apk -20: 20 Apk , Only available on -AC option |
| Continuous Output Current(3)(5)(6) | -10: 5 Apk (-AX1 and -AX2 options); 4 Apk (-AX4 option); -20: 10 Apk (-AX1 option); 5 Apk (-AX2 option); 4 Apk (-AX4 option) , Only available on -AC option |
-10: 5 Apk (-AX1 and -AX2 options); 4 Apk (-AX4 option); -20: 10 Apk (-AX1 option); 5 Apk (-AX2 option); 4 Apk (-AX4 option) , Only available on -AC option |
-10: 5 Apk (-AX1 and -AX2 options); 4 Apk (-AX4 option); -20: 10 Apk (-AX1 option); 5 Apk (-AX2 option); 4 Apk (-AX4 option) , Only available on -AC option |
| Position Synchronized Output (PSO) | Standard • No PSO Support
Optional: • Three-axis part-speed PSO. (Includes One-axis PSO) |
Standard • No PSO Support
Optional: • Three-axis part-speed PSO. (Includes One-axis PSO) |
Standard • No PSO Support
Optional: • Three-axis part-speed PSO. (Includes One-axis PSO) |
| 25-Pin Axis Connector | High-speed differential inputs (encoder sin, cos and marker) CW and CCW limits Hall effect sensor inputs (A, B and C) Analog motor temperature input (accepts digital) Brake output |
High-speed differential inputs (encoder sin, cos and marker) CW and CCW limits Hall effect sensor inputs (A, B and C) Analog motor temperature input (accepts digital) Brake output |
High-speed differential inputs (encoder sin, cos and marker) 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 (axis 1): 40 million counts per second square-wave input |
• MX0 option Primary encoder (axes 1 and 2): 40 million counts per second square-wave input • MX1 option |
• MX0 option Primary encoder (axes 1 and 2): 40 million counts per second square-wave input • MX1 option |
| I/O Expansion Board (-EB1) | – 16x digital inputs, optically isolated – 16x digital outputs, optically isolated – 2x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V – 2x analog outputs, 16-bit, single-ended, ±10 V – Auxiliary Encoder: 40 million counts-per-second square-wave input |
– 16x digital inputs, optically isolated – 16x digital outputs, optically isolated – 2x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V – 2x analog outputs, 16-bit, single-ended, ±10 V – Auxiliary Encoder: 40 million counts-per-second square-wave input |
– 16x digital inputs, optically isolated – 16x digital outputs, optically isolated – 2x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V – 2x analog outputs, 16-bit, single-ended, ±10 V – Auxiliary Encoder: 40 million counts-per-second square-wave input |
| I/O Expansion Board (-EB2) | – 32x digital inputs, optically isolated – 32x digital outputs, optically isolated – 3x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V – 6x analog outputs, 16-bit, single-ended, ±10 V – Auxiliary Encoder: 40 million counts-per-second square-wave input, 10 MHz maximum |
– 32x digital inputs, optically isolated – 32x digital outputs, optically isolated – 3x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V – 6x analog outputs, 16-bit, single-ended, ±10 V – Auxiliary Encoder: 40 million counts-per-second square-wave input, 10 MHz maximum |
– 32x digital inputs, optically isolated – 32x digital outputs, optically isolated – 3x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V – 6x analog outputs, 16-bit, single-ended, ±10 V – Auxiliary Encoder: 40 million counts-per-second square-wave input, 10 MHz maximum |
| Drive Array Memory | 16.8 MB (4,194,304 32-bit elements) | 16.8 MB (4,194,304 32-bit elements) | 67.1 MB (16,777,216 32-bit elements) |
| High Speed Data Capture | Yes (50 ns latency) | Yes (50 ns latency) | Yes (50 ns latency) |
| Safe Torque Off (STO) | Yes, SIL3/PLe/Cat 4 (certification pending) | Yes, SIL3/PLe/Cat 4 (certification pending) | Yes, SIL3/PLe/Cat 4 (certification pending) |
| HyperWire Connections | 2x HyperWire small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports | 2x HyperWire small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports | 2x HyperWire small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports |
| Automatic Brake Control | Standard (24 V at 1.0 A), axis 1 | Standard (24 V at 1.0 A), axis 1 | Standard (24 V at 1.0 A), axes 1 and 2 |
| Absolute Encoder | BiSS C Unidirectional; EnDat 2.1; EnDat 2.2; SSI | BiSS C Unidirectional; EnDat 2.1; EnDat 2.2; SSI | BiSS C Unidirectional; EnDat 2.1; EnDat 2.2; SSI |
| Current Loop Update Rate | 20 kHz | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Servo Loop Update Rate | 10 kHz | 10 kHz | 10 kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to 85 °C | -30 to 85 °C | -30 to 85 °C |
| Weight | 1 kg (2.2 lb) | 1 kg (2.2 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Compliance | CE approved, NRTL safety certification, EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive | CE approved, NRTL safety certification, EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive | CE approved, NRTL safety certification, EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive |