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.
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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
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The XL2e is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion control platform, which includes the following:
The XL2e offers superior performance and a more thoughtful design than other products on the market. It’s highly integrated design includes servo and current controllers, linear power amplifiers, cooling fans and heatsinks in a single package. High-end component choices for the power amplifier and control circuits enable more accurate position tracking, more precise in-position stability and smaller minimum step sizes.
Standard features include safe torque off (STO), a data array with more than 67 MB of memory, dedicated home and end-of-travel limit inputs and an enhanced current sense device.
The standard XL2e accepts square-wave and absolute encoder feedback signals. With the optional encoder multiplier feature, you can multiply sine-wave encoders by up to 65,536. Dual-multiplied and dual-absolute encoder feedback is supported.
The XL2e is more than a motion control device — it also includes many process control features. Empowered with our PSO functionality, a single-axis XL2e can track up to three encoders in real time to trigger a process tool like an industrial laser or camera. Each XL2e can be configured with an optional I/O expansion board that includes a dedicated PSO output, and PSO can be used with a synchronization input to synchronize process control with an external mode-locked frequency input.
Two HyperWire connections make it simple to connect the XL2e with other Automation1 drive hardware in a multi-axis configuration. 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.
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 Two-axis PSO: Command position synchronized output pulses based on distance calculated from two encoders. Includes two-axis part-speed PSO.* 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: Primary encoder: 2 MHz/200 kHz (bandwidth selectable) sine-wave input, encoder multiplier up to 65,536 Auxiliary encoder: 40 million counts per second square-wave input (required EB1 expansion board) MX3 option: Primary encoder: 2 MHz/200 kHz (bandwidth selectable) sine-wave input, encoder multiplier up to 65,536 Auxiliary encoder: 200 kHz sine-wave input, encoder multiplier up to x16,384 (required EB1 expansion board)* *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) |
| Compliance | CE approved, NRTL safety certification, EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive |
XL2e Amplifier Specifications
| Category | XL2e-10 (±12 VDC) | XL2e-10 (±20 VDC) | XL2e-10 (±24 VDC) | XL2e-10 (±40 VDC) | XL2e-10 (±48 VDC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Supply - Input Voltage | +/-5VDC to +/-48 VDC | ||||
| Motor Supply - Input Current (Continuous) | 5 Arms | ||||
| Motor Supply - Input Current (Peak) | 10 Arms | ||||
| Control Supply - Input Voltage | 24 VDC | ||||
| Control Supply - Input Current | 2 A max, 1.0 A typical without brake | ||||
| Nominal Motor Bus Voltage | Equals motor supply input voltage | ||||
| Common Motor Supply Voltage | ±12 VDC | ±20 VDC | ±24 VDC | ±40 VDC | ±48 VDC |
| Continuous Output Current @ 25°C (1)(2)(3) | 5.0 Apk | 5.0 Apk | 3.3 Apk | 4.5 Apk | 2.7 Apk | 3.8 Apk | 1.6 Apk | 2.2 Apk | 1.3 Apk | 1.7 Apk |
| Peak Output Current (1 second) (6) | 10 Apk | ||||
| Maximum Continuous Total Power Dissipation (3) | 180 W | ||||
| Peak Amplifier Power Dissipation per Phase (5) | 400 W | ||||
| Effective Heatsink Thermal Resistance | 0.25 C/W | ||||
| Maximum Transistor Temperature | 75°C | ||||
| Time to Reach Maximum Temperature at Maximum Continuous Power | 8 minutes | ||||
| Current Loop Bandwidth | 2500 Hz (software selectable) | ||||
| Minimum Load Resistance | 0 Ω | ||||
| Minimum Load Inductance | 0 H | ||||
| Modes of Operation | Brushless, brush, stepper | ||||
| Protection Features | Peak current limit, over temperature, RMS current limit, dynamic power limit (SOA) | ||||
| Encoder Supply | 5V @ 500 mA | ||||
- AC or DC motor type with a 0 Ω winding resistance assumed.
- The first value is for a stationary AC or DC motor. The second value is for a moving AC motor.
- De-rate at temperatures above 25°C ambient.
- Amplifier power dissipation is calculated as (Vbus – Vout) · Iout for each phase. A 40B configuration that drives 1 A into 0 Ω results in 40 W of power dissipation in the amplifier.
- The XL2e amplifier has peak power-limiting circuitry to protect itself from damage. The power limiting bit in the drive status word indicates if this has occurred.
- This specification depends on the motor supply voltage, the motor speed, and motor resistance. Contact an Aerotech sales engineer for more information.
Automation1-XL2e
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Automation1 XL2e | Enhanced, Compact Linear Servo Drive |
Peak Current
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -10 | 10 A Peak Current (Default) |
Expansion Board
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -EB0 | No Expansion Board (Default) |
| -EB1 | I/O Expansion Board |
Multiplier
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -MX0 | No Encoder Multiplier (Default) |
| -MX2 | 2 MHz/450 kHz x65536 Multiplier (Primary), No Multiplier (Auxiliary) |
| -MX3 | 2 MHz/450 kHz x65536 Multiplier (Primary), 450 KHz x16384 Multiplier (Auxiliary)* |
- MX3 requires the -EB1 option
PSO*
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -PSO1 | One-Axis PSO (includes One-Axis Part-Speed PSO) (Default) |
| -PSO2 | Two-Axis PSO (includes Two-Axis Part-Speed PSO) |
| -PSO3 | three-Axis PSO (includes Three-Axis Part-Speed PSO0 |
| -PSO5 | Two-Axis Part-Speed PSO |
| -PSO6 | Three-Axis Part-Speed PSO |
- Requires -EB1 option to generate a PSO output pulse
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