Automation1 iXL5e Enhanced Linear Servo Drive with Motion Controller
The iXL5e is your one-stop shop for high-powered, high-performance precision motion control applications. Linear amplifiers enable low noise and high precision motor control. A powerful motion control device, the iXL5e runs the Automation1-iSMC motion controller, connects to other Automation1 drives over HyperWire and connects to other automation devices over EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP™, Modbus TCP/IP or a TCP Socket interface. Multi-axis PSO synchronizes your process tool control with your motion trajectory.
The iXL5e is an ideal choice for applications such as eddy current inspection, sensor testing and high-precision position and velocity tracking.
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Description
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering Info
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Description
Design Features
- Unlocks the full motion control power of our Automation1-iSMC intelligent software-based motion controller
- Provides sub-nanometer positioning capability
- Features complete configuration & performance capability of XL2e enhanced linear servo drive
- Connect to the controller using EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus or a Socket interface
- Allows for up to 12 axes of control when more Automation1 drives are connected over the HyperWire fiber-optic bus
- Includes safe torque off (STO) functional safety
- Expands your I/O when an expansion board is added to the iXC4e or other connected drives
Automation1
The iXL5e is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion control platform, which includes the following:
Packed with Features
Standard features for the Automation1 iXL5e include safe torque off (STO), a data array of over 67.1 MB, digital and analog I/O, Position Synchronized Output (PSO), dedicated home and end-of-travel limit inputs and an enhanced current sense device.
Feedback Flexibility
The standard iXL5e accepts square-wave and absolute encoder feedback signals. With the optional encoder multiplier feature, sine-wave encoders can be multiplied by up to 65,536, making iXL5e our highest-resolution position feedback drive. Dual-multiplied and dual-absolute encoder feedback is supported.
Control Your Process
The iXL5e is more than a motion control device. The supported EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and Socket interface enable true full machine and motion system control. Empowered with Aerotech’s PSO functionality, a single-axis iXL5e can track up to three encoders in real-time to trigger a process tool like an industrial laser or camera.
Each iXL5e can be configured with an optional I/O expansion board, greatly increasing the number of I/O points. The I/O board 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.
Low Noise Operation
Linear amplifiers are characterized by low noise operation, and the iXL5e is no different. This is because linear amplifiers do not incorporate on-off pulse width modulation (PWM) switching to control motor currents.
Ready To Connect
The HyperWire connection makes it simple to connect the iXL5e 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.
Excellent In-Position Performance
Thanks to advanced control techniques and feedback signal processing, the iXL5e can control and hold a linear air bearing stage in a standstill position within 0.8 nm RMS.
See how Automation1 servo drives improve in-position stability.
Feature |
Description |
| Motion Controller(1) | Aerotech’s Automation1-iSMC Intelligent Software-Based Motion Controller (version 2.2 and above) |
| Position Synchronized Output (PSO) | Standard: One-axis PSO (includes one-axis part-speed PSO) Optional: Two-axis PSO (includes two-axis part-speed PSO) Three-axis PSO (includes three-axis part-speed PSO) Two-axis part-speed PSO only Three-axis part-speed PSO only |
| 25-Pin Motor Feedback 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 |
| 26-Pin Auxiliary Feedback Connector | High-speed differential inputs (encoder sin, cos and marker)* 4x optically isolated digital inputs 4x optically isolated digital outputs 1x 16-bit differential ±10 V analog input 1x 16-bit single-ended ±10 V analog output 2x optically isolated high-speed inputs *This channel is bidirectional and can be used to echo out encoder signals |
| Multiplier Options | MX0 option: Primary encoder: 40 million counts per second square-wave input Auxiliary encoder: 40 million counts per second square-wave input MX2 option: Primary encoder: 2 MHz/450 kHz (bandwidth selectable) sine-wave input, encoder multiplier up to 65,536 Auxiliary encoder: 40 million counts per second square-wave input MX3 option: Primary encoder: 2 MHz/450 kHz (bandwidth selectable) sine-wave input, encoder multiplier up to 65,536 Auxiliary encoder: 160 kHz sine-wave input, encoder multiplier up to x16,384* *Encoders multiplied with this input cannot be echoed out. |
| I/O Expansion Board (-EB1) | 1x additional PSO connection point 16x digital inputs, optically isolated 16x digital outputs, optically isolated 3x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V 3x analog outputs, 16-bit, single-ended, ±10 V |
| Drive Array Memory | 67.1 MB (16,777,216 32-bit elements) |
| High Speed Data Capture | Yes (50 ns latency) |
| Safe Torque Off (STO) | Yes, SIL3/PLE/Cat 4 |
| HyperWire® Connections | 1x HyperWire small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports |
| Automatic Brake Control | Standard; 24 V at 1 A |
| Absolute Encoder | BiSS C Unidirectional; EnDat 2.1; EnDat 2.2 |
| Current Loop Update Rate | 20 kHz |
| Servo Loop Update Rate | 20 kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to 85 °C |
| Weight | 11.31 kg (24.93 lb) |
| Compliance | CE approved, NRTL safety certification, EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive |
Feature |
XL5e-10-VB4 |
XL5e-20-VB4 |
XL5e-10-VB5 |
XL5e-10-VB6 |
| Nominal Motor Bus Voltage | ±40 V | ±40 V | ±60 V | ±80 V |
| Peak Output Current | 10 Apk | 20 Apk | 10 Apk | 10 Apk |
| Continuous Output Current @ 25°C(1)(2) | 5 Apk / 5 Apk | 5 Apk / 9 Apk | 3.2 Apk / 6 Apk | 2.5 Apk / 4.5 Apk |
| Continuous Output Current @ 35°C(1)(2) | 4 Apk / 5 Apk | 4 Apk / 8 Apk | 2 Apk / 5.5 Apk | 2 Apk / 4 Apk |
| Maximum Continuous Total Power Dissipation (2)(3)(4) | 340 W / 585 W | 340 W / 585 W | 340 W / 585 W | 340 W / 585 W |
| Peak Amplifier Power Dissipation per Phase(5) | 1200 W | 1200 W | 1200 W | 1200 W |
| Effective Heatsink Thermal Resistance (2) | .15°C/W / .085°C/W |
.15°C/W / .085°C/W |
.15°C/W / .085°C/W |
.15°C/W / .085°C/W |
| Maximum Transistor Temperature | 75°C | 75°C | 75°C | 75°C |
| Time to Reach Maximum Temperature at Maximum Continuous Power | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Motor Supply - Input Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Motor Supply - Inrush Current | 34 Apk @ 120 V / 68 Apk @ 240 V |
34 Apk @ 120 V / 68 Apk @ 240 V |
34 Apk @ 120 V / 68 Apk @ 240 V |
34 Apk @ 120 V / 68 Apk @ 240 V |
| Motor Supply - AC Line Voltage | AC input (switch selectable): 100 VAC (90 - 112 VAC) 120 VAC (103 - 127 VAC) 200 VAC (180 - 224 VAC) 240 VAC (207 - 254 VAC) |
AC input (switch selectable): 100 VAC (90 - 112 VAC) 120 VAC (103 - 127 VAC) 200 VAC (180 - 224 VAC) 240 VAC (207 - 254 VAC) |
AC input (switch selectable): 100 VAC (90 - 112 VAC) 120 VAC (103 - 127 VAC) 200 VAC (180 - 224 VAC) 240 VAC (207 - 254 VAC) |
AC input (switch selectable): 100 VAC (90 - 112 VAC) 120 VAC (103 - 127 VAC) 200 VAC (180 - 224 VAC) 240 VAC (207 - 254 VAC) |
| Motor Supply - Input Current (Maximum, Continuous) | 7 Arms @ 120 V / 3.5 Arms @ 240 V |
7 Arms @ 120 V / 3.5 Arms @ 240 V |
7 Arms @ 120 V / 3.5 Arms @ 240 V |
7 Arms @ 120 V / 3.5 Arms @ 240 V |
| Control Supply - Input Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Control Supply - Inrush Current | 16 Apk | 16 Apk | 16 Apk | 16 Apk |
| Control Supply - Input Current (Maximum, Continuous) | 0.25 Arms | 0.25 Arms | 0.25 Arms | 0.25 Arms |
| Current Loop Bandwidth | 2500 Hz (software selectable) | 2500 Hz (software selectable) | 2500 Hz (software selectable) | 2500 Hz (software selectable) |
| Minimum Load Resistance | 0 Ω | 0 Ω | 0 Ω | 0 Ω |
| Minimum Load Inductance | 0 H | 0 H | 0 H | 0 H |
| Modes of Operation | Brushless, brush, stepper | Brushless, brush, stepper | Brushless, brush, stepper | Brushless, brush, stepper |
| Protection Features | Peak current limit, over temperature, RMS current limit, dynamic power limit (SOA) | Peak current limit, over temperature, RMS current limit, dynamic power limit (SOA) | Peak current limit, over temperature, RMS current limit, dynamic power limit (SOA) | Peak current limit, over temperature, RMS current limit, dynamic power limit (SOA) |
| Encoder Supply | 5V @ 500 mA | 5V @ 500 mA | 5V @ 500 mA | 5V @ 500 mA |
Dimensions
Automation1 iXL5e, -EB0 Option
Automation1 iXL5e, -EB1 Option
Ordering Information
Automation1 iXL5e
| Option | Description |
| Automation1 iXL5e | Automation1 iXL5e High-Performance Linear Servo Motor Drive |
Peak Current
| Option | Description |
| -10 | 10 A peak, 5 A cont. current (default) |
| -20 | 20 A Peak Current |
Bus Voltage
| Option | Description |
| -VB4 | ± 40 VDC (585 W Power Supply) |
| -VB5 | ± 60 VDC (585 W Power Supply) |
| -VB6 | ± 80 VDC (585 W Power Supply) |
Input Line Voltage
| Option | Description |
| -VL1 | 120 VAC Input Line Voltage |
| -VL2 | 240 VAC Input Line Voltage |
| -VL3 | 100 VAC Input Line Voltage |
| -VL4 | 200 VAC Input Line Voltage |
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)
| 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 PSO) |
| -PSO5 | Two-Axis Part-Speed PSO |
| -PSO6 | Three-Axis Part-Speed PSO |