Welcome to Kollmorgen Essentials
Kollmorgen Essentials Servo System Features
- Industry-leading torque density, efficiency and reliability.
- Minimal cogging for smooth operation, even at low speeds.
- SFD-M high-resolution absolute multi-turn feedback as standard.
- Dual STO safety and motion synchronization capable.
- Multi-Ethernet feature enables compatibility with various controls solutions within the same SKU.
- Access full parameters and tuning options in WorkBench for complex axes.
- Pre-configured to work seamlessly within Kollmorgen Automation Suite™.
- The new Express Setup layout with WorkBench provides a pre-configured plug + play solution to enable simplified commissioning.
- The system is designed and manufactured by Kollmorgen, with each configuration validated to deliver optimum performance.
- High signal integrity cable prevents degraded performance and instability.
- UL, CE, RoHS, TUV, REACH, TSCA and ISO compliant when the drive is used along with the Kollmorgen Essentials servo motor and cable.
Kollmorgen Essentials Drive
- Supports EtherCAT®, PROFINET®, and EtherNet/IP™ all in one drive.
- Synchronization capability with CIP Sync or PROFINET IRT.
- Seamlessly integrates with Kollmorgen Automation Suite and most Industrial Ethernet based motion controllers.
- High speed digital inputs for registration capability.
- USB-C service port for fast configuration and diagnostics.
- Optimized for single-cable feedback via SFD-M Multi-Turn absolute encoder (24-bit single-turn + batteryless 16-bit multi-turn resolution).
- Capable of DC Bus Sharing for energy efficiency, reduced wiring, and reduction of components like braking resistors.
- Commissioning in less than 20 minutes with WorkBench Express Setup.
Kollmorgen Essentials Motor
- Integrated multi-turn absolute encoder feedback for high-resolution for precision control, long linear travels, or high gear ratios.
- Industry-common IEC motor mount and innovative key kit supports adaptable motor mounting to standard mechanical interfaces such as gearboxes and coupling types requiring either smooth or keyed shafts.
- 2 shaft configurations – smooth or keyed.
- Optional 24VDC brake and field-installable IP65 shaft seal kits available.
- On-board memory in our smart feedback device (SFD-M) enables “plug-and-play” parametrization with Kollmorgen drives.
- Power ranges from 200W to 4000W with windings optimized for 120, 240, 400, or 480VAC inputs.
- Rated speeds of 3000 RPM with maximum speed capability up to 6000 RPM.
Kollmorgen Essentials Cable
- Single cable design with SpeedTec connectors.
- Batteryless, multi-turn functionality simplifies installation and long-term maintenance while ensuring high reliability.
- Works with Kollmorgen AKM and AKM2G servo motors configured with a “9” connector option for AKM or “A” connector option for AKM2G and SFD-M or SFD-3 feedback.
- Shielded cable with additional internal shielding around both data and brake wires to maximize signal integrity.
WorkBench with Express Setup
- Commissioning in less than 20 minutes – our Express Setup layout within industry-best WorkBench commissioning software enables our customers to deliver machines faster to market.
- Quick Tune functionality offers one-button tuning, while full WorkBench functionality remains available for advanced tuning and diagnostics.
- Express Setup allows quick and easy setup for less experienced engineers.
- Auto-complete of programmable commands saves looking up parameter names.
- Full setup included with multi-function bode plot allowing users to quickly evaluate performance.
- Six-channel real time software oscilloscope commissions and diagnoses quickly.
- One-click capture and sharing of program plots and parameter settings allow you to send machine performance data instantly.




