Automation1 iXL5e Enhanced Linear Servo Drive with Motion Controller
Our high-performance Automation1 iXL5e linear servo motor drive with integrated motion controller is the one-stop-shop for high-powered, high-performance precision motion control applications. The iXL5e drive enables low noise and high precision motor control and also controls your entire machine or motion system. The high, continuous output power of the iXL5e’s linear power amplifiers enables reliable operation for the world’s most demanding precision motion applications. The absence of PWM switching noise greatly reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise, making the iXL5e 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
- Eliminates the PC from your control scheme
- 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. It also includes many process control features. 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.
Specification |
Description |
| Motion Controller(1) | Aerotech’s Automation1-iSMC Intelligent Software-Based Motion Controller (version 2.2 and above) |
| Maximum Axes of Control(1) | Up to 12 axes |
| I/O Points(1) | See “general specifications” below. Note: Controller can control I/O from connected devices. |
| Programming Language(1) | AeroScript, RS-274 G-code |
| APIs(1) | .NET (cross-platform Linux support) C (cross-platform Linux support) Python (cross-platform Linux support) EPICS (cross-platform Linux support) see EPICS.anl.gov |
| Programming Tasks(1) | 4 user tasks (standard) / 9 user tasks (optional) 1 reserved task |
| Position Modes | Absolute, incremental, dynamic trajectory correction |
| Motion Types(1) | Linear motion Clockwise & counterclockwise Jogging Homing Rapid Freerun Many more |
| Acceleration Profiles | Linear (time & rate based) Sine (time & rate based) S-curve (time & rate based) |
| Velocity Profiling(1) | Yes |
| Safe Zones(1) | Yes |
| Advanced Features(1) | Corner rounding Tool normalcy control Cutter compensation Programmable fixture offsets(2) Rotation, mirroring & translation transformations Part profile scaling Polar & cylindrical transformations(2) Orthogonality correction Electronic gearing EasyTune® & classical tuning Backlash compensation Spindle motion High-speed registration Multi-dimensional error mapping |
| Access Control | No |
| Controller File System | Yes (5 GB) |
| Supported HyperWire Drives | Automation1-XC6e(3)(4) Automation1-XC4e(3)(4) Automation1-XC2e(3)(4) Automation1-XC4(3)(4) Automation1-XC2(3)(4) Automation1-XR3(3) Automation1-XL5e(3)(4) Automation1-XL2e(3)(4) Automation1-SI4(3) Automation1-XI4(3) |
| Industrial Ethernet Communication |
EtherCAT (optional) |
| Communication/Configuration Connection |
Ethernet USB |
Feature |
Description |
| 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 |