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Back to BASIC
01 May 2013
The new AKD BASIC Series of servodrives has a built-in machine and motion controller that can be programmed in BASIC, and does away with the need for a separate controller or PLC.

Available from Inmoco, the AKD uses Kollmorgen’s user friendly integrated development environment for programming. This leads to reduced design time, while the lack of other components needed to create a motion system means reduced costs and improved packaging due to a reduction in wiring requirements and panel space, while still enabling complex processes and servo performance to be achieved.
The single axis version of the AKD BASIC is the same size as the standard AKD so does not require additional panel or rack space.
The controller can also be used to drive a second virtual axis, while an expanded I/O version integrates additional digital and analog inputs/outputs, eliminating the need for remote I/O and providing even greater capability to serve as a complete machine/motion control package.
- Force control for robot end effectors
- Continuous control for long-life use
- Multiaxis linear actuator system
- Optimises machine design
- The fundamental principles of stepper motors
- Clean in place servo motor
- Reduce cabling by up to 80%
- Compact Direct -To-Mains Drive
- Extreme force rod-style electric actuators
- Accurate feedback in arduous conditions