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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.
- Accurate feedback in arduous conditions
- Improves torque density & reduces cogging
- POWER RATINGS EXPANDED
- Clean in place servo motor
- Optimising hygienic actuator design
- Single servo package
- Direct drive motors with zero cogging
- High performance control for heavy duty servo applications
- Optimises machine design
- Force control for robot end effectors