Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 04S-M60/8-PB |
| Manufacturer | Kollmorgen (Danaher Motion / Fortive) |
| Product Type | Digital Servo Drive, PROFIBUS DP Variant |
| Platform | S700 (04S = 4th-gen S700 hardware) |
| Main Supply | 3×400–480 V AC (±10%), TN/TT |
| Control Supply | +24 V DC (20–30 V), typ. 1.2–1.8 A |
| Continuous Output Current | ~30 A rms @ 40 °C (natural convection, derating >40 °C) |
| Peak Output Current | 60 A (≤3 s, duty-cycle limited) |
| Matching Motor | AKM 4–7 frame, ~3–11 kW continuous (winding-dependent) |
| PWM Frequency | 4–16 kHz adjustable (default 8 kHz) |
| Fieldbus | PROFIBUS DP-V1 Slave, up to 12 Mbps, GSD file from Kollmorgen |
| Feedback Port | 1× universal, 8 types: EnDat 2.1/2.2, BiSS-C, Hiperface DSL, SinCos 1Vpp, Resolver, SFD, etc. |
| Digital I/O | 6× DI (P/NPN configurable, opto-isolated), 2× DO (opto-isolated) |
| Analog I/O | 1× analog input (configurable) |
| Safety | STO (Safe Torque Off), SIL3 / PL e per IEC 61800-5-2 |
| Service Interface | USB (front) + RJ45 Ethernet (KAS WorkBench) |
| Built-in Functions | Auto inertia ID, anti-resonance filtering, gain scheduling, electronic cam (fw-dep) |
| Cooling | Forced air (internal fan), >45 °C env recommends derating |
| Mounting | Vertical DIN or screw, ≥100 mm top/bottom clearance |
| Protection | IP20 (cabinet) |
| Operating Temp. | 0 to +55 °C (derated to +60 °C per curve) |
| Storage Temp. | –25 to +85 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | ~70 × 268 × 210 mm (S700 narrow) |
| Weight | ~3.2 kg |
| Certifications | CE / UL / cUL / TÜV SIL3 |
| Companion Software | Kollmorgen WorkBench / KAS (Kollmorgen Automation Suite) |
| Successor Platform | Kollmorgen AKD (AKD-P00606 / AKD-P01206 as migration references) |
Main Features and Advantages
The Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB delivers a compelling combination of high-current power delivery, native PROFIBUS integration, and universal feedback compatibility that establishes it as the definitive servo drive for legacy industrial automation cells. At its core, the drive’s 30 A rms continuous / 60 A peak output capability—sustained for up to 3 seconds under duty-cycle limits—provides the torque headroom required for the most demanding motion profiles: flying shear on printing presses, rapid traverse on CNC machining centers, and high-inertia load acceleration in converting lines. This current capacity, combined with adjustable 4–16 kHz PWM switching and advanced IGBT/low-inductance bus design, ensures precise current regulation with minimal torque ripple and exceptional thermal stability.
Native PROFIBUS DP is the defining advantage of the Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB. The “-PB” suffix is not merely a labeling convention—it represents a fully integrated PROFIBUS DP-V1 slave interface capable of 12 Mbps communication rates, eliminating the need for external gateway devices that introduce latency, complexity, and additional failure points. Plant engineers simply import Kollmorgen’s GSD file into STEP 7, PCS 7, or TIA Portal, and the S7-300/400 controller’s OB1/OB35 cyclically writes PPO telegrams (setpoint, control word) while reading back actual values and status words. For facilities that never migrated off PROFIBUS—printing presses, converting lines, packaging OEMs, and legacy CNC retrofits—the Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB is the right spare: an AKD-P (Profinet or EtherCAT) would require a DP gateway or full PLC migration, whereas the Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB drops in with zero program changes.
The universal 8-feedback port is another standout strength of the Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB. The “/8” designation means the feedback connector is wired to a multiplexer that natively supports eight encoder protocol families: EnDat 2.2 (absolute multi-turn), BiSS-C, Hiperface DSL (digital over 2-wire), SinCos 1Vpp (incremental high-resolution), Resolver (rugged, high-temperature), SFD (Kollmorgen’s Smart Feedback Device), and OEM-specific variants. This collapses spare planning dramatically: if a production line has AKM41G (EnDat), AKM52G (Hiperface DSL), and AKM71Q (Resolver) on different axes, a single Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB SKU covers all three—eliminating the “EnDat-only” vs “Hiperface-only” sub-SKU confusion that plagued older Servostar S4 installations.
Functional safety is built into every Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB via hardware STO (Safe Torque Off) circuitry certified to SIL3 / PL e per IEC 61800-5-2. This allows the drive to participate in safety-rated machine architectures without external safety relays, reducing cabinet footprint and wiring complexity while ensuring compliance with modern machinery directives. The 6 opto-isolated digital inputs (P/NPN configurable), 2 digital outputs, and 1 configurable analog input provide ample interfacing flexibility for enable signals, fault reporting, and auxiliary control.
Advanced motion intelligence further differentiates the Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB. Built-in auto inertia identification streamlines commissioning by automatically determining load characteristics, while anti-resonance filtering and gain scheduling adapt the control loop to varying operating conditions in real time. Firmware-dependent electronic cam functionality enables sophisticated master-slave synchronization for rotary indexing, linear synchronization, and complex multi-axis coordinated motion—all executed within the drive itself, offloading the PLC.
Serviceability and ecosystem integration round out the strengths of the Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB. A front-panel USB port and RJ45 Ethernet interface connect directly to Kollmorgen WorkBench or the KAS (Kollmorgen Automation Suite) for parameterization, tuning, diagnostics, and firmware updates. The forced-air internal cooling fan, coupled with vertical DIN/ screw mounting and ≥100 mm top/bottom clearance, ensures reliable thermal performance even in high-ambient cabinet environments. With CE, UL, cUL, and TÜV SIL3 certifications, the Kollmorgen 04S-M60/8-PB meets the most stringent international standards for industrial safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
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