AKD EtherCAT | 2 General
2.1 About this Manual
This manual,
AKD EtherCAT Communication
, describes the installation, setup, range of func-
tions, and software protocol for the EtherCAT AKD product series. All AKD EtherCAT drives
have built-in EtherCAT functionality; therefore an additional option card is not required.
A digital version of this manual (pdf format) is available on the DVD included with your drive.
Manual updates can be downloaded from the Kollmorgen website.
Related documents for the AKD series include:
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AKD Installation Manual
This manual provides instructions for installation and drive setup.
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AKD User Guide
. This manual describes how to use your drive in common applications. It
also provides tips for maximizing your system performance with the AKD. The
User
Guide
includes the
Parameter and Command Reference Guide
which provides doc-
umentation for the parameters and commands used to program the AKD.
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AKD CAN-BUS Communication
. This manual describes the CAN communication and
delivers a lot of information for CAN over EtherCAT communication.
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Accessories Manual
. This manual provides documentation for accessories like cables
and regen resistors used with AKD. Regional versions of this manual exist.
Additionally, an EtherCAT XML file, entitled
AKD EtherCAT Device Description
, describes
the drive SDO and PDO. This file is available on the Kollmorgen website (part of the firmware
zip archive).
2.2 Target Group
This manual addresses personnel with the following qualifications:
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Installation: only by electrically qualified personnel.
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Setup : only by qualified personnel with extensive knowledge of electrical engineering
and drive technology.
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Programming: software developers, project-planners.
The qualified personnel must know and observe the following standards:
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ISO 12100, IEC 60364 and IEC 60664
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National accident prevention regulations
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Kollmorgen | kdn.kollmorgen.com | October 2017
