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ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives

A new era has arrived in On-Machine™ motion control. We are raising the bar on what is possible in your next machine design with ArmorKinetix® Distributed Servo Drives. This drive platform offers the high-performance of the Kinetix® 5700 servo drive in a compact, On‑Machine form factor that enables your production machines to become more efficient, flexible and cost-effective than ever before.

Available Second Quarter - Calendar Year 2023

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ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives

Your machines — leaner, greener and more powerful

Meet the technology behind faster deployments and more capable smart machines. ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives provide a modular, expandable solution to your motion control needs. By mounting the drives outside of the electrical cabinet - you can drastically reduce system complexity, lower total system costs and enable your workforce to be more productive.

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Intelligent motion control built to supercharge your next smart machine concept

ArmorKinetix distributed servo drives are providing manufacturers with a new tool for designing production machines that are more efficient and effective.

Available as an integrated drive-motor solution and a near-motor drive, this technology enables a revolutionary approach for designing machines so they require fewer parts and terminations, and have smaller floor space requirements. This translates to shorter build times, fewer points of failure and higher productivity per square foot.

Learn how ArmorKinetix distributed servo drives can improve your machine designs.


What can decentralized motion control do for you?

Production machines can prove complicated to design, build and support. Moving to a decentralized architecture using ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives can simplify these applications and help create more value. Changing to a decentralized design can reduce cabling by up to 90% and lower overall system costs by an average of 30%.

Does your ideal machine require multiple On-Machine components? ArmorKinetix features a standardized, machine-centric design that makes pairing the servo drives with other On-Machine devices simple to deploy and easy to understand.

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Learn more about how ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives and our On-Machine portfolio can help unlock new levels of efficiency.

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Simplified Machine Designs, Limitless Possibilities

Reduced Machine Footprint

By mounting your drives externally and daisy chaining your motion network, you can reduce machine size, reduce cable lengths and design systems that require fewer parts.

Advanced Analytics

Use data from integrated vibration and thermal sensors to gain predictive insights and quickly diagnose potential issues without having to open the control cabinet.

Improved Installations

Decentralize your motion architecture to consume fewer parts and reduce connection points - shortening build times and reducing potential points of failure.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Reduce or eliminate the costs associated with enclosure temperature control and decrease the overall energy use of your machines.

Integrated Safety

Simplify your safety network and help protect your personnel and equipment using safe speed monitoring and safe torque off features.

Elevated Flexibility

Create your ideal machine by mounting integrated drive-motors and near-motor drives to create more flexible and modular designs, all on one drive platform.

Product Configurations

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ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo and Motor

Distributed servo drive with integrated Kinetix® VPL Motor offers:

  • 200 / 400V class product
  • CIP Security
  • IP66/67 rated
  • Device Level Ring capable
  • Connect any combination of 24 Distributed Servo Drives and Distributed Servo and Motors in each ring
  • Standard encoder or Safety SIL 2 encoder
  • Holding brake option

Features an integrated Kinetix® VPL Motor in the following frame sizes:

  • 75 mm
  • 100 mm
  • 115 mm
  • 130 mm
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ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drive

Compact distributed servo drive offers:

  • 200 / 400V class product
  • CIP Security
  • IP66/67 rated
  • Device Level Ring capable
  • Connect any combination of 24 Distributed Servo Drives and Distributed Servo and Motors in each ring
  • Advanced integrated safety – SIL 3
  • Zero stack mounting

Supports the following motors:

  • Kinetix® VP motors in 63…130 mm frame sizes
  • Kinetix® MP motors with Hiperface sin/cos feedback and in 100…130 mm frame sizes
  • Linear motors
  • Induction motors with open loop or closed loop control

Extend Your On-Machine Control Solution

Armor PowerFlex Drives
Armor PowerFlex Drives
Armor PowerFlex Drives
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1732DS ArmorBlock Guard I/O Modules
1732DS ArmorBlock Guard I/O Modules
1732DS ArmorBlock Guard I/O Modules
Our ArmorBlock 5000™ I/O are designed for use in harsh environments and offer the scalability that helps reduce total installation time and cost and unplanned downtime. The industrially-hardened blocks offer rating up to IP69K, three power variants, flexible mounting options, and Class A and Class B IO-Link ports.
ControlLogix Standard Controllers
ControlLogix Standard Controllers
ControlLogix Standard Controllers
Our ControlLogix® 5570 Controllers are available in standard, safety, extreme temperature, and On-Machine models suitable for process, motion, discrete, and high-availability applications.
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