Aerotech NDrive CP10 Servo Drive Guide

Configuration suggestion: If only 10 A peak, 5 A continuous, 115/240 VAC, encoder feedback, and FireWire are required, CP10 is an economical choice. If a larger current is required, choose CP20 or CP30. If low-noise linear output is required, choose CL10 or HL. If rotary feedback is needed, choose HP/HL plus RDP. If Ethernet and more I/O are needed, choose HP/HL ENET and - IO/- IOH. If encoder multiplication is required and real-time output is needed, choose HP/HL MXH instead of CP's MXU. If PSO is required, avoid selecting MXU simultaneously on CP/MP. If the space is extremely small and powered by DC, choose MP.

FAQ: Common Problems for Engineers

Q: Can NDrive CP10 directly replace other brands of servo drives?

Answer: It cannot be judged solely based on current and size. Must verify motor type, feedback, commutation, FireWire network I/O、PSO、 Emergency stop logic and regeneration processing. If the original system uses Ethernet or transformers, CP10 may not be applicable.

Q: How long can the peak current of CP10 last?

Answer: The peak output current in the data is usually 2 seconds. The continuous output current is 5 A. The actual allowable time is also affected by heat dissipation, ambient temperature, and load cycle.

Q: Does CP10 support rotation?

Answer: Not supported. The CP series does not have a rotary interface. When rotary feedback is required, HP or HL should be selected and RDP options should be configured.

Q: Can CP10 use both MXU and PSO simultaneously?

Answer: No. When CP/MP uses integrated MXU, PSO is not available. If both are needed, the MXH of HP/HL should be selected or the functionality should be re planned.

Q: What is the input frequency of the encoder for CP10?

Answer: It can accept 400 kHz amplified sine signals (for onboard multiplication) and 40 MHz TTL square wave signals.

Q: Can NDrive be mixed with multiple axes?

Answer: Sure. Any NDrive combination can be used on the same FireWire network, with different power and functionality configured by axis.