8EI8X8HWDS0.0600-1
The 8EI8X8HWDS0.0600-1 is a servo drive unit produced by B&R Automation and supplied within the 8EI Servo Drives series. It controls synchronous or induction servomotors in coordinated multi-axis machinery used in packaging, electronics assembly, and material handling. Integrated axis regulators, power conversion stages, and fieldbus interfaces translate PLC motion profiles into motor current commands. A digital encoder interface lets the drive compare commanded motion with actual shaft position so positioning accuracy is maintained during fast cycles. Because regulation and power electronics are integrated in one module, the drive can support precise speed, torque, and position control on fast-running axes.
The drive accepts a three-phase mains range of 3× 200-480 VAC, allowing operation from either 230 V or 400 V plant supplies without tap changes. Under rated conditions, each axis can deliver 8.8 Aeff continuously, which suits moderate inertia loads that need mid-range torque. The unit is a 2-axis module, so two independent current regulators share a common DC bus within one housing. This arrangement can reduce cabinet space compared with using separate single-axis drives for the same machine section. Functional safety is provided by SafeMOTION with a digital encoder, and an internal braking resistor dissipates regenerated energy during deceleration or rapid reversals.
The housing is intended for wall mounting, which supports installation in standard control enclosures and aligns the heat sink with the forced-air channel. The connector panel is factory-equipped, and there is no plug-in module supplied with the unit. Power, motor, and encoder cables connect directly to the installed interfaces, which keeps wiring straightforward. This layout reduces the need for extra hardware at the front of the drive and keeps the installation compact.
