Description
Product Overview
The Kollmorgen 60WKS-M24022 is a high-current analog servo amplifier in the 60WKS series, intended for industrial motion systems that require controlled torque and speed from compatible servo motors. Its transistorized output stage regulates motor current in response to analog command signals and feedback. With a rated DC-link voltage of 240 VDC, a continuous output current of 22 A, and a reported peak rating of 50 A, it is intended for demanding motion axes where acceleration and deceleration loads must be managed within the drive’s electrical and thermal limits.
In a typical installation, the Kollmorgen 60WKS-M24022 operates as part of a larger motion-control system. A supervisory controller supplies the command signal, while the amplifier regulates motor current using the configured feedback arrangement. The documented 60WKS architecture includes analog command control and braking-energy management through a ballast circuit. Correct motor feedback polarity, adequate motor inductance, DC-link compatibility, and appropriate power protection are important during commissioning. The precise wiring and interface details must be confirmed against the manual for the exact hardware variant.
For maintenance teams, the Kollmorgen 60WKS-M24022 is relevant when restoring legacy machine-tool, printing, packaging, or other servo-controlled equipment. Replacing an amplifier requires more than matching its current rating: the rack and connector arrangement, command scaling, feedback type, motor characteristics, and braking circuit must also agree with the installed system. Similar-looking 60WKS variants can have different option suffixes or interfaces. Before installation, compare the full nameplate designation and obtain evidence of functional testing, especially when sourcing a used or refurbished unit.
Product Introduction (Non-Templated)
A servo axis that loses torque under load or trips during acceleration needs an electrical diagnosis before its amplifier is replaced. The 60WKS-M24022 provides a 240 VDC-rated power stage with 22 A continuous and 50 A peak output capability for compatible analog servo systems.
Before commissioning, check the motor’s feedback wiring, analog command polarity, DC-link voltage, and braking circuit. Confirm the exact suffix because related 60WKS models may differ in their interface or option hardware.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 60WKS-M24022 |
| Alternate Model Notation | 60WKS-M240/22 |
| Manufacturer | Kollmorgen / Seidel |
| Product Series | 60WKS |
| Product Type | Analog transistorized servo amplifier |
| Rated DC-Link Voltage | 240 VDC |
| Continuous Output Current | 22 A |
| Peak Output Current | 50 A; verify permissible duration in the applicable manual |
| Analog Command Input | ±10 V, as reported for the 60WKS architecture |
| Feedback Type | Tachometer / RLG feedback in the documented configuration |
| Current-Loop Bandwidth | Approximately 1 kHz, as reported in technical listings |
| Ballast Continuous Power | 135 W, as reported in technical listings |
| Ballast Pulse Power | 5.4 kW, as reported in technical listings |
| Minimum Motor Inductance | 0.7 mH, reported; confirm against the applicable manual |
| Installation | Compatible 60WKS rack or mounting assembly |
| Communication Protocol | Analog command interface; no digital fieldbus is established by the base model designation |
| Operating Temperature | Verify the applicable manual and hardware revision |
| Protection Rating | Verify the exact unit and installation requirements |
| Condition | Confirm for the specific unit supplied |
Engineering note: Several specifications above come from secondary technical listings rather than a verified manufacturer datasheet for this exact suffix. Confirm current limits, peak duration, motor inductance, thermal derating, fuse selection, and connector pinouts before commissioning.
60WKS-M24022
Related Products
These models are associated with the Kollmorgen / Seidel 60WKS servo amplifier family. Their suffixes and ratings differ, so they should not be treated as automatic replacements.
- 60WKS-M24003-PB — Lower-current 60WKS amplifier configuration; the published family information identifies a 3 A rating. Verify the full electrical and interface specifications.
- 60WKS-CE24022PB — Related 60WKS amplifier designation with a 240 VDC class and 22 A rating reported in technical listings. Confirm the option configuration and connector details.
- 60WKS-M240/22-PB — Related 22 A amplifier variant with a PB suffix. Do not assume its enable logic, connectors, or feedback interface match the base model.
- 60WKS-M240/22-PO — Related amplifier option variant with published 240 VDC, 22 A continuous, and 50 A peak ratings. Verify suffix-specific hardware before substitution.
- 60WKS-CE240-22PB — Related 60WKS-series designation listed for analog servo-amplifier applications. Confirm the exact part marking and configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Kollmorgen 60WKS-M24022 used for?
It is an analog servo amplifier used to regulate motor current and control speed or torque in compatible industrial motion systems. It is intended for applications where the controller, motor feedback, and power-stage ratings match the installed configuration.
2. Can I replace a 60WKS- with a 60WKS-M240/22-PB?
Not without checking the complete model designation and technical documentation. The PB suffix identifies a related variant, but the available listings do not establish full interchangeability. Compare the connectors, enable logic, feedback interface, rack wiring, and electrical ratings.
3. Can I hot-swap this servo amplifier while the machine is running?
Do not assume hot-swapping is supported. The drive uses a high-voltage DC link that may retain hazardous energy after input power is disconnected. Follow the manufacturer’s shutdown and discharge procedure, isolate the machine, and verify that the axis cannot move unexpectedly before removing the amplifier.
4. Does the 60WKS- support firmware v3.1?
The available references do not establish a firmware v3.1 compatibility designation for this analog amplifier. If v3.1 refers to a supervisory motion controller or another system component, verify that component’s model and software documentation separately.
5. What are the continuous and peak output-current ratings?
Technical listings specify 22 A continuous and 50 A peak. The permissible peak duration depends on the applicable hardware documentation and operating conditions; do not assume the peak rating is available continuously.
6. Which motor feedback devices can be used?
The documented configuration references tachometer / RLG feedback. Compatibility depends on the motor’s feedback hardware, wiring, polarity, and the amplifier’s exact option configuration. Verify these details before enabling the motor.
7. How should I evaluate a used or refurbished 60WKS-?
Request clear photographs of the nameplate, connectors, and option markings. Ask for documented tests of power-up behavior, fault indication, command response, feedback operation, and output-stage function. Where appropriate, request evidence of testing under load and confirmation of the unit’s repair history and warranty terms.
