What Drive Can Run My MX80L?

In short for the MX80L, a drive selection comes down to needs of the overall communications/topology in use. Below are different product families capable of running an MX80L.

As of 5Jan2024 disregard all legacy articles on the knowledgebase considering the Vix, Gemini, Aries, etc.

The two primary items to note when utilizing a drive with the MX80L:

1. Ensuring the drive it's connected is configured properly for the motor (noted below)

2. Configuring the drive for the proper input voltage. Specifically, 'low voltage DC' so that they do not throw power faults (respective articles provided below).

• First: The IPA drive+controller, single axis.

  • Low voltage DC configuration: IPA Hardware - DC Power

  • Wiring diagram: IPA Hardware - MX80L Limit/Home Wiring

  • Motor selectable via Parker Motion Manager drop-down selection wizard.

• Second: The Pseries, drive only:

  • Low voltage DC configuration: P Series Drives - Input Power, Output Current, Power Ratings, and Installation Diagram (L1/L2/L3 and C1/C2) - Includes Low Voltage Configuration and Wiring

  • Parker Applications has the motor files for the MX80L to Pseries drives. Please reach out to Parker EMC division Applications team for them. At time of article written, they're not currently posted to the "Pseries Motor Configuration Files" FAQ present in the sidebar.

  • Specifically, the PD04-x is the power size that can run sub-120Vac per the above FAQ.

• Third: If you need a specific protocol then the Compax3 can be a great fit.

  • Profinet, CanOpen, and additional protocols that the Pseries drives and IPA do not have.

  • Low voltage DC configuration: Compax3 Misc - Can a MX80L be Used?

  • Drive only "I10T10" all the way up to Drive/Controller "T30/T40" 

• Fourth: If you require multiple MX80L, or have other low voltage motors present (24V-48V) then the ACR7xV (V as in 'Victor') drive+controller (4 or 8 axes) could be considered.

  • Servo Drive/Controllers - Integrated Motion Controllers - ACR7000