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The\u00a0Kollmorgen Essentials portfolio<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has been expanded with the addition of the\u00a0PCMM2G Essentials controller<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and new high-voltage drive capability up to 4kW. Together, these additions extend the Essentials advantage to support a broader range of industrial applications and motion requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machine builders can now right-size performance, scalability and budget to configure a complete, cost-effective motion system that is easier to design, deploy and scale \u2014 delivering greater versatility and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scalable control to meet application needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new 8-axes PCMM2G Essentials controller offers the same proven performance and integration capabilities of the original PCMM2G at a price point scaled for lower-axis-count applications, such as indexing and basic positioning. This compact, multi-axis controller lets machine builders meet specific requirements without sacrificing performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCMM2G Essentials is part of a complete, integrated Essentials motion system\u2014including motor, drive, controller, and software \u2014 from a single supplier. This reduces system complexity, engineering effort and commissioning time. It also seamlessly integrates with the\u00a0Kollmorgen Automation Suite<\/strong><\/a>, with no incremental licensing fees and lifelong updates, lowering the total cost of ownership and maximizing the value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-voltage capability for standard industrial environments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kollmorgen Essentials high-voltage drive<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0extends the simplicity and affordability of Essentials into higher-power industrial environments. It provides support for 240\u2013480 VAC, three-phase input and system capability up to 4 kW (from 3 kW), aligning with standard industrial power used across North America and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This capability enables deployment in automotive parts manufacturing, logistics facilities, material processing, machine tools and more without requiring a transformer or workaround. By eliminating the need for external power adaptation, the high-voltage drive improves energy efficiency and simplifies overall system design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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