Description Power Range: Analog Servo Drive
Description Power Range: Analog Servo Drive
Release Date: 
1/9/2014 
Status: 
Active 
ADVANCED Motion Controls  3805 Calle Tecate, Camarillo, CA, 93012 
ph# 805-389-1935  fx# 805-389-1165 www.a-m-c.com 
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Description    Power Range 
The AZBE6A8 PWM servo drive is designed to drive 
brushless and brushed DC motors at a high switching 
frequency.  To increase system reliability and to reduce 
cabling costs, the drive is designed for direct 
integration into your PCB. The AZBE6A8 is fully 
protected against over-voltage, over-current, over-
heating, and short-circuits.  A single digital output 
indicates operating status.  The drive interfaces with 
digital controllers that have analog 10V output.  The 
AZBE6A8 can utilize quadrature encoder inputs for 
velocity control. This servo drive requires only a single 
unregulated isolated DC power supply, and is fully 
RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. 
See Part Numbering Information on last page of 
datasheet for additional ordering options. 
  Peak Current  6 A 
  Continuous Current  3 A 
  Supply Voltage  20 - 80 VDC 
 
 
Features 
 
  Four Quadrant Regenerative Operation 
  Direct Board-to-Board Integration 
  Lightweight 
  High Switching Frequency 
  High Performance Thermal Dissipation 
  Differential Input Command 
  Digital Fault Output Monitor 
  Encoder Velocity Mode 
  Current Monitor Output 
  Compact Size 
  High Power Density 
  Velocity Monitor Outputs 
 
 
 
HARDWARE PROTECTION 
  Over-Voltage 
  Over-Current 
  Over-Temperature 
  Short-circuit (phase-phase) 
  Short-circuit (phase-ground) 
INPUTS/OUTPUTS 
  Digital Fault Output 
  Digital Inhibit Input 
  Analog Current Monitor 
  Analog Command Input 
  Analog Current Reference 
COMMUTATION 
  Trapezoidal 
FEEDBACK SUPPORTED 
  Encoder 
  Hall Sensors 
  Tachometer ( 60 VDC) 
MODES OF OPERATION 
  Current 
  Duty Cycle (Open Loop) 
  Encoder Velocity 
  Tachometer Velocity 
MOTORS SUPPORTED 
  Three Phase (Brushless) 
  Single Phase (Brushed, Voice Coil, Inductive Load) 
COMMAND SOURCE 
  10 V Analog 
COMPLIANCES & AGENCY APPROVALS 
  CE Class A (LVD) 
  CE Class A (EMC) 
  RoHS 
 
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Release Date: 
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BLOCK DIAGRAM 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Information on Approvals and Compliances 
 
Compliant with European CE for both the Class A EMC Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility 
(specifically EN 61000-6-4:2007 and EN 61000-6-2:2005) and LVD requirements of directive 2006/95/EC 
(specifically EN 60204-1:2006), a low voltage directive to protect users from electrical shock. 
 
RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is intended to prevent hazardous substances such as lead from being 
manufactured in electrical and electronic equipment. 
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Release Date: 
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SPECIFICATIONS 
Power Specifications 
Description  Units  Value 
DC Supply Voltage Range  VDC  20 - 80 
DC Bus Over Voltage Limit  VDC  88 
DC Bus Under Voltage Limit  VDC  18 
Maximum Peak Output Current
1 
A  6 
Maximum Continuous Output Current  A  3 
Maximum Continuous Output Power  W  228 
Maximum Power Dissipation at Continuous Current  W  12 
Minimum Load Inductance (Line-To-Line)
2 
H  100 
Low Voltage Supply Outputs  -  +6 VDC (30 mA) 
Switching Frequency  kHz  31 
Control Specifications 
Description  Units  Value 
Command Sources  -  10 V Analog 
Feedback Supported  -  Halls, Incremental Encoder, Tachometer (60 VDC) 
Commutation Methods  -  Trapezoidal 
Modes of Operation  -  Current, Encoder Velocity, Duty Cycle, Tachometer Velocity 
Motors Supported  -  Three Phase (Brushless), Single Phase (Brushed, Voice Coil, Inductive Load) 
Hardware Protection  - 
Invalid Commutation Feedback, Over Current, Over Temperature, Over Voltage, 
Short Circuit (Phase-Phase & Phase-Ground) 
Mechanical Specifications 
Description  Units  Value 
Agency Approvals  -  CE Class A (EMC), CE Class A (LVD), RoHS 
Size (H x W x D)  mm (in)  63.5 x 50.8 x 16.8 (2.5 x 2 x 0.7) 
Weight  g (oz)  86.0 (3.0) 
Heatsink (Base) Temperature Range
3 
C (F)  0 - 75 (32 - 167) 
Storage Temperature Range  C (F)  -40 - 85 (-40 - 185) 
Form Factor  -  PCB Mounted 
P1 Connector  -  16-pin, 2.54 mm spaced header 
P2 Connector  -  11-pin, 2.54 mm spaced header 
 Notes 
1.  Maximum duration of peak current is ~2 seconds. Peak RMS value must not exceed continuous current rating of the drive. 
2.  Lower inductance is acceptable for bus voltages well below maximum.  Use external inductance to meet requirements. 
3.  Additional cooling and/or heatsink may be required to achieve rated performance. 
 
 
 
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PIN FUNCTIONS 
P1 - Signal Connector 
Pin  Name  Description / Notes  I/O 
1  +REF IN  Differential Reference Input (10 V Operating Range, 15 V Maximum Input)  I 
2  SIGNAL GND  Signal Ground  GND 
3  -REF IN  Differential Reference Input (10 V Operating Range, 15 V Maximum Input)  I 
4  CURRENT MONITOR 
Current Monitor.  Analog output signal proportional to the actual current output. Scaling is    
2 A/V.  Measure relative to signal ground. 
O 
5  INHIBIT IN 
TTL level (+5 V) inhibit/enable input.  Leave open to enable drive.  Pull to ground to inhibit 
drive.  Inhibit turns off all power devices. 
I 
6  +V HALL OUT 
Low Power Supply For Hall Sensors (+6 V @ 30 mA).  Referenced to signal ground.  Short 
circuit protected. 
O 
7  SIGNAL GND  Signal Ground  GND 
8  HALL 1 
Single-ended Hall/Commutation Sensor Inputs (+5 V logic level) 
I 
9  HALL 2*  I 
10  HALL 3  I 
11  CURRENT REFERENCE 
Measures the command signal to the internal current-loop.  This pin has a maximum output 
of 7.45 V when the drive outputs maximum peak current.  Measure relative to signal 
ground. 
O 
12  FAULT OUT 
TTL level (+5 V) output becomes high when power devices are disabled due to at least one 
of the following conditions: inhibit, invalid Hall state, output short circuit, over voltage, over 
temperature, power-up reset. 
O 
13  ENCODER-B IN  Single-ended encoder channel B input.  +5 V logic level.  I 
14  ENCODER-A IN  Single-ended encoder channel A input.  +5 V logic level.  I 
15  VEL MONITOR OUT / TACH IN 
Velocity Monitor.  Analog output proportional to motor speed.  In Encoder Velocity mode, 
output is proportional to the encoder line frequency. Encoder Velocity scaling is 22 kHz/V. 
For Tachometer Velocity mode, feedback voltage range is 60 VDC max. 
O/I 
16  OFFSET 
Connection to external resistance for command offset adjustments. Apply a VDC (10V 
Max) signal through an external potentiometer into this pin  to offset the input gain. 
I 
 
P2 - Power Connector 
Pin  Name  Description / Notes  I/O 
1  HIGH VOLTAGE 
DC Power Input.  3A Continuous Current Rating Per Pin. 
I 
2  HIGH VOLTAGE  I 
3  NC (KEY)  Key:  No Connection (pin removed)  - 
4  PWR GND 
Power Ground (Common With Signal Ground). 3A Continuous Current Rating Per Pin 
GND 
5  PWR GND  GND 
6  MOTOR C 
Motor Phase Outputs. Current output distributed equally across 2 pins per motor phase, 3A 
continuous current carrying capacity per pin.  
O 
7  MOTOR C  O 
8  MOTOR B  O 
9  MOTOR B  O 
10  MOTOR A  O 
11  MOTOR A  O 
*For use with Single Phase (Brushed) motors, ground Hall 2 and only connect motor leads to Motor A and Motor B. 
 
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HARDWARE SETTINGS 
Switch Functions 
Switch  Description 
Setting 
On  Off 
1  Duty Cycle mode selector.  Activates internal PWM feedback.  Duty Cycle mode  Other modes 
2 
Activate velocity feedback or monitor.  For Encoder Velocity 
mode, activates feedback.  For Current mode, activates velocity 
monitor. 
Active  Inactive 
3  Current mode selector.  Current mode  Other modes 
4 
Velocity feedback polarity.  Changes the polarity of the internal 
feedback signal and the velocity monitor output signal.  Inversion 
of the feedback polarity may be required to prevent a motor run-
away condition. 
Standard  Inverted 
 
Mode Selection Table 
Mode  SW1  SW2  SW3 
CURRENT  OFF  ON  ON 
DUTY CYCLE  ON  OFF  OFF 
ENCODER VELOCITY*  OFF  ON  OFF 
TACHOMETER VELOCITY  OFF  OFF  OFF 
*NOTE: See details of switch 4 for further Encoder Velocity configuration information. 
  
Jumper Settings 
Jumpers are SMT, 0 ohm resistors located on the underside of the drive PCB. By default, the drive is configured with the jumpers 
installed. Typical drive operation will not require the jumpers to be removed. Please contact the factory before jumper removal. 
 
Jumper  Description  Configuration 
  SMT Jumper (0 Resistor)  Not Installed  Installed 
J E1 
Inhibit logic.  Sets the logic level of inhibit pins.  Labeled J E1 on the PCB of 
the drive. 
Low Enable  Low Inhibit 
J E2 
Hall sensor phasing. Selects 120 or 60 degree commutation phasing. 
Labeled J E2 on the PCB of the drive. 
60 degree  120 degree 
Potentiometer Functions 
Potentiometers are located between the PCB and the drive baseplate, and are accesible from the side. Potentiometers are 
approximately linear and have 12 active turns with 1 inactive turn on each end. 
 
Potentiometer  Description  Turning CW 
1 
Loop gain adjustment for duty cycle / velocity modes. Turn this pot 
fully CCW in current mode. Located closest to the corner of the 
PCB. 
Increases gain 
2 
Offset. Used to adjust any imbalance in the input signal or in the 
amplifier. Located furthest from the corner of the PCB. 
Adjusts offset in negative direction 
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MECHANICAL INFORMATION 
P1 - Signal Connector 
Connector Information  16-pin, 2.54 mm spaced header 
Mating Connector 
Details  Samtec: BCS-116-L-S-PE 
Included with Drive  No 
+REF IN 1
SIGNAL GND 2
-REF IN 3
CURRENT MONITOR 4
INHIBIT IN 5
+V HALL OUT 6
SIGNAL GND 7
HALL 1 8
HALL 2 9
HALL 3 10
CURRENT REFERENCE 11
FAULT OUT 12
ENCODER-A IN 14
OFFSET 16
ENCODER-B IN 13
VEL MONITOR OUT / TACH IN 15
 
 
P2 - Power Connector 
Connector Information  11-pin, 2.54 mm spaced header 
Mating Connector 
Details  Samtec: BCS-111-L-S-PE 
Included with Drive  No 
HIGH VOLTAGE 1
HIGH VOLTAGE 2
NC (KEY) 3
PWR GND 4
PWR GND 5
MOTOR C 6
MOTOR C 7
MOTOR B 8
MOTOR B 9
MOTOR A 10
MOTOR A 11
 
 
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MOUNTING DIMENSIONS 
 
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PART NUMBERING INFORMATION 
A 8 6 E -
Blank: Current Mode only
E: Encoder Velocity Mode Available
H: Hall Velocity Mode Available
B
AZ Analog Drive Series
AZ
Drive Type
B: Brushless/Brushed
BDC: Brushless/Brushed, PWM Command
Feedback Supported
6: 6 Peak, 3 Continuous
8: 80
Inverted Inhibit Logic INV:
*Options available for orders with sufficient volume.
Contact ADVANCED Motion Controls for more information.
10: 10 Peak, 6 Continuous
20: 175
Peak Current (Amps)
12: 12 Peak, 6 Continuous
Max DC Bus Voltage (~1:10 in Volts)
Additional Options*
25: 25 Peak, 12.5 Continuous
25: 25 Peak, 12.5 Continuous
40: 40 Peak, 20 Continuous
80V 
Models
175V 
Models
60: 60 Peak, 30 Continuous
10: 10 Peak, 5 Continuous
40V 
Models
4: 40
 
ADVANCED Motion Controls AZ series of servo drives are available in many configurations. Note that not all possible part number 
combinations are offered as standard drives. All models listed in the selection tables of the website are readily available, standard 
product offerings. 
  
ADVANCED Motion Controls also has the capability to promptly develop and deliver specified products for OEMs with volume 
requests. Our Applications and Engineering Departments will work closely with your design team through all stages of 
development in order to provide the best servo drive solution for your system. Equipped with on-site manufacturing for quick-
turn customs capabilities, ADVANCED Motion Controls utilizes our years of engineering and manufacturing expertise to decrease 
your costs and time-to-market while increasing system quality and reliability. 
 
Examples of Modifications and Customized Products 
  Integration of Drive into Motor Housing    Integrate OEM Circuitry onto Drive PCB 
  Mount OEM PCB onto Drive Without Cables    Custom Control Loop Tuned to Motor Characteristics 
  Multi-axis Configuration for Compact System    Custom I/O Interface for System Compatibility 
  Custom PCB and Baseplate for Optimized Footprint    Preset Switches and Pots to Reduce User Setup 
  RTV/Epoxy Components for High Vibration    Optimized Switching Frequency 
  OEM Specified Connectors for Instant Compatibility    Ramped Velocity Command for Smooth Acceleration 
  OEM Specified Silkscreen for Custom Appearance    Remove Unused Features to Reduce OEM Cost 
  Increased Thermal Limits for High Temp. Operation    Application Specific Current and Voltage Limits 
 
Feel free to contact Applications Engineering for further information and details. 
 
Available Accessories 
ADVANCED Motion Controls offers a variety of accessories designed to facilitate drive integration into a servo system. 
Visit www.a-m-c.com to see which accessories will assist with your application design and implementation. 
 
Power Supplies 
 
 
Shunt Regulators 
 
 
Mounting Card 
MC1XAZ01 
 
 
Filter Cards 
 
 
 
To Motor 
 
 
Drive(s) 
 
 
 
 
All specifications in this document are subject to change without written notice.  Actual product may differ from pictures provided in this document. 
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