B&R ACOPOS Servo Drive 8V1010.00-2

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

B&R ACOPOS Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The B&R ACOPOS servo drive platform is one of the most widely deployed motion control architectures in global heavy industry. Installed across chemical processing plants, nuclear facility auxiliary systems, petroleum refining operations, and large-scale packaging lines, the ACOPOS family provides deterministic multi-axis motion control tightly integrated with B&R's Automation Studio engineering environment. The 8V1010.00-2 is a single-axis servo drive rated at 1.0 kW continuous output power, designed for compact machine axes requiring precise torque and velocity regulation within a POWERLINK or CAN-based drive network.

The ACOPOS platform's deep integration with B&R PLCs (X20, X67, Power Panel series) via the POWERLINK real-time Ethernet protocol makes it a preferred choice for OEMs building machinery for the automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and pulp & paper industries. Its modular architecture allows engineers to mix single-axis and multi-axis nodes on a single network segment without topology constraints.

The Evolution of ACOPOS Architecture

The ACOPOS product line was introduced by B&R in the late 1990s as a successor to proprietary analog servo amplifier designs. The first-generation ACOPOS units communicated via CAN bus and supported resolver and incremental encoder feedback. The second generation introduced POWERLINK (IEC 61158) as the primary network interface, enabling isochronous real-time communication at 100 Mbit/s with cycle times as low as 400 µs.

The 8Vxxxx.xx-2 designation (suffix -2) identifies the second hardware revision, which introduced improved EMC filtering, extended ambient temperature tolerance (0–55 °C), and support for EnDat 2.2 and HIPERFACE DSL encoder protocols. The -1 suffix units (first revision) are fully obsolete and no longer manufactured; replacement with -2 or current 8EI series units is the standard migration path.

The current successor platform is the ACOPOS P3 (8EI series), which consolidates up to three axes per module and supports SafeMOTION (SIL 3 / PLe) integrated safety. Legacy ACOPOS 8V units remain in active service across installed bases with long equipment lifecycles, making spare part availability a critical operational requirement.

ACOPOS Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified, commonly stocked models within the B&R ACOPOS 8V servo drive family. Each entry reflects a distinct power class, axis count, or interface variant.

Single-Axis Servo Drives (8V Series)

• 8V1010.00-2: Single-axis, 1.0 kW, 3×400 VAC, POWERLINK interface, EnDat/resolver feedback
• 8V1016.00-2: Single-axis, 1.6 kW, 3×400 VAC, POWERLINK, extended current rating for higher inertia loads
• 8V1022.00-2: Single-axis, 2.2 kW, 3×400 VAC, POWERLINK, suitable for mid-range servo motors
• 8V1045.00-2: Single-axis, 4.5 kW, 3×400 VAC, POWERLINK, integrated DC bus sharing
• 8V1090.00-2: Single-axis, 9.0 kW, 3×400 VAC, POWERLINK, high-dynamic axis applications
• 8V1180.00-2: Single-axis, 18.0 kW, 3×400 VAC, POWERLINK, heavy-duty spindle and feed axis
• 8V1320.00-2: Single-axis, 32.0 kW, 3×400 VAC, POWERLINK, large servo motor drive

Multi-Axis / Plug-In Module Variants

• 8V1010.00-1: Single-axis, 1.0 kW, first hardware revision (obsolete, replaced by -2)
• 8V1016.00-1: Single-axis, 1.6 kW, first hardware revision (obsolete)
• 8V1022.00-1: Single-axis, 2.2 kW, first hardware revision (obsolete)

Supply / Mains Filter Modules

• 8B0C0160HWS0.000-1: ACOPOS mains filter, 16 A, for 8V drive systems
• 8B0C0250HWS0.000-1: ACOPOS mains filter, 25 A

Plug-In Option Cards (for 8V drives)

• 8AC110.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in card, resolver interface module
• 8AC120.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in card, EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoder interface
• 8AC122.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in card, HIPERFACE encoder interface
• 8AC130.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in card, incremental encoder interface (TTL/HTL)
• 8AC141.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in card, CANopen interface for legacy network integration
• 8AC144.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in card, PROFIBUS DP interface

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete ACOPOS Parts

B&R has progressively transitioned its motion control portfolio toward the ACOPOS P3 (8EI) and ACOPOSmulti (8BVI) platforms. As a result, a significant portion of the 8V series — particularly -1 suffix hardware revisions and associated plug-in option cards — has reached end-of-life status with no new production runs planned.

DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory of tested ACOPOS 8V spare units sourced from decommissioned OEM lines, controlled factory overstock, and certified refurbishment programs. For end-users operating machinery with 10–25 year design lifetimes, this inventory provides a cost-effective alternative to full drive system replacement. DriveKNMS can supply units with full functional test documentation and, where applicable, firmware version matching to the customer's existing Automation Studio project.

Customers requiring long-term maintenance agreements for ACOPOS-based systems are encouraged to contact DriveKNMS to discuss consignment stocking arrangements and priority allocation programs.

Quality Control for the ACOPOS Range

ACOPOS 8V drives incorporate a multi-layer backplane communication architecture between the main control board, the power stage, and plug-in option cards. Standard bench testing is insufficient to validate inter-board communication integrity. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all ACOPOS units prior to shipment:

• DC bus capacitor ESR measurement and capacitance verification against factory specification
• IGBT gate drive signal integrity test under simulated load conditions
• POWERLINK node enumeration and cyclic data exchange validation using B&R Automation Studio test environment
• Encoder interface loopback test for all installed plug-in option cards (resolver, EnDat, HIPERFACE, incremental)
• Thermal imaging scan of power stage under 80% rated load for 30-minute soak period
• Firmware version identification and compatibility cross-reference against customer-supplied project version
• Full parameter backup and restore cycle to verify non-volatile memory integrity

Each unit ships with a test report identifying the serial number, firmware version, test date, and technician ID.

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