B&R ACOPOS 8V Series Servo Drives

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

B&R ACOPOS 8V Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The B&R ACOPOS 8V series represents one of the most widely deployed servo drive platforms in global heavy industry. Installed across petrochemical refineries, nuclear power auxiliary systems, offshore platforms, and large-scale chemical processing plants, the 8V series established B&R's position as a tier-1 motion control supplier in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. Its modular architecture — combining single-axis and multi-axis configurations — allowed system integrators to standardize on a single drive family across machines ranging from 1.4 kW to 320 kW continuous output. The series interfaces natively with B&R's Automation Studio engineering environment and the POWERLINK real-time Ethernet fieldbus, making it a cornerstone of B&R's Integrated Machine Control (IMC) philosophy. Installed base density in long-lifecycle industries (refining, pulp & paper, metals) means demand for spare units and replacement modules remains active well beyond the series' commercial production window.

The Evolution of ACOPOS 8V Architecture

The ACOPOS 8V platform was introduced in the early 2000s as B&R's response to the demand for a unified servo drive architecture compatible with IEC 61131-3 motion function blocks. The first-generation units operated on a CAN-based fieldbus backbone and supported resolver and incremental encoder feedback. With the adoption of POWERLINK (IEC 61158) as B&R's primary real-time network, the 8V series was updated to support cycle times down to 400 µs, enabling synchronous multi-axis coordination without external motion controllers.

The second architectural phase introduced the ACOPOSmulti (8B series) as a successor for new machine designs, while the 8V series continued in production to serve the installed base. Key compatibility considerations include: the 8V series uses X2X Link for I/O expansion and requires B&R's Automation Runtime (AR) for motion kernel execution; firmware versions must be matched to Automation Studio project versions to avoid parameter set incompatibilities; and DC bus linking between 8V units requires matched firmware and hardware revision levels. End-of-life announcements for specific 8V sub-families have been issued by B&R, with recommended migration paths to the ACOPOSmulti and ACOPOStrak platforms for new designs.

ACOPOS 8V Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified, commonly stocked models within the B&R ACOPOS 8V servo drive family. Units are classified by axis count and continuous output current rating.

Single-Axis Servo Drives (Standard Frame)

• 8V1016.00-2: Single-axis servo drive, 1.6 A continuous, 400 VAC, POWERLINK interface
• 8V1022.00-2: Single-axis servo drive, 2.2 A continuous, 400 VAC, resolver/encoder feedback
• 8V1045.00-2: Single-axis servo drive, 4.5 A continuous, 400 VAC, POWERLINK, X2X Link I/O expansion port
• 8V1090.00-2: Single-axis servo drive, 9.0 A continuous, 400 VAC, integrated brake chopper
• 8V1180.00-2: Single-axis servo drive, 18 A continuous, 400 VAC, DC bus linking capable
• 8V1300.00-2: Single-axis servo drive, 30 A continuous, 400 VAC, high-inertia load applications
• 8V1640.00-2: Single-axis servo drive, 64 A continuous, 400 VAC, liquid-cooled option available

Single-Axis Servo Drives (High-Power Frame)

• 8V1090.00-1: Single-axis, 9.0 A, 200 VAC input variant, Asia-Pacific market configuration
• 8V1180.00-1: Single-axis, 18 A, 200 VAC input variant
• 8V1300.00-1: Single-axis, 30 A, 200 VAC input variant, resolver feedback standard

Plug-In Modules & Option Cards

• 8AC114.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in module, EnDat 2.1 encoder interface, single-channel
• 8AC114.60-2: ACOPOS plug-in module, EnDat 2.2 encoder interface, single-channel
• 8AC122.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in module, SSI absolute encoder interface
• 8AC130.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in module, resolver interface, 2–36 pole pairs
• 8AC141.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in module, digital I/O expansion, 4DI / 4DO
• 8AC144.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in module, analog I/O, ±10 V reference, 12-bit resolution
• 8AC150.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in module, PROFIBUS-DP slave interface
• 8AC152.60-1: ACOPOS plug-in module, CANopen interface, DS402 motion profile

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete ACOPOS 8V Parts

DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory program for B&R ACOPOS 8V series units that have reached end-of-availability (EOA) status through B&R's official distribution channel. For facilities operating legacy 8V installations — particularly in industries where control system replacement projects carry multi-year lead times and regulatory approval requirements — DriveKNMS provides the following lifecycle extension services:

• Stock of tested, pull-out units from decommissioned machines, verified against original B&R factory test parameters
• Cross-reference matching for discontinued plug-in modules to identify compatible current-production alternatives
• Firmware version identification and matching to ensure compatibility with existing Automation Studio project archives
• Emergency same-day dispatch for critical production stoppage scenarios
• Long-term consignment agreements for facilities requiring guaranteed 8V availability over 3–10 year maintenance windows

All sourced units are accompanied by full traceability documentation. DriveKNMS does not supply counterfeit or re-labeled product. Units failing authentication checks are quarantined and not offered for sale.

Quality Control for the ACOPOS 8V Range

The ACOPOS 8V series presents specific test challenges due to its integrated POWERLINK communication stack, X2X Link backplane interface, and multi-layer feedback processing circuits. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all 8V units prior to dispatch:

• Power stage verification: IGBT gate drive integrity check, DC bus capacitor ESR measurement, inrush current limiter function test
• Feedback interface test: Resolver excitation signal output verification; EnDat/SSI encoder communication handshake test using reference encoder simulator
• POWERLINK communication test: Node address assignment, cycle time synchronization at 400 µs, and error frame injection test
• Motion function test: Closed-loop velocity control test using a calibrated inertia load; position loop gain verification against B&R factory default parameter set
• Thermal cycling: 4-hour burn-in at 80% rated current to identify latent component failures
• Firmware audit: Installed firmware version logged and matched to customer's Automation Studio version requirement before dispatch