Beckhoff AX5000 Series Function Manual

Change to compatible type
Function description 21
Version: 1.5
5.2 Term definitions
Order key
The order key identifies the product. It is attached to the type plate on the outside and consists of a 14-
character combination of letters and numbers.
Note
Further information about the order key can be found in the:
AX5000 – system manual under product identification!
In the case of the AX5000 servo drives, Beckhoff makes a distinction between HardWare 1 and HardWare 2
devices.
Firmware (version):
The firmware is the software of the AX5000 servo drive. This is identified accordingly with Firmware - v1.xx
or Firmware - v2.xx. An allocation of the firmware revisions to the hardware versions of the device can be
found in the chapter: Change to Compatible Type [
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Revision No.: / Interface version ≠ order key
Each firmware has an allocated revision no. or interface version. This is saved on the E²Prom of the AX5000
servo drive and can be read via the TwinCAT System Manager. The revision no. is shown in the last 8
characters of the product / revision: e.g. AX5106-0000-0203
The first 4 characters are always zero.
Builds:
As soon as a firmware is released it is given a version number (V) and a build (b). If changes or optimizations
take place within a firmware version, the builds are incremented. Each firmware has a latest current version.
ESI – Device - Description:
An EtherCAT Slave Information is a device description in *xml format. It is required in order to carry out
online or offline configurations in TwinCAT. ESI files can be requested by manufacturers and are provided
for download.
There may be several ESI device descriptions in one *xml file.
Note
Structure of the ESI file in the *xml format:
*xsd is a format that describes the structure of a device description (ESI) in the *xml file. If
the EtherCAT slave information is updated, the *xsd and *xml files should always be up-
dated as well. This way you can ensure that the required information from the device de-
scription is transferred fully.

Beckhoff AX5000 Series Specifications

General

Control	EtherCAT
Protection Class	IP20
Feedback	Resolver, EnDat, Hiperface, SSI
Safety	STO (Safe Torque Off)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95%, non-condensing
Certifications	CE, UL, cUL
Operating Temperature	0…+45 °C