Description

Brief Product Description

The Allen Bradley VPL-B1001M-CK12AA is a high-performance, low-inertia brushless servo motor engineered for the Kinetix 5500 drive platform.¹ It features a 100mm frame size and provides exceptional acceleration capabilities for high-cycle industrial automation.²

​Product Description

Optimized for High-Dynamic Motion

The Allen Bradley VPL-B1001M-CK12AA represents the pinnacle of compact, low-inertia motor technology within the Kinetix VP-Series. This motor facilitates rapid acceleration and deceleration cycles, which are vital for reducing machine cycle times. By utilizing high-energy rare-earth magnets, the motor achieves a maximum operating speed of 6000 RPM. This performance profile makes it an essential component for high-speed packaging, precision printing, and automated assembly systems that demand immediate response to command changes.

Advanced Digital Feedback Technology

This servo motor incorporates Hiperface DSL technology, utilizing an 18-bit single-turn digital encoder to provide high-resolution absolute position feedback.³ Because it uses the DSL protocol, the motor supports a single-cable solution that carries both power and feedback signals. This integration significantly reduces wiring complexity and potential points of failure. The encoder ensures the system maintains precise positioning even in electrically noisy industrial environments. Furthermore, the motor features a smooth shaft design to ensure balanced rotation and an IEC metric flange for standardized mechanical mounting.⁴

Robust Construction and Installation Flexibility

Designers built the VPL-B1001M-CK12AA with industrial longevity in mind. It features a rotatable right-angle SpeedTec DIN connector, which allows technicians to orient cable exits toward the most efficient path.⁵ While the motor operates most effectively in ambient temperatures below 40°C, its thermal management system allows for consistent torque delivery across its entire speed range. The unit carries an IP50 rating as standard; however, users can achieve higher environmental protection through proper mounting orientation. This specific model follows a brakeless configuration, making it lighter and more responsive for applications where external braking or vertical holding is not required.

Technical Specification Overview