Baum ü llerb maXX series modular servo drive and automation platform

Product positioning and overall architecture

Baum ü ller b maXX is a modular, scalable, and high safety servo drive and automation system that covers the full power range of micro servo, high-power servo, and frequency converter. It supports air cooling/water cooling/cold plate heat dissipation and is suitable for high dynamic and high-precision motion control in multiple industries.

Drive product line (core parameters)

(1) B maXX 5000 (flagship modular servo)

Power: 1-215kW

Composition: Power module, feedback unit, shaft module, 5500/5600/5700 dedicated models

Safety: Supports SAF-001/002/003 plugin modules, up to SIL3/PL e

Features: Single cable, DC bus energy storage, temperature intelligent control fan

(2) B maXX 4000 (modular servo)

Power: 1.1-315kW

Subseries: 4400 standard type, 4100 energy feedback power supply, 4600 peak load, 4700 rated load

Expansion: 30+plugin modules, supporting drivePLC (100 μ s cycle)

(3) B maXX 3300 (small servo)

Power: ≤ 5kW

Carrier: 16kHz low noise

Interface: EtherCAT/CANopen onboard, supporting STO security

(4) B maXX 2400 (mini servo)

Power: ≤ 2kW

Power supply: DC9-60V

Features: Programmable MPU, supports Python scripts, compatible with mobile/logistics devices

(5) B maXX 1000 (frequency converter)

Power: 0.2-11kW

Function: 15 speed setting, 1-15kHz carrier CANopen/Modbus、 Automatic energy-saving

Core Technology Highlights

Driver Integration Security

Standard: EN ISO 13849-1/IEC 62061

Level: Highest SIL3/PL e

Functions: STO, SS1, SS2, SLS, SLP, SBC, etc

Single cable solution

Merge power and feedback to reduce wiring, connectors, and fault points

Support electronic nameplates, plug and play

Communication bus

Support: EtherCAT, CANopen, POWERLINK, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS

Energy efficiency technology

DC bus coupling: energy sharing, reducing energy consumption

4100 Feedback Unit: Braking Energy Returns to the Grid

Intelligent fan: on-demand speed regulation to reduce losses

Software and Control System

ProDrive: Driver debugging, parameterization, oscilloscope/FFT diagnosis

ProMaster: Integrated engineering framework, including programming, cam, and simulation

ProSafePara: Security Parameterization Tool

SoftdrivePLC/drivePLC: drives built-in PLC with a synchronization cycle of 125 μ s

Supporting motor 

Series positioning power speed

DSD high dynamic servo 0.3-150kW 6000min ⁻¹

DSC compact servo 0.5-18kW 6000min ⁻¹

DST2 high torque motor 2.7-1200kW 2000min ⁻¹

GDM/DSM disc motor 0.02-8.4hp –

LSC ironless linear high dynamic –

Applicable scenarios

Injection molding, extrusion, packaging, machine tools, robots, printing and textile, logistics and warehousing, automated production lines.

Key questions and answers

Question 1: What is the highest level of security solution for b maXX 5000? What security features are covered?

Answer: Up to SIL3 (IEC 62061) and PL e (EN ISO 13849-1); The SAF-003 module can support full functions such as STO, SS1, SS2, SOS, SLS, SLP, SBC, SSM, etc.

Question 2: What are the core advantages of the single cable solution compared to traditional solutions?

Answer: ① Reduce feedback cables/connectors, reduce wiring costs by more than 30%; ② Digital transmission anti-interference, more accurate positioning; ③ Support electronic nameplates, plug and play; ④ Reduce cabinet space and lower installation complexity.

Question 3: What are the core capabilities of the drivePLC module in b maXX 4000?

Answer: ① Execute 1000 lines of STL program in a 100 μ s cycle; ② Supports EtherCAT/CANopen master station for direct control of multiple axes; ③ Memory: 120000 rows of IL, 2MB RAM, 100KB battery free NVRAM; ④ Can replace or assist upper level PLC to simplify the system.