AC servo drive
Leadshine EL8 Series AC Servo Drives (EL8-EC / EL8-RS)
Leadshine's high-end 220 VAC servo drive from 400 W to 2 kW with 3.5 kHz bandwidth, STO SIL3, dual-encoder full closed-loop control and gantry synchronisation. EC models run EtherCAT; RS models offer Modbus RTU, pulse+direction and analogue.
Key specifications
| Power | 400–2,000 W |
|---|---|
| Supply | 1ph/3ph 200-240 VAC |
| Feedback | RS485 serial absolute encoder (23-bit ELM motors), Second external encoder / linear scale (full closed loop) |
| Fieldbus | EtherCAT (EC), Modbus RTU / RS485 (RS), Pulse + direction (RS), Analogue (RS), USB-C tuning |
| Axes | 1 |
| Continuous current (max) | 12 A |
| Peak current (max) | 36 A |
| Safe torque off | SIL3 |
| Bandwidth | 3.5 |
Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.
Options
- EL8S version with batteryless absolute / 26-bit support
- Holding brake port
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