Delta ASDA-A3-EP Advanced AC Servo System
AC Servo Motors & DrivesDelta ASDA-A3-EP is an advanced AC servo system designed for high-performance industrial automation applications where speed, positioning accuracy and machine safety are critical.
Combining high-speed servo control with a 24-bit absolute encoder, advanced tuning functions and EtherCAT connectivity, the ASDA-A3-EP delivers fast, precise and highly responsive motion control. With a bandwidth of up to 3.1 kHz, the system provides improved responsiveness and shorter settling times to help increase machine productivity.
Delta ASDA-A3-EP Advanced AC Servo System
High-Speed Precision. Advanced Motion Control. Integrated Safety.
Delta ASDA-A3-EP is an advanced AC servo system designed for high-performance industrial automation applications where speed, positioning accuracy and machine safety are critical.
Combining high-speed servo control with a 24-bit absolute encoder, advanced tuning functions and EtherCAT connectivity, the ASDA-A3-EP delivers fast, precise and highly responsive motion control. With a bandwidth of up to 3.1 kHz, the system provides improved responsiveness and shorter settling times to help increase machine productivity.
Key Features
- High-performance AC servo system for demanding motion applications
- 3.1 kHz control bandwidth for fast response and improved positioning accuracy
- 24-bit absolute encoder providing 16,777,216 pulses per revolution
- Up to 350% overload torque for rapid acceleration
- EtherCAT communication for high-speed system integration
- Full closed-loop control support using an external linear scale or encoder
- Advanced auto-tuning and manual tuning functions
- Integrated functional safety with up to 13 advanced safety functions
- FSoE (FailSafe over EtherCAT) support
- Safe Torque Off (STO), Safe Stop 1 (SS1) and Safe Stop 2 (SS2)
- Safe Limited Speed (SLS), Safe Maximum Speed (SMS) and Safe Speed Monitoring (SSM)
- Safe Direction (SDI) and Safe Limited Position (SLP)
- Safe Brake Control (SBC)
- Available with Delta ECM-B3 series servo motors
- IP67-rated servo motor options
High-Speed Motion with Exceptional Precision
- Safe Torque Off (STO)
- Safe Stop 1 (SS1)
- Safe Stop 2 (SS2)
- Safe Operating Stop (SOS)
- Safe Limited Speed (SLS)
- Safe Maximum Speed (SMS)
- Safe Speed Monitoring (SSM)
- Safe Incremental Movement (SIM)
- Safe Direction (SDI)
- Safe Limited Position (SLP)
- Safe Brake Control (SBC)
FSoE allows standard and safety data to be transmitted across the same network, helping to reduce wiring and installation requirements. The catalogue states that the safety system is TÜV certified and compliant with IEC 61508 SIL 3 and ISO 13849 PL e.
Flexible Closed-Loop Control
For applications requiring additional positioning accuracy, the ASDA-A3-EP supports full closed-loop control through an external linear scale or encoder. This provides machine builders with greater flexibility when developing high-precision motion systems.
The system also supports EtherCAT communication, providing high-speed connectivity between the servo drive and the wider machine control architecture.
Built for Demanding Industrial Applications
The ASDA-A3-EP is suitable for a wide range of high-performance machinery where fast, accurate and repeatable motion is essential. Its combination of high bandwidth, high-resolution feedback, advanced tuning and functional safety makes it particularly well suited to precision automation, robotics, high-speed machinery, packaging, assembly and other demanding motion-control applications.
The servo drive range covers 400 W to 15 kW, with three-phase 400 V models, while Delta’s ECM-B3 servo motors provide a complementary motor platform.
Advanced Servo Technology for Next-Generation Automation
Delta ASDA-A3-EP brings together high-speed motion control, exceptional positioning resolution, advanced machine tuning and integrated functional safety in one powerful servo platform.
For machine builders looking to increase productivity, improve positioning accuracy and integrate sophisticated safety functions without compromising performance, the ASDA-A3-EP provides a comprehensive solution for modern industrial automation.
