Description
Key Facts at a Glance
- Compact design: reduces space requirements and simplifies automation
- Seamlessly scalable: from small applications to large machine architectures
- Open integration: designed for simple integration into third-party solutions using open standards
- Highly scalable power range: from 0.2 kW to 100 kW
- Smart drive functions: based on the consistent ctrlX DRIVE Runtime
- Future-proof with ctrlX OS: Linux-based operating system for multi-axis engineering and app-based functionality
One Platform, Multiple Drive Solutions
Scalable, open and powerful. Choose the ctrlX DRIVE solution that fits your machine design:
ctrlX DRIVE modular IP20
Power and regenerative supply units and converters
200 V AC to 500 V AC
Single- and double-axis inverters
Maximum currents from 6 A to 375 A
Ideal for flexible, cabinet-based multi-axis machine designs.
ctrlX DRIVE compact
Single-axis converter
100 V AC to 240 V AC or 200 V AC to 480 V AC
Power range from 50 W to 5 kW
Protection type IP20
Compact format for machines where performance and space savings both matter.
ctrlX DRIVE cabinet-free
Single- and double-axis inverters
Maximum currents from 6 A to 54 A
DC voltage up to 750 V
IP65/IP67 protection
Decentralized drive technology that reduces cabinet space and cabling.
ctrlX I/O Drive
Double-axis inverter
Maximum currents 8 A / 16 A
DC voltage 24 V / 60 V
Protection type IP20
Tailor-made for low-voltage applications and compact terminal-format machine designs.
Bosch Rexroth also pairs ctrlX DRIVE with advanced servo motor options, giving machine builders
a matched drive and motor portfolio for scalable factory automation applications.
One Drive System – Countless Features
Plug & Play Drive Technology
ctrlX DRIVE supports a wide range of machine requirements, from input-level axes with command
value control to drive-integrated motion systems. With broad voltage coverage, low-voltage servo
terminal options and multi-Ethernet and multi-encoder flexibility, machine builders can design
drive architectures that fit the application without locking themselves into one rigid topology.
Space-Saving Yet Powerful
ctrlX DRIVE is designed for machine builders who need more performance in less space. The
modular drive system supports simple single-axis applications as well as complex multi-axis
systems, while reducing required control cabinet space by up to 50%. The cabinet-free IP65/IP67
version can reduce space and cabling requirements by up to 90%, making it especially valuable
for modular and decentralized machine concepts.
Scalable and Consistent
The ctrlX DRIVE portfolio provides customized drive solutions with peak currents from 6 A to
375 A. With supply unit outputs of up to 260 kW, the platform can support extensive machine
designs while maintaining consistency across the drive architecture. This makes it easier to
scale machine designs, standardize components and support future machine variants.
Open – But Safe with ctrlX SAFETY
In combination with ctrlX SAFETY, ctrlX DRIVE supports safety concepts ranging from
drive-integrated SafeMotion solutions to complete safety control systems. SafeMotion software is
available in practical entry-level and high-end versions, helping engineers match the safety
approach to the machine’s application requirements.
Servo Motors Matched to the Drive System
The ctrlX DRIVE portfolio is rounded out by Bosch Rexroth servo motor families including MS2N, MS2E and MS2S. These motors combine compact dimensions, dynamic performance and accuracy in position, speed and torque values. Single-cable connection options, multiple sizes and flexible configuration choices help machine builders select the right motor for each axis and application.
Technical Data – Control Units
| Specification | ctrlX DRIVE | ctrlX DRIVE plus |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | Multi Ethernet (Sercos III, EtherCAT) – Standard | Multi Ethernet (Sercos III, EtherCAT) – Standard |
| Digital inputs | 5, including 2 usable as touch probes | 5, including 2 usable as touch probes |
| Configurable digital I/O | 1 | 1 |
| Analog inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Relay outputs | 1 ready-to-operate relay output | 1 ready-to-operate relay output |
| Encoder – AcuroLink | Standard | Standard |
| Multi Encoder | Option | Option |
| STO safety | Standard | Standard |
| SafeMotion | – | Option |
| ctrlX CORE extension | – | Option |
| Current control cycle time | 62.5 microseconds | 62.5 microseconds |
| Speed / position control cycle time | 125 microseconds | 125 microseconds |
| ctrlX DRIVE Runtime | Standard | Standard |
| ctrlX DRIVE Runtime Productivity | Option | Option |
Servo Motor Range
- MS2N servo motors: designed for high performance, compact dimensions and high energy efficiency, with maximum torque from 3.7 to 692 Nm.
- MS2E servo motors: designed for high dynamics and safety in ATEX applications, with maximum torque up to 266 Nm.
- MS2S servo motors: space-saving motors with maximum torque up to 22.6 Nm, 18-bit encoder optimized for ctrlX DRIVE, and optional holding brake.
