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- Part number
- BCH18MD0233CF5C
- Model no
- BCH18
Lexium 18Schneider Electric BCH18MD0233CF5C Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 200 W 0.64 N·m 60 mm Brake Multi-Turn Servo Motor
Schneider Electric BCH18MD0233CF5C Easy Lexium 18 servo motor, 200 W, 0.64 N·m continuous torque, 60 mm flange, multi-turn encoder, holding brake.
Description
About the BCH18
About the BCH18
The Schneider Electric BCH18MD0233CF5C combines a 23-bit multi-turn absolute encoder with a 2.0 N·m holding brake on the 200 W, 60 mm-flange Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 frame. Continuous stall torque is 0.64 N·m at 1.6 A continuous stall current, and rotor inertia is 0.328 kg.cm² — the braked, absolute-feedback option for vertical 200 W axes.
Selection Notes
Combining the 23-bit multi-turn absolute encoder with a 2.0 N·m holding brake makes the BCH18MD0233CF5C the option for a vertical 200 W axis that also needs to retain position through a power cycle — no re-homing move and no drift when the drive is off. The brake raises rotor inertia to 0.328 kg.cm² and net weight to 1.25 kg versus the brakeless BCH18MD0233CA5C. Continuous stall current is unchanged at 1.6 A for Lexium 18 (LXM18) drive sizing. Among the 60 mm-flange 200 W variants in this range, this is the fully-specified choice when both absolute feedback and mechanical holding are required. Maximum mechanical speed is rated to 6000 rpm, double the 3000 rpm nominal speed used above, leaving margin for brief overspeed during deceleration. IP67 sealing and the shared two-connector power/feedback interface mean this fully-optioned 200 W motor uses the same cabling and enclosure design as the rest of the 60 mm-flange Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 motors.
Specification
Full specification
Main 4
| Range of product | Lexium 18 |
|---|---|
| Range compatibility | Lexium 18 |
| Product or component type | Servo motor |
| Device short name | BCH18 |
Complementary 38
| Maximum mechanical speed | 6000.0 rpm |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220 V |
| Continuous stall current | 1.6 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 0.64 N.m, 220 V |
| Continuous power | 200 W |
| Peak stall torque | 2.24 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal output power | 200 W, 220 V |
| Nominal torque | 0.64 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal speed | 3000 rpm, 220 V |
| Maximum current Irms | at 0.2 kW, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 5.9 A |
| Product compatibility | Motion servo drive motion servo motors motor at 0.2 kW, 220 V |
| Shaft end | Parallel key |
| Shaft diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shaft length | 30.0 mm |
| Key width | 5.0 mm |
| Feedback type | 23 bits optic multi turn encoder |
| Holding brake | With |
| Holding torque | 2.0 N.m |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 60 mm |
| Electrical connection | 2 connectors male/female |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 0.328 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 7.2 Ohm |
| Stator inductance | 18.8 mH |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 245 N |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 74 N |
| Length | 117.4 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 5.5 mm |
| Width | 117.4 mm |
| Height | 60.0 mm |
| Depth | 68.6 mm |
| Net weight | 1.25 kg |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Encoder type | Optic encoder |
| Inertia | 0.328 kg.cm² of brake, 0.0 kg.cm² of motor |
Environment 1
| IP degree of protection | IP67 |
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Identification 7
| Part number | BCH18MD0233CF5C |
|---|---|
| Type designation | BCH18 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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Logistics 16
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 13.8 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 12.2 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 26.8 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 1.5215 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 6 |
| Package 2 Height | 30 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 9.129 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1.25 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Questions about the BCH18
What is the rated current of BCH18?
The rated current of BCH18 is 1.6 A.
What motor power is BCH18 rated for?
The rated motor power of BCH18 is 0.2 kW.
What is the HS code of BCH18 for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for BCH18 is 850152.
Where does BCH18 ship from, and how fast?
BCH18 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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- Brand
- Schneider Electric
- Series
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