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- Part number
- LXM16DU15M2X
- Model no
- LXM16D
- CE
Lexium 16DSchneider Electric LXM16DU15M2X Lexium 16D LXM16D 1.5kW Single-Phase 220V Servo Drive
Lexium 16D servo drive, 1.5 kW continuous power, 8.3 A output, 220 V single-phase, IP20, BCH16 motor compatible.
Description
About the LXM16D
About the LXM16D
The Schneider Electric LXM16DU15M2X is a Lexium 16D compact servo drive rated for 1.5 kW continuous power at 220 V single-phase supply, delivering 8.3 A continuous output current with a 30 A / 3 s peak rating. It drives a BCH16 130 mm servo motor through a CN2 encoder feedback connector and switches at 8 kHz, with 6 programmable digital inputs, 2 pulse-train inputs, and a Mini-B USB port for Modbus Serial line communication.
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- IEC 61800-5-1
Selection Notes
At 1.5 kW / 8.3 A continuous, the LXM16DU15M2X is the higher-power step in the LXM16D single-phase line, matched specifically to the BCH16 130 mm motor rather than the smaller 100 mm frame. Line current rises to 14.4 A at 220 V, so supply wiring and upstream protection should be sized to that figure, not to the continuous output current. As with the rest of the range, the 30 A / 3 s peak is a short overload rating only; continuous-duty cycles must stay within the 8.3 A output rating.
Specification
Full specification
Main 5
| Range of product | Lexium 16D |
|---|---|
| Product or component type | Motion servo drive |
| Device short name | LXM16D |
| Format of the drive | Compact housing |
| Line current | 14.4 A 144.8 % at 220 V, single phase |
Complementary 37
| Network number of phases | Single phase |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220 V (- 15...10 %) for single phase |
| Supply voltage limits | 200…240 V single phase |
| Supply frequency | 50/60 Hz - 5...5 % |
| Network frequency | 47.5...63 Hz |
| Continuous output current | 8.3 A |
| Output current 3s peak | 30 A at 220 V |
| Continuous power | 1500 W at 220 V |
| Nominal power | 1.5 kW at 220 V 8 kHz |
| Switching frequency | 8 kHz |
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Maximum leakage current | 3.5 mA |
| Output voltage | <= power supply voltage |
| Electrical isolation | Between power and control |
| Type of cable | 1 shielded twisted pair (temperature: 0…40 °C) |
| Electrical connection | Spring terminal, clamping capacity: 0.2...2.5 mm², 24 AWG...12 AWG (L, N, P+, PB, U, V, W) |
| Tightening torque | PE (ground): 1.4 N.m |
| Discrete input number | 6 programmable (CN1), 2 pulse train input (PTI) (CN1) |
| Discrete input voltage | 24 V DC for logic |
| Discrete input logic | Positive or negative (CN1) |
| Discrete output number | 3, 3 |
| Discrete output type | Logic (CN1) at 12...24 V DC, Pulse train output (PTO) (CN1) |
| Discrete output voltage | 12...24 V DC |
| Discrete output logic | Sink (CN1) |
| Control signal type | Servo motor encoder feedback CN2 |
| Protection type | Against reverse polarity: inputs signal, Against short-circuits: outputs signal, Against reverse polarity: outputs signal, Overcurrent: motor and driver, Overvoltage: driver, Undervoltage: driver, Overheating: driver, Overload: motor and driver, Overspeed: motor |
| Physical interface | Mini-B USB for Modbus Serial line slave |
| Status LED | 1 LED (red) charge |
| Signalling function | Servo status and fault codes five 7-segment display units |
| Marking | CE |
| Type of cooling | Fan |
| Operating position | Vertical |
| Product compatibility | Servo motor BCH16 (130 mm, 1 motor stacks) |
| Width | 65 mm |
| Height | 150 mm |
| Depth | 185.2 mm |
| Net weight | 1.5 kg |
Environment 11
| EMC filter | Without EMC filter |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conducted emission - test level: level 3 category C3 conforming to IEC 61800-3 |
| Standards | IEC 61800-5-1 |
| Product certifications | CE |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
| Vibration resistance | 3M4 amplitude = 3 mm (f = 9…200 Hz) conforming to IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Shock resistance | 10 gn, type I conforming to IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Relative humidity | 5…95 % without condensation |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…40 °C (without derating), 40…55 °C (with derating factor) |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -40…70 °C |
| Operating altitude | <= 1000 m without derating, > 1000...2000 m with current derating |
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Identification 7
| Part number | LXM16DU15M2X |
|---|---|
| Type designation | LXM16D |
| 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 |
|---|
Logistics 16
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 11.000 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 21.500 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 24.500 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 1.752 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S04 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 7 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 60.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 13.127 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1.5 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Certifications
Certifications and standards
- CE
- IEC 61800-5-1
Quick answers
Questions about the LXM16D
What is the rated current of LXM16D?
The rated current of LXM16D is 8.3 A.
Which supply voltage is LXM16D rated for?
The rated operational voltage of LXM16D is 220 V AC.
What motor power is LXM16D rated for?
The rated motor power of LXM16D is 1.5 kW.
What is the HS code of LXM16D for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for LXM16D is 850440.
Where does LXM16D ship from, and how fast?
LXM16D ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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