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- Part number
- LXM18ESU15M2X
- Model no
- LXM18E
Lexium 18Schneider Electric LXM18ESU15M2X Lexium 18 LXM18E 1.5kW Single-Phase 220V Servo Drive
Lexium 18 servo drive, 1.5 kW, 9.5 A continuous output, EtherCAT, integrated STO, 220-240 V single-phase.
Description
About the LXM18E
About the LXM18E
The Schneider Electric LXM18ESU15M2X is a Lexium 18 servo drive rated for 1.5 kW continuous power at 220...240 V single-phase supply, delivering 9.5 A continuous output current at 8 kHz switching frequency. It integrates EtherCAT communication, digital I/O, and Safe Torque Off (STO) in a 78 x 155.5 x 166.5 mm housing weighing 1.79 kg.
Selection Notes
The 1.5 kW / 9.5 A continuous rating is the highest single-phase output in the Lexium 18 line sharing this 78 mm housing, sized for axes near the practical limit of a 220...240 V single-phase feed before three-phase supply becomes necessary. Line current reaches 15.8 A at 220 V, which is the value to check against branch-circuit capacity rather than the 9.5 A output rating. The 29.2 A / 3 s peak covers acceleration transients only; continuous operation above 9.5 A requires moving to a three-phase Lexium 18 drive. It operates across a -5 to 45 degC ambient range and up to 1000 m altitude without derating, and ships in 7-unit packs for panel-build spares planning.
Specification
Full specification
Main 5
| Range of product | Lexium 18 |
|---|---|
| Device short name | LXM18E |
| Product or component type | Motion servo drive |
| Format of the drive | Compact housing |
| Line current | 15.8 A 144.77 % at 220...240 V, single phase |
Complementary 15
| Network number of phases | Single phase |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220...240 V (- 15...10 %) for single phase |
| Supply voltage limits | 170…255 V single phase |
| Supply frequency | 50/60 Hz - 5...5 % |
| Network frequency | 47.5...63 Hz |
| Continuous output current | 9.5 A at 8 kHz |
| Output current 3s peak | 29.2 A |
| Nominal power | 1.5 kW at 220...240 V 8 kHz |
| Switching frequency | 8 kHz |
| Safety function | STO (safe torque off), integrated |
| Communication interface | EtherCAT, integrated, Digital I/O, integrated |
| Width | 78 mm |
| Height | 155.5 mm |
| Depth | 166.5 mm |
| Net weight | 1.79 kg |
Environment 4
| EMC filter | Without EMC filter |
|---|---|
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | -5…45 °C |
| Operating altitude | 0...1000 m |
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Identification 7
| Part number | LXM18ESU15M2X |
|---|---|
| Type designation | LXM18E |
| 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 | 12.000 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 22.100 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 21.000 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 2.100 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 | 16.230 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1.79 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Questions about the LXM18E
What is the rated current of LXM18E?
The rated current of LXM18E is 9.5 A.
Which supply voltage is LXM18E rated for?
The rated operational voltage of LXM18E is 220–240 V AC.
What motor power is LXM18E rated for?
The rated motor power of LXM18E is 1.5 kW.
What is the HS code of LXM18E for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for LXM18E is 850440.
Where does LXM18E ship from, and how fast?
LXM18E ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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- Series
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