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- Part number
- LXM18ESU30M3X
- Model no
- LXM18E
Easy Lexium 18Schneider Electric LXM18ESU30M3X Lexium 18 LXM18E 3kW Three-Phase 220V Servo Drive
Easy Lexium 18 servo drive, 3 kW, 19.6 A continuous output, EtherCAT, integrated STO, 220-240 V three-phase.
Description
About the LXM18E
About the LXM18E
The Schneider Electric LXM18ESU30M3X is an Easy Lexium 18 servo drive rated for 3 kW continuous power at 220...240 V three-phase supply, delivering 19.6 A continuous output current at 8 kHz switching frequency. It integrates EtherCAT communication, digital I/O, and Safe Torque Off (STO) in a 93 x 208 x 191.8 mm housing weighing 2.89 kg.
Selection Notes
At 3 kW / 19.6 A continuous, the LXM18ESU30M3X is the top three-phase power step in the Easy Lexium 18 line, sharing the same 93 x 208 x 191.8 mm housing as the 2 kW variant but drawing more line current (18.4 A at 220...240 V) to sustain the higher output. The 56 A / 3 s peak rating is for short acceleration overload only, not continuous duty. Choosing between the 2 kW and 3 kW three-phase drives comes down to the continuous torque the motor needs to sustain, since both share the same enclosure footprint and mounting. It operates across a -5 to 45 degC ambient range and up to 1000 m altitude without derating, and ships in 6-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 | 18.4 A 125.8 % at 220...240 V, three phase |
Complementary 15
| Network number of phases | Three phase |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220...240 V (- 15...10 %) for three phase |
| Supply voltage limits | 170…255 V three phase |
| Supply frequency | 50/60 Hz - 5...5 % |
| Network frequency | 47.5...63 Hz |
| Continuous output current | 19.6 A at 8 kHz |
| Output current 3s peak | 56 A |
| Nominal power | 3 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 | 93 mm |
| Height | 208 mm |
| Depth | 191.8 mm |
| Net weight | 2.89 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 | LXM18ESU30M3X |
|---|---|
| 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 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 24.1 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 26.8 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S04 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 6 |
| Package 2 Height | 30 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 40 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 60 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 19.2 kg |
| Shipping weight | 2.89 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 19.6 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 3 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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- Brand
- Schneider Electric
- Series
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