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- Part number
- LXM18PDU20M3X
- Model no
- LXM18P
Lexium 18Schneider Electric LXM18PDU20M3X Lexium 18 LXM18P 2 kW Three-Phase 220 V Servo Drive
Schneider Electric LXM18PDU20M3X Lexium 18 LXM18P servo drive, 2 kW, three-phase 220-240 V, 18.5 A continuous, IP20.
Description
About the LXM18P
About the LXM18P
The Schneider Electric LXM18PDU20M3X is a Lexium 18 LXM18P compact-housing servo drive rated for 2 kW nominal output power from a three-phase 220...240 V supply. It delivers 18.5 A continuous output current at an 8 kHz switching frequency (42 A for 3 seconds peak), with integrated Modbus, digital I/O, analog I/O, PTI and PTO connectivity in an IP20 enclosure.
Selection Notes
Size the LXM18PDU20M3X to the driven servo motor's continuous torque requirement: match the motor's rated current against the 18.5 A continuous output at 8 kHz, and treat the 42 A 3-second peak as headroom for acceleration only, not a steady-state rating. It is the three-phase, 2 kW step in the Lexium 18 PDU line, sharing the larger 208.0 x 93.0 x 191.8 mm housing with the 3 kW variant — pick the 3 kW sibling where more continuous torque is needed on the same three-phase 220...240 V supply, or a single-phase variant where the cabinet's incoming feed is single-phase. Its integrated Modbus, digital I/O, analog I/O, PTI and PTO connectivity covers pulse/direction step motion and analog setpoint control without an additional fieldbus card.
Specification
Full specification
Main 5
| Range of product | Lexium 18 |
|---|---|
| Device short name | LXM18P |
| Product or component type | Motion servo drive |
| Format of the drive | Compact housing |
| Line current | 13.2 A 132.4 % 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 | 18.5 A at 8 kHz |
| Output current 3s peak | 42 A |
| Nominal power | 2 kW at 220...240 V 8 kHz |
| Switching frequency | 8 kHz |
| Analogue input number | 2 |
| Communication interface | Modbus, integrated, Digital I/O, integrated, Analog I/O, integrated, PTI, integrated, PTO, integrated |
| Width | 208.0 mm |
| Height | 93.0 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 | LXM18PDU20M3X |
|---|---|
| Type designation | LXM18P |
| 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 | 12.0 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 | 30.0 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 39.7 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 59.8 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 LXM18P
What is the rated current of LXM18P?
The rated current of LXM18P is 18.5 A.
Which supply voltage is LXM18P rated for?
The rated operational voltage of LXM18P is 220–240 V AC.
What motor power is LXM18P rated for?
The rated motor power of LXM18P is 2 kW.
What is the HS code of LXM18P for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for LXM18P is 850440.
Where does LXM18P ship from, and how fast?
LXM18P ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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