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- Part number
- LXM32AD18N4
- Model no
- LXM32A
- UL
- CSA
Lexium 32Schneider Electric LXM32AD18N4 Lexium 32 LXM32A 6A 400V Three-Phase Servo Drive
Lexium 32 LXM32A servo drive, 6 A continuous, 3-phase 200-480 V, 1.8 kW at 400 V, CANmotion/CANopen, STO, IP20.
Description
About the LXM32A
About the LXM32A
The Schneider Electric LXM32AD18N4 is a three-phase Lexium 32 servo drive for a single axis, sized for 6 A continuous output current at 8 kHz from a 200-240 V / 380-480 V supply and 1.8 kW nominal power at 400 V. Integrated CANmotion and CANopen ports and a SIL 3 / PL e STO function are built in, and the housing carries an IP20 rating.
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- TÜV
- UL
- CSA
- EN/IEC 61800-3
- EN/IEC 61800-5-1
Selection Notes
With 1.8 kW nominal at 400 V, the LXM32AD18N4 sits above the 0.9 kW LXM32AD12N4 in the same three-phase Book frame, so choose between them on continuous torque, not on peak current — both share the same 18/12 A peak-current naming convention that refers to the 5-second overload point, not the steady-state rating. Because control runs over CANmotion/CANopen, use the LXM32CD18N4 instead where the application needs pulse/direction or ±10 V analog positioning without a fieldbus master.
Applications
Single-axis servo control up to 1.8 kW on three-phase machines running a CANopen or CANmotion motion network, paired with a compatible BMH or BSH servo motor.
Specification
Full specification
Main 15
| Range of Product | Lexium 32 |
|---|---|
| Device short name | LXM32A |
| Product or Component Type | Motion servo drive |
| Format of the drive | Book |
| Phase | Three phase |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 200...240 V - 15...10 %, 380...480 V - 15...10 % |
| Supply voltage limits | 170…264 V, 323…528 V |
| Supply frequency | 50/60 Hz - 5...5 % |
| Network Frequency | 47.5...63 Hz |
| EMC filter | Integrated |
| Continuous output current | 6 A 8 kHz |
| Output current 3s peak | 18 A 208 V 5 s, 18 A 480 V 5 s |
| Continuous power | 1700 W 208 V, 3300 W 400 V, 3300 W 480 V |
| Nominal power | 1.2 kW 208 V 8 kHz, 1.8 kW 400 V 8 kHz, 1.8 kW 480 V 8 kHz |
| Line current | 6 A 78 % 208 V, with external line choke 1 mH, 6.9 A 90 % 400 V, with external line choke 1 mH, 6 A 98 % 480 V, with external line choke 1 mH, 6.2 A 140 % 208 V, without line choke, 5.2 A 161 % 400 V, without line choke, 4.5 A 165 % 480 V, without line choke |
Complementary 40
| Switching frequency | 8 kHz |
|---|---|
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Maximum leakage current | 30 mA |
| Output voltage | <= power supply voltage |
| Electrical isolation | Between power and control |
| Type of cable | Single-strand IEC cable 122 °F (50 °C)) copper 90 °C XLPE/EPR |
| Electrical connection | Terminal 3 mm², 12 AWG CN8), Terminal 5 mm², 10 AWG CN1), Terminal 5 mm², 10 AWG CN10) |
| Tightening torque | CN8 4.4 lbf.in (0.5 N.m), CN1 6.2 lbf.in (0.7 N.m), CN10 6.2 lbf.in (0.7 N.m) |
| Discrete input number | 1 capture, 2 safety, 4 logic |
| Discrete input type | Capture CAP, Logic DI, Safety compliment of STO_A, compliment of STO_B |
| Sampling duration | DI 0.25 ms discrete |
| Discrete input voltage | 24 V DC capture, 24 V DC logic, 24 V DC safety |
| Discrete input logic | Positive compliment of STO_A, compliment of STO_B) 15 V EN/IEC 61131-2 type 1, Positive DI)> 19 V < 9 V EN/IEC 61131-2 type 1, Positive or negative DI) 15 V EN/IEC 61131-2 type 1 |
| Response time | <= 5 ms compliment of STO_A, compliment of STO_B |
| Discrete output number | 2 |
| Discrete output type | Logic DO)24 V DC |
| Discrete output voltage | <= 30 V DC |
| Discrete output logic | Positive or negative DO)EN/IEC 61131-2 |
| Contact bounce time | <= 1 ms compliment of STO_A, compliment of STO_B, 2 µs CAP, 0.25 µs...1.5 ms DI |
| Braking current | 50 mA |
| Response time on output | 250 µs DO)discrete |
| Control signal type | Servo motor encoder feedback |
| Protection type | Against reverse polarity inputs signal, Against short-circuits outputs signal |
| Safety function | STO (safe torque off), Integrated |
| Safety level | SIL 3 EN/IEC 61508, PL = e ISO 13849-1 |
| Communication interface | CANmotion, Integrated, CANopen, Integrated |
| Connector type | RJ45 (labelled CN4 or CN5) CANmotion, RJ45 (labelled CN4 or CN5) CANopen |
| Method of access | Slave |
| Transmission rate | 1 Mbps 13.1 ft (4 m) CANopen, CANmotion, 125 kbps 1640.4 ft (500 m) CANopen, CANmotion, 250 kbps 820.2 ft (250 m) CANopen, CANmotion, 50 kbps 3280.8 ft (1000 m) CANopen, CANmotion, 500 kbps 328.08 ft (100 m) CANopen, CANmotion |
| Number of addresses | 1…127 CANopen, CANmotion |
| Communication service | 1 receive SDO CANmotion, 1 transmit SDO CANmotion, 2 PDOs conforming to DSP 402 CANmotion, 2 SDOs receive CANopen, 2 SDOs send CANopen, 4 configurable mapping PDOs CANopen, CANopen device profile drives and motion control CANopen, CANmotion, Emergency CANopen, CANmotion, Event-triggered, time-triggered, remotely requested,sync (cyclic), sync(acyclic) CANopen, Node guarding, heartbeat CANopen, Position control mode CANmotion, Position control, speed profile, torque profile and homing mode CANopen, Sync CANmotion |
| Status LED | 1 LED (Red) servo drive voltage, 1 LED error, 1 LED RUN |
| Signalling function | Display of faults 7 segments |
| Marking | CE |
| Operating position | Vertical +/- 10 degree |
| Product compatibility | Servo motor BMH 3.9 in (100 mm), 1, Servo motor BMH 2.8 in (70 mm), 3, Servo motor BSH 2.8 in (70 mm), 3, Servo motor BSH 3.9 in (100 mm), 1, Servo motor BMH 3.9 in (100 mm), 2, Servo motor BSH 3.9 in (100 mm), 2 |
| Width | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
| Height | 10.6 in (270 mm) |
| Depth | 9.3 in (237 mm) |
| Net Weight | 4.4 lb(US) (2 kg) |
Environment 13
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conducted EMC, class A group 1 EN 55011, Conducted EMC, class A group 2 EN 55011, Conducted EMC, environment 2 category C3 EN/IEC 61800-3, Conducted EMC, category C2 EN/IEC 61800-3, Conducted EMC, environments 1 and 2 EN/IEC 61800-3, Electrostatic discharge immunity test, level 3 EN/IEC 61000-4-2, Susceptibility to electromagnetic fields, level 3 EN/IEC 61000-4-3, 1.2/50 µs shock waves immunity test, level 3 EN/IEC 61000-4-5, Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test, level 4 EN/IEC 61000-4-4, Radiated EMC, class A group 2 EN 55011, Radiated EMC, category C3 EN/IEC 61800-3 |
|---|---|
| Standards | EN/IEC 61800-3, EN/IEC 61800-5-1 |
| Product Certifications | TÜV, UL, CSA |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 conforming to EN/IEC 60529, IP20 conforming to EN/IEC 61800-5-1 |
| Vibration resistance | 1 gn (f= 13…150 Hz) conforming to EN/IEC 60068-2-6, 1.5 mm peak to peak (f= 3…13 Hz) conforming to EN/IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock resistance | 15 gn 11 ms EN/IEC 60028-2-27 |
| Pollution degree | 2 EN/IEC 61800-5-1 |
| Environmental characteristic | Classes 3C1 conforming to IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Relative humidity | Class 3K3 (5 to 85 %) without condensation IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 32…122 °F (0…50 °C) UL |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Storage | -13…158 °F (-25…70 °C) |
| Type of cooling | Integrated fan |
| Operating altitude | <= 3280.84 ft (1000 m) without derating, > 3280.84...9842.52 ft (> 1000...3000 m) with conditions |
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Identification 8
| Part number | LXM32AD18N4 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | LXM32A |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480076794 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 5
| Country of origin | ID |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 2.0 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Certifications
Certifications and standards
- UL
- CSA
- EN/IEC 61800-3
- EN/IEC 61800-5-1
Quick answers
Questions about the LXM32A
What is the rated current of LXM32A?
The rated current of LXM32A is 6 A.
Which supply voltage is LXM32A rated for?
The rated operational voltage of LXM32A is 200–240 – 380–480 V AC.
What motor power is LXM32A rated for?
The rated motor power of LXM32A is 1.8 (400) kW.
What is the HS code of LXM32A for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for LXM32A is 850152.
What is the EAN of LXM32A?
The EAN (GTIN) of LXM32A is 3606480076794.
Where does LXM32A ship from, and how fast?
LXM32A ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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