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- Part number
- LXM32AD30N4
- Model no
- LXM32A
- UL
- CSA
Lexium 32Schneider Electric LXM32AD30N4 Lexium 32 LXM32A 10A 3kW 400V Three-Phase Servo Drive
Lexium 32 servo drive, three-phase 400V, 3kW, 10A continuous output (30A 3s peak), CANopen/CANmotion, integrated STO.
Description
About the LXM32A
About the LXM32A
The Schneider Electric LXM32AD30N4 is a Lexium 32 servo drive for single-axis motion control, rated for three-phase supply from 200...240 V or 380...480 V with a continuous output current of 10 A at 8 kHz and 3 kW continuous power at 400 V. It integrates an EMC filter, CANopen and CANmotion communication ports, and an integrated STO safe-torque-off safety function rated SIL 3 and PL e.
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- UL
- CSA
- TUV
- EN/IEC 61800-3
- EN/IEC 61800-5-1
Selection Notes
The 10 A continuous rating (30 A for 3 s) at 400 V positions the LXM32AD30N4 for single-axis loads up to 3 kW where the drive itself, not the motor frame, sets the ceiling - the peak headroom over the continuous rating absorbs acceleration spikes without oversizing the drive for continuous duty. Its integrated STO channel (SIL 3 / PL e) lets a machine builder wire a safety circuit directly into the drive instead of adding an external safety relay. Choose this three-phase 380...480 V variant over the 200...240 V input option when the machine already runs off a 400 V industrial supply; the CANopen and CANmotion ports keep it on the same fieldbus as other Lexium 32 axes in a multi-axis line.
Applications
Pairs with BMH and BSH servo motors for single-axis positioning, indexing, and electronic-cam tasks on machines built around a 400 V three-phase supply.
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, 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 | 10 A 8 kHz |
| Output current 3s peak | 30 A 208 V 5 s, 30 A 480 V 5 s |
| Continuous power | 2800 W 208 V, 5600 W 400 V, 5600 W 480 V |
| Nominal power | 2 kW 208 V 8 kHz, 3 kW 400 V 8 kHz, 3 kW 480 V 8 kHz |
| Line current | 9.2 A 59 % 208 V, with external line choke 1 mH, 11.1 A 77 % 400 V, with external line choke 1 mH, 9.6 A 85 % 480 V, with external line choke 1 mH, 9.8 A 128 % 208 V, without line choke, 8.3 A 148 % 400 V, without line choke, 7 A 152 % 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), 3, Servo motor BMH 5.5 in (140 mm), 1, Servo motor BSH 3.9 in (100 mm), 3, Servo motor BSH 3.9 in (100 mm), 4, Servo motor BSH 5.5 in (140 mm), 1 |
| Width | 2.7 in (68 mm) |
| Height | 10.6 in (270 mm) |
| Depth | 9.3 in (237 mm) |
| Net Weight | 5.7 lb(US) (2.6 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 | UL, CSA, TÜV |
| 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 | LXM32AD30N4 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3606480076800 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 5
| Country of origin | ID |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 2.6 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 10 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 3 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 3606480076800.
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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