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- Part number
- LXM32CD12N4
- Model no
- LXM32C
- UL
- CSA
Lexium 32Schneider Electric LXM32CD12N4 Lexium 32 LXM32C 3A 400V Three-Phase Servo Drive
Lexium 32 LXM32C servo drive, 3 A continuous, 3-phase 200-480 V, 0.9 kW at 400 V, Modbus, analog/pulse control, STO.
Description
About the LXM32C
About the LXM32C
The Schneider Electric LXM32CD12N4 is a Lexium 32 'C' (compact) motion servo drive for a single axis, rated for 3 A continuous output at 8 kHz on a three-phase 200-240 V / 380-480 V supply. Nominal power is 0.9 kW at 400 V, with an integrated Modbus port, two analog reference inputs, and the STO safety function (SIL 3 / PL e).
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- TÜV
- UL
- CSA
- EN/IEC 61800-3
- EN/IEC 61800-5-1
Selection Notes
The 'C' in LXM32CD12N4 marks the compact/analog variant: it adds two ±10 V differential analog inputs and pulse/direction, A/B, and CW/CCW pulse-train control, so it can run stand-alone from an analog reference or a pulse-train indexer without a CANopen/CANmotion master — pick the LXM32AD12N4 instead if the machine already runs a CANmotion or CANopen network. Like its 'A' counterpart, 3 A is the continuous rating; the '12' in the reference is only the 5-second peak current at 208/480 V.
Applications
Single-axis servo control from an analog ±10 V reference or a pulse-train indexer, on three-phase machines up to 0.9 kW that do not run a CANopen/CANmotion motion network.
Specification
Full specification
Main 15
| Range of Product | Lexium 32 |
|---|---|
| Device short name | LXM32C |
| 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 | 3 A 8 kHz |
| Output current 3s peak | 12 A 208 V 5 s, 12 A 480 V 5 s |
| Continuous power | 800 W 208 V, 1600 W 400 V, 1600 W 480 V |
| Nominal power | 0.7 kW 208 V 8 kHz, 0.9 kW 400 V 8 kHz, 0.9 kW 480 V 8 kHz |
| Line current | 3.1 A 79 % 208 V, with external line choke 2 mH, 3.4 A 90 % 400 V, with external line choke 2 mH, 2.9 A 98 % 480 V, with external line choke 2 mH, 3.6 A 136 % 208 V, without line choke, 2.9 A 177 % 400 V, without line choke, 2.4 A 182 % 480 V, without line choke |
Complementary 39
| 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 | 2 safety, 6 logic |
| Discrete input type | Logic DI, Safety compliment of STO_A, compliment of STO_B |
| Sampling duration | ANA1+/ANA1-, ANA2+/ANA2- 0.25 ms analog, DI 0.25 ms discrete |
| Discrete input voltage | 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 | 5 |
| 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, 0.25 µs...1.5 ms DI |
| Braking current | 50 mA |
| Analogue input number | 2 |
| Response time on output | 250 µs DO)discrete |
| Absolute accuracy error | < +/- 0.5 % |
| Linearity error | < +/- 0.1 % |
| Analogue input type | ANA1+/ANA1-, ANA2+/ANA2- analog input differential +/- 10 V >= 20 Ohm 14 bits |
| Control signal type | Servo motor encoder feedback, Pulse train output (PTO) RS422 <500 kHz <328.08 ft (100 m), Pulse/direction (P/D), A/B, CW/CCW 5 V, 24 V link (open collector) <10 kHz <3.3 ft (1 m), Pulse/direction (P/D), A/B, CW/CCW 5 V, 24 V link (push-pull) <200 kHz <32.8 ft (10 m), Pulse/direction (P/D), A/B, CW/CCW RS422 <1000 kHz <328.08 ft (100 m) |
| 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 | Digital I/O, Integrated, Analog I/O, Integrated |
| Status LED | 1 LED (Red) servo drive voltage |
| Signalling function | Display of faults 7 segments |
| Marking | CE |
| Operating position | Vertical +/- 10 degree |
| Product compatibility | Servo motor BMH 2.8 in (70 mm), 1, Servo motor BMH 2.8 in (70 mm), 2, Servo motor BMH 3.9 in (100 mm), 1, Servo motor BSH 2.8 in (70 mm), 1, Servo motor BSH 2.8 in (70 mm), 2 |
| Width | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
| Height | 10.6 in (270 mm) |
| Depth | 9.3 in (237 mm) |
| Net Weight | 4.0 lb(US) (1.8 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 61800-5-1, EN/IEC 61800-3 |
| 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 | LXM32CD12N4 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | LXM32C |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480076695 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 5
| Country of origin | ID |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 1.8 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 61800-5-1
- EN/IEC 61800-3
Quick answers
Questions about the LXM32C
What is the rated current of LXM32C?
The rated current of LXM32C is 3 A.
Which supply voltage is LXM32C rated for?
The rated operational voltage of LXM32C is 200–240 – 380–480 V AC.
What motor power is LXM32C rated for?
The rated motor power of LXM32C is 0.9 (400) kW.
What is the HS code of LXM32C for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for LXM32C is 850152.
What is the EAN of LXM32C?
The EAN (GTIN) of LXM32C is 3606480076695.
Where does LXM32C ship from, and how fast?
LXM32C ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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