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- Part number
- LXM32MD18N4
- Model no
- LXM32M
- UL
- CSA
Lexium 32Schneider Electric LXM32MD18N4 Lexium 32 LXM32M 6A 1.8kW Three-Phase Servo Drive
Lexium 32 LXM32M servo drive, three-phase, 6 A / 1.8 kW, integrated STO, card-based fieldbus.
Description
About the LXM32M
About the LXM32M
The Schneider Electric LXM32MD18N4 is a Lexium 32 LXM32M motion servo drive rated for three-phase supply at 200-240 V or 380-480 V, with a continuous output current of 6 A at 8 kHz and a nominal power of 1.8 kW at 400 V. It drives a single axis, integrates STO safety and an EMC filter, and accepts CANopen, EtherCAT, Profinet, and other fieldbus cards for machine network integration.
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- UL
- TÜV
- CSA
- EN/IEC 61800-3
- EN/IEC 61800-5-1
Selection Notes
The LXM32MD18N4's 2 capture, 2 safety, and 4 logic discrete inputs plus separate eSM safety card unlock SS1, SS2, SLS, and SOS on top of the integrated STO - a machine needing only basic torque removal can skip the eSM card, but a design with category-0/1 stop zones or limited-speed maintenance modes needs it. At 6 A continuous / 1.8 kW, this is the mid-current LXM32M frame: pick the 10 A / 1.6 kW single-phase MD30M2 for smaller 230 V-only machines, or the 24 A / 7 kW MD72N4 where the axis load exceeds 1.8 kW. Because the communication interface is card-based rather than fixed, the same drive body serves CANopen, EtherCAT, or Profinet cells simply by swapping the option card.
Applications
Single-axis motion control on machines built around a fieldbus other than SERCOS - packaging, handling, and general factory automation cells where the cell's existing CANopen, EtherCAT, or Profinet network dictates the option card fitted to this drive.
Specification
Full specification
Main 15
| Range of Product | Lexium 32 |
|---|---|
| Device short name | LXM32M |
| 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 35
| 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 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, 0.25 ms |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 1.7 A |
| Response time on output | 250 µs DO)discrete |
| 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, SS1 (safe stop 1), with separated eSM safety card, SS2 (safe stop 2), with separated eSM safety card, SLS (safe limited speed), with separated eSM safety card, SOS (safe operating stop), with separated eSM safety card |
| Safety level | SIL 3 EN/IEC 61508, PL = e ISO 13849-1 |
| Communication interface | Modbus TCP, with separated communication card, CANopen, with separated communication card, CANmotion, with separated communication card, Ethernet/IP, with separated communication card, EtherCAT, with separated communication card, Profibus, with separated communication card, Profinet, with separated communication card, Analog I/O, with separated communication card, Digital 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 3.9 in (100 mm), 1, Servo motor BSH 2.8 in (70 mm), 2, Servo motor BMH 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, Servo motor BMH 3.9 in (100 mm), 3, Servo motor BMH 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 | 4.6 lb(US) (2.1 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, TÜV, 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 | LXM32MD18N4 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | LXM32M |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480076886 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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Logistics 5
| Country of origin | ID |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 2.1 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 LXM32M
What is the rated current of LXM32M?
The rated current of LXM32M is 6 A.
Which supply voltage is LXM32M rated for?
The rated operational voltage of LXM32M is 200–240 – 380–480 V AC.
What motor power is LXM32M rated for?
The rated motor power of LXM32M is 1.8 kW.
What is the HS code of LXM32M for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for LXM32M is 850152.
What is the EAN of LXM32M?
The EAN (GTIN) of LXM32M is 3606480076886.
Where does LXM32M ship from, and how fast?
LXM32M ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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