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- Part number
- LXM32SD18M2
- Model no
- LXM32S
- CSA
Lexium 32Schneider Electric LXM32SD18M2 Lexium 32 LXM32S 6A 1kW Single-Phase SERCOS III Servo Drive
Lexium 32 LXM32S servo drive, single-phase, 6 A / 1 kW, integrated SERCOS III and STO.
Description
About the LXM32S
About the LXM32S
The Schneider Electric LXM32SD18M2 is a Lexium 32 LXM32S motion servo drive with integrated SERCOS III communication, built for single-phase supply at 100-120 V or 200-240 V with a continuous output current of 6 A at 8 kHz and a nominal power of 1 kW at 230 V. It carries integrated STO safety for single-axis motion on a SERCOS III bus fed from single-phase mains.
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- CSA
- EN/IEC 61800-3
Selection Notes
The LXM32SD18M2's SERCOS III interface is integrated rather than card-based, which fixes this drive to SERCOS motion buses and trades away the CANopen/EtherCAT/Profinet flexibility of the LXM32M line - pick it only when the cell's motion controller is already standardized on SERCOS III. Its discrete I/O is narrower too: 2 capture inputs and 3 logic outputs only, with STO as the sole integrated safety function and no eSM card for SS1, SS2, SLS, or SOS. This is the mid-current single-phase LXM32S frame, between the 10 A / 1.6 kW SD30M2 above it and lighter loads that a smaller frame would cover; size it against the axis motor's continuous power near 1 kW. At 6 A continuous / 1 kW nominal on single-phase supply, size this frame the same way as its LXM32M current-rated counterpart, based on the axis motor's continuous power draw.
Applications
Single-axis motion on single-phase-fed machines running a SERCOS III bus - compact packaging or converting equipment where three-phase supply is not available at the axis.
Specification
Full specification
Main 15
| Range of Product | Lexium 32 |
|---|---|
| Device short name | LXM32S |
| Product or Component Type | Motion servo drive |
| Format of the drive | Book |
| Phase | Single phase |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 100...120 V - 15...10 %, 200...240 V - 15...10 % |
| Supply voltage limits | 85…132 V, 170…264 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 | 10 A 115 V 5 s, 18 A 230 V 5 s |
| Continuous power | 800 W 115 V, 1600 W 230 V |
| Nominal power | 0.5 kW 115 V 8 kHz, 1 kW 230 V 8 kHz |
| Line current | 9.9 A 74 % 115 V, with external line choke 2 mH, 10.6 A 93 % 230 V, with external line choke 2 mH, 8.5 A 147 % 115 V, without line choke, 8.4 A 148 % 230 V, without line choke |
Complementary 33
| 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 PA/+, PBI, PBe) |
| Tightening torque | PA/+, PBI, PBe 4.4 lbf.in (0.5 N.m) |
| Discrete input number | 2 capture |
| Discrete input type | Capture CAP |
| Sampling duration | 0.25 ms |
| Discrete input voltage | 24 V DC capture |
| Discrete input logic | Positive compliment of STO_A, compliment of STO_B) 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 |
| Braking current | 50 mA |
| Response time on output | 250 µs DO)discrete |
| Safety function | STO (safe torque off), Integrated |
| Safety level | SIL 3 EN/IEC 61508 |
| Communication interface | SERCOS III, 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 |
| Width | 2.7 in (68 mm) |
| Height | 10.6 in (270 mm) |
| Depth | 9.3 in (237 mm) |
| Net Weight | 4.2 lb(US) (1.9 kg) |
Environment 13
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conducted EMC EN 55011 class A group 1 |
|---|---|
| Standards | EN/IEC 61800-3 |
| Product Certifications | CSA |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 conforming to EN/IEC 60529 |
| Vibration resistance | 1 gn (f= 13…150 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 |
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Identification 8
| Part number | LXM32SD18M2 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | LXM32S |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480694752 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 5
| Country of origin | ID |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 1.9 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Certifications
Certifications and standards
- CSA
- EN/IEC 61800-3
Quick answers
Questions about the LXM32S
What is the rated current of LXM32S?
The rated current of LXM32S is 6 A.
Which supply voltage is LXM32S rated for?
The rated operational voltage of LXM32S is 100–120 – 200–240 V AC.
What motor power is LXM32S rated for?
The rated motor power of LXM32S is 1 kW.
What is the HS code of LXM32S for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for LXM32S is 850152.
What is the EAN of LXM32S?
The EAN (GTIN) of LXM32S is 3606480694752.
Where does LXM32S ship from, and how fast?
LXM32S ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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