Description

Parker AR‑08AE Aries Servo Drive Controller

Technical Specifications

• Product Model: AR‑08AE
• Brand: Parker Hannifin (Compumotor Aries Series)
• Warranty: One Year
• Input Voltage: DC 170‑340 VDC bus power; 24 VDC auxiliary logic supply
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ +50 °C cabinet‑mount (derating above 40 °C)
• Storage Temperature: ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C
• Response Time: Position loop update 62.5 μs; velocity loop 31.25 μs
• Protection Class: IP20, indoor cabinet‑only installation
• Control Accuracy: Position resolution dependent on encoder feedback; velocity regulation ±0.01% closed‑loop
• Output Frequency: 0‑600 Hz maximum motor drive frequency
• Rated Output: Continuous 8 A peak motor current; peak 16 A short‑time overload
• Control Modes: Position, velocity, torque mode; standalone programmable motion sequences
• Feedback Interfaces: Differential encoder input, Hall‑effect sensor input; encoder pass‑through output
• Digital I/O: Opto‑isolated enable, reset, fault input / output signals; configurable general‑purpose I/O
• Communication: RS‑232 serial port for configuration; optional fieldbus expansion modules
• On‑board Functions: Built‑in motion programming, fault event logging, thermal monitoring
• Certifications: CE compliant for EMC & LVD directives
• Mounting: Vertical panel‑mount for industrial control cabinet
• Dimensions / Weight: 205 mm × 86 mm × 136 mm; approx 2.8 kg
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Product Overview

The AR‑08AE is a compact high‑performance Aries series servo drive controller manufactured by Parker Hannifin. It supports permanent‑magnet synchronous servo motors for demanding positioning and velocity‑control applications. The onboard motion processor executes standalone motion sequences without heavy reliance on upper‑level host controller resources. Differential encoder and Hall sensor interfaces accept multi‑types of motor feedback devices. Opto‑isolated digital I/O handles drive enable, fault reporting and machine interlock signals. Serial port supports parameter setup, firmware upgrade and diagnostic reading. Optimized hardware structure resists electromagnetic noise in machine‑tool, packaging, semiconductor and general manufacturing cabinet environments.