The dual-axis AKD 2G servo drive reduces mains wiring, fuses and filtering. It features expandable I/O (without increasing the size), removable memory, dual-channel STO and a drive-resident graphic. It includes a workbench interface, optimized hybrid connector and a multicore compute engine—Servo on a Chip. Its current-loop update rate of 1.28 µs accommodates changing load conditions immediately. Velocity and position loop updates are 62.5 µs and 125 µs. The drive also offers plug-and-play compatibility with the company’s motors.