Allen-Bradley Kinetix Rotary Servo Motors — Technical Data (KNX-TD001) (KNX-TD001)

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Specifications

Electrical Performance

Continuous stall torque (VPL)	0.46 – 33 N·m (4 – 292 lb·in) across 063 – 165 frames
Peak stall torque (VPL)	1.33 – 79 N·m (12 – 702 lb·in)
Continuous stall torque (VPC)	17.6 – 191.1 N·m (156 – 1691 lb·in) — 165 / 215 / 300 frames
Continuous stall torque (VPH)	0.80 – 19 N·m (7 – 165 lb·in), 400V
Continuous stall torque (MPL)	0.26 – 163 N·m (2.3 – 1440 lb·in) across frames 15 – 9
Continuous stall torque (MPM)	2.18 – 62.8 N·m (19.3 – 556 lb·in) — medium inertia
Motor rated output	0.16 – 30 kW (0.22 – 40.2 Hp) depending on family
Voltage class	A = 200V, B = 400V (600V not offered in this pub)
Brake option	24V DC holding brake (option 4) or no brake (option 2)

Speed & Dynamics

Rated-speed codes (VPL/VPF)	1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4500, 6000, 6750, 8000 rpm
Rated-speed codes (VPC)	1000, 1500, 2000, 3000 rpm (continuous-duty)
Rated-speed codes (VPH)	2300 – 8000 rpm (hygienic motors)
Rated-speed codes (MPL)	1000 – 8000 rpm (codes B / C / D / F / H / J / K / P / T / U / V)
Maximum speed	Matches rated speed on most SKUs; up to 8000 rpm on low-inertia
Rotor inertia (VPL 063 frame)	0.0000094 kg·m² (low-inertia end)
Rotor inertia (VPL 165 frame)	0.00289 kg·m² (high end)
Inertia class	VPL/MPL = low; MPM = medium; VPH = hygienic; VPC = continuous

Mechanical & Frame

Frame sizes (VP-series BCD)	063, 075, 100, 115, 130, 165, 215, 300 mm
Frame sizes (MPL code)	15 = 63 mm, 2 = 75 mm, 3 = 100 mm, 4 = 115 mm, 45 = 130 mm, 5 = 165 mm, 6 = 215 mm, 8 = 265 mm, 9 = 300 mm
Mounting	Standard IEC 72-1 mounting dimensions, metric free-hole flange (FF)
Shaft options	J = keyed with shaft key; K = smooth / keyless
Shaft end	Threaded hole for pulley / coupling retention
Magnet technology	High-energy rare-earth permanent magnets (NdFeB)
Magnet stack length	1 – 6 stacks (family-dependent)
Connector (VP/MP)	SpeedTec DIN, right-angle, 180° or 325° rotatable

Environmental & Thermal

Ambient operating temp (VPL/VPF)	0 … +40 °C (32 … 104 °F)
Ambient operating temp (VPC/VPH/VPS)	-20 … +40 °C (-4 … 104 °F) — VPC; 0 … 40 °C — VPH/VPS
Storage temperature	-30 … +70 °C (MP-series); -30 … +40 °C (VPL)
Relative humidity	5 … 95 % noncondensing (most families)
Shock	20 g peak, 6 ms duration
Vibration	2.5 g peak @ 30 – 2000 Hz
IP rating (MPL standard)	IP50 minimum (no shaft seal); IP66 with shaft seal + 2090 cables
IP rating (VPC)	IP65 with shaft seal and factory Kinetix 2090 cables
IP rating (VPF food-grade)	IP66 / IP67 with shaft seal and food-grade grease
IP rating (VPH hygienic)	IP66 / IP67 standard; IP69K for 1200 psi motor washdown
IP rating (VPS sanitary)	IP66 / IP67; IP69K for 1200 psi washdown

Feedback & Encoders

VPL encoder options	-C 18-bit single-turn; -P 18-bit multi-turn; -W 18-bit SIL 2 multi-turn; -Q 23-bit SIL 2 multi-turn (Hiperface DSL)
VPC encoder options	-S Hiperface single-turn; -M Hiperface multi-turn; -Q 23-bit Hiperface DSL SIL 2; -Y 25-bit EnDat digital
VPH/VPF encoder options	-C single-turn, -W SIL 2, -Q 23-bit SIL 2 (all Hiperface DSL)
VPS encoder	-P 18-bit multi-turn absolute (Hiperface DSL)
MPL encoder options	-V 128 sin/cos multi-turn; -M 1024 sin/cos multi-turn; -E 128 single-turn; -S 1024 single-turn; -H 2000-line incremental; -R resolver
MPM encoder options	-S/-M 1024 sin/cos Hiperface; -2 resolver 4-pole
Absolute multi-turn range	4096 turns, battery-free (electromechanical)
Safety channel (SIL 2 / PL d)	9-bit secondary (-W) or 12-bit secondary (-Q)

Catalog Number Format

How to read an Allen-Bradley MP / VP catalog number. Each position encodes a specific configuration attribute.

Position

Meaning

Example

MP / VP

Premium permanent-magnet rotary servo motor series prefix

MPL = MP low-inertia; VPL = VP low-inertia

Series Type (L / M / F / S / C / H)

L = low inertia, M = medium inertia, F = food-grade epoxy, S = stainless, C = continuous-duty, H = hygienic stainless

VPF = VP food-grade; VPH = VP hygienic stainless

Voltage Class (A / B)

A = 200V-class windings; B = 400V-class windings

VPL-A0631E = 200V; VPL-B1306C = 400V

Frame Size / BCD

Bolt-circle diameter in mm: 063, 075, 100, 115, 130, 165, 215, 300 (VP); MPL codes 15/2/3/4/45/5/6/8/9

VPL-B100 = 100 mm BCD; MPL-A430 = 115 mm frame

Magnet Stack Length (1 – 6)

Number of magnet stacks — longer stack = higher torque / inertia

VPL-A0633F: stack 3; VPC-B1654: stack 4

Rated Speed Code

Letter code → rpm (A=1500, B=2000, C=2500, D=3000, E=3500, F=4500, M=6000, T=6750, U=8000)

VPL-A0631E = 3500 rpm; VPL-B0751M = 6000 rpm

Feedback Code

C/P/W/Q (VP Hiperface DSL), S/M/Y (VPC), V/M/E/S/H/R (MPL)

VPL-A0633F = 18-bit SIL 2 DSL (-F slot varies by family)

Shaft Key (J / K)

J = shaft key; K = smooth / keyless shaft

J1 = keyed + single SpeedTec connector

Connector / Brake / Flange / Options

Trailing digits: connector rotation, 2 (no brake) vs 4 (24V DC brake), flange code, factory options (A standard, S shaft seal, F food-grade)

VPL-B1654D-PJ14AA = no brake, IEC flange, standard

Communication Protocols

Supported industrial networks and field buses for the products covered by this publication.

Kinetix 5500 servo drive Single-axis EtherNet/IP — matches VPL, VPF, VPH, VPS, MPL/MPM/MPF via 2198-H2DCK kit Kinetix 5700 dual-axis inverter Primary drive for VPL/VPC/VPF/VPH/VPS — uses Kinetix 2090 single cable ArmorKinetix DSD module Distributed servo drive on machine — supports VPL, VPF, VPH via 2090-CSBM1P7-14AFxx hybrid cable Kinetix 5300 / 5100 Mid-range EtherNet/IP drives — compatible with MPL, MPM, MPF, MPS (5100 only), TL / TLY / TLP Kinetix 6000 / 6200 / 6500 Sercos / integrated motion drives — compatible with MPL, MPM, MPF, MPS (legacy motors via 2198-K57CK-D15M kit on 5700) Kinetix 7000 / 300 / 350 / 2000 Compatible with MP-series (and HPK/MMA on 7000). Kinetix 2000 supports MP-series; 300/350 supports MP + TLY Kinetix 2090 single-cable system Power + feedback + brake in one SpeedTec cable (TPE/PVC/PUR). Third-party cable not supported. SpeedTec DIN connectors Single M1 plug (power + feedback + brake) or M7 plug (Hiperface/EnDat) with one-quarter-turn lock

Certifications & Compliance

cURus — UL Recognized components to applicable UL and CSA standards (all Kinetix rotary families except TL/TLY) CE marked — applicable EU directives (EMC + LVD) UKCA marked — all Kinetix rotary families NSF/ANSI 169 — Kinetix VPH and VPS sanitary motors 3A certified — Kinetix VPH hygienic motors EHEDG-compliant design — VPH (smooth 316 stainless for washdown) Food-grade construction — VPF / MPF epoxy coat + food-grade shaft-seal grease RoHS compliant (per Rockwell Product Certifications site) IP ratings up to IP69K (1200 psi washdown) — VPH / VPS with shaft seal and slinger

Document Contents

Full PDF covers the following topics in detail:

Motor and drive compatibility matrix — every Kinetix drive vs every motor family
Kinetix VPL low-inertia servo motors — 200V/400V, 063 – 165 frames, catalog decode, performance tables, brake specs, radial/axial load-force ratings
Kinetix VPC continuous-duty servo motors — 165/215/300 frames, fan-cooled (F) / natural-convection (A), IE4/IE5 efficiency
Kinetix VPF food-grade servo motors — epoxy-coated, food-grade shaft seal, noncorrosive fasteners
Kinetix VPH hygienic stainless-steel servo motors — 316 stainless, EHEDG, 3A, NSF/ANSI 169, IP69K
Kinetix VPS sanitary stainless-steel servo motors — 300-series stainless, IP69K washdown
Kinetix MPL low-inertia servo motors — compact, high-torque, Hiperface/Stegmann, resolver or encoder
Kinetix MPM medium-inertia servo motors — higher payload / inertia, 1326AB migration path
Kinetix MPF food-grade and MPS stainless-steel servo motors — sanitary MP-series
Kinetix TL, TLY, TLP compact servo motors + Kinetix RDB direct-drive
Kinetix HPK asynchronous and MMA main motor specifications
Common specifications — thermal ratings, IP rating cross-reference, brake application guidelines, suppression-device wiring

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Kinetix MPL and VPL servo motors?

MPL (MP-series low-inertia) are the compact, high-torque-to-size motors with Hiperface/Stegmann encoders, resolver options, and compatibility with the broadest range of Kinetix drives (300/350, 2000, 5100/5300, 6000/6200/6500, 7000, plus 5500/5700 via converter kits). VPL (VP-series low-inertia) are newer motors purpose-built for Kinetix 5500/5700 drives and ArmorKinetix DSD, with Hiperface DSL digital encoders and single-cable 2090 connectivity that combines power, feedback, and brake in one SpeedTec DIN plug. VPL leverages MPL technology but adds higher rated speed (up to 8000 rpm) and SIL 2 / PL d rated safety-encoder options.

Which Kinetix drive do I pair with a VPL motor?

VPL motors are designed for Kinetix 5500 single-axis drives, Kinetix 5700 dual-axis inverters, and ArmorKinetix DSD distributed servo modules. Per the compatibility matrix in KNX-TD001 they do not work with Kinetix 3, 300/350, 2000, 6000, 6200/6500, or 7000 drives — those are MP-series territory.

How do I pick a frame size across the Kinetix portfolio?

Frame size is indicated by the bolt-circle diameter (BCD) in mm. VP-series uses literal mm in the catalog number: 063, 075, 100, 115, 130, 165, 215, 300. MP-series uses a single-digit code: 15 = 63 mm, 2 = 75 mm, 3 = 100 mm, 4 = 115 mm, 45 = 130 mm, 5 = 165 mm, 6 = 215 mm, 8 = 265 mm, 9 = 300 mm. Bigger BCD = more continuous torque and larger rotor inertia. Size the motor with Motion Analyzer against the load inertia and required acceleration, then confirm against the torque/speed curve in the drive design guide (KNX-RM009 / KNX-RM010).

VPF food-grade vs VPH hygienic vs VPS / MPS stainless — which do I use?

VPF (food-grade) and MPF are epoxy-coated aluminium motors with food-grade shaft-seal grease and noncorrosive fasteners — IP66/IP67 — sized for packaging, volumetric filling, and form-fill-seal where the motor sees incidental splash, not aggressive washdown. VPH is 316 stainless, EHEDG- designed, 3A and NSF/ANSI 169 certified, IP69K-rated for 1200 psi washdown — meat, poultry, dairy, pharma. VPS and MPS are 300-series stainless for sanitary-but-less-hygienic zones (still IP69K when speced with shaft seal and slinger). Rockwell explicitly recommends VPS / MPS stainless, not VPF / MPF, for meat and poultry applications.

When do I need an MPM medium-inertia motor instead of MPL / VPL?

Choose MPM when the load inertia is significantly higher than the motor's reflected inertia — the 10:1 ratio rule of thumb. MPM rotor inertia starts at 0.00065 kg·m² (vs MPL at 0.0000074) and peaks at 0.02449 kg·m² on the 215-frame, and MPM is dimensioned for heavier payloads like print, web handling, converting, and automotive where matched inertia drives smoother velocity loops. If the application is high-bandwidth point-to-point and the load inertia is close to motor inertia, stay with MPL / VPL for the higher acceleration.

What feedback / encoder options are available on Kinetix VP-series motors?

The VP family uses the Hiperface DSL digital protocol on a single cable. Standard options across VPL / VPF / VPH: -C 18-bit single-turn absolute (262,144 counts/rev); -P 18-bit multi-turn absolute within 4096 turns (no battery); -W 18-bit multi-turn SIL 2 / PL d rated with 9-bit secondary safety channel; -Q 23-bit multi-turn SIL 2 / PL d rated with 12-bit secondary safety channel (8,388,608 counts/rev). VPC adds Hiperface analog sin/cos encoders (-S single-turn / -M multi-turn, 1024 cycles/rev = up to 21-bit) and the EnDat digital option -Y at 25-bit / 33,554,432 counts per revolution on compatible drives.

What's the Kinetix 2090 single-cable system — can I build my own?

The Kinetix 2090 system reduces VP-series motor connectivity to one cable and one connector by combining power, feedback, and brake conductors with purely digital two-wire Hiperface-DSL communication. Factory cables come in TPE, PVC, and halogen-free PUR jackets in 1 m increments up to 50 m (5500 drives) or 90 m (5700 drives); ArmorKinetix DSD hybrid cables (2090-CSBM1P7- 14AFxx) top out at 4 m. Rockwell explicitly states in KNX-TD001 that because of the unique single-cable design tested with these drives and motors, building your own or using third-party cable is not an option.

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Allen-Bradley Kinetix Rotary Servo Motors — Technical Data (KNX-TD001)