Kollmorgen S70102-NANANA Servo Drive for AKD Series Systems

Kollmorgen S70102-NANANA Industrial Network Interface for AKD Series Systems: Bridging the Industrial Data Link

In modern smart factory environments, the integrity and continuity of the industrial data link determine the efficiency of every automated process. The Kollmorgen S70102-NANANA servo drive, part of the renowned AKD Series, is engineered to serve as a high-performance node within complex industrial network architectures. Designed for precision motion control and seamless communication across multi-protocol environments, the S70102-NANANA enables real-time data exchange between field devices, PLC controllers, remote I/O modules, HMI panels, SCADA systems, variable frequency drives, sensors, and upper-level management systems — forming the backbone of a fully connected, transparent production line.

From signal acquisition at the sensor level to protocol conversion at the gateway layer, and from network transmission across the plant floor to real-time monitoring at the SCADA dashboard, the S70102-NANANA participates in every stage of the industrial data flow. Its native EtherCAT communication interface ensures deterministic, low-latency data cycles that are critical for synchronized multi-axis motion control and high-speed feedback loops. Whether integrated into a Kollmorgen AKD-PDMM multi-axis controller or connected to a third-party PLC via an industrial Ethernet switch, this drive maintains network stability and data fidelity across the entire automation chain.

Compatibility & Integration Notes

Connected Automation Data Flow

The S70102-NANANA operates at the intersection of motion control and industrial networking. In a typical smart factory deployment, the data flow begins at the sensor layer — encoders, resolvers, and linear scales feed real-time position and velocity data into the drive’s feedback interface. This data is processed locally within the AKD Series drive and simultaneously transmitted upstream via EtherCAT to the Kollmorgen AKD-PDMM multi-axis master controller, which coordinates synchronized motion across multiple servo axes on the same network segment.

At the network infrastructure layer, an industrial managed Ethernet switch — such as those from Moxa or Hirschmann — routes EtherCAT frames between the servo drives, remote I/O modules, and the plant-level PLC. The PLC, whether a Beckhoff CX series EtherCAT master or a Siemens S7-1500 with a CM 1542-1 communication module, issues motion commands and receives status feedback in real time, enabling closed-loop control with sub-millisecond cycle times.

For facilities running mixed-protocol environments, an industrial protocol gateway — such as the HMS Anybus X-gateway — bridges EtherCAT data to PROFINET or Modbus TCP, allowing the S70102-NANANA to communicate with legacy PLCs and SCADA platforms without hardware replacement. The SCADA system, running on platforms such as Wonderware InTouch or Ignition by Inductive Automation, receives aggregated drive status, torque data, fault codes, and energy consumption metrics via OPC-UA or Modbus TCP, enabling plant-wide visibility and alarm management.

At the HMI layer, operators interact with Kollmorgen WorkBench software or third-party HMI panels connected via Ethernet to monitor drive parameters, tune PID loops, and acknowledge alarms in real time. Remote I/O modules — such as Beckhoff EK1100 EtherCAT couplers with digital and analog I/O terminals — extend the network to distributed field devices, including proximity sensors, pneumatic valve banks, and safety relays, all managed within the same EtherCAT network topology as the S70102-NANANA.

For edge computing and remote diagnostics, an industrial edge gateway — such as the Siemens SINEMA Remote Connect or a Moxa ThingsPro edge device — collects drive telemetry data and pushes it to cloud-based MES or ERP platforms, enabling predictive maintenance analytics and remote firmware updates without on-site intervention. This end-to-end data chain — from encoder signal to cloud dashboard — demonstrates the S70102-NANANA’s role as a critical connectivity node in the Industry 4.0 architecture.

Solving Data Isolation in Industrial Sites

One of the most persistent challenges in industrial automation is data isolation — the inability of devices from different vendors, generations, or protocol families to share information seamlessly. The Kollmorgen S70102-NANANA addresses this challenge through its native EtherCAT interface and CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT) object dictionary, which provides a standardized data model compatible with a wide range of EtherCAT master controllers and motion control platforms.

In facilities where legacy Modbus RTU or DeviceNet devices coexist with modern EtherCAT networks, the S70102-NANANA can be integrated via protocol gateways that translate between communication standards, eliminating data silos without requiring a full system overhaul. This approach enables production line transparency — operators and engineers gain unified visibility into drive status, energy consumption, fault history, and motion performance from a single SCADA or MES dashboard.

Remote monitoring capabilities further reduce the cost of data isolation. With the S70102-NANANA connected to an industrial edge gateway, maintenance teams can access drive diagnostics, oscilloscope traces, and alarm logs remotely via secure VPN connections, reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) and minimizing unplanned downtime. System expansion is equally straightforward: additional AKD Series drives can be added to the EtherCAT ring topology without reconfiguring the existing network, supporting scalable automation architectures as production demands grow.

Every S70102-NANANA unit supplied by ZYPLC undergoes pre-shipment functional testing, including communication interface verification, to ensure that the drive is ready for immediate integration into your automation network upon arrival.

Industrial Connectivity FAQ

Q1: What is the communication latency of the S70102-NANANA on an EtherCAT network?
The AKD Series drives, including the S70102-NANANA, support EtherCAT cycle times as low as 62.5 microseconds, enabling deterministic, real-time motion control with minimal communication jitter. This makes the drive suitable for high-speed, multi-axis synchronized applications where latency is critical.

Q2: Is the S70102-NANANA compatible with non-Kollmorgen PLC platforms?
Yes. The S70102-NANANA’s EtherCAT interface is compatible with any EtherCAT master controller that supports the CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT) protocol, including Beckhoff TwinCAT, Omron Sysmac, and other IEC 61800-7-compliant platforms. For PROFINET or Modbus TCP environments, a protocol gateway is recommended.

Q3: How does ZYPLC ensure network stability and reliability of the S70102-NANANA before shipment?
Each unit undergoes a pre-shipment functional test that includes power-on verification, communication interface testing, and basic motion parameter validation. Units are shipped with a warranty terms confirmed during quotation covering manufacturing defects and communication interface failures, with technical support available throughout the warranty period.

Q4: Can the S70102-NANANA be added to an existing AKD Series EtherCAT network without disrupting current operations?
Yes. The AKD Series EtherCAT topology supports hot-connect capable configurations, and adding a new S70102-NANANA node typically requires only configuration updates in the EtherCAT master (e.g., TwinCAT or WorkBench), without requiring a full network shutdown. ZYPLC’s technical team can provide integration guidance upon request.