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Motion control systems provider Kollmorgen Corporation recently released update 3.0 for its SafeMotion Monitor (SMM) firmware.
This upgrade expands functional safety support for linear motors and linear axes, helping machine builders implement functional safety in applications that require it, including semiconductor manufacturing, battery production, and industrial automation.
Integrated into AKD2G servo drives and the Kollmorgen 2G Motion System, SMM 3.0 continues to work with all motors that feature any HIPERFACE DSL rotary-safe feedback system.
It also allows the AKD2G drive to now support EnDat 2.2 safe feedback systems to better serve the growing demand for high-performance safety systems in precision motion control.
Kollmorgen recently demonstrated its motor and drive systems at MODEX 2026. The trade show was hosted by MHI April 13-16 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The EnDat 2.2 safe protocol, now supported by ADK2G drives and 2G Motion System, delivers dual independent positioning for error detection, high-speed serial data transmission for fast cycle times, integrated diagnostics with comprehensive monitoring, and flexible encoder support for incremental and absolute feedback drives.
“Linear motors deliver unmatched performance, but implementing functional safety can be challenging,” said Chris Cooper, Kollmorgen product management senior director. “The newest update for the SafeMotion Monitor firmware solves this by bringing EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support to our platform, giving machine builders a complete safety solution that doesn’t sacrifice the speed and precision of linear motors.”
Kollmorgen’s AKM2G and AKMA servo motors also include an EnDat 2.2 safe feedback option, offering even higher performance and accuracy than HIPERFACE DSL for axes where functional safety is required. When combined, Kollmorgen said machine builders can get a complete, integrated motion system for safety-related applications.
SMM 3.0 enables complete motion systems to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3) certification. While the AKD2G drive has maintained SIL 3 certification since launch, the addition of EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support now provides a complete, matched system capable of meeting this rigorous standard.
This is especially important where operators face frequent high-risk scenarios, such as stage lifting systems and heavy material handling equipment. Furthermore, Kollmorgen said the SIL 3 capability helps future-proof systems so they can scale as safety requirements evolve.
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