3 Guidelines and Standards BECKHOFF Drive Technology
14 Version 6.2 AX5000
3.3 UL-Listing in USA and Canada
The following servo drives from the AX5000 series have a UL-Listing and must bear the
CUS symbol
AX5101, AX5103, AX5106, AX5112, AX5118, AX5125, AX5140, AX5201,
on the name plate. If you wish to operate an AX5000 in USA or Canada, please check that
there is a CUS symbol on the name plate.
Below is a list of the relevant chapters that are amended with respect to the UL-Listing.
Furthermore, UL-specific remarks are listed. It is essential to observe these specifications.
3.3.1 UL-specific chapter changes
“5.2.1 Mains supply connection (X01)”
AX5000 shall be connected only to a grounded wye-source where the
maximum voltage does not exceed 277 V (+ 10%) to ground.
“5.2.3 Connection of several servo drives to form a drive system”
Drive system with UL-Listing!
Please note the configuration example in chapter 5.2.4
3.3.2 UL-specific chapter
“5.2.1.3 External protection, UL-compliant”
Integral solid state short circuit protection does not provide branch circuit protection. Branch
circuit protection must be provided in accordance with the Manufacture Instructions, National
Electrical Code and any additional local codes.
Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 18000 rms symmetrical
amperes, 480 V maximum, when protected by RK5 class fuses.
Single-phase
*) UL-Mains fuses must be used