MP-Series Low-Inertia Motors

Brushless servo motors with absolute feedback

The Allen-Bradley MP-Series

Low-Inertia, high-output brushless
servo motors use innovative design
characteristics to reduce motor size
while delivering significantly higher
torque. These compact and highly
dynamic brushless servo motors from
Rockwell Automation are designed to
meet the demanding requirements of
high-performance motion systems.
This series of servo motors is typically
used with the Allen-Bradley Kinetix
6000, Kinetix 6200, Kinetix 6500,
Kinetix 300, and Kinetix 350 servo drive
families. Available in nine frame sizes,
these motors provide continuous stall
torque from 0.26 to 163 Nm (2.3-1440
lb-in.) and peak torque from 0.77 to
278 Nm (6.8-2460 lb-in.)

MP-Series Low-Inertia
Motors Provide:
Innovative winding technology yields
up to 40% higher torque per unit size
than conventional servo motors
Improved winding insulation material
for enhanced thermal management
and heat transfer, resulting in
higher performance
High-energy rare-earth magnets for
quicker acceleration
New SpeedTEC DIN connectors allow
flexible orientation of connectors and
use of a single cable family with all
MP-Series motors
Integral 24-volt brake option
Broad torque range all within one
motor family
Optional Shaft Seal for IP 66
environmental rating
Standard IEC 72-1 mounting dimensions
Operating temperature range: 0 - 40 C
(32 - 104 F)
The MP-Series Low-Inertia Motors are UL
recognized components to applicable
UL and CSA standards and CE marked
for all applicable directives.

Applications where more power is required in a smaller package will benefit from the use of MP-Series
Low Inertia Motors. Typical applications include: packaging, converting, electronics assembly,
automotive, metal forming and material handling.

High-Performance Feedback
MP-Series Low-Inertia motors are available with high performance
encoders with a choice of single-turn or multi-turn
high-resolution feedback.
Up to 2 million counts per revolution for smooth performance and
precise control (MPL-A/B3xx, -A/B4xx, -A/B45xx, -A/B5xx, -B6xx, -B8xx,
and -B9xx motors)
Up to 260 thousand counts per revolution for smooth performance and
precise control (MPL-A/B15xx and -A/B2xx motors)
Multi-turn encoder provides high-resolution absolute position feedback
within 4096 turns. The electromechanical design does not require
a battery
MP-Series servo motors with high resolution encoders may be used as a
component of the Kinetix safe-off feature

Smart Motor Technology

On-board memory retains motor identity
Communication link automatically reports identity to the system upon
startup for reduced commissioning time

230 Volt Motor Specifications

Catalog Number
MPL-A1510V
MPL-A1520U
MPL-A1530U
MPL-A210V
MPL-A220T
MPL-A230P
MPL-A310P
MPL-A310F
MPL-A320P
MPL-A320H
MPL-A330P
MPL-A420P
MPL-A430P
MPL-A430H
MPL-A4530F
MPL-A4530K
MPL-A4540C
MPL-A4540F
MPL-A4560F
MPL-A520K
MPL-A540K
MPL-A560F

Rated
Speed
rpm
8000
7000
7000
8000
6000
5000
5000
3000
5000
3500
5000
5000
5000
3500
2800
4000
1500
3000
3000
4000
4000
3000

Rated
Output
kW
0.16
0.27
0.39
0.37
0.62
0.86
0.73
0.46
1.3
1.0
1.8
2.0
2.2
1.8
1.9
2.5
1.5
2.6
3.0
3.5
5.5
5.3

Rotor Inertia*
kg-m2 (lb-in.-s2)
0.0000074 (0.000065)
0.000013 (0.00012)
0.000023 (0.00020)
0.000015 (0.00013)
0.000039 (0.00035)
0.000063 (0.00056)
0.000044 (0.00039)
0.000044 (0.00039)
0.000078 (0.00069)
0.000078 (0.00069)
0.00012
(0.0010)
0.00026
(0.0023)
0.00038
(0.0033)
0.00038
(0.0033)
0.00040
(0.0036)
0.00040
(0.0036)
0.00052
(0.0046)
0.00052
(0.0046)
0.00078
(0.0067)
0.000783 (0.0069)
0.00147
(0.013)
0.00213
(0.019)

Continuous
Stall Torque
Nm (lb-in.)
0.26 (2.3)
0.49 (4.3)
0.90 (8.0)
0.55 (4.9)
1.61 (14)
2.10 (19)
1.58 (14)
1.58 (14)
3.05 (27)
3.05 (27)
4.18 (37)
4.74 (42)
5.99 (53)
6.21 (55)
8.36 (74)
8.13 (72)
10.2 (90)
10.2 (90)
14.1 (125)
10.7 (95)
19.4 (172)
26.8 (237)

Peak
Stall Torque
Nm (lb-in.)
0.77 (6.8)
1.58 (14)
2.82 (25)
1.52 (14)
4.74 (42)
8.20 (73)
3.61 (32)
3.61 (32)
7.91 (70)
7.91 (70)
11.1 (98)
10.2 (90)
19.8 (175)
19.8 (175)
20.3 (180)
20.3 (180)
27.1 (240)
27.1 (240)
34.4 (305)
24.3 (215)
48.6 (430)
61.0 (540)

Continuous
Stall Current
Amperes (0-peak)
1.1
1.8
2.8
3.1
4.5
5.4
4.9
3.2
9.0
6.1
12.0
12.7
16.8
12.2
13.4
19.5
9.4
18.4
22.0
23.0
41.5
42.0

Peak
Stall Current
Amperes (0-peak)
3.4
6.1
10.1
10.2
15.5
23.0
14.0
9.3
29.5
19.3
38.0
46.0
67.0
45.0
42.0
62.0
29.0
58.0
66.0
65.0
120.0
120.0

*Rotor inertia values shown are for non-brake encoder motors. Inertias are higher for brake and resolver versions of the motors. The incremental
encoder and resolver versions are available in limited sizes.

In addition to the MP-Series Low Inertia servo motors, Rockwell Automation offers a variety of other Allen-Bradley
MP-Series motors, enabling you to use exactly the right motor for your application.
Motor

Description

Features

MP-Series Food Grade Motors

combine the characteristics of the
MP-Series Low-Inertia Motors with
features specifically designed to
meet the unique needs of many
food and beverage packaging
and handling applications. These
motors address the challenges
of food environments by
incorporating improved sealing
techniques and non-corrosive
food grade fasteners and coatings.

Can be used in close proximity to food

Food packaging

IP66 and IP67 for low pressure wash

and incidental spillage protection

Volumetric filling

Dilute cleaning compounds can

be used

Food handling

MP-Series Stainless Steel Motors

are specifically designed to meet
the unique needs of hygienic
environments. Use these servo
motors even in high pressure,
highly caustic washdown
conditions, such as meat and
poultry and dairy applications.

Can be used in close proximity to food

Meat, poultry and dairy

IP66, IP67 and IP69K for 1200 psi

caustic washdown

Food slicing and filling

Smooth, passivated 300 series stainless

steel cylindrical exterior

Processing

Durable two-part food-grade epoxy

Food-grade grease
All stainless steel fasteners and shaft
High-resolution feedback standard

Applications

Form, fill, seal

For meat, poultry, dairy,
and applications,
the MP-Series Stainless
Steel motors are
recommended

Speeds up to 5000 rpm

Factory sealed and leak tested

High-resolution feedback standard

Raw food handling

Closing machinery
Life science
Consumer products

460 Volt Motor Specifications

Catalog Number
MPL-B1510V
MPL-B1520U
MPL-B1530U
MPL-B210V
MPL-B220T
MPL-B230P
MPL-B310P
MPL-B320P
MPL-B330P
MPL-B420P
MPL-B430P
MPL-B4530F
MPL-B4530K
MPL-B4540F
MPL-B4560F
MPL-B520K
MPL-B540D
MPL-B540K
MPL-B560F
MPL-B580F
MPL-B580J
MPL-B640F
MPL-B660F
MPL-B680D
MPL-B680F
MPL-B680H
MPL-B860D
MPL-B880C
MPL-B880D
MPL-B960B
MPL-B960C
MPL-B960D
MPL-B980B
MPL-B980C
MPL-B980D
MPL-B980E

Rated
Speed
rpm
8000
7000
7000
8000
6000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
3000
4000
3000
3000
4000
2000
4000
3000
3000
3800
3000
3000
2000
3000
3500
2000
1500
2000
1200
1500
2000
1000
1500
2000
2750

Rated
Output
kW
0.16
0.27
0.39
0.37
0.62
0.86
0.77
1.5
1.8
1.9
2.2
2.1
2.6
2.6
3.2
3.5
3.4
5.4
5.5
7.1
7.9
6.1
6.15
9.3
7.5
7.5
12.5
12.6
12.6
12.7
14.8
15.0
15.2
16.8
18.6
13.0

Rotor Inertia*
kg-m2 (lb-in.-s2)
0.0000074 (0.000065)
0.000013 (0.00012)
0.000023 (0.00020)
0.000015 (0.00013)
0.000039 (0.00035)
0.000063 (0.00056)
0.000044 (0.00039)
0.000078 (0.00069)
0.00012
(0.0010)
0.00026
(0.0023)
0.00038
(0.0033)
0.00040
(0.0036)
0.00040
(0.0036)
0.00052
(0.0046)
0.00078
(0.0067)
0.000783 (0.0069)
0.00147
(0.013)
0.00147
(0.013)
0.00213
(0.019)
0.00289
(0.023)
0.00289
(0.023)
0.00400
(0.0354)
0.00580
(0.051)
0.00775
(0.0685)
0.00775
(0.0685)
0.00775
(0.0685)
0.0169
(0.150)
0.0224
(0.198)
0.0224
(0.198)
0.0273
(0.242)
0.0273
(0.242)
0.0273
(0.242)
0.0354
(0.313)
0.0354
(0.313)
0.0354
(0.313)
0.0354
(0.313)

Continuous
Stall Torque
Nm (lb-in.)
0.26 (2.3)
0.49 (4.3)
0.90 (8.0)
0.55 (4.9)
1.61
(14)
2.10
(19)
1.58 (14)
3.05 (27)
4.18 (37)
4.74 (42)
6.55 (58)
8.25 (73)
8.25 (73)
10.2
(90)
14.1
(125)
10.7
(95)
19.4 (172)
19.4 (172)
26.8 (237)
34.0 (301)
34.0 (301)
36.7 (325)
48.0 (425)
62.8 (556)
60.0 (531)
60.0 (531)
83.0 (735)
110.0 (973)
110.0 (973)
130.0 (1150)
124.3 (1100)
124.3 (1100)
162.7 (1440)
158.2 (1400)
158.2 (1400)
141.0 (1250)

Peak
Stall Torque
Nm (lb-in.)
0.77 (6.8)
1.58 (14)
2.82 (25)
1.52 (13)
4.74 (42)
8.20 (73)
3.61 (32)
7.91 (70)
11.1
(98)
13.5 (120)
19.8 (175)
20.3 (180)
20.3 (180)
27.1 (240)
34.4 (305)
23.2 (205)
41.0 (362)
48.6 (430)
67.8 (600)
87.0 (770)
87.0 (770)
72.3 (640)
101.1 (895)
154.2 (1365)
108.5 (960)
146.9 (1300)
152.5 (1350)
203.0 (1800)
147.0 (1300)
231.0 (2050)
226.0 (2000)
226.0 (2000)
278.0 (2460)
271.0 (2400)
260.0 (2300)
237.0 (2100)

Continuous
Stall Current
Amperes (0-peak)
.95
1.8
2.0
1.8
3.3
2.6
2.4
4.5
6.1
6.4
9.2
7.0
11.0
9.1
11.8
11.5
10.5
20.5
20.6
26.0
32.0
32.1
38.5
34.0
48.0
51.0
47.5
47.5
67.0
42.5
55.0
70.0
40.0
68.0
79.0
105.0

Peak
Stall Current
Amperes (0-peak)
3.1
6.1
7.2
5.8
11.3
11.3
7.1
14.0
19.0
22.0
32.0
21.0
31.0
29.0
36.0
33.0
23.0
60.0
68.0
94.0
115.0
65.0
96.0
94.0
96.0
140.0
95.5
97.5
96.0
94.0
125.0
125.0
94.0
140.0
140.0
230.0

*Rotor inertia values shown are for non-brake encoder motors. Inertias are higher for brake and resolver versions of the motors. The incremental
encoder and resolver versions are available in limited sizes.

Connectors and Cables

New SpeedTEC DIN connector versions of MP-Series
Low-Inertia Motors allow flexible orientation of
connectors and use of a single cable family with all
MP-Series motors.
The SpeedTEC DIN connectors are designed to provide a
quick, one-quarter turn connection. This provides an easy,
yet secure servo connection.
The connectors meet a wide range of codes and
standard requirements:

UL-Listed
NFPA 79 compliant
DESINA cable jacket coloring
Tray cable rating
RoHS and REACH
600V insulation rating

Motor Cables
Rockwell Automation offers a comprehensive selection
of power, feedback, and brake cables for your MP-Series
motors. Offerings include standard and continuously flexing
cables, in lengths ranging from 1 meter to 90 meters.
The continuously flexing power and brake cables comply
with RoHS and NFPA-79 tray ratings, and are composed
of UL-listed bulk cable. Jacket coloring is compliant with
DESINA specifications.
Motor Accessories
Shaft seal kits are available for all frame sizes of the
MP-Series Low Inertia motors. When installed correctly,
the seals yield an IP66 rating at the shaft. Note that shaft
seals are wearing parts that will need to be replaced
periodically. Refer to the Motion Control Selection Guide
to select the shaft seal kit for your specific motor.

Cables are available for MP-Series Motors and other Allen-Bradley

motors and actuators with DIN style connectors.

Motor-end connector kits are available for most MP-Series

motors. They are used by customers who choose to build
their own cables. The kits utilize metallic backshells,
compression-style sealing to the cable jacket, and are
solder-style or crimp-style connector sockets depending
on the kit. Crimping tools are offered by
Rockwell Automation for crimp-style sockets.
For more information refer to our website: www.ab.com/motion, or the Kinetix selection
guide, GMC-SG001x.
Allen-Bradley and Kinetix are registered trademarks of Rockwell Automation. SERCOS interface is a trademark of Interests Group SERCOS interface e.V of Stuttgart, Germany.

Publication MP-PP001O-EN-P March 2012

Supersedes publication MP-PP001N-EN-P December 2008

Copyright 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.