Harmonic Drive REL EtherCAT AC Servo Drives

REL is an AC-line servo-drive family with CANopen over EtherCAT command communication and configuration-specific actuator feedback support. Harmonic Drive documents REL combinations with identified FHA, SHA, RSF and RKF actuators rather than offering an unrestricted promise of compatibility with every motor bearing those family names. Select the drive, winding, encoder and cable set as one approved axis.
Key Specifications
Supply class | Manufacturer general catalog:100–240 VAC for listed REL-230 models |
REL-230-18 current | 6 Apk continuous;18 Apk peak in catalog |
REL-230-36 current | 12 Apk continuous;36 Apk peak in catalog |
REL-230-40 current | 20 Apk continuous;40 Apk peak in catalog |
Network command | CANopen over EtherCAT(CoE); controller and drive configuration required |
Motion functions | Indexer, point-to-point, PVT, camming, gearing, position, velocity and torque |
Other command inputs | ASCII/discrete I/O, stepper commands, ±10 V, PWM and master-encoder functions as documented |
Digital I/O | 15 inputs;6 outputs in product-page specification |
Analog I/O | Two 16-bit inputs and one 12-bit output in product-page specification |
Envelope | 202×139×52 mm; installation clearance and accessories additional |
Feedback scope | Documented incremental and absolute variants; exact drive/actuator combination governs |
Price | Request a quote for drive, matched actuator, feedback, cables and accessories |
Applications and Industries
AC-powered EtherCAT positioning axes using supported Harmonic Drive motor/actuator combinations
Industrial automation
Review Summary
Consider REL when an AC-powered EtherCAT axis and a documented actuator-drive combination match the machine architecture. Separate the drive’s output-current rating from actuator demand and line-supply current. EtherCAT connectivity alone does not establish feedback compatibility, thermal capacity, brake sequencing or a complete safety function.
Price and Configuration
Request a quote for the selected configuration,quantity and delivery schedule. Confirm the exact model,options,integration scope and support terms.



















