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CONTROL TECHNIQUES Servo Drive
Brand: CONTROL TECHNIQUES -
Cat: Servo Drive
Code:MAXAX 200/3000
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Axis Servo Drive – CONTROL TECHNIQUES MAXAX 200/3000
The MAXAX 200/3000 is an axis servo drive (“Axis Servo Drive”) manufactured by Control Techniques, belonging to the MAXAX family, a series dedicated to axis control in motion control applications for CNC machine tools. The part number identifies a compact module designed to drive servo motors (brushless AC or DC) for positioning and machining axes, with the rated voltage class and nominal speed encoded in the product designation. The module manages the current and velocity loops of the axis, interfacing with the CNC controller via an analogue speed reference and encoder feedback signals. Multiple hardware revisions and configuration variants may exist.
The axis servo drive is the power regulator that converts the position or speed references issued by the CNC into precise control currents for the axis motor: it ensures high dynamic response, positional stiffness and motor protection during machining operations. If it fails, the affected axis becomes uncontrollable or is locked in a safe state, rendering the machine completely unusable and halting production.
Control Techniques is a British manufacturer founded in 1973 in Newtown, Wales, specialising in high-performance AC, DC and servo drives for industrial automation; in 1992 it was acquired by Emerson Electric and subsequently, in 2017, by Nidec Corporation, now operating under the brand Nidec Control Techniques. All products in the MAXAX family are legacy / discontinued: available only as used, surplus or through specialist repair services.
Main Technical Specifications
| Type | Axis servo drive (Axis Servo Drive) |
| Part number | MAXAX 200/3000 (MAXAX2003000) |
| Brand | Control Techniques (Nidec / Emerson legacy) |
| Known application | CNC machine tools with servo axes (machining centres, lathes, milling machines) |
| Function | Axis servo motor current and speed regulation |
| Rated voltage | ~200 V (rated voltage class) |
| Maximum speed | ~3000 rpm (nominal reference) |
| Reference input | Analogue speed/position reference ±10 V (typical) |
| Feedback | Incremental encoder / resolver (typical for CNC axes) |
| Interfaces | Multi-pin connectors; digital I/O enable/fault; optional fieldbus |
| Weight | ~1–3 kg |
| Dimensions | ~150–300 mm |
| Production status | Legacy / discontinued — used/surplus/repair only |