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A complete selection guide covering Kinetix 5100, 5300, 5500 and 5700 — power range, network, feedback, and motor compatibility.
Choosing a Kinetix drive
Allen-Bradley's Kinetix family covers single-axis to fully integrated multi-axis machines. Start by matching continuous power and peak current to your motor and load, then pick the network (EtherNet/IP CIP Motion vs analog/pulse) and the feedback (Hiperface DSL vs SinCos).
Quick map
- Kinetix 5100 — entry single-axis, analog/pulse or EtherNet/IP, great for OEMs replacing legacy Ultra/MP drives.
- Kinetix 5300 — single-axis CIP Motion, sweet spot for Logix integration up to ~3 kW.
- Kinetix 5500 — single-axis CIP Motion, 0.4 – 14.5 kW, the most popular Logix servo.
- Kinetix 5700 — multi-axis system drive for large machines (printing, converting, packaging) up to 192 A peak.
Motor pairing
- VPL = high-performance, low inertia (most 5500/5700 builds).
- MPL = legacy workhorse, broad install base.
- TL/TLY = compact, low-cost, often paired with 5100.
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