PCB-mount drive
Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series
The smallest drive in Novanta's Summit collection, for micro-automation in very tight spaces at 48 VDC, 5 A continuous and 10 A peak.
Need this part, a replacement or a better-fit option? Our engineers help with selection, procurement, sourcing, competitive pricing and lead times.
Engineering support · Product sourcing · Procurement
Get pricing or a checked replacement
Need Novanta parts, a replacement or another suitable option? Send your part number or describe the application. We’ll review the requirement and help with product selection, sourcing, pricing and lead times.
- Exact parts and engineer-checked alternatives
- Manufacturer-direct options where available
- Standard, modified and custom solutions
No obligation to buy. Have a datasheet, drawing or nameplate photo? Reply to your confirmation email to attach it.
Need help choosing? Build a specification →Need help choosing? Open the specification builder
Spec builder
Configure Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series
Select every part you need, answer the questions an applications engineer would ask, and see your summary before we ask for any details.
- 1Products
- 2Performance
- 3Environment
- 4Volumes
- 5Your spec
Key specifications
| Supply | 48 VDC |
|---|---|
| Fieldbus | CANopen, EtherCAT, SPI (series-level) |
| Continuous current (max) | 5 A |
| Peak current (max) | 10 A |
Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.
Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series replacement and alternative options
Use these supply-network options as a starting point for an engineering check. We can also help source the original Novanta part. Published series figures do not establish an exact-model or drop-in replacement: confirm ratings, fit, interfaces and approvals for your application.
ADVANCED Motion Controls' ultra-compact, high power-density digital servo drives for 10-90 VDC systems, up to 100 A continuous and 200 A peak. They come in PCB, machine-embedded, panel and development-board formats, carry STO as standard, and run EtherCAT, CANopen or Ethernet/IP. Extended-environment models are rated -40 to +95 C.
| Published maximum | Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series | FlexPro Digital Servo Drives (FE, FX, … |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous current | 5 A | 100 A meets or exceeds |
| Peak current | 10 A | 200 A meets or exceeds |
AMC's analogue servo drives for centralised control schemes: set up with DIP switches and potentiometers, commanded by +/-10 V or PWM. They span 10-400 VDC and 45-265 VAC, up to 150 A continuous and 250 A peak, in PCB, panel and vehicle formats. PCB extended-environment parts run -40 to +85 C.
| Published maximum | Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series | AxCent Analogue Servo Drives (AB, AZ, … |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous current | 5 A | 150 A meets or exceeds |
| Peak current | 10 A | 250 A meets or exceeds |
Network-capable AMC digital drives spanning 10-747 VDC and 120-480 VAC, up to 150 A continuous and 250 A peak (27.4 kW peak power), in PCB, panel, machine and vehicle formats. They support almost any motor type and feedback, plus CANopen, EtherCAT, POWERLINK and Modbus.
| Published maximum | Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series | DigiFlex Performance Servo Drives (DP,… |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous current | 5 A | 150 A meets or exceeds |
| Peak current | 10 A | 250 A meets or exceeds |
| Power | — | 27,400 W |
Figures are the highest published for each series and are not always measured the same way. A higher figure is not automatically a better choice: mounting, duty cycle, feedback, connectors and approvals matter too. An engineer will check the fit against your application before recommending anything.
Options
- 200 kHz PWM
Typical applications
What a PCB-mount drive is
A PCB-mount servo drive is a compact servo drive module designed to be soldered or plugged into a host circuit board, rather than mounted in a cabinet. It contains the power stage and control loops for brushless, brushed or stepper-style motors, with interfaces such as CANopen, EtherCAT, SPI or analogue. Some versions are supplied with evaluation or carrier boards. Very high power density lets them fit inside robots, medical devices and instruments.
When engineers choose a PCB-mount drive
Choose a PCB-mount drive when the motor control must be embedded in the product, such as surgical robots, exoskeletons, AGVs, drones and laboratory instruments. It saves space and weight and integrates with the host board. The trade-offs are design responsibility and thermal management: the host board must provide heatsinking, connectors, EMC and protection. For machines with space for cabinets, packaged drives are simpler.
How to specify the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series
Send these with your enquiry and an engineer can confirm the right Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series variant:
- Supply voltage (V DC)
- Continuous and peak current (A)
- Motor and feedback type
- Interface: CANopen, EtherCAT, SPI or analogue
- Size and mounting (mm)
- Thermal path and heatsinking
- Safety functions and approvals
Common mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring the thermal path on the host board
- Not designing EMC filtering and protection
- Assuming evaluation board performance in a sealed product
- Leaving out testing for safety and medical approvals
Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series: frequently asked questions
Can you help replace Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series or source the original?
Send the full model code, quantity and required date. Our engineers can check original-part availability and assess suitable alternatives, including Motion Control Products options where appropriate. We confirm compatibility and any changes needed before recommending a replacement.
What is the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series?
The smallest drive in Novanta's Summit collection, for micro-automation in very tight spaces at 48 VDC, 5 A continuous and 10 A peak. Published series figures include continuous current 5 A, peak current 10 A. It is available through our supply network, and our engineers can confirm the right variant for your application.
Who makes the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series?
The Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series is made by Novanta (Novanta Inc.) available through our supply network. Send us your requirement for pricing, lead time, datasheets and CAD.
What is the continuous current of the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series?
The published series maximum continuous current is 5 A. Individual models and sizes in the Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series range vary, so check the exact variant against your duty cycle, mounting and environment, or ask our engineers to confirm the right size for you.
Is there an alternative to the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series?
We can assess suitable replacement options. On published figures, ADVANCED Motion Controls FlexPro Digital Servo Drives (FE, FX, FM, FD, FMP; Micro and Mini sizes) and ADVANCED Motion Controls AxCent Analogue Servo Drives (AB, AZ, AV, B, AVB) are options to assess from our supply network. An engineer confirms the fit against your application before recommending anything.
What is the benefit of a PCB-mount servo drive?
A PCB-mount drive puts motor control inside the product, saving space, weight and cabling. It integrates with the host electronics and can be very power-dense. The host board designer takes on thermal, EMC and protection design, so evaluation boards are often used first.
How is heat removed from a PCB-mount drive?
Heat is usually conducted through the drive's base or pins into the host board and a heatsink or chassis. Copper area, thermal interface materials and airflow all matter. Continuous current ratings often assume specific heatsinking, so check the conditions in the datasheet.
Further reading: How to select a pcb mount servo drive · How to select a servo drive · Servo drives
Other pcb-mount drive series
Engineer support
Need Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series or a complete system around it?
Tell us what you need, whether it is this part, an equivalent or a complete axis built around it. An engineer will review your requirements and reply, normally within one working day.
- Reviewed by an engineer, not an autoresponder
- Like-for-like and better-fit alternatives
- Standard, modified and custom options
Prefer to configure it? Use the spec builder.