Kinco Driver / Motor (FD124S-CB-005)

Every motion system has an interpreter at its centre. A controller decides where a wheel or joint should be; a motor can only respond to current; and between them sits a drive that must translate one language into the other, faithfully and without hesitation, thousands of times a second. The Kinco Driver / Motor (FD124S-CB-005) is such an interpreter for low-voltage DC systems: a compact servo drive that accepts commands over serial and fieldbus links, reads encoder feedback from the motor and guards its own supply rails while it does so. For robot builders and machine integrators, the question is less whether it can move a motor than how fluently it speaks to the rest of the machine.

Robots Middle East supplies the Kinco Driver / Motor (FD124S-CB-005) to integrators, robot developers, research groups and industrial customers across the Middle East. Robots Middle East prepares each quotation, coordinates delivery to the project site and remains the point of contact for technical support once the drive is installed.

Background

Kinco and its automation lineage

Kinco has worked in industrial automation since 1996, building a full line of standard automation products that includes Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), servo systems, stepper systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). That breadth matters to a buyer of a single drive: a manufacturer that also produces controllers, operator panels and motors tends to design its drives to fit into a wider control architecture rather than to operate in isolation. The FD series sits within that portfolio as a family of low-voltage DC drives aimed at compact, battery-fed and cabinet-constrained machines.

Where the FD124S-CB-005 sits in the family

The sources name four versions of this drive: FD114S-CB-005, FD124S-CB-005, FD134S-CB-005 and FD144S-CB-005. They share a common supply range, communication interface, feedback options and protection logic, and they differ chiefly in current capability and physical mass. The FD124S-CB-005 is the second step in that ladder, rated at a peak current of 48AP and weighing 0.3 kg. That combination places it as a light, small-footprint option for machines whose motors need a meaningful burst of current during acceleration but where space and weight on the chassis are carefully budgeted, as they are on most mobile robots.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the exact dimensions, the rated output power, the storage temperature, the operating humidity limit or the contents of the box for this model; Robots Middle East confirms these at quotation.

How does the FD124S-CB-005 communicate with a robot controller?

A drive is only as useful as its connection to the machine around it, and this is where the FD124S-CB-005 earns its place. It offers RS232 alongside CANopen. RS232 is the practical link for commissioning: an engineer connects a laptop, sets parameters, tunes the loop and adjusts values such as the brake chopper threshold through software. CANopen is the link for operation, allowing a single controller to address several drives on a shared bus, which is the usual arrangement on a differential-drive mobile robot or a multi-axis compact machine.

The drive also provides seven digital inputs and five digital outputs, enough to wire limit switches, enable signals, emergency-stop chains and status indicators directly to it rather than routing every signal through the main controller. Its pulse output supports Pulse+Direction, CCW+CW and A phase+B phase formats between 3.0-30V at up to 500 KHz, which allows the drive to pass position information onward to another device in the system. On the feedback side, it reads a 2500P/R incremental differential 5V encoder or a magnetoelectric encoder from the motor, closing the loop between what was commanded and what actually happened at the shaft.

What protects the drive when the supply misbehaves?

Low-voltage DC machines, particularly battery-powered ones, do not offer a tidy supply. The FD124S-CB-005 accepts 24VDC-70VDC and defines clear limits around that window. When a motor decelerates and returns energy to the bus, the brake chopper engages at a default threshold of DC73V ± 2V, a value that can be adjusted via software to suit the braking resistor and battery chemistry of the machine. Should the bus continue to rise, an over-voltage alarm triggers at DC83V ± 2V; at the other end, an under-voltage alarm triggers at 18V±2V, protecting the system as a pack approaches depletion. Short-circuit protection completes the set.

Thermal design deserves equal attention at the planning stage. The drive relies on natural air cooling and requires an auxiliary radiator of 300mm*300mm*10mm in oxidised black 6063 aluminium. In practice, this means mounting the drive to a suitably sized aluminium plate or chassis section, and integrators working in hot climates should note the operating temperature of 0-40 ºC when planning enclosure ventilation. With an IP20 protection class, the drive is intended for installation inside an enclosure rather than in exposed positions.

Who is Kinco Driver / Motor (FD124S-CB-005) for?

The drive suits mobile robot developers building AGVs, AMRs and service robots that run from battery packs within its supply range and need a light drive per wheel. It equally suits machine builders producing compact automated equipment, where a CANopen network of small drives replaces a larger centralised cabinet; such projects often sit alongside the systems in our Factory Robots category. Teams working on warehouse vehicles and transport platforms will find related equipment among our Logistics Robots.

University laboratories and research groups are another natural audience, since the RS232 commissioning link and software-adjustable thresholds make the drive approachable for experimentation. Where a project's motors call for more current than this model provides, a larger member of the FD family is the better fit; the Kinco Driver / Motor (FD134S-CB-000) is listed on our store, and Robots Middle East can advise on the right variant for the application.

What is Kinco Driver / Motor (FD124S-CB-005) used for?

1. Wheel drives for mobile robots: controlling the traction motors of AGVs and AMRs on a shared CANopen bus.
2. Battery-powered platforms: operating directly from a DC pack while managing regenerated braking energy.
3. Compact automated machinery: driving individual axes where cabinet space and weight are limited.
4. Lifting and auxiliary mechanisms: powering lift, conveyor or turntable motors on a robot chassis.
5. Research and prototyping: giving laboratories a tunable drive that is easily configured over RS232.
6. Multi-axis coordination: using pulse output and digital I/O to synchronise with other devices in the cell.

Pricing and Availability

The Kinco Driver / Motor (FD124S-CB-005) is offered by quotation, so that the configuration, encoder arrangement and supporting components can be matched to each project before an order is placed. Robots Middle East arranges delivery, customs clearance and technical support together with the quotation. To begin, please request a quotation using the form available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What supply voltage does the FD124S-CB-005 accept?

The drive accepts a main supply of 24VDC-70VDC, which suits many battery-powered robots and low-voltage machines.

What is the peak current of this model?

The FD124S-CB-005 delivers a peak current of 48AP. Other models in the FD series have different current ratings, so the variant should match the motor and duty cycle.

Which communication interfaces are available?

The drive offers RS232 and CANopen. RS232 is typically used for configuration and tuning, while CANopen connects the drive to a robot or machine controller.

Which encoders can be connected?

The drive accepts feedback from a 2500P/R incremental differential 5V encoder or a magnetoelectric encoder. Robots Middle East can advise on the correct encoder arrangement for your motor.

Does the drive need additional cooling?

Yes. It uses natural air cooling and requires an auxiliary radiator of 300mm*300mm*10mm in oxidised black 6063 aluminium, within an operating temperature of 0-40 ºC.

Is the drive certified?

The drive carries CE Certification/IEC61800-5-1, and its protection class is IP20, so it should be installed within an enclosure.

Where can I buy the Kinco Driver / Motor (FD124S-CB-005) and what does it cost?

You can buy it from Robots Middle East, which supplies it across the Middle East. Pricing is provided by quotation, prepared for your specific configuration and delivery requirements.

Summary

A good drive disappears into the machine because it translates well: it understands the controller over CANopen or RS232, reads the motor through its encoder, and keeps the conversation going when the supply surges or sags. The Kinco Driver / Motor (FD124S-CB-005) brings that fluency to low-voltage DC systems in a 0.3 kg package with 48AP of peak current, software-adjustable braking behaviour and defined voltage protections, backed by a manufacturer with a long history in automation. Its requirements, chiefly an aluminium heat sink and an enclosure suited to IP20, are clear and easy to plan for. For integrators and robot builders in the region who want a quotation, technical guidance or advice on the right FD variant, this page is the starting point.