Specifications
Technical Data
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Document ID: rel5977
EPOS4 Positioning Controller
Edition: February 2016
EPOS4 Module/Compact 50/8 Hardware Reference
© 2016 maxon motor. Subject to change without prior notice.
Table 2-4
Technical data
Inputs
&
Outputs
(continued)
Digital incremental encoder signals
A, A\, B, B\, I, I\
EIA RS422, max. 6.25 MHz
Sensor signals
(choice between multiple functions)
• Digital incremental encoder
• Analog incremental encoder*
• SSI absolute encoder*
• High-speed digital input 1…4 and
High-speed digital output 1
3-channel, EIA RS422, max. 6.25 MHz
3-channel, resolution 12-bit, ±1.8 V, differential
configurable, EIA RS422, TBD MHz
EIA RS422, max. 6.25 MHz
EIA RS422, max. 6.25 MHz
Voltage
Outputs
Sensor supply voltage V
Sensor
+5 VDC / I
L
≤
100 mA
Auxiliary output voltage V
Aux
+5 VDC / I
L
≤
150 mA
Motor
Connections
DC motor
+ Motor,
−
Motor
EC motor
Motor winding 1, Motor winding 2, Motor winding 3
Interfaces
RS232
Module
max. 115’200 bit/s; external transceiver
necessary
Compact
max. 115’200 bit/s
USB 2.0 / USB 3.0
Full Speed
CAN
max. 1 Mbit/s
Status
Indicators
Operation
green LED
Error
red LED
Physical
Weight
Module
approx. 21 g
Compact CAN
approx. 86 g
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Module
59.5 x 46 x 14.1 mm
Compact CAN
59.5 x 58.5 x 33 mm
Mounting
Module
pluggable female headers 2.54 mm or
mounting holes for M2.5 screws
Compact
mounting holes for M2.5 screws
Environ-
mental
Conditions
Temperature
Operation
−
30…+45 °C
Extended range
1)
+45…+77 °C
Derating
Storage
−
40…+85 °C
Altitude
2)
Operation
0…6’000 m MSL
Extended range
1)
6’000…10’000 m MSL
Derating
Humidity
5…90% (condensation not permitted)
* Available with an upcoming firmware release.
1)
Operation within the extended range (temperature and altitude) is permitted. However, a respective derating (declina-
tion of output current I
cont
) as to the stated values will apply.
2)
Operating altitude in meters above Mean Sea Level, MSL.
EPOS4 Module 50/8 (504384)
EPOS4 Compact 50/8 CAN (520885)
