Specifications
Technical Data
maxon motor control
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Document ID: rel8003
EPOS4 Positioning Controller
Edition: May 2018
EPOS4 Module/Compact 50/5 Hardware Reference
© 2018 maxon motor. Subject to change without prior notice.
Table 2-5
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, 5 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. 17 g
Compact CAN
approx. 58 g
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Module
53.8 x 38.8 x 11.1 mm
Compact CAN
55.0 x 40.0 x 31.1 mm
Mounting
Module
pluggable female box headers 1.27 mm
or mounting holes for M2.5 screws
Compact
mounting holes for M2.5 screws
3)
Environ-
mental
Conditions
Temperature
Operation
Module:
−30…+45 °C
Compact: −30…+25 °C
Extended range
1)
Module:
+45…+75 °C
Derating −0.167 A/°C
(
Compact: +25…+70 °C
Derating −0.111 A/°C
(
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)
1)
Operation within the extended range (temperature and altitude) is permitted. However, a respective derating
(declination of output current I
cont
) as to the stated values will apply.
2)
Operating altitude in meters above Mean Sea Level, MSL.
3)
Max. tightening torque 0.16 Nm.
EPOS4 Module 50/5 (534130)
EPOS4 Compact 50/5 CAN (541718)