About
About the Device
maxon motor control
ESCON Servo Controller
Document ID: rel3601
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ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S Hardware Reference
Edition: September 2013
© 2013 maxon motor. Subject to change without prior notice.
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About the Device
The ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S is a small-sized, powerful 4-quadrant PWM servo controller for the
highly efficient control of permanent magnet-activated brushless, sensorless EC motors without Hall
sensors up to approximately 200 Watts.
The featured operating modes – speed control (closed loop) and speed control (open loop) – meet the
highest requirements. The ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S is designed being commanded by an analog set
value and features extensive analog and digital I/O functionality.
The miniaturized OEM plug-in module can be seamlessly integrated in complex customer applications.
A suitable motherboard is available for the initial commissioning.
The device is designed to be configured via USB interface using the graphical user interface «ESCON
Studio» for Windows PCs.
You can download the latest ESCON software version (as well as the latest edition of the documenta-
tion) from the Internet under
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About the Safety Precautions
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Make sure that you have read and understood the note “READ THIS FIRST” on page A-2!
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Do not engage in any work unless you possess the stated skills (
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Refer to
chapter “1.1.4 Symbols & signs” on page 1-3 for explanations of the symbols used in
the following!
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You must observe any regulation applicable in the country and/or at the site of implementation
with regard to health and safety/accident prevention and/or environmental protection!
Requirements
• Make sure that all associated devices and components are installed according to local regulations.
• Be aware that, by principle, an electronic apparatus can not be considered fail-safe. Therefore, you
must make sure that any machine/apparatus has been fitted with independent monitoring and safety
equipment. If the machine/apparatus should break down, if it is operated incorrectly, if the control unit
breaks down or if the cables break or get disconnected, etc., the complete drive system must return –
and be kept – in a safe operating mode.
• Be aware that you are not entitled to perform any repair on components supplied by maxon motor.
Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD)
• Make sure to wear working cloth in compliance with ESD.
• Handle device with extra care.
DANGER
High Voltage and/or Electrical Shock
Touching live wires causes death or serious injuries!
• Consider any power cable as connected to life power, unless having proven the opposite!
• Make sure that neither end of cable is connected to life power!
• Make sure that power source cannot be engaged while work is in process!
• Obey lock-out/tag-out procedures!
• Make sure to securely lock any power engaging equipment against unintentional engagement and
tag it with your name!
