Setup
Generally applicable Rules
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ESCON Servo Controller
Document ID: rel4734
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ESCON Module 50/5 Hardware Reference
Edition: November 2014
© 2014 maxon motor. Subject to change without prior notice.
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Setup
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The ESCON Module 50/5
is considered as partly completed machinery according to EU Directive 2006/
42/EC, Article 2, Clause (g) and
is intended to be incorporated into or assembled with other
machinery or other partly completed machinery or equipment
.
3.1
Generally applicable Rules
Maximal permitted Supply Voltage
• Make sure that operating voltage is between 10…50 VDC.
• Supply voltages above 56 VDC, or wrong polarity will destroy the unit.
• Note that the necessary output current is depending on the load torque. Yet, the output current limits
of the ESCON Module 50/5 are as follows; continuous max. 5 A / short-time (acceleration) max. 15 A.
WARNING
Risk of Injury
Operating the device without the full compliance of the surrounding system with EU Directive
2006/42/EC may cause serious injuries!
• Do not operate the device, unless you have made completely sure that the other machinery fully
complies with the EU directive’s requirements!
• Do not operate the device, unless the other machinery fulfills all relevant health and safety
aspects!
• Do not operate the device, unless all respective interfaces have been established and fulfill the
requirements stated in this document!