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ESCON Servo Controller
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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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About
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About this Document
1.1.1
Intended Purpose
The purpose of the present document is to familiarize you with the ESCON Module 50/5
Servo Controller. It will highlight the tasks for safe and adequate installation and/or commissioning.
Follow the described instructions …
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to avoid dangerous situations,
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to keep installation and/or commissioning time at a minimum,
•
to increase reliability and service life of the described equipment.
The document contains performance data and specifications, information on fulfilled standards,
details on connections and pin assignment, and wiring examples. In addition, the document
also includes a Motherboard Design Guide and detailed information on the optionally available
«ESCON Module Motherboard».
1.1.2
Target Audience
The present document is intended for trained and skilled personnel. It conveys information on how
to understand and fulfill the respective work and duties.
1.1.3
How to use
Take note of the following notations and codes which will be used throughout the document.
Table 1-1
Notation used
1.1.4
Symbols & signs
In the course of the present document, the following symbols and signs will be used.
Notation
Meaning
(n)
refers to an item (such as order number, list item, etc.)
denotes “see”, “see also”, “take note of” or “go to”
Type
Symbol
Meaning
Safety Alert
(typical)
DANGER
Indicates an
imminent hazardous situation
.
If not avoided, it
will result in death or
serious injury
.
WARNING
Indicates a
potential hazardous situation
.
If not avoided, it
may result in death or
serious injury
.
CAUTION
Indicates a
probably hazardous situation
or calls the attention to unsafe practices.
If not avoided, it
may result in injury
.
Prohibited
Action
(typical)
Indicates a dangerous action. Hence,
you must not
!