Need help?Do you have a question about the Maxon EPOS4 50/5 and is the answer not in the manual?
General| Continuous Output Current | 5 A |
|---|---|
| Digital Inputs | 6 |
| Power Output | 250 W |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Peak Output Current | 15 A |
| Communication Interfaces | CAN, RS232, USB, EtherCAT |
| Control Modes | Position, Velocity, Current |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC (BLDC), Brushed DC |
Purpose, documentation set overview, and target audience of the manual.
Explains notations, codes, symbols, and signs used throughout the document.
Lists registered brand names and their respective trademark owners.
Essential safety information and warnings, including DANGER and CAUTION statements.
Details electrical ratings, inputs, outputs, and other technical parameters.
Provides output current derating information based on temperature and altitude.
Lists protection functionality, switch-off, and recovery thresholds.
Shows the physical dimensions and connector locations of the EPOS4 50/5.
Lists standards the device complies with and EMC testing notices.
Important rules for power supply, hot-plugging, and handling the device.
Guidance on using prefab maxon cables for connecting the device.
Provides an overview of all connectors and how to read pin assignment tables.
Details the mandatory power supply connection (X1) and its pin assignment.
Explains the optional logic supply connection (X2) and its requirements.
Describes the motor connection (X3) for DC and EC motors, including pin assignments.
Details the Hall sensor connection (X4) and its pin assignment.
Explains the encoder connection (X5), best practices, and pin assignment.
Describes the sensor connection (X6) for various sensor types and pin assignments.
Details differential digital incremental encoder connection and specifications.
Explains the SSI absolute encoder connection and specifications.
Details differential high-speed digital I/O connection and specifications.
Describes the digital I/O connection (X7) and its pin assignment.
Details the analog I/O connection (X8) and its pin assignment.
Explains the STO function, connector, and activation for safety.
Describes the RS232 connection (X10), cable, and interface specification.
Explains CAN bus connection (X11, X12), cables, and pin assignments.
Details the USB connection (X13), cable, and interface specification.
Describes the extension connectors (X14, X15) for communication interfaces.
Explains the extension signal connector (X16) for signal extension cards.
Describes the extension slots (EXT1, EXT2) for optional expansion cards.
Details the DIP switch configuration (SW1) for CAN ID and other settings.
Describes the NET status LEDs and their meanings for communication.
Explains the device status LEDs (Green/Red) and their indications.
Describes the NET port LED for link activity.
Shows feasible wiring combinations for DC motors with feedback signals.
Presents a consolidated main wiring diagram for the EPOS4 50/5.
Provides wiring diagram examples for power, motors, and sensors.
To Next Page