Setup
Connections
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3.3.2 Motor (X3)
The controller is set to drive either a maxon DC motor (brushed DC motor) or maxon EC motor (BLDC,
brushless DC motor).
Danger of confusion
Note that both connectors X3 (Motor) and X1/X2 (Power & Logic Supply) are of identical type. Make
sure not to interchange them.
Figure 3-9 Motor connector X3
Table 3-16 Motor connector X3 – Pin assignment for maxon DC motor
Table 3-17 Motor connector X3 – Pin assignment for maxon EC motor
Table 3-18 Motor connector X3 – Specifications
X3
Pin
Signal Description
1 Motor (+M) DC motor: Motor +
2 Motor (−M) DC motor: Motor −
3 – not connected
X3
Pin
Signal Description
1 Motor winding 1 EC motor: Winding 1
2 Motor winding 2 EC motor: Winding 2
3 Motor winding 3 EC motor: Winding 3
Connector X3
Suitable cable Power & Motor Cable on page 3-40
Suitable plug
Housing Molex Micro-Fit (0436450300)
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