Maxon EPOS4 Hardware Reference

Motherboard Design Guide
THT Footprint
EPOS4 EtherCAT Card Hardware Reference
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4.3 THT Footprint
Depending on your case of application and type of operation, considerable strong movements and high
dynamic accelerations may occur. If the case, you might wish to consider using a PCIe card edge connector
with retainer which will then mechanically interlock the inserted extension card in both horizontal and verti-
cal direction.
Possible strong mechanical loads during operation may cause hardware damage
Operation involving strong movements and high dynamic accelerations can cause an unsecured extension
card to shake loose. This can lead to serious damage of hardware or equipment and to complete failure of
the system. To avoid, use a PCIe card edge connector with retainer (  Figure 4-11).
PCIe Card Edge Connector with Retainer
Figure 4-11 PCIe card edge connector with retainer – THT footprint [mm] – Top view
PCIe Card Edge Connector without Retainer
Figure 4-12 PCIe card edge connector – THT footprint [mm] – Top view

Maxon EPOS4 Specifications

General

Digital Outputs	4
Analog Inputs	2
Communication	USB
Interface	USB, CAN
Protocol	EtherCAT, CANopen