Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W Table of contents ........................2 Table of figures ........................3 Introduction ........................... 4 How to use this guide ......................4 Safety Instructions......................... 5 Performance Data ......................... 6 Motor data ........................... 6 Electrical data ........................6 Inputs ..........................
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Figure 13: Digital output 3 ......................15 Figure 14: Power / Communication connector (J2) D-Sub connector 9 poles (male) ....16 Figure 15: Dimensions MCD EPOS 60 W..................21 December 2011 Edition / document number 791272-04 / subject to change...
MCD EPOS 60 W This documentation “Hardware Reference” provides the hardware details of the maxon compact drive MCD EPOS 60 W. It contains performance data, connections, specification, pin assignment and wiring examples. The maxon MCD EPOS 60 W is a small-sized compact drive. It contains a brushless EC motor with Hall-sensors, digital Encoder and a digital position control unit.
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Repairs may be made by authorized personnel only or by the manufacturer. Improper repairs can result in substantial dangers for the user. During installation of the MCD EPOS 60 W, make sure to disconnect all apparatus from the electrical supply.
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CAN-ID, no mechanical switch, configured according to .... LSS CiA DSP-305 Bi-colour LED ............green = ENABLE, red = FAULT Blue LED ............. is not used with MCD EPOS 60 W Protection class ................. IP42 (optional IP54) Operating ..................... -20 ... +85 °C ..............
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W Figure 3: Connector location Figure 4: Wiring diagram (overview) December 2011 Edition / document number 791272-04 / subject to change maxon motor control...
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W Signal connector contains smart multi-purpose digital I/O’s preconfigured as: “Positive- and Negative Limit Switches” and “Home Switch”. “General Purpose” digital I/O’s provided. Additionally Figure 5: Signal connector (J1) D-Sub connector High-Density 15 poles (female) “High Speed Command”...
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W “High Speed Command” differential input by default and can be configured via software setting. Differential Connector No. and Pin No. Connector [J1] Pin number [1] Connector [J1] Pin number [2] Min. differential input voltage ±200 mV...
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W “High Speed Command” differential input by default and can be configured via software setting. Connector [J1] Pin number [3] Connector No. and Pin No. Connector [J1] Pin number [4] Min. differential Input voltage ±200 mV...
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W These opto-isolated inputs are defined as: Digital input 1: “General Purpose” Digital input 2: “Home Switch” Digital input 3: “Positive Limit Switch” Digital input 4: “Negative Limit Switch” by default and can be configured via software setting.
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W Different types of proximity switches Figure 12: Digital input 1, 2, 3 ,4 external wiring examples Use of 3-wire PNP proximity switches is preferred. Use of 3-wire NPN proximity switches needs an additional external pull-up resistor (12V) = 1 kΩ...
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W An external supply voltage has to be applied for supplying the digital optical-isolated outputs. +V Opto IN [+V Opto IN] Connector [J1] Pin number [11] Common signal [IN_COM] Connector [J1] Pin number [10] Any available power supply can be used, provided it meets the minimal requirements set below.
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W These opto-isolated outputs are defined as “General Purpose” by default and can be configured via software setting. Digital output 3 [DigOUT3] Connector [J1] Pin number [12] Digital output 4 [DigOUT4] Connector [J1] Pin number [13]...
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W Figure 14: Power / Communication connector (J2) D-Sub connector 9 poles (male) EPOS RxD EPOS RS232 receive Ground EPOS TxD EPOS RS232 transmit Ground Power_Gnd Ground of supply voltage CAN high CAN high bus line...
Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W CAN high bus line [CAN high] Connector [J2] Pin number [6] CAN low bus line [CAN low] Connector [J2] Pin number [7] Ground [Gnd] Connector [J2] Pin number [4] Standard type CAN high-speed ISO 11898 compatible...
Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W Logic supply 12-50 VDC] Connector [J2] Pin number [8] voltage Ground of supply [Power_Gnd] Connector [J2] Pin number [5] voltage Optionally, the logic supply voltage can be sourced separately. This allows safe economical power backup feature.
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Hardware Reference MCD EPOS 60 W Power supply 12-50 VDC] Connector [J2] Pin number [9] voltage Ground of supply [Power_Gnd] Connector [J2] Pin number [5] voltage Any available power supply can be used, provided it meets the minimal requirements set out below.
The power stage is enabled Flashing There is no valid firmware on the EPOS (due to a failed firmware download) Dimensions in [mm] Figure 15: Dimensions MCD EPOS 60 W December 2011 Edition / document number 791272-04 / subject to change maxon motor control...
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