3.3.4.2
The controller is set to drive either maxon EC motor (BLDC, brushless DC motor) or maxon DC motor
(brushed DC motor) with separated motor/encoder cable.
Figure 3-12
X3a/X4a
X3b/X4b
Head A
Pin
Table 3-13
X3a/X4a
X3b/X4b
Head A
Pin
Table 3-14
maxon motor control
EPOS4 Positioning Controller
EPOS4 Module/Compact 24/1.5 Hardware Reference
Motor & Hall Sensors (X3a/X4a) (X3b/X4b)
Motor connectors X3a/X4a (left) and X3b/X4b (right)
Prefab
Head B
Cable
Color
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Motor connector X3a/X4a / X3b/X4b – Pin assignment for maxon DC motor
Prefab
Head B
Cable
Color
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Motor connector X3a/X4a / X3b/X4b – Pin assignment for maxon EC motor
Document ID: rel6627
Edition: November 2016
© 2016 maxon motor. Subject to change without prior notice.
Pin Assignment for Connector Boards & Compact Versions
Signal
Motor (+M)
DC motor: Motor +
Motor (−M)
DC motor: Motor −
–
not connected
–
not connected
–
not connected
–
not connected
–
not connected
–
not connected
Signal
Motor winding 1
EC motor: Winding 1
Motor winding 2
EC motor: Winding 2
Motor winding 3
EC motor: Winding 3
Sensor supply voltage (+5 VDC; I
V
Sensor
External power supply for MR encoder
GND
Ground
Hall sensor 1
Hall sensor 1 input
Hall sensor 2
Hall sensor 2 input
Hall sensor 3
Hall sensor 3 input
Setup
Description
Description
≤100 mA)
L
3-25
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