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About About this Document ABOUT About this Document 1.1.1 Intended Purpose The purpose of the present document is to familiarize you with the ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S Servo Controller. It will highlight the tasks for safe and adequate installation and/or commissioning. Follow the described instructions …...
About About this Document 1.1.4 Symbols & signs In the course of the present document, the following symbols and signs will be used. Type Symbol Meaning Indicates an imminent hazardous situation. DANGER If not avoided, it will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potential hazardous situation.
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– and be kept – in a safe operating mode. • Be aware that you are not entitled to perform any repair on components supplied by maxon. Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD) •...
Specifications Technical Data SPECIFICATIONS Technical Data ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S (446925) Nominal operating voltage +V 10…50 VDC Absolute operating voltage 8 VDC / 56 VDC CC min CC max 0.96 x +V Output voltage (max.) Output current I (<30 s) 4 A / 12 A cont Electrical Rating...
Specifications Technical Data ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S (446925) Operation −30…+45 °C +45…+65 °C Temperature Extended range Derating Figure 2-1 Storage −40…+85 °C Environmental Conditions Operation 0…6’000 m MSL Altitude 6’000…10’000 m MSL Extended range Derating Figure 2-1 Humidity 5…90% (condensation not permitted) Operation within the extended range (temperature and altitude) is permitted.
Specifications Standards Standards The described device has been successfully tested for compliance with the below listed standards. In prac- tical terms, only the complete system (the fully operational equipment comprising all individual components, such as motor, servo controller, power supply unit, EMC filter, cabling etc.) can undergo an EMC test to ensure interference-free operation.
Setup Generally applicable Rules SETUP IMPORTANT NOTICE: PREREQUISITES FOR PERMISSION TO COMMENCE INSTALLATION The ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S is considered as partly completed machinery according to EU Directive 2006/42/EC, Article 2, Clause (g) and is intended to be incorporated into or assembled with other machinery or other partly completed machinery or equipment.
Setup Start-up Procedure Start-up Procedure CAUTION Risk of injury During the starting operation, the motor shaft will temporarily move in both directions • Do not take the device into operation unless all protective devices on moving parts have been com- pletely attached and checked for proper function.
Setup Configuration of Power Supply Configuration of Power Supply Basically, any power supply may be used, provided it meets the minimal requirements stated below. Power Supply Requirements 10…50 VDC Output voltage Absolute output voltage min. 8 VDC; max. 56 VDC Depending on load Output current •...
Setup Connections Connections The actual connection will depend on the overall configuration of your drive system and the type of motor you will be using. Follow the description in the given order and choose the wiring diagram that best suits the components you are using.
Setup Connections 3.4.2 Back-EMF Signals Best Practice • Make sure that all three Back-EMF signal leads are of identical length and that they are being routed in parallel. Thereby, keep the leads as short as possible. • The Back-EMF signal leads must be connected with the corresponding motor winding terminals. •...
Setup Connections 3.4.3 Digital I/Os 3.4.3.1 Digital Input 1 Input voltage 0…36 VDC Max. input voltage +36 VDC/−36 VDC Logic 0 typically <1.0 V Logic 1 typically >2.4 V typically 47 kΩ (<3.3 V) Input resistance typically 38.5 kΩ (@ 5 V) typically 25.5 kΩ...
Setup Connections 3.4.3.2 Digital Input 2 Input voltage 0…36 VDC Max. input voltage +36 VDC/−36 VDC Logic 0 typically <1.0 V Logic 1 typically >2.4 V typically 47 kΩ (<3.3 V) Input resistance typically 38.5 kΩ (@ 5 V) typically 25.5 kΩ (@ 24 V) Input current at logic 1 typically 130 µA @ +5 VDC Switching delay...
Setup Connections DigOUT Max. input voltage +36 VDC Max. load current 500 mA Max. voltage drop 0.5 V @ 500 mA Max. load inductance 100 mH @ 24 VDC; 500 mA Figure 3-8 DigOUT3 Circuit (analogously valid also for DigOUT4) Figure 3-9 DigOUT3 Wiring Examples (analogously valid also for DigOUT4) ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S Hardware Reference...
Setup Connections 3.4.4 Analog I/Os 3.4.4.1 Analog Inputs 1 and 2 Input voltage −10…+10 VDC (differential) Max. input voltage +24 VDC/−24 VDC Common mode voltage −5…+10 VDC (referenced to GND) 80 kΩ (differential) Input resistance 65 kΩ (referenced to GND) A/D converter 12-bit Resolution...
Setup Connections 3.4.5 USB (J7) Hot plugging the USB interface may cause hardware damage If the USB interface is being hot-plugged (connecting while the power supply is on), the possibly high poten- tial differences of the two power supplies of controller and PC/Notebook can lead to damaged hardware. •...
Setup Potentiometer USB standard USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 (full speed) Max. bus operating voltage +5.25 VDC Typical input current 60 mA Max. DC data input voltage −0.5…+3.8 VDC Potentiometer POTENTIOMETER P1 Adjustment angle 210° Type Linear Figure 3-13 Potentiometer – Location & Adjustment Range ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S Hardware Reference 3-23 CCMC | 2021-08 | rel9026...
Setup Status Indicators Status Indicators Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) indicate the actual operating status (green) and possible errors (red). Figure 3-14 LEDs – Location Status/Error Green INIT slow DISABLE fast STARTUP SENSORLESS ENABLE STOPPING; STOP STANDSTILL SET VALUE SENSORLESS TOO SMALL •...
If you are not trained in the design and development of printed circuit boards, you will need additional sup- port for this point. maxon will be happy to provide you with a quote for designing and manufacturing a motherboard for your specific application.
The below wiring example refers to an additional inductance of 22 μH. If a different additional inductance is required, also the filter components must be adapted accordingly. Should you need further help with the filter design, contact maxon Support at http://support.maxongroup.com.
Motherboard Design Guide Design Guidelines Design Guidelines The following instructions are intended to serve as an aid for designing an application-specific motherboard and ensuring the correct and reliable integration of the ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S. 5.2.1 Ground All ground connections (GND) should be internally connected to the ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S (equal potential).
Motherboard Design Guide Technical Data Technical Data For detailed specifications chapter “2 Specifications” on page 2-9. Dimensional Drawing For the dimensional drawing Figure 2-2 on page 2-11. ESCON Module Motherboard Sensorless (450237) The ESCON Module Motherboard Sensorless (subsequently named ESCON Module MoBo) is available as an alternative to developing an own motherboard.
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module Motherboard Sensorless (450237) 5.7.1 Assembly The ESCON Module MoBo is designed to easily be screw-mounted or integrated into standard rail systems. For ordering information for the components required Figure 5-22 (only for illustrative purposes) and Table 5-13.
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module Motherboard Sensorless (450237) 5.7.2 Connections Note The USB interface is located directly at the ESCON Module 50/4 EC-S. 5.7.2.1 Power Supply (J1) Figure 5-23 ESCON Module MoBo – Power Plug J1 Signal Description Power_GND Ground of operating voltage Nominal operating voltage (+10…+50 VDC) Table 5-14 ESCON Module MoBo –...
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module Motherboard Sensorless (450237) 5.7.2.4 Analog I/Os (J6) Figure 5-26 ESCON Module MoBo – Analog I/Os Plug J6 Signal Description AnIN1+ Analog input 1, positive signal AnIN1− Analog input 1, negative signal AnIN2+ Analog input 2, positive signal AnIN2−...
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