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 50/8 Servo Controller. It will highlight the tasks for safe and adequate installation and/or commissioning. Follow the described instructions …...
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Specifications Technical Data Specifications Technical Data ESCON Module 50/8 (532872) ESCON Module 50/8 HE (586137) Nominal operating voltage +V 10…50 VDC Absolute operating voltage 8 VDC/56 VDC CC min CC max 0.98 x +V Output voltage (max.) Output current I (<20 s) 8 A/15 A cont...
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Specifications Technical Data ESCON Module 50/8 (532872) ESCON Module 50/8 HE (586137) Module 50/8 approx. 16 g Weight Module 50/8 HE approx. 84 g Module 50/8 53.3 x 37.5 x 14.5 mm Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) Module 50/8 HE 53.3 x 37.5 x 30.6 mm Plugs into socket headers with 2.54 mm pitch and M2.5 Connection...
Specifications Thermal Data Thermal Data 2.2.1 Power Dissipation and Efficiency The servo controller is available in two variants – as «ESCON Module 50/8 HE» (586137) with heat sink and as «ESCON Module 50/8» (532872) without heat sink. The two following graphs can be used to determine the application limits for output current and ambient temperature for different supply voltages.
°C (Y-axis) a heat sink with a maximum heat resistance R of less than 4 K/W is required (yel- low characteristic). Use the maxon accessory «ESCON Module 50/8 Thermal Pad» (586142) for optimum heat transfer and observe the manufacturer's specifications for the respective heat sink. Specification / Accessories Dimensions 53.3 x 37.5 x 16.5 mm (L x B x H)
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 MPORTANT OTICE REREQUISITES FOR ERMISSION TO COMMENCE NSTALLATION The ESCON Module 50/8 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 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 Figure 3-6 Pin Assignment Signal Description DigIN/DigOUT4 Digital input/output 4 DigIN/DigOUT3 Digital input/output 3 DigIN2 Digital input 2 DigIN1 Digital input 1 Ground AnOUT2 Analog output 2 AnOUT1 Analog output 1 AnIN2− Analog input 2, negative signal AnIN2+ Analog input 2, positive signal AnIN1−...
Setup Connections 3.3.2 Hall Sensor Hall sensor supply voltage +5 VDC Max. Hall sensor supply current 30 mA Input voltage 0…24 VDC Max. input voltage +24 VDC Logic 0 typically <1.0 V Logic 1 typically >2.4 V Internal pull-up resistor 10 kΩ...
Setup Connections 3.3.3 Encoder Best practice • Differential signals offer good resistance against electrical interference. Therefore we recommend using a differential scheme. Nevertheless, the controller supports both schemes – differential and sin- gle-ended (unsymmetrical). • The controller does not require an index impulse (Ch I, Ch I\). •...
Setup Connections Single-ended Input voltage 0…5 VDC Max. input voltage +12 VDC/−12 VDC Logic 0 <1.0 V Logic 1 >2.4 V = typically +420 μA @ 5 V Input high current = typically −170 μA @ 0 V Input low current Max.
Setup Connections 3.3.4 Digital I/Os 3.3.4.1 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 3.3.4.2 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 3-13 DigOUT3 Circuit (analogously valid also for DigOUT4) Figure 3-14 DigOUT3 Wiring Examples (analogously valid also for DigOUT4) ESCON Module 50/8 Hardware Reference...
Setup Connections 3.3.5 Analog I/Os 3.3.5.1 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 3.3.6 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 differ- ences in potential of the two power supplies of controller and PC/Notebook can lead to damaged hardware. •...
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Setup Connections 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 ESCON Module 50/8 Hardware Reference 3-25 CCMC | 2020-06 | rel9072...
Wiring DC Motors DC T MAXON MOTOR WITH ACHO Figure 4-21 maxon DC motor with DC Tacho ESCON Module 50/8 Hardware Reference 4-28 CCMC | 2020-06 | rel9072...
Wiring EC Motors & E MAXON MOTOR WITH ENSORS NCODER Figure 4-24 maxon EC motor with Hall Sensors & Encoder ESCON Module 50/8 Hardware Reference 4-31 CCMC | 2020-06 | rel9072...
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Wiring EC Motors • • p a g e i n t e n t i o n a l l y l e f t b l a n k • • ESCON Module 50/8 Hardware Reference 4-32 CCMC | 2020-06 | rel9072...
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.
Motherboard Design Guide Requirements for Components of Third-party Suppliers Requirements for Components of Third-party Suppliers 5.1.1 Socket Headers The ESCON Module 50/8’s implementation with pin headers permits mounting in two different ways. The module can either be plugged onto a socket header (Table 5-13) or be directly soldered to a printed cir- cuit board.
The below wiring examples refer to addi- tional inductances of 4.7 μH and 22 μH. If a different additional inductance is required, also the filter compo- nents must be adapted accordingly. Should you need further help with the filter design, contact maxon Sup- port 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 50/8. 5.2.1 Ground All ground connections (GND) should be internally connected to the ESCON Module 50/8 (equal potential). It is customary to equip the motherboard with a ground plane.
Motherboard Design Guide Pin Assignment Pin Assignment For detailed specifications chapter “3.3 Connections” on page 3-15. Technical Data For detailed specifications chapter “2 Specifications” on page 2-7. Dimensional Drawing For the dimensional drawing Figure 2-3 on page 2-11. ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard (586048) As an alternative to the development of a motherboard the «ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard»...
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard (586048) 5.7.1 Assembly The ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo is designed to easily be screw-mounted or integrated into standard rail sys- tems. For ordering information for the components required Figure 5-30 (only for illustrative purposes) and Table 5-15.
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard (586048) 5.7.2 Connections Note The USB interface is located directly at the ESCON Module 50/8. 5.7.2.1 Power Supply (J1) Figure 5-31 ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo – Power Plug J1 Signal Description Power_GND Ground of operating voltage Nominal operating voltage (+10…+50 VDC) Table 5-16 ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo –...
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard (586048) 5.7.2.2 Motor (J2) The servo controller is set to drive either maxon DC motors (brushed) or maxon EC motors (brushless). Figure 5-32 ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo – Motor Plug J2 Signal Description...
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard (586048) 5.7.2.3 Hall sensor (J3) Suitable Hall effect sensors IC use «Schmitt trigger» with open collector output. Figure 5-33 ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo – Hall Sensor Plug J3 Signal Description Hall sensor 1 Hall sensor 1 input Hall sensor 2 Hall sensor 2 input...
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard (586048) Encoder Cable (275934) Cable cross-section 10 x AWG28, round-jacket, twisted pair flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch Length 3.20 m Head A DIN 41651 female, 2.54 mm pitch, 10 pins, with strain relief Head B DIN 41651 connector, 2.54 mm pitch, 10 poles, with strain relief Table 5-25...
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard (586048) 5.7.2.6 Analog I/Os (J6) Figure 5-36 ESCON Module 50/8 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−...
Motherboard Design Guide ESCON Module 50/8 Motherboard (586048) DC T MAXON MOTOR WITH ACHO Figure 5-38 ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo – maxon DC motor with DC Tacho (J2) ESCON Module 50/8 Hardware Reference 5-48 CCMC | 2020-06 | rel9072...
Motherboard Design Guide Spare Parts Spare Parts Order number Description 444144 2-pole pluggable screw-type terminal block, 3.5 mm pitch, labeled 1…2 444145 4-pole pluggable screw-type terminal block, 3.5 mm pitch, labeled 1…4 444146 5-pole pluggable screw-type terminal block, 3.5 mm pitch, labeled 1…5 444147 6-pole pluggable screw-type terminal block, 3.5 mm pitch, labeled 1…6 444148...
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ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo – maxon DC motor with Encoder (J2 / J4) ......
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ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo – maxon EC motor with Hall Sensors (J2 / J3) ......
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ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo – Power Plug J1 – Specification & Accessories ......40 Table 5-18 ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo – Motor Plug J2 – Pin Assignment for maxon DC motor (brushed) ..41 Table 5-19 ESCON Module 50/8 MoBo –...
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Index NDEX additionally applicable regulations 6 operating license 13 analog inputs 23 operating status, display 26 applicable EU directive 13 order numbers 275934 44 assignment of the connections 15 403968 24 444144 52 444145 52 cables (prefab) 444146 52 Encoder Cable 44 444147 52 USB Type A - micro B Cable 24 444148 52...
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Index USB interface 24 wiring diagrams for DC motors 27 EC motors 30 ESCON Module 50/8 Hardware Reference Z-57 CCMC | 2020-06 | rel9072...
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