• you must follow the instructions given therein. The EPOS4 50/5 positioning controller 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 com- pleted machinery or equipment.
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1.1.1 Intended Purpose docu- The purpose of the present document is to familiarize you with the EPOS4 50/5 positioning controller. It will highlight the tasks for safe and adequate installation and/or commissioning. Follow the described instruc- ment to… –stay safe, tions …...
Indicates an advice or recommendation on the easiest Information Best practice and best way to further proceed. Material Indicates information particular to possible damage of Damage the equipment. Table 1-2 Symbols and signs EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
About the Device About the Device maxon’s EPOS4 50/5 is a small-sized, full digital, smart positioning control unit. Its high power density Capabilities of the allows flexible use for brushed DC and brushless EC (BLDC) motors up to approximately 250 Watts with...
Analog Output 2 Digital Hall sensor signals +2.0…+24 VDC (internal pull-up) H1, H2, H3 Digital incremental encoder signals EIA RS422, max. 6.25 MHz A, A\, B, B\, I, I\ Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Derating further increases with an inserted extension card. For the actual value, consult Figure 2-2 and shift the graph horizontally to the left by the specified value. Table 2-4 Technical data EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 2-10 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Specifications Thermal Data Thermal Data 2.2.1 Derating of Output Current Figure 2-2 Derating of output current EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 2-11 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PREREQUISITES FOR PERMISSION TO COMMENCE INSTALLATION The EPOS4 50/5 positioning controller is considered as partly completed machinery according to EU Direc- tive 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.
Cabling PLUG&PLAY Take advantage of maxon’s prefab cable assemblies. They come as ready-to-use parts and will help to reduce commissioning time to a minimum. a) Check the following table and find the part number of the cable assembly that matches the setup you will be using.
Setup Cabling MAKE&BAKE YOUR OWN If you decide not to employ maxon’s prefab cable assemblies, you might wish to use the prepackaged kit that contains all connectors required to make up your own cabling. EPOS4 Connector Set (520859) Connector Specification...
In the later course of the document you will find tables containing information on the EPOS4’s hardware connectors, their wired signals and assigned pins as well as details on the available prefab cables. • The first column describes both the pin number of the connector and of the matching prefab maxon cable’s Head A.
Molex Mini-Fit Jr., 2 poles (39-01-2020) Head A Contacts Molex Mini-Fit Jr. female crimp terminals (45750) Head B Wire end sleeves 0.75 mm Table 3-11 Power Cable Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-19 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
For the matching prefab cable assembly Table 3-11. Power supply requirements 10…50 VDC Output voltage Absolute supply voltage min. 8 VDC; max. 56 VDC min. 3.5 W Min. output power Table 3-14 Logic supply requirements EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-21 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Setup Connections 3.3.3 Motor (X3) The controller is set to drive either maxon DC motors (brushed DC motor) or maxon EC motors (BLDC, brushless DC motor). Figure 3-8 Motor connectors X3 Prefab Head B Head A Cable Signal Description Color...
Molex Micro-Fit 3.0, 6 poles (430-25-0600) Head A Contacts Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 female crimp terminals (430-30-xxxx) Head B Wire end sleeves 0.14 mm Table 3-19 Hall Sensor Cable Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-23 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Max. input frequency 6.25 MHz Table 3-28 Differential digital incremental encoder specification Figure 3-15 Digital incremental encoder input circuit Ch A “differential” (analogously valid for Ch B) Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-29 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Setup Connections Figure 3-16 Digital incremental encoder input circuit Ch I Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-30 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Setup Connections Figure 3-18 Digital incremental encoder input circuit Ch I Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-32 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Molex CLIK-Mate, single row, 8 poles (502578-0800) Head A Contacts Molex CLIK-Mate crimp terminals (502579) Head B Wire end sleeves 0.14 mm Table 3-36 Signal Cable 8core Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-39 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Digital outputs 1…2 Open drain (internal pull-up resistor 2k2 and diode Circuit to +5.45 VDC Table 3-39 Digital output specification Figure 3-29 DigOUT1 circuit (analogously valid for DigOUT2) Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-41 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
= 5.45 V − 0.75 V − (I x 2200 ) Output voltage Load 2 mA Max. load current Load Table 3-41 Digital output – Source Figure 3-31 DigOUT1 “source” (analogously valid for DigOUT2) EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-42 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Molex CLIK-Mate, single row, 7 poles (502578-0700) Head A Contacts Molex CLIK-Mate crimp terminals (502579) Head B Wire end sleeves 0.14 mm Table 3-43 Signal Cable 7core Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-43 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
For the matching prefab cable assembly Table 3-36 on page 3-39. STO Idle Connector (520860) —included with every delivery— Plug Molex CLIK-Mate, single row, 8 poles (502578-0800) with cable bridges Table 3-47 STO Idle Connector Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-45 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
<10 A @ +30 VDC 1.3 V @ 2 mA Max. voltage drop 2.5 V @ 15 mA Table 3-49 STO output specification Figure 3-37 STO-OUT circuit Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-46 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Setup Connections STO Logic State STO-IN1 STO-IN2 STO-OUT Power Stage open inactive closed inactive closed inactive closed active Table 3-50 STO logic state EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-47 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Molex CLIK-Mate, single row, 4 poles (502578-0400) Head A Contacts Molex CLIK-Mate crimp terminals (502579) Head B Female D-Sub connector DIN 41652, 9 poles, with mounting screws Table 3-55 CAN-COM Cable Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-49 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
• The standard bit rate setting (factory setting) is 1 Mbit/s, automatic bit rate detection is set. • Use 120 termination resistor at both ends of the CAN bus. • For detailed CAN information see separate document «EPOS4 Communication Guide». EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-50 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
USB Type A - micro B Cable USB Standard USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 (full speed) Max. bus supply voltage +5.25 VDC Max. DC data input voltage −0.5…+3.8 VDC Table 3-60 USB interface specification EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-51 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
3.3.13 Extension IN (X14) & Extension OUT (X15) The EPOS4 50/5 features two NET connectors for extension communication interfaces, such as EtherCAT. One serves for NET input, the other for NET output. Both sockets are identical in respect to their external wiring.
Switch off the controller’s power supply before removing or inserting an extension card. Electrostatic sensitive device (ESD) • Wear working cloth and use equipment in compliance with ESD protective measures. • Handle device with extra care. Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-54 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Fold down the plastic lid (H), press it down firmly, and let the two latches snap into place. Figure 3-44 Installation & removal of an extension card Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-55 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
• DIP switches 6…8 do not have any impact on the ID. Switch Binary Code Valence Setting (factory setting) Table 3-65 DIP switch SW1 – Binary code values Continued on next page. EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-56 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
DIP switch SW1 – CAN automatic bit rate detection 3.3.16.3 CAN Bus Termination Switch Without bus termination Bus termination with 120 Ω (factory setting) Table 3-68 DIP switch SW1 – CAN bus termination EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-57 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Port is closed Flicker Port is open / activity is present Port is open — Data rate is 100 Mbit/s Flicker = continuous flickering (10 Hz) Table 3-73 NET Port LED EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 3-60 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
Power & logic supply 4.3.2 DC Motor Figure 4-50 DC motor 4.3.3 EC (BLDC) Motor Figure 4-51 EC (BLDC) motor 4.3.4 Hall Sensors (Sensor 3) Figure 4-52 Hall sensors (Sensor 3) EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference 4-65 CCMC | 2022-04 | rel10445...
(and signs) used in this document unplug an extension card ID (of the device) incorporation into surrounding system informatory signs inputs analog high-speed digital interfaces location and designation RS232 LEDs, interpretation of country-specific regulations EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference Z-73 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
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Requirements of power supply safety alerts safety first! signs used SSI encoder specification wiring standards, fulfilled status LEDs supply voltage, required EPOS4 50/5 Hardware Reference Z-74 CCMC | 2023-07 | rel11726...
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