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You are here: Home / Controls / Compact EPOS4 position controller provides power for motion

Compact EPOS4 position controller provides power for motion

April 26, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

1-maxon-motor-EPOS4-position-controller-module.jpgmaxon motor’s EPOS controllers are proven components, with more than 100,000 units installed worldwide since 2005.

Now, the Swiss drive specialist has a new offering — EPOS4 next-generation positioning controllers.

The first product in maxon’s new line is the high-performance EPOS4 module with detachable pin headers and two different power ratings.

With a connector board, the modules can combine into a ready-to-install compact solutions. The position controllers are suitable for efficient and dynamic control of brushed DC motors and brushless BLDC motors (EC motors) with Hall sensors and encoders up to 750 W continuous power and 1,500 W peak power.

The EPOS4 Compact 50/15 CAN (59.5 x 65.5 x 35.1 mm) is a ready-to-install compact solution for brushed DC motors (with encoders) or brushless EC motors with Hall sensors and encoders — providing up to 750/1,500 W.

Position controller — more performance and additional functionality

The Swiss drive specialists at maxon motor has equipped its product offering of CANopen positioning motor controllers with even more power, better control performance, and additional functionalities. The modular concept also provides for a wide variety of expansion options with Ethernet-based interfaces, such as EtherCAT or absolute rotary encoders. All these innovations are based on the successful principle of the easy-to-use positioning system.

The combination of a wide variety of operating modes and state-of-the-art control characteristics like Field Oriented Control (FOC) with multiple analog and digital I/O along with various command options enables applications in a large number of fields from medical technology to robotics. As always, maxon relies on integrated protective devices like the Safe Torque Off (STO) functionality.

Intuitive parameterization with position controller

Start-up and parameterization are performed with an advanced, intuitive graphical user interface called “EPOS Studio” and user-friendly menu-controlled wizards. A sophisticated automatic process for controller tuning has also been part of the package for years. Customers are free to fully dedicate themselves to their real task – developing their devices.

This is the EPOS4 Module OEM position controller module with cover.
This is the EPOS4 Module OEM position controller module with cover.

Motor control becomes a secondary concern, as the EPOS comes with maxon’s comprehensive know-how in drive technology. Together with the three freely available libraries and programming examples, this makes the integration in a wide variety of systems very easy.

Up to 98% efficiency from the controller

All these characteristics are combined with a large input voltage range of up to 50 VDC, extremely high power density, and up to 98% efficiency. This makes EPOS4 position controllers the first choice for your drive application.

For more information on the EPOS position controller series of maxon motor, please see epos.maxonmotor.com. For more on maxon precision motors, visit www.maxonmotorusa.com.

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