The epos studio software ensures the minimum possible setup times with its automatic regulation tuning feature. Epos2 245, digitale positioniersteuerung, 5 a, 11 maxon online. A plugandplay evaluationboard eb is provided for initial commissioning. Epos is a modular, digital positioning controller by maxon. Edition october 2014 epos positioning controllers command. Speed and position controllers by maxon maxon group. Precision drive systems by maxon maxon group maxon motor. This driver provides a reusable architecture and set of vis for communicating to the maxon motor epos2 positioning controller over a canopen interface. Information related to sales topics, the distribution network, documents, our onlineshop. Best robot vacuum 2019 roomba vs shark vs roborock vs neato vs deebot vs eufy duration. Aug 21, 2015 best robot vacuum 2019 roomba vs shark vs roborock vs neato vs deebot vs eufy duration.
May 03, 2018 home support program a maxon epos motion controller using labview. Jan 15, 2019 sometimes is desired to control inside matlab a maxon motor connected to a epos 2 motor controller. With the graphic user interface of the epos studio. This compact allinonedemo set, that comes in a box, consists of an programmable epos2 p positioning controller, ec motor with encoder, io board, cables, power supply and a dvd with software and comprehensive documentation. Brushless programmable intelligent drive for standalone positioning in very compact format with canopen, rs232 and graphical user interface for pc. Driver library for maxon eposepos2 motor controllers.
Matched with brushed dc motors with encoder or brushless ec motors with hall sensors. At the same time, maxon is upgrading the capabilities of the entire platform by enabling dual loop control. The components are stored in a light yet robust aluminum housing, with not a millimeter of space wasted. In its second generation, maxon motors epos easy to use positioning system is again pushing forward. In addition to the intuitive commissioning software, windows dll and linux shared objects libraries are freely available to make integration into a wide variety of master systems as easy as possible. Edition november 2016 epos positioning controllers. Epos2 a new generation of the successful motion controller maxons group of small, intelligent and compact epos positioning controllers has acquired a new member with even better performance and additional features. It is suitable for controlling permanent magnetactivated motors with encoders in a range of 1 to 1050 w continuous output power. New press releases on dc motors and motion control maxon. Drive specialist maxon motor will be presenting exciting new products at the worlds largest technology trade show. The epos4 commissioning software epos studio has an integrated regulation tuning wizard for full automatic evaluation and tuning of the complex dual loop control algorithm parameters. The system solution from maxon consists of a powerful, brushless flat motor with an encoder, a threestage planetary gearhead and an epos 4 controller. Dual loop control simultaneously controls motor and load feedback for optimum. Their application engineers helped us to select the right motor and controller for the job.
This compact allinonedemo set, that comes in a box, consists of an programmable epos2 p. Epos2 positioning controller by maxon motor national. Mar 03, 2019 at the same time, maxon is upgrading the capabilities of the entire platform by enabling dual loop control. Maxon accounting software maxon designed for small and medium company, handling business transactions for daily basis like pur. Set up the motor control software for data collection, as specified above. Im just starting to work with labview im quite new to the software in order to pilot a ecmax 40, 70w maxon motor with gp42 planetary gearhead 74. The highquality design complies with ip65 protection. Microdrives by maxon are designed to master demanding automation applications. In addition, the epos studio software enables easy commissioning and integration into a wide variety of master systems. It is suitable for permanent magnetactivated motors plus encoders with a. Epos controllers are compact, fully digital, smart motion controllers designed for use as plugin modules in customerspecific motherboards, and can be used for single axis or multi axis motion control. Commanding maxon motors epos2 motor controller from. Sep 23, 2019 the maxon epos4 digital positioning controller is the next generation of powerful canopen controllers. With the graphic user interface of the epos studio, the configurable drive system automatically searches for ideal control parameters auto tuning and is ready for use at the press of a button.
Mcd epos p is the standalone version that can control multiple mcd epos through canopen. Any of you who is using epos from maxon motor and labview realtime might face the same problem with me. With neodymium magnets in their core, maxon brushed remax motors are very powerful. Sometimes is desired to control inside matlab a maxon motor connected to a epos 2 motor controller. Setting up a maxon drive system and operate it safely. Epos the digital positioning controller family by maxon motor. It is suitable for permanent magnetactivated motors plus encoders with a range of 1 to 1050 w continuous output power. We combine brushed and brushless dc motors, gearheads. Dual loop control simultaneously controls motor and load feedback for optimum performance within the system. The myosure incorporates maxons epos 245 position controller as the driver for the device. Product features, usage, and system integration of maxon motors and controllers. Additional information on the epos positioning controller can be found at this deep link on the maxon motor site on the epos.
In addition to the intuitive commissioning software, there are libraries available free of charge for integration into a wide variety of master systems. Maxon epos with canopen doing my little part, changing. With the epos2 and epos4 easy positioning system controllers, a modular product line is available for dc brushed and brushless motors. The software installer includes 38 files and is usually about 1. The exoskeleton drive from maxon is mainly suitable for knee and hip joints.
Upload the above sketch onto the arduino uno that is being used to control the motor. Edition october 2014 epos positioning controllers command library maxon motor control positioning controllers command library document id. At maxon, we develop and build high precision electric drive systems that are among the best in the world. The recorded bode diagrams of the drive train transfer function can be exported. Epos is a modular, digital positioning controller by. April 2010 epos2 positioning controllers epos2 usb driver installation 3. I used epos studio software as well, for setting up motor parameters. Edition november 2016 epos positioning controllers command. The wide range of operating modes, as well as various command interfaces, make it versatile for use in many different drive systems in the fields of automation technology and mechatronics. The system solution from maxon consists of a powerful, brushless flat motor with an encoder, a threestage planetary gearhead and an epos4 controller. Home support program a maxon epos motion controller using labview. Epos controllers are compact, fully digital, smart motion controllers designed for use as plugin modules in customerspecific motherboards, and can be used for single axis or multi axis motion control systems. Epos is a modular, digital positioning controller by maxon motor.
The rs232 imho is not fast enough to achieve realtime communication. It is suitable for permanent magnetactivated motors plus encoders with a range of 1 to 750 w continuous output power. Selecting, combining, and configuring drive systems. Ive mounted the setup comprising maxon motor, epos2 505 control axis and usb cable to communicate with pc. The intuitive epos studio startup software, as well as libraries and programming examples for integration in a wide variety of master systems, are available free of charge and make operation as easy as possible. Example programs are included with most instrument driver downloads.
Feb 03, 2008 any of you who is using epos from maxon motor and labview realtime might face the same problem with me. Epos the digital positioning controller family by maxon. Commanding maxon motors epos2 motor controller from matlab. Each epos module implements a flexible and highly efficient power stage, and drives a brushed dc motor with digital encoder. Information related to sales topics, the distribution network, documents, our onlineshop, the configurator and so on. Programming is done according to iec 61 standard using the powerful tool epos studio. Jan 18, 2018 maxon motor have released new software and firmware for the epos dc motor position controllers. Program a maxon epos motion controller using labview. The newest addition to the highperformance range of positioning controllers are the maxpos controllers. The wide range of operating modes, as well as various command interfaces, make it versatile for use in many different drive systems in the fields of automation. High torques and speeds, low noise and backlash the maxon gpx 10 has virtually every quality that could. How to configure an epos4 positioning controller using. In addition to the new positioning controller, maxon also presented an innovation in brushless drives at the hannover messe. The dc motor series with an excellent price performance ratio.
It is possible to do that with this files, and the submitted tool differs from other in that. Maxon showcased its new epos4 7015 controller at this. Type of commanding commanding by analog or digital signals standalone operation or commanding by io signals e. Since its launch in 2005, maxon motors epos range of controllers has been very successful in the marketplace supplying more than 100,000 units worldwide. With the release of the maxon motor epos 4 also comes new functionalities across the range of dc motor. They feature high power density, high torque density, fast acceleration, high efficiency and extremely long operating life cycle. It is possible to do that with this files, and the submitted tool differs from other in that it uses usb bus. Mobile devices profit from the low energy consumption of maxon s brushed dc and brushless dc motors. The rs232 imho is not fast enough to achieve realtime communication between the epos and. The settings in the previous section must all be completed first, as they are saved to the motor controller. A majority of the pcs this is running on, most os versions are windows 7 sp1. Posted 12112009 what you expect from a positioning control unit. Training material about product selection, practical exercises and tips for support use.
Available immediately for maxon epos 4 motion controllers are the latest firmware and. Dec 11, 2009 maxon motors epos easy to use positioning system is again pushing forward. Maxon showcased its new epos4 7015 controller at this years. The epos3 7010 ethercat is a modular digital positioning controller. The maxon epos4 digital positioning controller is the next generation of powerful canopen controllers.
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