MCD EPOS P, Compact drive with integrated programmable positioning controller

Maxon motor AG specializes in the development, manufacturing and sales of high quality drive components and systems under the trade mark maxon motor. All key components are manufactured in-house with custom design machinery. Our most important key technologies are three winding processes, motor manufacture and gearhead production as well as electronics, magnetic encoder components and the application of high-tech ceramics.

Maxon’s compact drives feature controllers, sensors and motors in a modern aluminium casing. The use of existing maxon products with an adapted design results in robust, space-saving drive solutions with high power density. The decentralised concept of these intelligent drives minimises the use of centralised controllers.

The combination of the brushless maxon EC motor, digital MR encoder and the fully digital EPOS P positioning controller results in a highly dynamic, maintenance-free positioning drive with excellent functionality and high efficiency. The MCD EPOS P is equipped with a processor and memory for standalone operation. Up to 127 further CANopen devices can be controlled by the device. Planetary gearheads can be selected from the maxon gear programme as an option for greater torque.

The MCD EPOS P is fitted with several opto-coupled inputs and outputs. Sensor signals and events can be evaluated directly in the drive. Cable lengths are shorter, thus reducing susceptibility to interference. Drive programming complies with the IEC 61131-3 standard using the powerful “EPOS Studio” tool. The integration of the Motion Control Library under the widely used PLCopen standard reduces programme complexity and development costs. 

Software-Features

• Windows based integrated development environment tool
• IEC 61131-3 programming languages (ST, FBD, IL, LD, SFC)
• IEC 61131-3 standard library
• Motion control function block library as published by PLCopen
• CANopen function block library
• User function block library capability
• Network variables and data exchange
• Online-debugging with break points and watch variables
• Axes configuration and parameterisation
• Online help

Characteristics

• 32-bit Host Processor, 60 MHz
• 512 KiB memory
• Typical 2,5 ms / 5000 instructions (IL)
• 512 Byte non-volatile memory
• Digital Signal Processor for motion control

Product Features

• CANopen profile position-, profile velocity- and homing mode
• Position-, velocity-, current-, master encoder- and step direction mode
• Position regulation with velocity- and acceleration feed-forward
• Sinusoidal and trapezoidal motion profiles
• Smart multi-purpose digital I/Os configurable as: positive and negative limit switch, home switch, position marker, enable and ready output
• General purpose digital I/Os
• Communication via CAN and/or RS-232
• Gateway RS-232 to CAN for service
• Built-in data recorder, auto tuning of controller parameters
• Windows-based Graphical User Interface for set-up, start-up and auto-tuning free of charge
• IEC 1131 libraries for different PLC free of charge

Product Family

• MCD EPOS P 60 W 12 V to 50 V, Nominal torque 54 mNm

Applications

• Automation
• Electronic production
• Packing equipment
• Materials handling