Product Knowledge

Motor

• Motor data and simulation
• Meaning of maxon's specified motor data
• Temperature sensor NTC
• Temperature sensor PTC
• Commutation: Graphite brushes (GB) or Precious metal brushes (EB)
• Bearings: Sintered sleeve or ball bearings

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maxon BIKEDRIVE

• maxon BIKEDRIVE: General technical FAQs
• maxon BIKEDRIVE: FAQs about the Drive Unit (Motor and Gear)
• maxon BIKEDRIVE: FAQs about the Battery
• maxon BIKEDRIVE: FAQs about the HMI and Display

Controller

• Power conversion in PWM power stages

Encoder

• Encoder: minimum speed
• Encoder Line Driver
• Encoder: problems with long cables
• Encoder: channels A and B, phase shift and direction of rotation

Gear

• Meaning of maxon's specified gearhead data
• Gearhead efficiency at blocking
• Gearhead: Mass inertia

Systems

• UL approbation of maxon products

Accessories

• What is the power consumption of a brake?
• Brake: What to consider

General topics

• EN and ISO quality standards, EU Conformity, RoHS, REACH, ...
• Motor current measurement in case of a PWM power amplifier
• Electromagnetic emissions with DC motors