Jürgen Wagenbach
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EPOS4: Causes of "STO error" (0x8A88)
Topic: What can be the cause of a "STO error" (0x8A88) reported by the EPOS4? Solution: 1.) Basics The "STO - Safe Torque Off" is a feature which blocks the power stage on hardware level directly...
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Integration of maxon controllers into an OPC system?
Topic: What does OPC UA mean? Is an OPC interface present by maxon controllers? How can maxon controllers be integrated into an OPC system? Solution: 1.) Basics OPC UA (= Open Platform Communicat...
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Jürgen Wagenbach created an article,
Meaning and impact of "Cogging torque" and "Ripple torque"
Topic: Situation: Iron-core motors (e.g. EC-i, EC flat, EC frameless, IDX) are driven with a motor controller (e.g. ESCON) in "Current control" mode with a constant motor current. When touching th...
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Jürgen Wagenbach created an article,
EPOS4 / IDX: Important steps during initial commissioning
Topic: What steps should be taken when commissioning an IDX or EPOS4 for the first time (or in case the motor or controller gets replaced)? Solution: It is mandatory that system and motor confi...
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Jürgen Wagenbach created an article,
Gears: Self-locking or Back-drivability
Topic: What means "Self-locking" or "Back-drivable"? How can it be judged if a gear or drive unit is "self-locking" or "back-drivable? For what types of applications get "Self-locking" or "back-dr...
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Jürgen Wagenbach created an article,
EPOS4 / IDX: What is the meaning and action of the I2t protection?
Question: What is the so-called I2t algorithm? What is the controller's reaction if the drive is overloaded? Solution: The so-called "I2t algorithm" is a permanently updated internal counter whic...
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Jürgen Wagenbach created an article,
EPOS4 / IDX: Meaning of Controlword's "Endless Movement" bit
Question: What is the meaning and usage of the "Endless Movement" bit 15 of EPOS4's / IDX's Controlword (0x6040)? Solution: It is possible by the "Endless Movement" bit to start a motion in "PPM...
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Jürgen Wagenbach created an article,
Ventilated motors: What has to be taken into account?
Question: What has to be taken into account if "ventilated" motors are in use? Why are no position controllers present by the "Modular system" controller's list in case of ventilated motors? Solu...
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Jürgen Wagenbach created an article,
EPOS4: How has a brake to be connected?
Topic: How has a brake to be connected to a maxon controller, e.g. EPOS4? Solution: Technical background The digital outputs of the EPOS4 (as well as other maxon controllers) are "open collector"...
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Jürgen Wagenbach created an article,
Technical data of Parvalux motors required by controllers
Topic: What motor data is required for proper configuration of Parvalux motors in use by maxon controllers? What "Thermal time constant winding" should be in use if it is not specified? Solution:...