maxon motor EPOS4 DC motor position controller

maxon motor has released the latest generation of position control units — the EPOS4. Available as a module for OEM designs and also with connectors for easy integration, there are two continuous power ratings of 8 and 15 A.

With tiny dimensions of 60 x 62 mm and able to drive both brushed and brushless DC motors up to 1500 W with 98% efficiency, the position controller has the highest power density ratio for maxon motor controllers. These attributes make it particularly suitable for space- and power-critical applications in the electronics, manufacturing, process control, robotics, communications, aerospace and oil and gas fields.

The easy-to-use motor position controller has been designed with intuitive set-up in mind via freely downloadable configuration software. A modular system allows for selection between various communication preferences, and additional functionalities like safe torque off and field-oriented control have been included.

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