Graphical programming basics see how to connect functions and work with a variety of datatypes when constructing applications. With the release of the maxon motor epos 4 also comes new functionalities across the range of dc motor position controllers. The new escon module 508 he servo controller from maxon motor controls dc motors up to 750 w, even in the harshest ambient conditions. A majority of the pcs this is running on, most os versions are windows 7 sp1. An informal relationship between the two companies was initiated as early as 2006, with the inclusion of ni labview vis in maxons epos family of. First of all, i have this maxon ec flat motor ec45 brushless, with encoder. Edition october 2014 epos positioning controllers command library maxon motor control positioning controllers command library document id. Since its launch in 2005, more than 100,000 units are in use worldwide.
The maxon epos2 is a modular constructed digital positioning controller. License plate reader by slr engineering gmbh cassandra driver for labview by. Jan 15, 2019 sometimes is desired to control inside matlab a maxon motor connected to a epos 2 motor controller. Epos usb driver installation english, zip 4 mb version 2. The source code is written for two motors, but it is possible to modify easily to actuate multiple motors. The software installer includes 38 files and is usually about 1. A library for controlling maxon epos motor controllers using canbus abrouneposcontrol. It is suitable for permanent magnetactivated motors plus encoders with a range of 1 to 750 w continuous output power. It is possible to do that with this files, and the submitted tool differs from other in that it uses usb bus. Microdrives by maxon are designed to master demanding automation applications.
Maxon announces strategic collaboration with national. They feature high power density, high torque density, fast acceleration, high efficiency and extremely long operating life cycle. Additional information on the epos positioning controller can be found at this deep link on the maxon motor site on the epos. Jun 27, 2017 maxon brushed and brushless dc motor control unit software and firmware update. Upload the above sketch onto the arduino uno that is being used to control the motor. Set up the motor control software for data collection, as specified above. The parameters for 32bit and 64bit interfaces are identical. 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. Epos is a modular, digital positioning controller by maxon. The rs232 imho is not fast enough to achieve realtime communication between the epos and rt controller, also i am using the lvrt for the main program, thus it will be difficult to synchronize between. Maxon announces strategic collaboration with national instruments. Customer alert motor control software update maxonmotoraust. Due to its flexible and high efficient power stage, the epos2 242 drives.
The labview instrument driver export wizard allows you to convert a labview 8. The labview instrument driver import wizard allows you to convert an instrument driver from labwindowscvi c source to a labview wrapper dll. The different application programming environments e. Any of you who is using epos from maxon motor and labview realtime might face the same problem with me. The new epos 4 firmware 0120h is available now and offers a range of new features and changes. Type of commanding commanding by analog or digital signals standalone operation or commanding by io signals e. Nisoftmotionachsenschnittstelle fur positioniersteuerung epos2. Designed for use with brushed dc motors with encoders and brushless ec motors bldc with hall sensors and encoders up to 400 w continuous output power. Jan 18, 2018 maxon motor have released new software and firmware for the epos dc motor position 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 technology and mechatronics. Dear friends thank you for letting me join this forum, i need it. Typically the sdo reply by the epos controller internally takes 1 ms up to 2 ms.
I used epos studio software as well, for setting up motor parameters. Maxon precision motors announces a strategic collaboration with national instruments. Escon module 508 he servo controller maxon precision. Jul 01, 2016 epos studio startup wizard bldc motor duration. This driver provides a reusable architecture and set of vis for communicating to the maxon motor epos2 positioning controller over a canopen interface. To build upon this success, the swiss drive specialist launches the epos4 as the next generation of positioning controllers.
Labview environment basics examine the most important building blocks for any labview application, including the front panel, block diagram, palettes, controls, and indicators. To communicate with the epos you need a highspeed can device from national instruments. Maxon epos with canopen doing my little part, changing. While about 83% of users of maxon motor ag epos positioning controller come from the united. Plc, c analog and digital ios with configurable functionality. Brushless programmable intelligent drive for standalone positioning in very compact format with canopen, rs232 and graphical user interface for pc. Maxon precision motors is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with national instruments austin, tx. The epos4 compact 508 can is a dynamic, readytoconnect positioning controller in a compact design. A library for controlling maxon epos motor controllers using. Commanding maxon motors epos2 motor controller from matlab. Ive mounted the setup comprising maxon motor, epos2 505 control axis and usb cable to communicate with pc.
Available immediately for maxon epos 4 motion controllers are the latest firmware and software releases giving additional functionality supporting the new ethercat adaptation module. Programming is done according to iec 61 standard using the powerful tool epos studio. Epos2 positioning controller by maxon motor national. Ni 9881 canopen module and maxon epos2 getting started. Jul 09, 2018 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. The initiative will look to highlight mutual areas of interest in the field of robotics.
What i want to ask is, i dont know how to control this motor with the driver given. Program a maxon epos motion controller using labview. The settings in the previous section must all be completed first, as they are saved to the motor controller. 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. Our maxon newsletter provides you with the latest stories about cinema 4d and 3d design. Available immediately for maxon epos 4 motion controllers are the latest firmware and software releases giving additional functionality supporting the new etherc at adaptation module. Posted 03012010 maxon precision motors fall river, ma, a leader in electric motor technology and motion control products, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with national instruments austin, tx. Mcd epos p is the standalone version that can control multiple mcd epos through canopen. It is suitable for permanent magnetactivated brushed dc motors and electronically commutated brushless dc motors bldc with incremental encoder featuring a pow. Mobile devices profit from the low energy consumption of maxon s brushed dc and brushless dc motors. May 03, 2018 home support program a maxon epos motion controller using labview. Feb 03, 2008 any of you who is using epos from maxon motor and labview realtime might face the same problem with me.