This guide details the communication interfaces, EtherCAT specifications, USB interface, and error code definitions for maxon motor MAXPOS Positioning…
This document serves as a reference book for qualified technical personnel, providing instructions on the communication interfaces of the MAXPOS Positioning Controllers. It covers the EtherCAT interface, including communication specifications, the EtherCAT State Machine, and configuration of the axis. Additionally, it describes the USB interface and provides a definition of error codes.
| Applicable Communication Standards | IEC 61158 Type 12 EtherCAT Slave |
|---|---|
| Profile Type | Type 1 (CiA 402) |
| Physical Layer | IEEE 802.3 100 Base T |
| Fieldbus Connection | X9 (RJ45): EtherCAT Signal IN |
| Distributed Clocks | Free-run, DC mode supported |
| DC cycle | 100 μs minimal (200 μs typical) |
The purpose is to familiarize users with the described equipment and tasks on safe and adequate installation and/or commissioning.
This document is meant for trained and skilled personnel working with the equipment described.
The MAXPOS autonomously initializes and switches to the 'Init' state.