maxon motor ESCON 50/8 DC motor controller for harsh environments

Excessive humidity, condensation and airborne pollution can cause corrosion, reduce surface resistance and trigger metal migration. maxon motor’s ESCON 50/8 DC servo motor controller is not affected by these conditions, due to the polymer-coated circuit board. Even silicon or lubricant oils do not stick.

The controller withstands ambient temperatures from -40 to +92°C. The vibration and shock endurance comply with the high requirements of the Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests (MIL-STD 810F). This results in its suitability for a wide range of applications in fields like defence, marine, aerospace and scientific research, and for oil refineries and automotive systems.

The DC motor controller is designed for both brushed and brushless (with Hall sensors) DC motors up to 400 W of continuous power and 750 W of peak power. The servo amplifier has configurable digital and analog inputs along with current limits and speed ramp settings.

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