maxon motor

maxon motor control 1-Q-EC Amplifier DEC Module 50/5

Order number 380200
Operating Instructions Edition April 2015

The DEC Module 50/5 (Digital EC Controller) is a small

1-quadrant digital controller for the control of brushless DC motors
(Electronic Commutated motors) up to 250 W.
The used EC motor must be equipped with digital Hall sensors.

Features:
• Digital speed control
operates as «closed loop» or as «open loop» speed controller
• Maximum speed 80 000 rpm (motor with 1 pole pair)
• Set value input through external analogue voltage (0 ... +5 V)
• 3 different speed ranges selectable
• Direction of rotation preset by a digital signal
• The output stage can be enabled or disabled
• Maximum output current limit adjustable up to 10 A
• Motor speed can be monitored with the «Monitor n» output
• Status indication via «Ready»output
• Blockage protection (current limit for blocked motor)
• Protective functions: undervoltage, overvoltage and thermal overload
• Standardized connector strip, pitch 2.54 mm

Thanks to the wide input power supply range of 6...50 VDC (optional 5 VDC operation possible), the DEC Module
50/5 is very versatile and can be used with various power supplies.
A sturdy PI speed controller design is an ideal premise for immediate operation.
The well-priced and miniaturized OEM module seamlessly integrates into applications. Now the customer can
fully focus on developing his/hers own device - while being able to make use of maxon motor‘s vast drive know-
how. For start-up maxon motor offers a comprehensive Evaluation Board.

Table of Contents
1 Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................................................. 2

2 Technical Data.................................................................................................................................................... 3

3 Pin assignment DEC Module 50/5...................................................................................................................... 5

4 Commissioning Instructions............................................................................................................................... 6

5 Functional Description of Inputs and Outputs.................................................................................................... 7

6 Protective functions.......................................................................................................................................... 14

7 Block Diagram.................................................................................................................................................. 15

8 Dimensional Drawing........................................................................................................................................ 16

9 Accessories (not included in delivery).............................................................................................................. 16

10 Appendix «Motherboard Design Guide»........................................................................................................ 16

The latest edition of these operating instructions may be downloaded from the internet as a PDF-file under
www.maxonmotor.com, category «Service & Downloads», order number 380200 or
in the e-shop http://shop.maxonmotor.com.
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1-Q-EC Amplifier DEC Module 50/5 Operating Instructions

1 Safety Instructions
a Skilled Personnel
Installation and commissioning of the equipment shall only be performed by
experienced, skilled personnel.

a Statutory Regulations
The user must ensure that the amplifier and the components belonging to it
are assembled and connected according to local statutory regulations.

a Disconnect Load
For primary operation the motor should be free running, i.e. with load discon-
nected.

a Additional Safety Equipment

Any electronic apparatus is, in principle, not fail-safe. Machines and appara-
tus must therefore be fitted with independent monitoring and safety equip-
ment. If the equipment breaks down, if it is operated incorrectly, if the control
unit breaks down or if the cables break, etc., it must be ensured that the drive
or the complete apparatus is kept in a safe operating mode.

a Repairs
Repairs may be made by authorized personnel only or by the manufacturer.
Improper repairs can result in substantial dangers for the user

a Danger
During installation of the DEC Module, make sure to disconnect all apparatus
from the electrical supply.
After switch-on, do not touch any life parts!

a Wiring Procedure
All electrical connections should only be connected or disconnected when the
power is switched off.

a Max. Supply voltage

Make sure that the supply voltage is between 6 and 55 VDC. Voltage higher
than 56 VDC or wrong polarity will destroy the unit.

a Short Circuit and Earth Fault

The amplifier is not protected against winding short circuits against ground
safety earth and/or GND!

a Electrostatic sensitive device (ESD)

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2 Technical Data
2.1 Electrical data
Nominal supply voltage +VCC..................................................................... 6 … 50 VDC (optional 5 VDC1)
Absolute minimum supply voltage +Vcc min........................................................... 6 VDC (optional 5 VDC1)
Absolute maximum supply voltage +Vcc max. ................................................................................... 55 VDC
Max. output voltage....................................................................................................................... 0.95 • VCC
Continuous output current Icont.................................................................................................................5 A
Max. output current Imax. ........................................................................................................................10 A
Switching frequency.......................................................................................................................46.8 kHz
Max. speed (motor with 1 pole pair).......................................................................................... 80 000 rpm
2.2 Inputs
«Set value speed».........................................................Analogue input (0 ... 5 V); Resolution: 1024 steps
«Enable».......................................................................+2.4 … +55 V (Ri = 100 kΩ) or switch against VCC
«Direction»....................................................................+2.4 … +55 V (Ri = 100 kΩ) or switch against VCC
Speed range «DigIN1 »................................+2.4 … +55 V (Rpull-up = 47 kΩ at 5 V) or switch against Gnd
Speed range «DigIN2 »................................+2.4 … +55 V (Rpull-up = 47 kΩ at 5 V) or switch against Gnd
«Set current limit»..............................................................................external resistor (1/16 W) against Gnd
Hall sensors.................................................................«Hall sensor 1», «Hall sensor 2», «Hall sensor 3»

2.3 Output
Motor speed «Monitor n»................................................................ Digital output signal, 5 V (Ro = 47 kΩ)
Status indication «Ready»............................................................... Digital output signal, 5 V (Ro = 47 kΩ)

2.4 Voltage output

+5 VDC output voltage «VCC Hall».............................................................................+5 VDC, max. 35 mA

2.5 Motor connections

Motor connections....................................... «Motor winding 1», « Motor winding 2», « Motor winding 3»

2.6 Ambient temperature

Operation..................................................................................................................................-10 ... +45°C
Storage......................................................................................................................................-40 ... +85°C

2.7 Humidity range

Non condensating........................................................................................................................20 ... 80 %

2.8 Protective functions

Current limitation (cycle-by-cycle)............................................................ adjustable up to maximum 10 A
Blockage ......................................................................... Motor current limitation if motor shaft is blocked
Undervoltage shutdown........................................................................................ shutdown if VCC < 6 VDC
Overvoltage shutdown........................................................................................ shutdown if VCC > 56 VDC
Thermal overload protection of power stage............................................... shutdown if Tpower stage > 100°C

2.9 Mechanical data

Weight......................................................................................................................................... approx. 9 g
Dimensions (LxWxH)........................................................................................... 43.18 x 27.94 x 12.7 mm
....................................................................................................................................... 1.7 x 1.1 x 0.5 Inch

2.10 Terminals
Pin header 1...................................................................................................................................2 x 9 pins
.......................................................................................................... double-row, pitch 2.54 mm (0.1 Inch)
Pin header 2........................................................................................................................................ 8 pins
............................................................................................................single row, pitch 2.54 mm (0.1 Inch)

1 5V operating see chapter «10.8.2 Low Voltage +5V operation»

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2.11 Standards
The described device has been successfully tested for compliance with the
below listed standards. In practical terms, only the complete system (the fully
operational equipment comprising all individual components, such as motor,
servo controller, power supply unit, EMC filter, cabling etc.) can undergo an
EMC test to ensure interference-free operation.

Important Notice
 The device’s compliance with the mentioned standards does not im-
ply its compliance within the final, ready to operate setup. In order to
achieve compliance of your operational system, you must perform EMC
testing of the involved equipment as a whole.

Electromagnetic compatibility
IEC/EN 61000-6-2 Immunity for industrial environments
Generic
standards Emission standard for industrial environ-
IEC/EN 61000-6-4
ments
IEC/EN 61000-6-4 RF disturbances
EN 55011
(CISPR11)
Applied IEC/EN 61000-4-3 Radiated electromagnetic field > 10V/m
standards
IEC/EN 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient burst +/- 2 kV
IEC/EN 61000-4-6 RF conducted disturbances 10Vrms
IEC/EN 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field 30A/m

Others
Safety UL File Number E172472, E92481 or E76251; unassembled
standards printed circuit board
Reliability prediction of electronic equipment
Environment: Ground, benign (GB)
Ambient temperature: 298 K (25°C)
Component stress: In accordance with cir-
Reliability MIL-HDBK-217F
cuit diagram and nominal power

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF):

1‘434‘315 hours

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3 Pin assignment DEC Module 50/5

Top view

1 2

DEC Module 50/5

26

19
17 18

3.1 Pin assignment

Pin Signal Description

1 W1 Motor winding 1
2 W1 Motor winding 1
3 W2 Motor winding 2
4 W2 Motor winding 2
5 W3 Motor winding 3
6 W3 Motor winding 3
7 +Vcc Supply voltage 6...50 VDC
8 +Vcc Supply voltage 6...50 VDC
9 Gnd Ground
10 Gnd Ground
11 Vcc Hall +5 VDC output voltage
12 n.c. do not connect
13 H1 Hall sensor 1
14 Gnd Ground
15 H2 Hall sensor 2
16 Gnd Ground
17 H3 Hall sensor 3
18 Monitor n Speed monitor output
19 Ready Status indication output
20 DigIN1 Digital input 1
21 DigIN2 Digital input 2
22 Enable Enable input
23 Direction Direction input
24 Gnd Ground
25 Set current limit Set current limit input
26 Set value speed Set value speed input

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4 Commissioning Instructions
4.1 Power supply layout
Any available power supply can be used, as long as it meets the minimum
requirements shown below.
During commissioning and adjustment phases, we recommend to mechani-
cally separate the motor from the machine to prevent damage due to uncon-
trolled motion!

Power supply requirements

Nominal output voltage 6 VDC < VCC < 50 VDC
Absolute minimum output voltage 6 VDC
Absolute maximum output voltage 55 VDC
Output current depending on load, continuous max. 5 A
acceleration, short-time max. 10 A

The required supply voltage can be calculated as follows:

Known values
ÖÖ Operating torque MB [mNm]
ÖÖ Operating speed nB [rpm]
ÖÖ Nominal motor voltage UN [V]
ÖÖ Motor no-load speed at UN, n0 [rpm]
ÖÖ Speed/torque gradient of the motor Dn/∆M [rpm/mNm]

Sought value
ÖÖ Supply voltage VCC [V]

Solution

UN § 'n · 1
Vcc ˜ ¨ nB  ˜ MB ¸˜  0.3V
no © 'M ¹ 0.95

Select a power supply capable of supplying this calculated voltage under

load. The formula takes into account a maximum PWM duty cycle of 95%
and a 0.3 V maximum voltage drop (at maximum output current) of the power
stage.

What speed can be reached with a given power supply:

ª n º ª 'n º
nB 0.95 ˜ «Vcc  0.3V  ˜ 0 »  « ˜ MB»
¬ U N ¼ ¬ 'M ¼
Note
ÖÖ During controlled deceleration, the power supply must be able to buffer
the back-fed energy e.g. in a capacitor.
ÖÖ The under voltage protection switches off the DEC Module 50/5, as soon
as the supply voltage VCC drops below 6 V. Therefore, at low supply vol-
tage VCC attention has to be payed to the voltage drop over the supplying
cables.

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5 Functional Description of Inputs and Outputs

5.1 Inputs
5.1.1 Speed range and mode selection with «DigIN1» and «DigIN2»
The digital inputs «DigIN1» [20] and «DigIN2» [21] determine both, the ope-
ration mode (digital speed controller or digital speed actuator) and the speed
range in speed set value mode.

Motor type
DigIN1 DigIN2 1 pole pair 4 pole pair 8 pole pair

Open loop speed control, 0...95 % PWM

0 0
depending on the «Set value speed» input voltage

1 0 500...5 000 rpm 125...1 250 rpm 62...625 rpm

0 1 500...20 000 rpm 125... 5 000 rpm 62...2 500 rpm

1 1 500...80 000 rpm 125...20 000 rpm 62...10 000 rpm

Please note
ÖÖ If the signal level of the digital inputs DigIN1 [20] and DigIN2 [21] are
changed, the new levels are adopted by a disable-enable procedure.

If the input «DigIN» is not connected (floating) or a voltage higher than 2.4 V
is applied, the input is active.
Logic 1 Input not connected (floating) Input active
Input voltage > 2.4 V

If the input «DigIN» is set to ground potential or a voltage smaller than 0.8 V
is applied, the digital input is inactive
Logic 0 Input set to Gnd Input inactive
Input voltage < 0.8 V

The inputs «DigIN1»and «DigIN2» are protected against overvoltage.

Digital input 1 Pin number [20] «DigIN1»

Digital input 2 Pin number [21] «DigIN2»
Input voltage range 0 ... +5 V
Input impedance 47 kΩ pull-up resistor against 5 V
Continuous overvoltage protection -55 ... +55 V

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5.1.2 Set value «Set value speed»
The external analogue set value is predetermined at the «Set value speed»
input [26]. The «Set value speed» input sets the rotational speed of the motor
shaft.
By adjusting the signal levels on digital inputs «DigIN1 [20]» and
«DigIN2 [21]» the speed range must be set in advance.

Motor type
DigIN1 DigIN2 1 pole pair 4 pole pair 8 pole pair

Open loop speed control, 0...95 % PWM

0 0
depending on the «Set value speed» input voltage

1 0 500...5 000 rpm 125...1 250 rpm 62...625 rpm

0 1 500...20 000 rpm 125...5 000 rpm 62...2 500 rpm

1 1 500...80 000 rpm 125...20 000 rpm 62...10 000 rpm

Note
ÖÖ If the signal level of the digital inputs DigIN1 [20] and DigIN2 [21] are
changed, the new levels are adopted by a disable-enable procedure.

Set value voltage Description

0 V ... 0.1 V Operation at minimum speed
0.1 V ... 5.0 V Linear speed adjustment

The actual speed value is calculated according the following formula:

Known values
 Minimum speed (see table above) nmin [rpm]
 Maximum speed (see table above) nmax [rpm]
 Set value voltage Vset [V] respectively speed n [rpm]

Sought value Sought value

 speed n [rpm]  Set value voltage Vset [V]
Solution Solution

ªVset  0.1>V @ º § n  nmin ·

n « 4.9>V @ ˜ nmax  nmin »  nmin Vset ¨¨ ˜ 4.9>V @¸¸  0.1>V @
¬ ¼ © nmax  nmin ¹
The «Set value speed» input is protected against overvoltage.

Set value speed input Pin number [26] «Set value speed»
Input voltage range 0 ... +5 V (referenced to Gnd)
Resolution 1024 steps (4.88 mV)
Input impedance 107 kΩ (in range 0 ... +5 V)
Continuous overvoltage protection -55 ... +55 V

 The change rate of the set value signal is limited internally with a ramp
function. It nominally takes 1 s to reach the maximum speed for the
selected speed range. This time can be shortened proportionally by
defining smaller set value increments.
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Adjusting set values via PWM control

Instead of an analog voltage, a PWM signal with a fixed frequency and ampli-
tude can be used to adjust the speed set value.
The desired change in the set value is achieved by variation of the duty cycle
in the range 0…100%. Both the amplitude and the duty cycle have an influ-
ence on the resulting speed. The mean value of the applied PWM voltage
corresponds to the analog input signal for the speed set value.

Nominal value amplitude PWM set value 0…5 V

Max. value amplitude PWM set value -55…+55 V
Frequency range PWM set value 500 Hz…20 kHz
Modulation PWM set value 0…100%
Continuous overvoltage protection -55…+55 V

Examples:
motor type: 1 pole pair
speed range: 500...20‘000 min-1
ªVset  0.1>V @ º
n « 4.9>V @ ˜ nmax  nmin »  nmin
¬ ¼

PWM cycle 1
Voltage [V]

PWM cycle 2
12.5

PWM cycle 3
10

PWM cycle 4
7.5

PWM cycle 5
5

2.5

0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 t [µs]

-2.5

PWM cycle 1: 33 % PWM @ 0 V … 12 V à 4.0 V à 16'020 rpm

PWM cycle 2: 60 % PWM @ 0 V … 10 V à 6 V limited to 5 V (max. set value voltage) à 20'000 rpm

PWM cycle 3: 75 % PWM @ -2.5 V … 7.5 V à 5.0 V à 20'000 rpm

PWM cycle 4: 50 % PWM @ 0 V … 5 V à 2.5 V à 10'051 rpm

PWM cycle 5: 90 % PWM @ 0 V … 2.5 V à 2.25 V à 9'056 rpm

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5.1.3 «Enable»
The «Enable» input enables or disables the power stage.

If a voltage higher than 2.4 V is applied to the «Enable» input, the amplifier is
activated (Enable). A speed ramp will be performed during acceleration.
Enable Input voltage > 2.4 V Motor shaft running

If the input is not connected (floating) or ground potential is applied to the

«Enable» input, the power stage is high impedant and the motor shaft free-
wheels and slows down (Disable).
Disable Input not connected (floating) Power stage switched off
Input set to Gnd
Input voltage < 0.8 V

The «Enable» input is protected against overvoltage.

Enable Pin number [22] «Enable»

Input voltage range 0 ... +5 V
Input impedance 100 kΩ (in range 0 ... +5 V)
Continuous overvoltage protection -55 ... +55 V
Delay time max. 40 ms

5.1.4 «Direction»
The «Direction» input determines the rotational direction of the motor shaft.
When the level changes, the motor shaft slows down with a ramp to standstill,
and accelerates with a speed ramp in the opposite direction, until the target
speed is reached again.

If the input is not connected (floating) or ground potential is applied to the

«Direction» input, the motor shaft runs clockwise (CW).
CW Input not connected (floating) Clockwise (CW)
Input set to Gnd
Input voltage < 0.8 V

If a voltage higher than 2.4 V is applied to the «Direction» input, the motor
shaft runs counter-clockwise (CCW).
CCW Input voltage > 2.4 V Counter-clockwise (CCW)

The «Direction» input is protected against overvoltage.

Direction Pin number [23] «Direction»

Input voltage range 0 ... +5 V
Input impedance 100 kΩ (in range 0 ... +5 V)
Continuous overvoltage protection -55 ... +55 V
Delay time max. 40 ms

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5.1.5 «Set current limit»
The «Set current limit» input is used for setting the continuous output current
limitation in the range of 0.5...10 A.
The current set at the input «Set current limit» will stay available for an indefi-
nite period of time.

Note
ÖÖ The limiting value should be below the rated motor current (max. continu-
ous current) as shown on the motor data sheet (corresponds to line 6 in
maxon catalog).

Set value current Pin number [25] «Set current limit»

Referenced to Ground Pin number [24] «Gnd»

To parameterize the preferred current limiting value, an external resistor (at

least 62.5 mW) between current limiting input «Set current limit» Pin [25] and
ground «Gnd» Pin [24] must be added.

Current limit value Resistance value (E24 series)

10 A input floating
9A 220 kΩ
8A 91 kΩ
7A 56 kΩ
6A 36 kΩ
5A 24 kΩ
4A 16 kΩ
3A 10.0 kΩ
2A 5.6 kΩ
1A 2.7 kΩ
0.5 A 1.2 kΩ

5.1.6 «Hall sensor 1», «Hall sensor 2», «Hall sensor 3»

Hall sensors are needed for detecting the rotor position and the actual speed.

The Hall sensor inputs are protected against overvoltage.

Hall sensor 1 Pin number [13] «Hall sensor 1»

Hall sensor 2 Pin number [15] «Hall sensor 2»
Hall sensor 3 Pin number [17] «Hall sensor 3»
Input voltage range 0 ... +5 V
Input impedance 22 kΩ pull-up resistor to 5 V
Voltage level «low» max. 0.8 V
Voltage level «high» min. 2.4 V
Continuous overvoltage protection -30 ... +30 V

Suitable for Hall sensor IC‘s with Schmitt-Trigger behavior and open collector
or push-pull outputs.

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5.2 Outputs
5.2.1 +5 VDC output voltage «VCC Hall»
An internal auxiliary voltage of +5 VDC is provided for:
ÖÖ Hall sensor supply voltage «VCC Hall»
ÖÖ For external set value potentiometer (recommended value: 10 kΩ)
ÖÖ Gating the signals: «Enable» and «Direction»
The output is protected against continuous short circuit.

+5 VDC output voltage Pin number [11] «VCC Hall»

Referenced to Ground Pin number [14] «Gnd»
Output voltage +5 VDC ± 5 %
Max. output current 35 mA

5.2.2 Motor speed monitor «Monitor n»

The «Monitor n» output gives information on the actual speed of the motor
shaft. The actual speed is available as a digital frequency signal (High/Low).
The output «Monitor n» is protected against continuous short circuit.

Motor speed monitor Pin number [18] «Monitor n»

Output voltage range 0 ... +5 V
Output impedance 47 kW

Known values
 Number of pole pairs of motor zpol
 Frequency at «Monitor n» output [Hz] respectively Speed n [rpm]

Sought value Sought value

 Frequency at «Monitor n» [Hz]  Speed n [rpm]

Solution Solution

n ˜ z pol
f Monitor n >Hz @ n
f Monitor n ˜ 20
>min @
1
20
z pol

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5.2.3 Status indication «Ready»
The «Ready» output can be used to report the state of operational readiness
or a fault condition to a master control unit.

In normal cases (no fault) the output is switched to 5V.

Ready (no fault) 5V

In case of a fault the output is switched to Ground.

Fault (not ready) 0 V (Gnd)

Possible reasons for a fault message:

ÖÖ Undervoltage
Fault message occurs in case supply voltage +VCC < 6 VDC.
To reset the fault condition the amplifier must be disabled and the supply
voltage +VCC must be higher than 6 VDC.
ÖÖ Overvoltage
Fault message occurs in case supply voltage +VCC > 56 VDC.
To reset the fault condition the amplifier must be disabled and the supply
voltage +VCC must be lower than 54 VDC.
ÖÖ Thermal overload
Fault message occurs in case power stage temperature is > 100°C.
To reset the fault condition the amplifier must be disabled and the power
stage temperature must fall below 80°C
ÖÖ Invalid Hall sensor signals
The amplifier recognizes invalid conditions at the Hall sensor inputs.
To reset the fault condition the amplifier must be disabled and the Hall
sensors must be wired correctly.

The output «Ready» is protected against continuous short circuit.

Status indication Pin number [19] «Ready»

Output voltage range 0 ... +5 V
Output resistance 47 kΩ

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6 Protective functions
6.1 Undervoltage protection
The power stage will be disabled in case the supply voltage +VCC drops below
6 VDC.
To reset the fault condition the amplifier must be disabled and the supply
voltage +VCC must be higher than 6 VDC.

6.2 Overvoltage protection

The power stage will be disabled in case the supply voltage +VCC rises above
56 VDC.
To reset the fault condition the amplifier must be disabled and the supply
voltage +VCC must be lower than 54 VDC.

6.3 Thermal overload protection

The power stage will be disabled in case the power stage temperature ex-
ceeds 100°C.
To reset the fault condition the amplifier must be disabled and the power
stage temperature must fall below 80°C.

6.4 Invalid Hall sensor signals

The power stage will be disabled in case invalid conditions at the Hall sensor
inputs occur.
To reset the fault condition the amplifier must be disabled and the Hall sen-
sors must be wired correctly.

6.5 Blockage protection

If the motor shaft is blocked, the current limit is set to the predetermined va-
lue at the«Set current limit» input.
Note
ÖÖ No fault message occurs at the «Ready» output if blockage protection is
active.

6.6 Current limitation

The motor current will be limited to 0.5…10 A depending on the value applied
to the input «Set current limit» by means of a cycle-to-cycle limitation (see
chapter «5.1.5 «Set current limit»»).
Note
ÖÖ No fault message occurs at the «Ready» output if current limitation is
active.

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7 Block Diagram
+5V Vin
7
DEC MODULE 50/5 +VCC 10...50 VDC
8
+VCC 10...50 VDC
Supply
9
Power Gnd
10
Power Gnd
19
Ready 1
Motor winding 1
+5V +5V 2
Motor winding 1
Power
MOSFET 3
20 Full Motor winding 2
Driver Bridge
DigIN1 4
Motor winding 2
5
Motor winding 3
6
+5V +5V Motor winding 3
Each pin is limited
to 3A continuous.
21 Current Connect both pins!
DigIN2 detect
12
Do not connect

+5V +5V +5V

22 13
Micro Controller

Enable Hallsensor 1

+5V +5V +5V

23 15
Direction Hallsensor 2

+5V +5V

24
Gnd 17
Hallsensor 3

+5V +5V +5V

11
VCC Hall
25
Set current limit
14
Gnd

18
+5V Monitor n
Vin
16
26 Gnd
Set value speed

+5V

NTC

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8 Dimensional Drawing
Dimensions in [mm]

9 Accessories (not included in delivery)

maxon motor order number Designation
370652 DEC Module Evaluation Board

10 Appendix «Motherboard Design Guide»

10.1 Introduction
The present documentation «Motherboard Design Guide» contains helpful
information on the integration of the DEC Modules 50/5 into printed circuit
boards. Contained therein are recommendations for possibly needed 3rd par-
ty components, suggestions on layout, terminal assignment as well as circuit
samples.

Warning:
 Development of printed circuits boards requires specific qualifications
and should only be performed by experienced electronics engineers.
The present brief instruction is intended to serve as supporting aid only
and does not claim completeness. Upon request, maxon motor ag is
glad to assist and to offer customer-specific motherboard designs.

10.2 External components

10.2.1 Pin socket
The connector arrays used in the DEC Module 50/5 permit two possible types
of connections. The module can either be mounted on pin socket or soldered
directly into the printed circuit board.

Pin socket recommendations:

Specifications:
–– Pin socket vertical, single row, mates with pin header 0.63 x 0.63 mm,
pitch 2.54 mm, 3 A, contact material gold or brass
Pin socket 8 poles, single row:
–– Preci-Dip 801-87-008-10-001101
–– Samtec SSW-108-01-F-S
–– Harwin M20-7820842
Pin socket 9 poles, double row
–– Preci-Dip 803-87-018-10-001101
–– Samtec SSW-109-01-F-D
–– Harwin M20-7830942

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10.2.2 Supply voltage
To protect the DEC module from damage an external fuse, a TVS-diode and
a capacitor in the power supply voltage line are recommended.
FU1
+VSupply +Vcc Module 1
7A
D1 C1
SMBJ54A 220u/63V
+

Gnd Gnd

Fuse FU1:
To protect against reverse polarity, place a fuse at the entry of the power
supply. Together with the TVS-diode, the fuse breaks an occurring reverse
current.
Recommendation for the fuse:
–– Littlefuse 154 Series OMNI-BLOK® fuse holder with SMD NANO2 ® Fuse
installed:
154007. 7 A very fast-acting

TVS-Diode D1:
To protect against overvoltage due to supply transients or the motor braking
energy, connect a transient voltage suppressor diode to the power supply
voltage.
Recommendations for the TVS-diode:
–– Vishay SMBJ54A
UR=54 V, UBR = 60.0...66.3 V @1mA, UC = 87.1 V @ 6.9 A
–– Diotec P6SMBJ54A
UR=54 V, UBR = 60.0...66.6 V @1mA, UC = 87.1 V @ 6.9 A

Capacitor C1:
An external capacitor is not mandatory for the function of the DEC module.
To reduce the voltage ripple and to buffer the back-fed energy a electrolyte
capacitor can be connect to the power supply voltage.
Recommendations for the electrolyte capacitor:
–– Panasonic EEUFC1J221S
Rated voltage 63V, Capacitance 220 mF, Ripple Current 1285 mA
–– Rubycon 63ZL220M10X23
Rated voltage 63V, Capacitance 220 mF, Ripple Current 1120 mA
–– Nichicon UPM1J221MHD
Rated voltage 63V, Capacitance 220 mF, Ripple Current 1300 mA
10.2.3 Motor phase
The DEC Module 50/5 has no built-in chokes.
For most motors and applications no additional motor chokes are neces-
sary. In case of high power supply voltage +VCC and a motor with very low
inductance the current ripple will become too high. This causes unnecessary
motor heating and unstable control behavior.

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The minimum inductance of each choke can be calculated with the formula
below:

1 § VCC ·
LPhase t ˜ ¨¨  0.3 ˜ LMotor ¸¸
2 © 6 ˜ f PWM ˜ I N ¹

LPhase [H] Additional external inductance per phase

VCC [V] Power supply voltage +VCC
f PWM [Hz] PWM frequency = 46 800 Hz
IN [A] Nominal motor current
LMotor [H] Terminal inductance phase to phase of the motor

If the result of the calculation is negative, no additional chokes are necessary.

Nevertheless, the use of chokes in combination with additional filter compon-
ents can be useful to reduce the emission of electromagnetic interference.

An additional choke must feature electromagnetic shielding, a high saturation

current, minimal losses, and a nominal current greater than the continuous
current of the motor. The below wiring example refers to an additional in-
ductance of 22 μH. If a different additional inductance is required, also the
filter components must be adapted accordingly.
Should you need further help with the filter design, contact maxon Support at
http://support.maxonmotor.com.

DEC Module 50/5 Motherboard (customer-specific) Motor

L1
Motor winding 1 1 J2/3 Motor winding 1
22uH
Motor winding 1 2
560R

68p

150p
GND 9

GND 10

Wiring of Motor Winding 1 (analogously valid also for Motor Windings 2 & 3)

Recommendations for the motor chokes:

–– Würth Elektronik WE-PD-XXL 7447709220

LN = 22 μH, RDC = 23.3 mΩ, IDC = 5.3 A, Isat = 6.5 A, shielded
–– Coiltronics DR127-220
LN = 22 μH, RDC = 39.1 mΩ, IDC = 4.0 A, Isat = 7.6 A, shielded
Würth Elektronik WE-PD-XXL 7447709150
LN = 15 μH, RDC = 21 mΩ, IDC = 6.5 A, Isat = 8.0 A, shielded
–– Sumida CDRH129RNP-150MC
LN = 15 μH, RDC = 16 mΩ, IDC = 6.0 A, Isat > 6.0 A, shielded
–– Coiltronics DR127-150
LN = 15 μH, RDC = 25 mΩ, IDC = 5.0 A, Isat = 9.7 A, shielded
–– Bourns SRR1280-150M
LN = 15 μH, RDC = 28 mΩ, IDC = 5.2 A, Isat > 5.2 A, shielded
–– Würth Elektronik WE-PD-XL 744770115
LN = 15 μH, RDC = 24 mΩ, IDC = 5.0 A, Isat = 6.0 A, shielded
–– Sumida CDR127/LDNP-150M
LN = 15 μH, RDC = 20 mΩ, IDC = 5.7 A, Isat > 5.7 A, shielded

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10.3 Design rules

To help customers designing an application specific motherboard and for
correct and save function of the DEC Module 50/5 these rules should be
followed.

10.3.1 Ground
The ground (Gnd) pins of the DEC Module are internally connected (same
electrical potential). It is common practice to place a ground plane on the mo-
therboard and it is necessary to connect pins [9], [10], [14], [16] and [24] with
thick tracks to the power supply voltage ground
Pin Signals Description
9 Gnd Ground
10 Gnd Ground
14 Gnd Ground
16 Gnd Ground
24 Gnd Ground
If ground safety earth is mandatory, connect the ground plane over several
parallel capacitors to the ground safety earth. Ceramic chip capacitors with
47 nF and 100 V are suggested.
10.3.2 Layout
Motherboard layouts for DEC Module 50/5 should follow these rules:
–– Pins [7] and [8] +VCC: Use thick track to connect to the fuse.
–– Pins [9], [10], [14], [16] and [24]: Use thick tracks to connect to supply
voltage‘s ground (Gnd).
–– The width and copper plating thickness of the power supply voltage and
motor winding traces depend on the maximum current expected in the
application. A minimum of 75 mil width at 70 μm thickness is recommen-
ded.

10.4 THT footprint

Top view Dimensions in [mm]

10.5 Pin description

See chapter «3 Pin assignment DEC Module 50/5»
10.6 Technical data
See chapter «2 Technical data»
10.7 Dimensional drawing
See chapter «8 Dimensional drawing»

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10.8 Schematic examples

10.8.1 Minimum external wiring
Power supply (6...50 VDC); EC motor with Hall sensors; External set value
speed potentiometer (10 kΩ); Enable switch
Configuration: Speed controller (closed loop); Speed range 500...20 000 rpm.

Motor Winding 1

Motor Winding 2
Vcc Hall

Motor Winding 3
IC1
1
W1
2 26 P1
W1 Set value speed
3 10k
FU1 W2
4 25
+Vcc 6-50VDC W2 Set current limit
5
7A W3
6 24
D1 W3 Gnd
7
SMBJ54A +Vcc
8 23 Gnd
+Vcc Direction
9 S1 Vcc Hall
Gnd Gnd
10 22
Gnd Enable
Gnd 11 SW-SPST
Vcc Hall
12 21
Do not connect DigIn2
13
Hall sensor 1 speed range 500-20'000rpm
14 20
Gnd DigIN1 Gnd
15
Gnd Hall sensor 2
Vcc Hall 16 19
Gnd Ready
17
Vcc Hall Hall sensor 3
18
Monitor n
Hall sensor 1
DEC Module 50/5

Hall sensor 2

Hall sensor 3

10.8.2 Low Voltage +5V operation

Alternatively, the DEC Module 50/5 can be operated with a supply voltage of
+5 VDC only. Thereby, the external +5 VDC power source must be connected
to pins [7] and [8] «+VCC» and, in addition, also to pin [11] «VCC Hall». This
wiring makes sure that the internally needed +5VDC supply voltage is fed
from external.

Warning
 The supply voltage must be between +4.75 VDC and +5.25 VDC. Voltages
above +5.5 VDC or swapping poles will destroy the unit.

Motor Winding 1

Motor Winding 2
Vcc Hall

Motor Winding 3
IC1
1
W1
2 26 P1
W1 Set value speed
3 10k
FU1 W2
4 25
+Vcc 5VDC W2 Set current limit
5
7A W3
6 24
W3 Gnd
C1 7
10uF +Vcc
8 23 Gnd
+Vcc Direction
9 S1 Vcc Hall
Gnd Gnd
10 22
Gnd Enable
Gnd 11 SW-SPST
Vcc Hall
12 21
Do not connect DigIn2
13
Hall sensor 1 speed range 500-20'000rpm
14 20
Gnd DigIN1 Gnd
15
Gnd Hall sensor 2
Vcc Hall 16 19
Gnd Ready
17
Vcc Hall Hall sensor 3
18
Monitor n
Hall sensor 1
DEC Module 50/5

Hall sensor 2

Hall sensor 3

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10.8.3 Maximum external wiring according to the DEC Module Evaluation Board order number 370652
For initial commissioning, maxon motor offers an Evaluation Board for a
single-axis system. The motherboard «DEC Module Evaluation Board» can
be ordered with order number 370652.

Evaluation Board schematic:

+VHall

J1 P1
1 GND R1 10k
2 220R
+50V
3
F2 7A JP4
Power
ECH350R-03P D2 C1
GND
SMBJ54A 220µ/63V
J2
W3
1
W2 GND GND J6
2
W1 Set value speed
3 8
H3
4 7
H2 Set current limit 50/5
5 6
H1 Attention: Direction
6 5
+VHall If the additional motor choke L1 is not Enable
7 4
Ready
8 GND mounted or bypassed by jumper JP1, do Tacho
3
not mount the motor filter components 2
Motor
(C11, C12, R16) ! GND 1
ECH350R-08P
Analogously valid for L2 and L3. Signal
+VHall
ECH350R-08P
J3
W1 L1 R6
1 W1
W2 910R
2 22uH
W3 R16
3
+VHall 560 C11 R7 R8 R9 R10
4
68p JP1 W1 GND
5 GND C12 510R 240R 120R 62R
H1
6 IC1
H2
7 C_W1 1
H3 W1
8 150p 2 26 Set value speed
GND L2 W1 Set value speed
W2 C_W2 3 S3G 13 14 DIP_SW7
2.5-MSFW/O-08 W2
22uH 4 25 Set current limit 50/5
R17 W2 Set curr ent limit
C_W3 5 S3H 15 16 DIP_SW8
560 C13 W3
J4 6 24
68p JP2 W2 W3 Gnd GND
+VHall C14 +50V 7 S3I 17 18 DIP_SW9
1 +Vcc
H3 8 23 Direction
2 +Vcc Direction
H1 9 S3J 19 20 DIP_SW10
3 GND Gnd
H2 150p 10 22 Enable
4 GND L3 Gnd Enable
W3 +VHall 11 GND
5 GND Vcc Hall
22uH 12 21
6 R18 Do not connect DigIn2
W3 H1 13
7 560 C15 Hallsensor 1
14 20
8 68p JP3 W3 Gnd DigIN1
W2 C16 H2 15 +VHall
9 Hallsensor 2 S2
16 19 Ready 1
10 Gnd Ready R11
W1 H3 17 2
11 Hallsensor 3
150p Tacho 18 10k 3
GND Monitor n
Molex-52207-1185 SW-SPDT
DEC Module 50/5
S1 1
J5 R12 2
W1 10k 3
1
W2 SW-SPDT
2
W3
3
+VHall
4
5 GND
H1
6 H2 S3E 9 10 DIP_SW5
7 H3 H1 H2 H3 H4
8
S3F 11 12 DIP_SW6
Chassis_GND Chassis_GND Chassis_GND Chassis_GND
Molex-52745-0896
GND
+VHall

R13
D3 red
R14 470R
10k +VHall
C7 C8 C9 C10
C3 C4 C5 C6
470n 2µ2 470n 2µ2 470n 2µ2 470n 2µ2
R15 470R
GND
T1 C
GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND B 847BPN GND D4 green

Set current limit 50/5 (examples)

DIP-SW 7 DIP-SW 8 DIP-SW 9 DIP-SW 10
1.3 A ON ON ON OFF
DIP-SW 5 DIP-SW 6 Speedrange
2.3 A ON ON OFF ON DigIN2 DigIN1 1 pole pair 4 pole pairs 8 pole pairs
4.2 A ON OFF ON ON ON ON Open loop speed control, 0...95% PWM
6.3 A ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 500...5'000 rpm 125...1'250 rpm 62...625 rpm
7.2 A OFF ON ON ON OFF ON 500...20'000 rpm 125...5'000 rpm 62...2'500 rpm
10 A OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 500...80'000 rpm 125...20'000 rpm 62...10'000 rpm

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Picture Evaluation Board with DEC Module 50/5:

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