Compact drives

To prevent damage, IDX drives are equipped with two integrated temperature sensors, one located on the motor winding and one in the electronics. In case of any issues, the motor is immediately protected by automatic derating. This also prevents overheating of the entire housing.  

For the IDX drive, the motor, gearhead, controller, and brake are perfectly matched to each other. With a specifically developed maxon GPX gearhead focused on torque density and smooth running, a brake controlled by the integrated controller, and the corresponding cable accessories, the IDX is a compact drive solution that can be put into operation immediately. 

The IDX is equipped with CANopen or EtherCAT bus interfaces in accordance with industry standards. In order to reduce installation time to a minimum, maxon configures the IDX drives prior to delivery. The drives can be optimally matched to maxon controllers. For easy commissioning with the maxon EPOS Studio software, a USB connection is also available. Via CANopen or USB, it is even possible to operate the IDX using Windows or Linux system environments, if the application does not require any real-time data exchange. For the lean integration into a wide variety of master systems, we additionally provide an extensive EPOS Command Library to our customers.

maxon offers a modular drive system as a basis. When ordering, all required parameters are specified via our online configurator. From selecting the motor and gearhead versions to choosing the appropriate accessories, the system can be matched to the corresponding application. The innovative configuration tool is unique in the market.