Setup for Maxon ESCON 4-Q Servo Controller

The Maxon ESCON 24/2 current amplifier delivers power to the motor in the T1a Electromechanical Subsystem. The instructions below guide you through the setup process for the amplifier, which must be powered independently of the USB connection described here. We will assume it is powered through its connection to the EM Board.

1. Download the T1a_v2.edc amplifier configuration file.
2. Download, install, and launch, the ESCON Studio application.
3. Using a micro USB cable, connect your computer to the amplifier.
4. Remove the Enable jumper from the EM Board.
5. In the ESCON Studio application:
   1. Click the Search Controllers button
   2. Select the ESCON Module 24/2 as the Active Controller
   3. Click the Download button and open the T1a_v2.edc file you downloaded earlier
   4. Click the Store button
6. Remove the USB cable and replace the Enable jumper.