DC servo drive
maxon ESCON2
New generation of maxon servo controllers from nano to compact formats, adding CANopen and absolute-encoder support over the original ESCON.
Key specifications
| Power (max) | 1,800 W |
|---|---|
| Feedback | Hall sensors, incremental encoder, absolute encoder SSI / BiSS-C |
| Fieldbus | CANopen (CiA 301/402/305), USB, RS232, analog / digital I/O |
Summarised in our own words from maxon group (maxon motor ag)'s published data; series maxima, individual models vary. Last checked 2026-10-29. Source 1
Notes on this data
Variants Nano 24/2, Micro 60/5, Module 60/12 and 60/30, Compact 60/2-60/30. Supply and current ratings not stated on overview page; names suggest up to 60 V / 30 A but not stored.
Specify Motion is not affiliated with maxon group (maxon motor ag). maxon and ESCON2 are used only to identify the product. Comparisons use published figures; always confirm against the current datasheet.
Typical applications
Alternatives that meet or exceed these figures
Engineers often come to us with a maxon part number and leave with an alternative that is easier to source, quicker to deliver or a better fit for the machine. These 3 series from our supply network are the closest match on published figures.
Single-axis 24-70 VDC servo drives from 5 to 60 Arms (180 A peak), in RS (Modbus/pulse/analogue) and CAN (CANopen/analogue) versions. They drive brushless, brushed and PMSM motors including ELVM, with STO SIL3 and backup logic supply on the 40/60 A models.
| Published maximum | ESCON2 | ELD2 Series Low-Voltage DC Servo Drives |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous current | — | 60 A |
| Peak current | — | 180 A |
| Power | 1,800 W | 2,500 W meets or exceeds |
| Axes | — | 1 |
Leadshine's high-end 220 VAC servo drive from 400 W to 2 kW with 3.5 kHz bandwidth, STO SIL3, dual-encoder full closed-loop control and gantry synchronisation. EC models run EtherCAT; RS models offer Modbus RTU, pulse+direction and analogue.
| Published maximum | ESCON2 | EL8 Series AC Servo Drives (EL8-EC / E… |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous current | — | 12 A |
| Peak current | — | 36 A |
| Power | 1,800 W | 2,000 W meets or exceeds |
| Axes | — | 1 |
Leadshine's EL7 platform spans 220 VAC drives from 400 W to 2 kW, 400 VAC drives to 7.5 kW and an 11-22 kW high-power range, all with STO and EtherCAT, Modbus/pulse or PROFINET variants.
| Published maximum | ESCON2 | EL7S / EL7 Series AC Servo Drives |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous current | — | 44 A |
| Peak current | — | 88 A |
| Power | 1,800 W | 22,000 W meets or exceeds |
| Axes | — | 1 |
Figures are the highest published for each series and are not always measured the same way. A higher figure is not automatically a better choice: mounting, duty cycle, feedback, connectors and approvals matter too. An engineer will check the fit against your application before recommending anything.
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