Compact drives

maxon IDX: The plug-and-play solution.

The highly dynamic and powerful drive package: A brushless maxon BLDC motor combined with an EPOS4 positioning controller and a gearhead inside a high-quality industrial housing.

Key information at a glance.

Although the IDX motor is only 56 mm or 70 mm in size, its performance is equivalent to that of a motor with a 25% larger footprint. IDX drives combine power with small space requirements. As a configuration option, the IDX is also available without the EPOS4 positioning controller.

 We have summarized the key properties of the IDX drives to help you find the appropriate drive faster. 

Product comparison table - Compact drives
IDX156_M_24V_A-FlangeIDX 56Brushless, with integrated electronicsIDX70_M_A-Flansch_KupplungIDX 70brushless, with integrated electronics, I/O
Nominal speed6000 rpm6000 ... 3200 rpm
Nominal voltage24 / 48 V24 / 48 / 60 V
Drive length120 ... 170 mm141 ... 211 mm
Power180 ... 280 W550 ... 750 W
Additional propertyEtherCAT, CANopen, IOEtherCAT, CANopen, IO

IDX

High power density, easy commissioning.

The IDX series is suitable for all applications that require low-voltage BLDC motors. They offer flexibility for use in industrial, robotic, and intralogistic applications as well as production machinery with X-, Y-, and Z-axis movements. 

IDX drives provide all those connection options as standard that can be adjusted to specific requirements. After plug-in, they are ready to use, as they have been preconfigured before delivery.

Dimension

□56 / 70 mm

Drive length

120 ... 211 mm

Power

180 ... 750 W

Rated torque

up to 3167 mNm

Drive speed

up to 6000 rpm

textfocus.advantages

High power density

IP65 protection class

Industrial housing is protected against water and dust.

High continuous torque

Ready for Industry 4.0

Integrated electronics for CPS, smart factory, or IoT. 

Easily configured online

Perfect for robotics and logistics

Extremely flexible for use in industrial, robotic, and logistic applications.

High power density

IP65 protection class

Industrial housing is protected against water and dust.

High continuous torque

Ready for Industry 4.0

Integrated electronics for CPS, smart factory, or IoT. 

Easily configured online

Perfect for robotics and logistics

Extremely flexible for use in industrial, robotic, and logistic applications.

A high-performance compact drive.

The IDX drive is available with a positioning controller, an integrated motor/speed controller (closed loop), and a temperature sensor on the winding. The IDX motor can be configured in such a way that it can be operated via an external motor controller. The high-quality version provides IP65 protection, only the output shaft must be sealed by the customer. 

No overheating due to integrated sensors

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.  

Top quality of installed components

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. 

Ready to use

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.

Modularity as a design principle

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. 

rexroth

The perfect platform and partnership.

ctrlX AUTOMATION is the ideal platform to extend the drive portfolio from Bosch Rexroth with powerful precision drives from maxon. As a result, customers receive a drive solution tailored to their needs and can simply integrate maxon drives into their existing system.

Easy to configure. Large selection.

Quick availability, support during purchasing, and customized configuration for your application upon request. And there are many more reasons to use our online shop:  

  • Product programs

    Selection

    Find the right drive system by entering a few parameters. 

  • Selection

    6000

    Products with more than one million possible combinations. 

  • Information

    Downloads

    CAD and product data, manuals, and software can be downloaded via the shop. 

  • Delivery

    In 11 working days

    Due to fast prototyping and automated processes, configurable drives are manufactured and ready for delivery.

  • Global network

    Customer service

    The maxon sales support is available for all customer-specific queries. Worldwide.

  • Configuration

    Your ideal drive

    The online configurator guides you through all options step by step.