RoboteQ Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller AX500 - Manual (Page 121)

AX500 Motor Controller User’s Manual 121
Reading & Changing Operating Parameters at Runtime
Read/Change PID Values
Address: ^82 - P1
^83 - I1
^84 - D1
^85 - P2
^86 - I2
^87 - D2
Access: Read/Write
Effective: Instantly
The Proportional, Integral and Derivative gain for each channel can be read and changed on-
the-fly. This function also provides a mean for setting different PID values for each channel.
Actual Gain value is the value contained in the register divided by 8. Changes take effect at
the controller’s next 16ms iteration loop. After reset, these bits get initialized according to
the configuration contained in Flash.
PWM Frequency Register
Address: ^88
Access: Read/Write
Effective: Instantly
The controller’s default 16kHz PWM Frequency can be changed to a higher value in fine
increments. This feature may be used to reduce the interference in case the controller’s
PWM frequency harmonics are too close to the radio receiver’s frequency. The value can
be changed at any time and takes effect immediately. The frequency is:
15,625 Hz * 255 / Register Value
The controller’s default frequency provides the best efficiency and should be changed only
if absolutely required and only if operating the controller in RS232 or Analog modes.
Changes to the PWM frequency will affect the RS232 watchdog timer and PID may need
re-tuning.
The controller automatically reverts to the default 16kHz PWM frequency after reset.
Controller Status Register
Address: ^89
Access: Read Only
Effective: Instantly
1 0: Speed Mode
1: Position Mode
0 0: Analog Feedback
1: Encoder Feedback
TABLE 20. Operating Modes Register Definition
Bit Function