RoboteQ Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller AX500 - Manual (Page 23)

AX500 Motor Controller User’s Manual 23
Technical features
• User defined purpose (RS232 mode only)
• One Switch input configurable as
• Emergency stop command
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Reversing commands when running vehicle inverted
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General purpose digital input
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One general purpose 12V, 100mA output for accessories
• Up to 2 general purpose digital inputs
Internal Sensors
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Voltage sensor for monitoring the main 12 to 24V battery system operation
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Voltage monitoring of internal 12V
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Temperature sensors on the heat sink of each power output stage
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Sensor information readable via RS232 port
Low Power Consumption
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Optional backup power input for powering safely the controller if the motor batteries
are discharged
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Max 100mA idle current consumption
• No power consumed by output stage when motors are stopped
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Regulated 5V output for powering R/C radio. Eliminates the need for separate R/C
battery
High Efficiency Motor Power Outputs
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Two independent power output stages
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Optional Single Channel operation at double the current
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Dual H bridge for full forward/reverse operation
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Ultra-efficient 100mOhm ON resistance (RDSon) MOSFET transistors
• 12 to 24V operation
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Terminal strip up to AWG14 wire
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Temperature-based Automatic Current Limitation
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15A up to 30 seconds
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10A up to 1 minute
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8A continuous
• High current operation may be extended with forced cooling
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60A peak Amps per channel
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16kHz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) output
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Auxiliary output for brake, clutch or armature excitation
Advanced Safety Features
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Safe power on mode
• Automatic Power stage off in case of electrically or software induced program fail-
ure
• Overvoltage and Undervoltage protection
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Regeneration current limiting