RoboteQ Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller AX1500 - Manual

Dual Channel
Forward/Reverse
Digital Robot Controller
for Computer Guided and
Remote Controlled Robotic Vehicles
AX 1500
Key Features Benefits
Microprocessor digital
design Accurate, reliable, and fully programma-
ble operation. Advanced algorithms
R/C mode support Connects directly to simple, low cost R/
C radios
RS232 Serial mode
support Connects directly to computers for
autonomous operation or to wireless
modem for two-way remote control
Analog mode support Connects directly to analog joystick
Header for Optional
Optical encoder Stable speed regardless of load. Accu-
rate measurement of travelled distance
Built-in power drivers
for two motors Supports all common robot drive meth-
ods
Up to 30A output per
channel Suitable for a wide range of motors
Programmable current
limitation Protects controller, motors, wiring and
battery.
Open loop or closed
loop speed control Low cost or higher accuracy speed con-
trol
Closed loop position
control Create low cost, ultra-high torque
jumbo servos
Data Logging Output Capture operating parameters in PC for
analysis
Built-in DC/DC con-
verter Operates from a single 12V-40V battery
Compact Board Level
Design Lightweight and easy to incorporate in
most applications
Field upgradable soft-
ware Never obsolete. Add features via the
internet
Roboteq’s AX1500 controller is designed to convert com-
mands received from a R/C radio, Analog Joystick, wireless
modem, or microcomputer into high voltage and high cur-
rent output for driving one or two DC motors. Designed for
maximal ease-of-useby professionals and hobbyist alike, it
is delivered with all necessary cables and hardware and is
ready to use in minutes.
The controller's two channels can either be operated inde-
pendently or mixed to set the direction and rotation of a
vehicle by coordinating the motion on each side of the vehi-
cle. The motors may be operated in open or closed loop
speed mode. Using low-cost position sensors, they may
also be set to operate as heavy-duty position servos.
The AX2850 version is equipped with quadrature optical
encoders inputs for precision speed or position operation.
Numerous safety features are incorporated into the control-
ler to ensure reliable and safe operation.
The controller can be reprogrammed in the field with the
latest features by downloading new operating software
from Roboteq.
Applications
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Light duty robots
•
Terrestrial and Underwater Robotic Vehicles
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Automatic Guided Vehicles
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Electric vehicles
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Police and Military Robots
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Hazardous Material Handling Robots
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