RoboteQ Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller AX1500 - Manual (Page 2)

Model Description
AX1500 Dual Channel DC Motor controller up to 30 SmartAmps per channel
Microcomputer-based Digital Design
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Multiple operating modes
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Fully configurable using a connection to a
PC
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Non-volatile storage of user configurable
settings. No jumpers needed
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Simple operation
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Software upgradable with new features
Multiple Command Modes
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Serial port (RS-232) input
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Radio-Control Pulse-Width input
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0-5V Analog Voltage input
Multiple Motor Control modes
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Independent channel operation
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Mixed control (sum and difference) for
tank-like steering
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Open Loop or Closed Loop Speed mode
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Position control mode for building high
power position servos
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Modes can be set independently for each
channel
Optical Encoder Inputs (option)
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Two Quadrature Optical Encoders inputs
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250kHz max. frequency per channel
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32-bit up-down counters
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Inputs may be shared with four optional
limit switches
Automatic Command Corrections
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Joystick min, max and center values
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Selectable deadband width
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Selectable exponentiation factors for each
command inputs
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3rd R/C channel input for accessory output
activation
Special Function Inputs/Outputs
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2 Analog inputs. Used as
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Tachometer inputs for closed loop
speed control
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Potentiometer input for position (servo
mode)
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External temperature sensor inputs
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User defined purpose (RS232 mode
only)
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One Switch input configurable as
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Emergency stop command
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Reversing commands when running
vehicle inverted
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Up to 2 general purpose outputs for acces-
sories or weapon
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One 24V, 2A output
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One low-level digital output
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Up to 2 digital input signals
Built-in Sensors
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Voltage sensor for monitoring the main 12
to 40V battery
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Voltage monitoring of internal 12V
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Temperature sensors near each Power
Transistor bridge
Advanced Data Logging Capabilities
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12 internal parameters, including battery
voltage, captured R/C command, tempera-
ture and Amps accessible via RS232 port
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Data may be logged in a PC or microcom-
puter
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Data Logging Software supplied for PC
Low Power Consumption
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On board DC/DC converter for single 12 to
40V battery system operation
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Optional 12V backup power input for pow-
ering safely the controller if the main
motor batteries are discharged
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100mA at 12V or 50mA at 24V idle current
consumption
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Power Control input for turning On or Off
the controller from external microcom-
puter or switch
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No consumption by output stage when
motors 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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Dual H bridge for full forward/reverse oper-
ation
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Ultra-efficient 5 mOhm ON resistance
MOSFETs
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Four quadrant operation. Supports regen-
eration
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12 to 40 V operation
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User programmable current limit up to 30A
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Standard Fast-on connectors for power
supply and motors
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16 kHz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
output
Advanced Safety Features
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Safe power on mode
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Optical isolation on R/C control inputs
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Automatic Power stage off in case of elec-
trically or software induced program failure
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Overvoltage and Undervoltage protection
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Watchdog for automatic motor shutdown
in case of command loss (R/C and RS232
modes)
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Run/failure diagnostics on visible LEDs
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Programmable motors acceleration
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Built-in controller overheat sensors
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“Dead-man” switch input
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Emergency Stop input signal and button
Compact Design
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All-in-one board-level design.
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Efficient heat sinking. Operates without a
fan in most applications.
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4.25” (108mm) L, 4.25” W (108mm), 1”
(25mm) H
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-20o to +70o C operating environment
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3oz (85g)
Technical Features
Ordering Information
www.roboteq.com
8180 E.Del Plomo Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258 - USA
602-617-3931