RoboteQ Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller AX2550 - Manual (Page 26)

AX1500 Motor Controller Overview
26 AX1500 Motor Controller User’s Manual Version 1.9b. June 1, 2007
• 20A extended
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High current operation may be extended with forced cooling
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125A peak Amps per channel
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16kHz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) output
• Auxiliary output for brake, clutch or armature excitation
• Heat sink on PCB
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 electrically or software induced program fail-
ure
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Overvoltage and Undervoltage protection
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Regeneration current limiting
• Watchdog for automatic motor shutdown in case of command loss (R/C and RS232
modes)
• Diagnostic LED
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Programmable motor acceleration
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Built-in controller overheat sensor
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Emergency Stop input signal and button
Data Logging Capabilities
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13 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, PDA or microcomputer
Compact Open Frame PCB Design
• Surface mount PCB design
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Efficient heat sinking. Operates without a fan in most applications.
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4.20” (106.7mm) long x 4.20” (106.7mm) wide
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-20o to +85o C heatsink operating environment
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4.0oz(120g)