Cytron SmartDriveDuo Smart Dual Channel 10A Motor Driver : Manual : Page 9

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Product User’s Manual – MDDS10

5. POWER SUPPLY

SmartDriveDuo-10 supports input voltage ranges from 7V to 35V. The recommended power

sources are:

● 6 – 18 cells NiMH or NiCd battery.

● 2 – 6 cells LiPo or Li-Ion battery.

● 7V – 35V sealed lead acid battery.

● 7V – 35V power supply (Must be in parallel with a battery with same voltage).

The power source can be connected to SmartDriveDuo-10 either via the terminal block, or

soldered directly to the pad at the bottom layer. There is no polarity protection on

MDDS10, please double check the connection before connecting to power source.

NOTE:

1. If a power supply that cannot sink current is being used (example: bench top and AC to

DC switching power supply), the input voltage will rise when the driver is regenerating

(motor is slowing down). Thus, it is important to connect a battery with same voltage in

parallel with the power supply to absorb the current generated by the motor. Else, the

input voltage might rise to a level where SmartDriveDuo-10 will be destroyed

permanently or the power supply trigger protection mode.