Data Sheet

MCP230 Dual Channel Motor Controller Data Sheet

Logic Battery

The MCP supports an optional logic battery. Under heavy loads the main power can dip potentially causing brown outs. The separate

logic battery will alleviate this problem. In addition a logic battery should be utilized to avoid uncontrolled behavior when the main

battery power becomes low. The logic battery maximum input voltage is 12VDC with a minimum input voltage of 6VDC. The mAh

of the battery should be determined based on the loading conditions. The BEC is supplied by the logic battery when it is attached.

Any additional electronics attached to the MCP and powered from the MCP will need to be accounted for when determining the logic

battery size.

Logic Battery Wiring

The MCP comes with a small 2pin JST connector for the logic battery. The MCP is shipped with a wired pig tail mating connector. The

mating connector can also be sourced from DigiKey 455-1165-ND. The 2 pins are ground and power as shown below.

PWR+GND-