Data Sheet
MCP230 Dual Channel Motor Controller Data Sheet
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Status and Error LEDs
The MCP has three LEDs. Two status LEDs named STAT1 and STAT2 and an error LED named ERR. When MCP is rst powered up all 3
LEDs should ash briey to indicate all LEDs are functional. The LEDs will behave differently depending on the mode. During normal
operation the status 1 LED will remain on continuously or blink when data is received in RC Mode or Serial Modes. The status 2 LED
will light when either drive stage is active.
Error and Warning States
When an error occurs both motor channel outputs will be disabled and the MCP will stop any further actions until the unit is reset, or
in the case of non-latching E-Stops, the error state is cleared. When warnings occur both motor channel outputs will be controlled
automatically depending on the warning condition(s).
Condition Type LED Status Description
E-Stop Error All three LEDs lit. Motors are stopped by braking.
Over 85c Temperature Warning Error LED lit while condition is
active.
Motor current limit is recalculated
based on temperature.
Over 100c Temperature Error Error LED blinks once with short
delay. Other LEDs off.
Motors freewheel while condition
exist.
Over Current Warning Error LED lit while condition is
active.
Motor power is automatically
limited.
Logic Battery High Error Error LED blinking three times. Motors freewheel until MCP is
reset.
Logic Battery Low Error Error LED blinking four times. Motors freewheel until MCP is
reset.
Main Battery High Error Error LED blinking ve times. Motors are stopped by braking
until MCP is reset.
Main Battery High Warning Error LED lit while condition is
active.
Motors are stopped by braking
while condition exist.
Main Battery Low Warning Error LED lit while condition is
active.
Motors freewheel while condition
exist.
M1 or M2 Home Warning Error LED lit while condition is
active.
Motor is stopped and encoder is
reset to 0
STAT1
STAT2
ERR