RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller RoboClaw Solo, 34VDC Brushed DC Motor Controller Data Sheet Version 2.3 (c) 2016 Ion Motion Control. All Rights Reserved.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Feature Overview: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 45 / 100 Amps Peak Quadrature Decoding 19.6 million PPS Decoding Multimode Interface TTL Serial USB Port Analog Interface R/C Input Control Up to 34VDC Operation Air and Conduction Cooling 3.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Main Battery The peak operational input voltage for RoboClaw Solo is 34VDC. The maximum input voltage can not be exceeded. Fully charged batteries can exceed their rated voltage and intern exceed the connected RoboClaw maximum voltage. In addition RoboClaw is a regenerative motor controller. During periods of motor slow down regenerative voltages will be created, these voltages can peak over the RoboClaws maximum rated voltage. This can potentially cause damage.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Hardware Overview: D E A B ID Function C DESCRIPTION A Status LEDs Provides RoboClaw status information. B USB Port Communicate with RoboClaw via USB. C Control Inputs S1,S2,S3,S4 and S5 control inputs. D Motor Channel 1 Motor driver output screw terminals for channel 1. Yellow and green wires. E Main Battery Main battery screw terminal input. Red and black wires. (c) 2016 Ion Motion Control. All Rights Reserved.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Control Interface The RoboClaw use standard male pin headers with 0.100” (2.54mm) spacing. The pin headers are ideal for use with standard servo cables and other popular interface connectors. The table below list the pins and their respective functions. All pins are 5V tolerant and output 3.3V for compatibility with processor such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Logic Battery (LB IN) The logic circuits of RoboClaw can be powered from a secondary battery wired to LB (Logic Battery). The logic battery will allow RoboClaw to function properly when the main battery is drained and protect against power brown outs when the main battery is under heavy load. Encoder Inputs (1A / 1B) The encoders input are labeled 1A and 1B. Quadrature encoder inputs are typically labeled 1A and 1B. Quadrature encoders are directional.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Control Modes RoboClaw has 4 main functional control modes explained below. Each mode has several configuration options. The modes can be configured using Ion Studio. Refer to the RoboClaw User Manual for installation and setup instructions. RC Using RC mode RoboClaw can be controlled from any hobby RC radio system. RC input mode also allows low powered microcontrollers such as a Basic Stamp to control RoboClaw.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Wiring Basics There are several wiring configurations for RoboClaw. Each configuration will have unique wiring requirements to ensure safe and reliable operation. The diagram below illustrates a very basic wiring configuration used in a small motor system where safety concerns are minimal. This is the most basic wiring configuration possible. All uses of RoboClaw should include some kind of main battery shut off switch, even when safety concerns are minimal.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Wiring Safety In all system with movement, safety is a concern. The wiring diagram below illustrates a properly wired system for safety. An external main power cut off is required for safety. When the RoboClaw is switched off or the fuse is blown, a high current diode (D1) is required to create a return path to the battery for any regenerative voltages. The use of a pre-charge resistor (R1) is required to avoid high inrush currents and arcing.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Logic Battery An optional logic battery is supported. Under heavy loads the main power can suffer voltage drops, causing potential logic brown outs which may result in uncontrolled behavior. A separate power source for the motor controllers logic circuits, can remedy potential problems from main power voltage drops. The logic battery maximum input voltage is 34VDC with a minimum input voltage of 6VDC.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Mechanical Specifications Characteristic Model Weight Min SOLO Dimensions Typ 4.6 (130) Max Rating Oz (g) 23.25mm 60.08mm 32.44mm (c) 2016 Ion Motion Control. All Rights Reserved.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Electrical Specifications Characteristic Model Min Typ Max Rating Main Battery All 6 Logic Battery All 6 Maximum External Current Draw (BEC) All Motor Current Per Channel Solo 30A Solo 60A Solo 30A 4.3 mOhm Solo 60A 1.9 mOhm Logic Circuit Current Draw All 90mA mA Input Impedance All Input All 0 5 VDC Input Low All -0.3 0.8 VDC Input High All 2 5 VDC I/O Output Voltage All 0 3.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Warranty Ion Motion Control warranties its products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year. If a defect is discovered, Ion Motion Control will, at our discretion, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of the product in question. Contact us at sales@ionmc.com. No returns will be accepted without the proper authorization. Copyrights and Trademarks Copyright© 2017 by Ion Motion Control, Inc. All rights reserved.
