User Manual

RoboClaw Series
Brushed DC Motor Controllers
RoboClaw Series User Manual
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Inputs
S3, S4 and S5 Setup
RoboClaw S3, S4 and S5 inputs support the use of home switches, limit switches, Voltage
Clamping and E-Stops. A limit switch is used to detect the travel limits. Travel limits are typically
used on a linear slide to detect when the assembly has reached the end of travel. A home switch
is used to create a known start position. In some situations both may be required.
Open Ion Studio and select the S3, S4 or S5 options drop down. There are several options
to choose from. Each option is explained below. After setting S3, S4 and S5 options save the
settings before exiting Ion Studio.
Option Description
Disable Disables S4 and S5. Set by default.
E-Stop(Latching) All stop until RoboClaw is reset.
E-Stop All stop until switch released.
Voltage Clamp Used to control a voltage clamp circuit. Dumps the regenerative voltages. For use with
power supplies.
Motor Home(Auto) Moves motor in reverse rotation until switch tripped.
Motor Home(User) User controls direction of motor to reach switch.
Limit(Forward) Motor moves forward rotation until switch tripped.
Limit(Reverse) Motor moves in reverse rotation until switch tripped.