User`s manual

1601 E. Sharon Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA
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Fully Digital, Microcomputer-based Design
● Multiple operating modes
● Fully programmable using either built-in switches and 7 segment
LED display or through connection to a PC
● Non-volatile storage of user configurable settings. No jumpers
needed
● Simple operation
● Software upgradable with new features
Multiple Command Modes
● Radio-Control Pulse-Width input
● Serial port (RS-232) input
● 0-5V Analog Voltage input
Multiple Advanced Motor Control modes
● Independent channel operation
● Mixed control (sum and difference) for tank-like steering
● Open Loop or Closed Loop Speed mode
● Position control mode for building high power position servos
● Modes can be set independently for each channel
Automatic Joystick Command Corrections
● Joystick min, max and center calibration
● Selectable deadband width
● Selectable exponentiation factors for each joystick
● 3rd R/C channel input for accessory output activation
Special Function Inputs/Outputs
● 2 Analog inputs. Used as
▲ Tachometer inputs for closed loop speed control
▲ Potentiometer input for position (servo mode)
▲ External temperature sensor inputs
▲ User defined purpose (RS232 mode only)
● One Switch input configurable as
▲ Emergency stop command
▲ Reversing commands when running vehicle inverted
● Up to 2 general purpose outputs for accessories or weapon
▲ One 24V, 2A output
▲ One low-level digital output
● Up to 2 digital input signals
Built-in Sensors
● Voltage sensor for monitoring the main 12 to 40V battery
● Voltage monitoring of internal 12V
● Temperature sensors on heatsinks of each power stages
Advanced Data Logging Capabilities
● 12 internal parameters, including battery voltage, captured
R/C command, temperature and Amps accessible via
RS232 port
● Data may be logged in a PC, PDA or microcomputer
● Data Logging Software supplied for PC and Palm Pilot PDA
Low Power Consumption
● On board DC/DC converter for single 12 to 40V battery system
operation
● Optional 12V backup power input for powering safely the con-
troller if the main motor batteries are discharged
● 200mA at 12V or 100mA at 24V idle current consumption
● Power Control wire for turning On or Off the controller from
external microcomputer or switch
● No consumption by output stage when motors stopped
● Regulated 5V output for powering R/C radio. Eliminates the need
for separate R/C battery.
High Efficiency Motor Power Outputs
● Two independent power output stages
● Dual H bridge for full forward/reverse operation
● Ultra-efficient 2.5 mOhm ON resistance MOSFETs
● 12 to 40 V operation
● SmartAmps Automatic current limitation based on actually meas-
ured transistor temperature.
▲ 120A up to 15 seconds (per channel)
▲ 100A up to 30 seconds
▲ 80A extended
● Longer high Amps operation with forced cooling
● High current 8 AWG cable sets for each power stages
● 250A peak Amps per channel
● 16 kHz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) output
● Heat sink extruded case
Advanced Safety Features
● Safe power on mode
● Optical isolation on R/C control inputs
● Automatic Power stage off in case of electrically or software
induced program failure
● Overvoltage and Undervoltage protection
● Watchdog for automatic motor shutdown in case of command
loss (R/C and RS232 modes)
● Large and bright run/failure diagnostics on 7 segment LED dis-
play
● Programmable motors acceleration
● Built-in controller overheat sensors
● External motor temperature sensing and protection
● Emergency Stop input signal and button
Sturdy and Compact Mechanical Design
● All-in-one design. Built from aluminum heat sink extrusion with
mounting brackets
● Efficient heat sinking. Operates without a fan in most applica-
tions.
● 9” (228.5mm) L, 5.5” W (140mm), 1.8” (40mm) H
● -20
o
to +70
o
C operating environment
● 2 lbs (900g)
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