Data Sheet

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Advanced Digital Motor Controller User Manual 19
Introduction
Refer to the Datasheet for Hardware-Specific Issues
This manual is the companion to your controller’s datasheet. All information that is specific
to a particular controller model is found in the datasheet. These include:
• Number and types of I/O
• Connectors pin-out
• Wiring diagrams
• Maximum voltage and operating voltage
• Thermal and environmental specifications
• Mechanical drawings and characteristics
• Available storage for scripting
• Battery or/and Motor Amps sensing
• Storage size of user variables to Flash or Battery-backed RAM
User Manual Structure and Use
The user manual discusses issues that are common to all controllers inside a given prod-
uct family. Except for a few exceptions, the information contained in the manual does not
repeat the data that is provided in the datasheets.
The manual is divided in 18 sections organized as follows:
SECTION 1 Connecting Power and Motors to the Controller
This section describes the power connections to the battery and motors, the mandatory
vs. optional connections. Instructions and recommendations are provided for safe opera-
tion under all conditions.
SECTION 2 Safety Recommendations
This section lists the possible motor failure causes and provides examples of prevention
methods and possible ways to regain control over motor if such failures occur.
SECTION 3 Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/Outputs
This section describes all the types of inputs that are available on all controller models and
describes how to attach sensors and actuators to them. This section also describes the
connection and operation of optical encoders.