Data Sheet

Introduction

20 Advanced Digital Motor Controller User Manual V1.8, August 28, 2017

SECTION 4 I/O Conﬁguration and Operation

This section details the possible use of each type of Digital, Analog, Pulse or Encoder in-

puts, and the Digital Outputs available on the controller. It describes in detail the software

conﬁgurable options available for each I/O type.

SECTION 5 Magentic Sensor

This section discusses how to interface one or more Roboteq’s MGS1600 Magnetic Guide

Sensors to the motor controller.

SECTION 6 Command Modes

The controller can be operated using serial, analog or pulse commands. This section de-

scribes each of these modes and how the controller can switch from one command input

to another. Detailed descriptions are provided for the RC pulse and Analog command

modes and all their conﬁgurable options.

SECTION 7 Motor Operating Features and Options

This section reviews all the conﬁgurable options available to the motor driver section. It

covers global parameters such as PWM frequency, overvoltage, or temperature-based

protection, as well as motor channel-speciﬁc conﬁgurations. These include amps limiting,

acceleration/deceleration settings, or operating modes.

SECTION 8 Brushless Motor Connections and Operation

This section addresses installation and operating issues speciﬁc to brushless motors. It is

applicable only to brushless motor controller models.

SECTION 9 AC Induction MotorOperation

This section discusses the controller’s operating features and options when using three

phase AC Induction motors.

SECTION 10 Closed Loop Speed and Speed Position Modes

This section focuses on the closed loop speed mode with feedback using analog speed

sensors or encoders. Information is provided on how to setup a closed loop speed control

system, tune the PID control loop, and operate the controller.

SECTION 11 Closed Loop Relative and Tracking Position Modes

This section describes how to conﬁgure and operate the controller in position mode using

analog, pulse, or encoder feedback. In position mode, the motor can be made to smoothly

go from one position to the next. Information is provided on how to setup a closed loop

position system, tune the PID control loop, and operate the controller.

SECTION 12 Closed Loop Count Position Mode

This section describes how to conﬁgure and operate the controller in Closed Loop Count

Position mode. Position command chaining is provided to ensure seamless motor motion.