Data Sheet

6 Advanced Digital Motor Controllers User Manual V1.8, August 28, 2017
Accessing Sensor Information ................................................................. 68
Connecting Multiple Magnetic Guide Sensor .......................................... 69
Accessing Multiple Sensor Information Sequentially ............................... 69
Accessing Multiple Sensor Information Simultaneously .......................... 70
SECTION 6
Command Modes ....................................................................................................73
Input Command Modes and Priorities ..................................................... 73
USB vs Serial Communication Arbitration ................................................ 75
CAN Commands Arbitration ..................................................................... 75
Commands issued from MicroBasic scripts ............................................ 75
Operating the Controller in RC mode ....................................................... 75
Input RC Channel Selection ..................................................................... 76
Input RC Channel Configuration............................................................... 77
Joystick Range Calibration ....................................................................... 77
Deadband Insertion .................................................................................. 77
Command Correction ............................................................................... 77
Reception Watchdog ................................................................................ 77
Using Sensors with PWM Outputs for Commands ................................. 78
Operating the Controller In Analog Mode ................................................ 78
Input Analog Channel Selection ............................................................... 78
Input Analog Channel Configuration ........................................................ 79
Analog Range Calibration ......................................................................... 79
Using Digital Input for Inverting direction ................................................ 79
Safe Start in Analog Mode ....................................................................... 79
Protecting against Loss of Command Device .......................................... 79
Safety Switches ....................................................................................... 79
Monitoring and Telemetry in RC or Analog Modes .................................. 80
Using the Controller with a Spektrum Satellite Receiver ......................... 80
Using the Controller in Serial (USB/RS232) Mode ................................... 80
SECTION 7
Motor Operating Features and Options..................................................................81
Power Output Circuit Operation ............................................................... 81
Global Power Configuration Parameters .................................................. 82
PWM Frequency ...................................................................................... 82
Overvoltage Protection ............................................................................ 82
Undervoltage Protection .......................................................................... 82
Temperature-Based Protection................................................................. 82
Short Circuit Protection ............................................................................ 83
Mixed Mode Select .................................................................................. 83
Motor Channel Parameters ...................................................................... 84
User Selected Current Limit Settings ...................................................... 84
Selectable Amps Threshold Triggering ..................................................... 85
Programmable Acceleration & Deceleration ............................................ 85
Forward and Reverse Power Adjustment Gain ........................................ 86
Selecting the Motor Control Modes ........................................................ 86
Open Loop Speed Control ....................................................................... 86
Closed Loop Speed Control ..................................................................... 86
Closed Loop Speed Position Control ........................................................ 87