Data Sheet

8 KBL1xxx Motor Controller Datasheet Version 1.9 May 24, 2018

Enabling Analog Commands

For safety reasons, the Analog command mode is disabled by default. To enable the Analog mode, use the PC

utility and set Analog in Command Priority 2 or 3 (leave Serial as priority 1). Note that by default the additional

securities are enabled and will prevent the motor from starting unless the potentiometer is centered, or if the

voltage is below 0.25V or above 4.75V. The drawing shows suggested assignment of Pot 1 to ANA1. Use the

PC utility to enable and assign analog inputs.

CAN Bus Operation

The controller can interface to a standard CAN Bus network, using 4 possible protocols: Standard CANOpen, and

three proprietary schemes (MiniCAN, RawCAN and RoboCAN). Please refer to the User Manual for details.

USB communication

Use USB only for conﬁguration, monitoring and troubleshooting. USB is not a reliable communication method

when used in a electrically noisy environments and communication will not always recover after it is lost with-

out unplugging and replugging the connector, or restarting the controller. Always prefer RS232 communication

when interfacing to a computer.

Status LEDs and Flashing Patterns

The controller is equipped with three LEDs. A Green Power LED, a Red/Green Status LED and a Yellow Com-

munication LED.

After the controller is powered on, the Power LED will tun on, indicating that the controller is On. The Status

LED will be ﬂashing at a two second interval. The ﬂashing pattern and color provides operating or exception

status information.

RS232/USB Mode

Idle - Waiting for Command

RC Pulse Mode

Analog Mode

Under or Over Voltage

Power Stage Off

Short Detected

Overheat

FIGURE 8. Normal Operation Flashing Patterns