Data Sheet

2 MDC22xx Motor Controller Datasheet Version 1.2. January 18, 2014
• Closed loop position control with analog or pulse/fre-
quency feedback
• Precise speed and position control when Encoder feed-
back is used
• PID control loop with separate gains for each channel
• Optional Mixed control (sum and difference) for tank-like
steering
• Configurable Data Logging of operating parameters on
RS232 Output for telemetry or analysis
• Built-in Battery Voltage and Temperature sensors
• Optional 12V backup power input for powering safely the
controller if the main motor batteries are discharged
• 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 Encoders, RC radio,
RF Modem or microcomputer
• Separate Programmable acceleration and deceleration
for each motor
• Separate Programmable maximum forward and reverse
power
• Support for CANopen and two simplified CAN protocols
• Ultra-efficient 3 mOhm High-Efficiency version ON resis-
tance MOSFETs
• Stall detection and selectable triggered action if Amps is
outside user-selected range
• Short circuit protection with selectable sensitivity levels
• Overvoltage and Undervoltage protection
• Programmable Watchdog for automatic motor shutdown
in case of command loss
• Overtemperature protection
• Diagnostic LED
• Open frame or enclosed design with heat conducting
bottom plate
• Efficient heat sinking. Operates without a fan in most
applications
• Power wiring 0.25" Faston tabs
• 5.5” (139.7mm) L, 5.5” W (139.7mm), 1.0” (25mm) H
• -40o to +85o C operating environment
• 0.5 lbs (250g)
• Easy configuration, tuning and monitory using provided
PC utility
• Field upgradeable software for installing latest features
via the internet
Orderable Product References
TABLE 1.
Reference Number of Channels Amps/Channel Volts Cooling
MDC2230 2 60 30 Conduction Plate
MDC2230S 1 120 30 Conduction Plate
MDC2250 2 60 50 Conduction Plate
MDC2250S 1 120 50 Conduction Plate
MDC2460 2 60 60 Conduction Plate
MDC2460S 1 120 60 Conduction Plate