Datasheet
10 SBL23xx Motor Controller Datasheet Version 1.0 November 4, 2020
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 and Pot 2
to ANA4. Use the PC utility to enable and assign analog inputs.
USB communication
Use USB only for configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting. USB is not a reliable communication
method when used in an electrically noisy environments and communication will not always recover after
it is lost without unplugging and replugging the connector, or restarting the controller. Always prefer RS232
communication when interfacing to a computer. USB and CAN can operate at the same time on the SBL2360.
Plugging USB to a computer will not disable CAN interface.
RS485 Communication
RS485 is an industry standard for defining serial communication. Due to its balanced signalling, RS485 is
effective over distances, even if other electrical signals are present. Its stability makes it well suited to connect
multiple receivers to a single network.
You can operate RS485 in half-duplex mode and it is well suited for use with the Modbus protocol. On the 25-
pin connector, RS485+ and RS485- pins are present.
Status LEDs and Flashing Patterns
The controller is equipped with three LEDs. A Green Power LED, a Red/Green Status LED, and a Yellow
Communication 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 colour
provides operating or exception status information.
Idle - Waiting for Command
RS232/USB Mode
RC Pulse Mode
Analog Mode
FIGURE 9. Normal Operation Flashing Patterns
Short Detected
Overheat
Under or Over V
oltage
Power Stage Off
FIGURE 10. Exception or Fault Flashing Patterns