RoboteQ AX3500 Specification Sheet

AX3500
Dual Channel
Forward/Reverse
Digital Robot Controller
with Optical Encoder Inputs
for Computer Guided and
Remote Controlled Robotic Vehicles
Roboteq's AX3500 controller is a product family designed
to convert commands received from a R/C radio, Analog
Joystick, wireless modem, or microcomputer into high volt-
age and high current output for driving one or two DC
motors. Designed for maximal ease-of-use in OEM applica-
tions, it is delivered with all necessary cables and hardware
and is ready to use in minutes.
The controller's two channels can either be operated inde-
pendently or mixed to set the direction and rotation of a
vehicle by coordinating the motion on each side of the vehi-
cle. The motors may be operated in open or closed loop
speed mode. Using low-cost position sensors, they may
also be set to operate as heavy-duty position servos.
The AX3500 may be ordered in one of many assembly
options, depending whether optical encoder input is
needed and depending on the application's power, number
of channels, and thermal requirements.
The AX2550 can be reprogrammed in the field with the lat-
est features by downloading new operating software from
Roboteq's web site. Numerous safety features are incorpo-
rated into the controller to ensure reliable and safe opera-
tion in the most demanding mobile robotic vehicle
applications.
Applications
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Terrestrial and Underwater Robotic Vehicles
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Automatic Guided Vehicles
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Police and Military Robots
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Hazardous Material Handling Robots
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Telepresence Systems
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Animatronics
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Industrial Controls
2 x 60 SmartAm
Key Features Benefits
Dual MCU digital Accurate, reliable, and fully programma-
design ble operation. Advanced algorithms
R/C mode support Connects directly to simple, low cost R/
C radios
RS232 Serial mode Connects directly to computers for
support autonomous operation or to wireless
modem for two-way remote control
Analog mode support Connects directly to analog joystick
Optical encoder inputs Stable speed regardless of load. Accu-
rate measurement of travelled distance
Built-in power drivers Supports all common robot drive meth-
for two motors ods
60A output per channel Gives robot strongest lifting or pushing
power
Programmable current Protects controller, motors, wiring and
limitation battery.
Open loop or closed Low cost or higher accuracy speed con-
loop speed control trol
Closed loop position Create low cost, ultra-high torque
control jumbo servos
Data Logging Output Capture operating parameters in PC or
PDA for analysis
Built-in DC/DC con- Operates from a single 12V-40V battery
verter
Field upgradable soft- Never obsolete. Add features via the
ware internet
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