Table Of Contents - Vex Robotics Falcon 500 User Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Falcon 500 Features3
Power Up4
Size & Packaging5
Failure Point Reduction6
Talon Fx7
Reverse Polarity Protection7
Field Oriented Control (Foc)7
Phoenix Api Compatible7
Stall Whistle8
A Smart Motor For All Teams8
Cim Compatible9
Rethinking Motor Shafts10
Staying Cool Under Pressure12
40A Change In Temperature13
Specifications14
Talon Fx Specifications15
Performance Data16
General Warnings17
Mounting A Falcon 50018
Align Motor To Mounting Holes19
Insert #10-32 Mounting Screws Into Motor20
Wiring The Falcon 50021
Connect the Talon FX to the Robot's Power Distribution System21
Can Instructions22
Pwm Instructions23
Controlling A Talon Fx With A Ni Roborio Controller23
Controlling A Talon Fx With A Vex & Ctre Microcontrollers23
Applying Power For The First Time24
Installing Gears & Pulleys25
Install Gear/Pulley On Motor Shaft27
Install Screw In The End Of The Shaft28
Using The Falcon 500 Cooling Port29
Remove The Set Screw From The Cooling Port29
Connect Hose To Fitting30
Changing The Output Shaft31
Remove The Front End Cap From The Motor Chamber32
Remove The Shaft33
Installing The Falcon 500 In A Versaplanetary36
Replace The Long Output Shaft With A Short Output Shaft36
Attach A Cim Adapter To The Versaplanetary37
Slide A Versaplanetary Coupler On The Falcon 500 Shaft37
Attach Motor To Versaplanetary38
Additional Information39
Brake & Coast Modes39
Switching Between Brake & Coast39
Limit Switch Connector40
Calibration41
To Calibrate The Talon Fx41
To Restore Default Calibration42
Blink Codes43
Blink Codes During Calibration43
Blink Codes During Normal Operation43
Frequently Asked Questions46
Why Are Torx / Star Drive Screws Used On The Falcon 500?46
What Can Bus Topologies Are Recommended?47
Wiring Network Topology48
Network Topology Parameters48
Troubleshooting50
No Orange Status Leds On Power Up50
Flashing Orange Status Leds On Power Up50
Flashing Red Status Leds After Calibration50
No Input Power Or Possible Internal Damage52
What's Included53
Fcc Compliance Statement (United States)54
Ices-003 Compliance Statement (Canada)54
Revision History54
Support55