RoboteQ AX3500 Manuals

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RoboteQ AX3500 User Manual (180 pages)

Dual Channel High Power Digital Motor Controller

Brand: RoboteQ | Category: Controller | Size: 3 MB

Revision History
2
Table of Contents
3
AX3500 Quick Start
11
AX3500 Motor Controller Overview
21
- Product Description
  21
- Technical Features
  22
Connecting Power and Motors to the Controller
25
- Connecting Power
  25
- Controller Power
  26
  - Powering the Controller Using the Motor Batteries
    28
  - Using a Backup Battery
    29
- Power Fuses
  30
- Wire Length Limits
  30
- Electrical Noise Reduction Techniques
  31
- Power Regeneration Considerations
  31
- Overvoltage Protection
  32
- Undervoltage Protection
  32
- Using the Controller with a Power Supply
  32
General Operation
35
Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/Outputs
49
Normal and Fault Condition LED Messages
63
- Use of the LED Display
  63
- SECTION 6 Normal and Fault Condition LED Messages
  63
- Motor Direction Status
  64
- Fault Messages
  65
  - No Control
    65
  - Emergency Stop
    66
- Self-Test Display
  66
R/C Operation
67
Serial (RS-232) Controls and Operation
83
- Use and Benefits of RS232
  83
- Connector I/O Pin Assignment (RS232 Mode)
  84
- Cable Configuration
  85
- Extending the RS232 Cable
  85
- Communication Settings
  86
- Establishing Manual Communication with a PC
  86
- RS232 Commands Set
  88
  - Set Motor Command Value
    88
  - Set Accessory Outputs
    89
  - Query Power Applied to Motors
    89
  - Query Amps Consumed by Motors
    90
  - Query Analog Inputs
    90
  - Query Heatsink Temperatures
    91
  - Query Battery Voltages
    91
  - Query Digital Inputs
    91
  - Read and Modify Controller Settings
    92
  - Apply Parameter Changes
    93
  - Reset Controller
    93
- Optical Encoder Commands
  93
- Commands Acknowledge and Error Messages
  93
  - Character Echo
    93
  - Command Acknowledgement
    93
  - Command Error
    94
  - Watchdog Time-Out
    94
- RS-232 Watchdog
  94
- RS232 Accessible Parameter Table
  95
- Automatic Switching from RS232 to RC Mode
  97
- Analog and R/C Modes Data Logging String Format
  98
- Data Logging Cables
  99
- Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table
  100
Analog Control and Operation
103
- Mode Description
  103
- Connector I/O Pin Assignment (Analog Mode)
  104
- Connecting to a Voltage Source
  105
- Connecting a Potentiometer
  105
- Selecting the Potentiometer Value
  106
- Analog Deadband Adjustment
  107
- Power-On Safety
  108
- Under Voltage Safety
  108
- Data Logging in Analog Mode
  108
Closed Loop Position Mode
111
- Mode Description
  111
- Selecting the Position Mode
  111
- Position Sensor Selection
  112
- Sensor Mounting
  112
- Potentiometer Wiring
  113
- Using Optical Encoders in Position Mode
  113
- Sensor and Motor Polarity
  113
- Adding Safety Limit Switches
  115
- Using Current Limiting as Protection
  116
- Control Loop Description
  116
- PID Tuning in Position Mode
  118
Closed Loop Speed Mode
119
- Mode Description
  119
- Selecting the Speed Mode
  119
- Using Optical Encoder for Speed Feedback (AX2850 Only)
  120
- Tachometer or Encoder Mounting
  120
- Tachometer Wiring
  120
- Speed Sensor and Motor Polarity
  121
- Adjust Offset and Max Speed
  122
- Control Loop Description
  122
- PID Tuning in Speed Mode
  123
Installing, Connecting and Using the Encoder Module
125
- Optical Incremental Encoders Overview
  125
- Recommended Encoder Types
  126
- Connecting the Encoder
  127
- Motor - Encoder Polarity Matching
  128
- Voltage Levels, Thresholds and Limit Switches
  128
- Wiring Optional Limit Switches
  129
- Using the Encoder Module to Measure Distance
  130
- Using the Encoder to Measure Speed
  131
- Using the Encoder to Track Position
  132
- RS232 Communication with the Encoder Module
  133
- RS232 Encoder Command Set
  134
  - Read Encoder Counter
    134
  - Set/Reset Encoder Counters and Destination Registers
    135
  - Read Speed
    135
  - Read Distance
    136
  - Read Speed/Distance
    136
  - Read Encoder Limit Switch Status
    136
  - Read / Modify Encoder Module Registers and Parameters
    137
- Register Description
  139
  - Encoder Hardware ID Code
    139
  - Switch Status
    140
  - Speed or Distance 1
    140
  - Counter Read/Write Mailbox
    140
  - Counter 1 and 2
    140
  - Destination Register 1 and 2
    140
  - Distance 1 and 2
    140
  - Speed 1 and 2
    141
  - Time Base 1 and 2
    141
  - Encoder Threshold
    141
- Counter Read Data Format
  141
- Encoder Testing and Setting Using the PC Utility
  142
  - Encoder Module Parameters Setting
    143
  - Exercising the Motors
    144
  - Viewing Encoder Data
    144
- Updating the Encoder Software
  144
RC Pulses Output
147
- RC Pulse Output Overview
  147
- SECTION 13 RC Pulses Output
  147
- Connector Location and Pinout
  148
- Connecting Servos and Slave Controllers
  148
- Pulse Timing Information
  149
- RS232 Commands
  150
- RC Channel Testing Using the PC Utility
  151
Configuring the Controller Using the Switches
153
- Programming Methods
  153
- Programming Using Built-In Switches and Display
  153
  - Entering Programming Mode
    154
  - Changing Parameters
    155
  - The Special Case of Joystick Calibration
    155
  - Restoring Factory Defaults
    156
  - Exiting the Parameter Setting Mode
    156
- Programmable Parameters List
  156
Using the Roborun Configuration Utility
159
- System Requirements
  159
- Downloading and Installing the Utility
  159
- Connecting the Controller to the PC
  160
- Roborun Frame, Tab and Menu Descriptions
  161
- Getting On-Screen Help
  162
- Loading, Changing Controller Parameters
  162
  - Controls Settings
    163
  - Power Settings
    164
  - Analog or R/C Specific Settings
    165
  - Closed Loop Parameters
    166
- Viewing the Parameters Summary
  166
- Optical Encoder Operation
  167
- Running the Motors
  167
  - Logging Data to Disk
    170
  - Connecting a Joystick
    171
- Viewing and Logging Data in Analog and R/C Modes
  172
- Loading and Saving Profiles to Disk
  172
- Operating the AX3500 over a Wired or Wireless LAN
  172
- Updating the Controller's Software
  174
- Creating Customized Object Files
  174
Mechanical Specifications
177
- Mechanical Dimensions
  177
- Mounting Considerations
  178
- Thermal Considerations
  178
- Wire Dimensions
  179
- Weight
  179

RoboteQ AX3500 Quick Start Manual (12 pages)

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Brand: RoboteQ | Category: Controller | Size: 1 MB

RoboteQ AX3500 Specification Sheet (2 pages)

Dual Channel Forward/Reverse Digital Robot Controller with Optical Encoder Inputs

Brand: RoboteQ | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 0 MB

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