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Vex Robotics Falcon 500 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
Vex Robotics Falcon 500 User Manual (56 pages)
Brand:
Vex Robotics
| Category:
Engine
| Size: 10.02 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Falcon 500 Features
3
Power up
4
Size & Packaging
5
Failure Point Reduction
6
Field Oriented Control (FOC)
7
Phoenix API Compatible
7
Reverse Polarity Protection
7
Talon FX
7
Stall Whistle
8
A Smart Motor for All Teams
8
CIM Compatible
9
Rethinking Motor Shafts
10
Staying Cool under Pressure
12
40A Change in Temperature
13
Specifications
14
Talon FX Specifications
15
Performance Data
16
General Warnings
17
Mounting a Falcon 500
18
Align Motor to Mounting Holes
19
Insert #10-32 Mounting Screws into Motor
20
Connect the Talon FX to the Robot’s Power Distribution System
21
Wiring the Falcon 500
21
CAN Instructions
22
PWM Instructions
23
Controlling a Talon FX with a ni Roborio Controller
23
Controlling a Talon FX with a VEX & CTRE Microcontrollers
23
Applying Power for the First Time
24
Installing Gears & Pulleys
25
Install Gear/Pulley on Motor Shaft
27
Install Screw in the End of the Shaft
28
Remove the Set Screw from the Cooling Port
29
Using the Falcon 500 Cooling Port
29
Connect Hose to Fitting
30
Changing the Output Shaft
31
Remove the Front End Cap from the Motor Chamber
32
Remove the Shaft
33
Replace the Long Output Shaft with a Short Output Shaft
36
Installing the Falcon 500 in a Versaplanetary
36
Attach a CIM Adapter to the Versaplanetary
37
Slide a Versaplanetary Coupler on the Falcon 500 Shaft
37
Attach Motor to Versaplanetary
38
Brake & Coast Modes
39
Switching between Brake & Coast
39
Additional Information
39
Limit Switch Connector
40
Calibration
41
To Calibrate the Talon FX
41
To Restore Default Calibration
42
Blink Codes During Normal Operation
43
Blink Codes During Calibration
43
Blink Codes
43
Why Are Torx / Star Drive Screws Used on the Falcon 500?
46
Frequently Asked Questions
46
What CAN Bus Topologies Are Recommended?
47
Wiring Network Topology
48
Network Topology Parameters
48
No ORANGE Status Leds on Power up
50
Flashing ORANGE Status Leds on Power up
50
Flashing RED Status Leds after Calibration
50
Troubleshooting
50
No Input Power or Possible Internal Damage
52
What’s Included
53
FCC Compliance Statement (United States)
54
ICES-003 Compliance Statement (Canada)
54
Revision History
54
Support
55
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