Using the Roborun Configuration Utility

after the installation is complete, you will be able to run the program from your Start Menu > Programs > Roboteq

You do not need to have the controller connected to your PC to start the Utility.

Connecting the Controller to the PC

The controller must be connected to the PC if you plan to use the Utility to perform any of the following functions

to read the current parameters stored in the controller and display them on the computer

to store new parameters in the controller

to exercise the motors using your PC

to update the controller’s software

If the controller is not connected, the Configuration Utility can run and may be used to automatically generate the setting codes for manual entry. See “Viewing the Parameters Summary” on page 166.

Most computers have at least one, but often times two serial ports. Look for one or two connectors resembling the illustration in Figure 92.

FIGURE 92. Look for a 9-pin male connector on your

If you have a serial port connector that is already connected to something else, you may be able unplug your current device and temporarily connect the controller as long as the soft- ware operating the current device is not running.

Connect the provided serial cable to the controller on one end and to the PC on the other.

Power the controller, preferably using the yellow Power Control wire, with a 12 to 40V bat- tery or power supply with 200mA of minimum output.

Connect the thin black wire to the negative (-) terminal, and the Power Control input to the positive (+) of the power supply. The controller will turn On. If it doesn’t, verify that you have not reversed the polarity.

Upon powering On, the controller will display “no ctrl” if configured in the R/C mode or a steady pattern if configured in the RS232 mode.

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AX2500/2850 Motor Controller User’s Manual

Version 1.7. February 1, 2005

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RoboteQ AX2550/2850 user manual Connecting the Controller to the PC, Using the Roborun Configuration Utility