Communication Settings | RoboteQ AX2550/2850 manual

Serial (RS-232) Controls and Operation

DB9 Female

DB9 Male

1	1
6	6
RX Data 2	2
7	7
TX Data 3	3
8	8
4	4
9	9
GND 5	5

FIGURE 58. RS232 extension cable/connector wiring diagram

Data Out Data In

GND

Communication Settings

The AX2500/2850 serial communication port is set as follows:

9600 bits/s, 7-bit data, 1 Start bit, 1 Stop bit, Even Parity

Communication is done without flow control, meaning that the controller is always ready to receive data and can send data at any time.

These settings cannot be changed. You must therefore adapt the communication setting in your PC or microcomputer to match those of the controller.

Establishing Manual Communication with a PC

The controller can easily be connected to a PC in order to manually exercise its capabilities. Simply connect the supplied cable to the AX2500/2850 on one end (DB-15 connector) and to a free COM port on the other end (DB-9 connector).

Once connected, you will need a Terminal Emulation program to display the data received from the controller on the PC’s screen and to send characters typed on the keyboard to the controller. All Windows PC’s come with the Hyperterm terminal emulation software.

Locate the Hyperterm launch icon in the Start button: Programs > Accessories > Commu- nication folder.

You will need to configure Hyperterm to use the COM port to which you have connected the controller (typically COM1) and to configure the communication settings as described in the section above.

To save time and avoid errors, a hyperterm configuration file is automatically installed in your PC’s Start button menu when you install Roboteq’s Roborun utility (See “Downloading

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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 Communication Settings, Bits/s, 7-bit data, 1 Start bit, 1 Stop bit, Even Parity

Contents

Dual Channel High Power Digital Motor Controller AX2550/2850 Revision History Date Version Changes Revision History AX2550/2850 Motor Controller User’s Manual Section Section Self-Test Display 104 124 152 AX2500/2850 Quick Start What you will need Locating Switches, Wires and Connectors AX2500/2850 Quick Start Connecting to the Batteries and Motors Connecting to the Batteries and Motors Using the Power Control Wire Connecting the R/C RadioPower Control input connected to Action Powering On the Controller Powering On the Controller Button Operation Prog and Set button status Function Default Controller Configuration Default Controller ConfigurationChecking and Changing Configurations Parameter Default Values Letter Connecting the controller to your PC using Roborun Obtaining the Controller’s Software Revision Number Obtaining the Controller’s Software Revision Number Exploring further AX2500/2850 Motor Controller Overview Product Description Technical features High Efficiency Motor Power Outputs Technical featuresLow Power Consumption Optical Encoder Inputs AX2850 only Advanced Safety Features Data Logging CapabilitiesSturdy and Compact Mechanical Design Connecting Power and Motors to the Controller Connecting PowerConnecting Power Controller Power Connecting Power and Motors to the Controller Controller Power Two Powering the Controller using the Motor Batteries Using a Backup Battery Powering the controller from the Motor Batteries Power Fuses Wire Length Limits Power Regeneration Considerations Electrical Noise Reduction TechniquesElectrical Noise Reduction Techniques Using the Controller with a Power Supply Overvoltage ProtectionUndervoltage Protection Using the Controller with a Power Supply Connecting Power and Motors to the Controller Basic Operation Input Command ModesGeneral Operation Basic Operation Open Loop, Mixed Speed Control Selecting the Motor Control ModesOpen Loop, Separate Speed Control General Operation Closed Loop Speed Control Close Loop Position ControlSelecting the Motor Control Modes Current Limit Settings Setting Continuous High AmpsContinuous and Extended Current Limitation Temperature-Based Current Limitation Temperature-Based Current LimitationSetting Continuous High Amps Extended Safe Amps Surge Current Protection Regeneration Current LimitingProgrammable Acceleration Programmable Acceleration Command Control Curves Exponentiation curves Left / Right Tuning Adjustment Left / Right Tuning AdjustmentExponentiation Parameter Value Selected Curve Emergency Shut Down Using Controller Switches Parameter Value Speed Adjustment Emergency Stop using External Switch Emergency Stop using External SwitchInverted Operation Special Use of Accessory Digital Inputs Self-Test ModeUsing the Inputs to Activate the Buffered Output Self-Test Mode General Operation Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/Outputs AX2500/2850 ConnectionsAX2500/2850 Connections Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/Outputs Signal Type Use Activated AX2500/2850’s Inputs and OutputsAX2500/2850’s Inputs and Outputs Pin Wire Input or Number Color Output Signal Description List and Pin Assignment Connecting devices to Output C Connecting devices to Output C Connecting devices to Output D Connecting external Mosfet and load to Output D Connecting Switches or Devices to Input E Connecting Switches or Devices to Input F Connecting Switches or Devices to EStop/Invert Input Show how to wire the switch to this input Connecting Position Potentiometers to Analog Inputs Connecting Position Potentiometers to Analog Inputs Connecting Tachometer to Analog Inputs Potentiometer wiring in Position mode Temp oC Connecting External Thermistor to Analog InputsConnecting External Thermistor to Analog Inputs Resistance kOhm Using the Analog Inputs to Monitor External Voltages NTC Connecting User Devices to Analog Inputs Connecting User Devices to Analog InputsMeasured volts = controller reading + 128 * 0.255 Internal Heatsink Temperature Sensors Internal Voltage Monitoring Sensors Temperature Conversion C Source Code Temperature Conversion C Source Code Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/Outputs Normal Fault Condition LED Messages Use of the LED DisplayUse of the LED Display Normal and Fault Condition LED Messages Motor Direction StatusPossible Display Motor Comment Fault Messages Fault MessagesNo Control Self-Test Display Emergency Stop Mode Description Mode DescriptionOperation Selecting the R/C Input Mode Typical WiringOperation Connector I/O Pin Assignment R/C Mode Connector I/O Pin Assignment R/C ModePin Input or Number Signal Output Description Input Circuit Description Supplied Cable Description Supplied Cable Description Cabling to R/C Receiver using Full Opto-Isolation Cabling to R/C Receiver with Partial Opto-Isolation Cabling to R/C Receiver with Partial Opto-Isolation Powering the Radio from the controller Partial opto-isolation with Channel 3 electrical diagram Powering the Radio from the controller Wiring for powering R/C radio from controller Operating the Controller in R/C mode Joystick position vs. pulse duration default values Reception Watchdog Transmitter/Receiver Quality ConsiderationsReception Watchdog Joystick Deadband Programming Left/Right Tuning Adjustment Command Control CurvesJoystick Calibration Automatic Joystick Calibration Activating the Accessory Outputs Activating the Accessory Outputs Data Logging in R/C Mode Using Channel 3 to activate accessory outputs Data Logging in R/C Mode Operation Serial RS-232 Controls Operation Use and benefits of RS232Use and benefits of RS232 Must be wired to pin Connector I/O Pin Assignment RS232 ModeMust be wired to pin 13 or pin Serial RS-232 Controls and Operation Cable configuration Cable configurationExtending the RS232 Cable Communication Settings Bits/s, 7-bit data, 1 Start bit, 1 Stop bit, Even ParityEstablishing Manual Communication with a PC Establishing Manual Communication with a PC Entering RS232 from R/C or Analog modeData Logging String in R/C or Analog mode Roboteq v1.7 02/01/05 s RS232 Commands Set RS232 Mode if defaultSet Motor Command Value RS232 Commands Set B7F Set Accessory OutputsQuery Power Applied to Motors A3F Query Amps Consumed by Motors Query Analog Inputs RS232 Commands Set Query Heatsink TemperaturesQuery Battery Voltages Query Digital Inputs Read and Modify Controller Settings Read parameterModify parameter Reset Controller Optical Encoder CommandsCommands Acknowledge and Error Messages Apply Parameter Changes RS-232 Watchdog Command AcknowledgementCommand Error Watchdog time-out RS232 Accessible Parameter Table RS232 Accessible Parameter Table PID Automatic Switching from RS232 to RC Mode Automatic Switching from RS232 to RC Mode Analog and R/C Modes Data Logging String Format Data Logging Cables Data Logging Cables Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table Dec Hex Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table 106 Analog Control and Operation Connector I/O Pin Assignment Analog Mode Analog Control and OperationUnused Connecting to a Voltage Source Connecting a PotentiometerConnecting to a Voltage Source Selecting the Potentiometer Value = U/R = 5V / 1000 Ohms = 0.005A = 5mA Analog Deadband Adjustment Analog Deadband Adjustment Power-On Safety Under Voltage SafetyData Logging in Analog Mode Data Logging in Analog Mode Modified Analog cable with RS232 output data logging for PC 114 Closed Loop Position Mode Selecting the Position Mode Closed Loop Position Mode Position Sensor SelectionSensor Mounting Potentiometer wiring Potentiometer wiringUsing Optical Encoders in Position Mode Sensor and Motor Polarity Important Safety Warning Adding Safety Limit Switches Safety limit switches interrupting power to motors Using Current Limiting as Protection Control Loop Description Control Loop Description PID tuning in Position Mode Closed Loop Speed Mode Selecting the Speed Mode Closed Loop Speed Mode Using Optical Encoder for Speed Feedback AX2850 onlyTachometer wiring Tachometer or Encoder Mounting Speed Sensor and Motor Polarity Speed Sensor and Motor Polarity Adjust Offset and Max Speed AX2500/2850 Motor Controller User’s Manual 127 PID tuning in Speed Mode PID algorithm used in Speed mode PID tuning in Speed Mode 130 Installing Connecting Using Encoder Module Optical Incremental Encoders OverviewOptical Incremental Encoders Overview Installing, Connecting and Using the Encoder Mod Recommended Encoder Types Installing the Encoder Module Installing the Encoder ModulePulse Frequency in Hz = RPM / 60 * PPR Position of Encoder Module on Controller’s main board Connecting the Encoder Connecting the EncoderPin Name Cable Color Voltage Levels, Thresholds and Limit Switches Motor Encoder Polarity Matching Wiring Optional Limit Switches Wiring Optional Limit Switches Using the Encoder Module to Measure Distance Using the Encoder to Measure Speed Using the Encoder to Measure Speed Using the Encoder to Track Position Distance = Destination Counter value / Divider RS232 Communication with the Encoder Module ?q or Q n RS232 Encoder Command SetRead Encoder Counter ?Q0 Read Speed Set/Reset Encoder Counters and Destination RegistersRS232 Encoder Command Set Or !Q n Read Encoder Limit Switch Status Read DistanceRead Speed/Distance Switch Value Read / Modify Encoder Module Registers and Parameters?w or ?W Address Parameter Description Size Access Controller replies, value is Register Description Encoder Hardware ID code Counter Read/Write Mailbox Switch StatusSpeed or Distance 1 or Counter 1 Time Base 1 Counter Read Data FormatSpeed 1 Encoder Threshold Encoder Testing and Setting Using the PC Utility FFFFFF15 Encoder Module Parameters Setting Encoder Testing and Setting Using the PC Utility Updating the Encoder Software Exercising the MotorsViewing Encoder Data Configuring Controller using Switches Programming using built-in Switches and DisplayProgramming Methods Entering Programming Mode Configuring the Controller using the Switches Restoring factory defaults Changing parametersSpecial Case of Joystick Calibration Exiting the Parameter Setting Mode Programmable Parameters List Order Letter Description Possible Values default Pages Programmable Parameters List 158 Using the Roborun Configuration Utility Downloading and Installing the UtilitySystem Requirements Connecting the Controller to the PC Using the Roborun Configuration Utility Roborun Frame, Tab and Menu Descriptions Roborun Frame, Tab and Menu Descriptions Getting On-Screen Help Parameter Selection and Setting, and Special FunctionsFile and Program Management Commands Loading, Changing Controller Parameters Controls Settings Acceleration Setting Power SettingsLeft/Right Adjust Effect of Digital Inputs Analog or R/C Specific Settings DeadbandJoystick Timing Viewing the Parameters Summary Closed Loop Parameters Optical Encoder Operation Running the MotorsOptical Encoder Operation Motor Power setting Run/Stop ButtonMeasurement Running the Motors Real-Time Strip Chart RecorderInput Status and Output Setting Transmit and Receive Data Logging Data to Disk Connecting a Joystick Parameter Header Data type/range Measured Parameter Operating the AX2500/2850 over a Wired or Wireless LAN Viewing and Logging Data in Analog and R/C ModesLoading and Saving Profiles to Disk Operating the AX2500/2850 over a Wired or Wireless LAN Roboserver screenshot when idle Updating the Controller’s Software Creating Customized Object Files Objectmaker creates controller firmware with custom defaults Creating Customized Object Files 176 Mechanical Specifications Mechanical DimensionsMechanical Dimensions Mechanical Specifications Mounting ConsiderationsThermal Considerations Wire Dimensions Wire DimensionsWeight Wire Gauge Outside Diameter Color Length 180