RoboteQ AX1500 PWM Frequency Register, Controller Status Register, Address, Access, Read Only

Reading & Changing Operating Parameters at Runtime

^86 - I2

^87 - D2

Access: Read/Write

Effective: Instantly

The Proportional, Integral and Derivative gain for each channel can be read and changed on- the-fly. This function also provides a mean for setting different PID values for each channel. Actual Gain value is the value contained in the register divided by 8. Changes take effect at the controller’s next 16ms iteration loop. After reset, these bits get initialized according to the configuration contained in Flash.

PWM Frequency Register

Address: ^88

Access: Read/Write

Effective: Instantly

The controller’s default 16kHz PWM Frequency can be changed to a higher value in fine increments. This feature may be used to reduce the interference in case the controller’s PWM frequency harmonics are too close to the radio receiver’s frequency. The value can be changed at any time and takes effect immediately. The frequency is:

15,625 Hz * 255 / Register Value

The controller’s default frequency provides the best efficiency and should be changed only if absolutely required and only if operating the controller in RS232 or Analog modes. Changes to the PWM frequency will affect the RS232 watchdog timer and PID may need re-tuning.

The controller automatically reverts to the default 16kHz PWM frequency after reset.

Controller Status Register

Address:	^89
Access:	Read Only
Effective:	Instantly

The Controller Status Register can be polled at any time to see if there is a pending fault condition. Any one bit set will cause the controller to turn off the Power Output stage. Con- ditions marked as Temporary mean that the controller will resume operation as soon as the fault condition disappears. Permanent conditions will cause the controller to remain off until it is reset either by cycling power, pressing the reset button, or sending the %rrrrrr command.

TABLE 25. Controller Status Register Definition

Bit	Fault Condition	Effect
0	Overvoltage	Temporary
1	Overtemperature	Temporary
2	Undervoltage	Temporary
3	Manually Forced MOSFETs Off	Temporary
4	Unused

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