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AX500 Motor Controller User’s Manual

Version 1.9b. June 1, 2007

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Contents

AX500 Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller AX500 Motor Controller User’s Manual Revision History Revision HistoryDate Version Changes AX500 Motor Controller User’s Manual Section Section Section 101 112 Operating the AX500 over a Wired or Wireless LAN Do not Connect to a RC Radio with a Battery Attached Important SafetyAvoid Shorts when Mounting Board against Chassis To the Battery Important Safety Warnings Quick Start Locating the ConnectorsAX500 What you will need Nected to VCon Power Must be conAX500 Quick Start VMot for the controller Connecting to the Batteries and Motors Connecting to the Batteries and Motors Connecting the R/C Radio Connecting to the 15-pin ConnectorSignal Pin RC Mode RS232 Mode Analog Mode Powering On the Controller Powering On the Controller Connecting the controller to your PC using Roborun Default Controller ConfigurationParameter Default Values Letter Obtaining the Controller’s Software Revision Number Obtaining the Controller’s Software Revision Number Exploring further AX500 Motor Controller Overview Product Description Technical features High Efficiency Motor Power Outputs Technical featuresLow Power Consumption Advanced Safety Features Data Logging Capabilities Power Connections Connecting Power and Motors to the ControllerPower Connections Controller Power Connecting Power and Motors to the Controller Controller Powering Schemes Controller Powering SchemesPowering the Controller from a single Battery VCon VMot Controller Status Connecting the Motors Powering the Controller Using a Main and Backup Battery Single Channel Operation Single Channel Operation Power Fuses Converting the AX500 to Single Channel Power Regeneration Considerations Wire Length LimitsElectrical Noise Reduction Techniques Overvoltage Protection Undervoltage Protection Using the Controller with a Power Supply 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 Close Loop Position Control Closed Loop Speed ControlSelecting the Motor Control Modes Temperature-Based Current Limitation User Selected Current Limit SettingsTemperature Max Amps Battery Current vs. Motor Current Battery Current vs. Motor CurrentMotor Current = Battery Current / PWM ratio Programmable Acceleration Off Programmable Acceleration Command Control Curves Left / Right Tuning Adjustment Left / Right Tuning AdjustmentExponentiation Parameter Value Selected Curve Parameter Value Speed Adjustment Inverted Operation Emergency Stop using External SwitchActivating Brake Release or Separate Motor Excitation Activating Brake Release or Separate Motor Excitation Special Use of Accessory Digital Inputs Using the Inputs to Activate the Buffered Output AX500 Connections Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/OutputsAX500 Connections Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/Outputs AX500’s Inputs and Outputs Signal Type Use Activated AX500’s Inputs and Outputs Pin1 List and Pin Assignment Connecting devices to Output C Connecting devices to Output C Connecting Switches or Devices to Input E Connecting Switches or Devices to Input F Connecting Switches or Devices to EStop/Invert Input Connecting Switches or Devices to EStop/Invert Input Connecting Position Potentiometers to Analog Inputs Analog Inputs Connecting Tachometer to Analog Inputs Connecting Tachometer to Analog InputsAna Ana2 Operating Mode Pin Operating Mode Ana 1 p11 Ana2 p10 Ana 3 p12 Ana 4 p8 Temp oC Connecting External Thermistor to Analog InputsConnecting External Thermistor to Analog Inputs Resistance kOhm Using the Analog Inputs to Monitor External Voltages Internal Heatsink Temperature Sensors Connecting User Devices to Analog InputsInternal Voltage Monitoring Sensors Temperature Conversion C Source Code Internal Heatsink Temperature Sensors Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/Outputs Selecting the Position Mode Closed Loop Position ModeMode Description Mode Description Position Sensor Selection Closed Loop Position ModeSensor Mounting Feedback Potentiometer wiring in Analog Mode Feedback Potentiometer wiringFeedback Potentiometer wiring in RC or RS232 Mode Feedback Potentiometer wiring Analog Feedback on Single Channel Controllers Sensor and Motor Polarity Sensor and Motor Polarity Encoder Error Detection and Protection Adding Safety Limit Switches Adding Safety Limit Switches Using Current Limiting as Protection Control Loop Description PID tuning in Position Mode PID tuning in Position Mode Closed Loop Position Mode Closed Loop Speed Mode Selecting the Speed Mode Tachometer or Encoder Mounting Tachometer wiringClosed Loop Speed Mode Speed Sensor and Motor Polarity Adjust Offset and Max Speed Adjust Offset and Max Speed Control Loop Description PID tuning in Speed Mode PID tuning in Speed Mode Closed Loop Speed Mode Diagnostic LED Normal Fault Condition LED MessagesDiagnostic LED Normal Operation Flashing Pattern Output Off / Fault Condition Normal and Fault Condition LED Messages C radio control mode C Operation Pin Input or Number Output Signal Description Selecting the R/C Input ModeConnector I/O Pin Assignment R/C Mode Operation Supplied Cable Description Input Circuit DescriptionInput Circuit Description Powering the Radio from the controller RC connection cable Connecting to a Separately Powered Radio Connecting to a Separately Powered Radio Operating the Controller in R/C mode Wiring when receiver is powered by its own separate battery Reception Watchdog Reception Watchdog Transmitter/Receiver Quality Considerations Joystick Deadband Programming Command Control Curves Effect of deadband on joystick position vs. motor speed Left/Right Tuning Adjustment Joystick Calibration Data Logging in R/C Mode Data Logging in R/C Mode DB9 Female Analog Control and Operation Pin Input or Number Signal Output Description Connector I/O Pin Assignment Analog ModeAnalog Control and Operation Connecting a Potentiometer Connecting to a Voltage SourceConnecting to a Voltage Source Selecting the Potentiometer Value = U/R = 5V / 1000 Ohms = 0.005A = 5mA Analog Deadband Adjustment Analog Deadband Adjustment Under Voltage Safety Power-On SafetyData Logging in Analog Mode Data Logging in Analog Mode Modified Analog cable with RS232 output data logging for PC 100 Use and benefits of RS232 Serial RS-232 Controls OperationUse and benefits of RS232 Connector I/O Pin Assignment RS232 Mode Serial RS-232 Controls and Operation Cable configuration Cable configurationExtending the RS232 Cable Bits/s, 7-bit data, 1 Start bit, 1 Stop bit, Even Parity Communication SettingsEstablishing 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 v1.9b 06/01/07 s Command Acknowledgement Commands Acknowledge and Error MessagesRS232 Mode if default Command Error RS-232 Watchdog Controller Commands and QueriesCommand Type Description Watchdog time-out Set Motor Command Value Set Accessory Output Query Amps from Battery to each Motor Channel Query Power Applied to MotorsSyntax ?r or ?R Query Heatsink TemperaturesQuery Analog Inputs ?m or ?M Controller Commands and Queries Query Battery VoltagesReset Controller Query Digital Inputs Read parameter Accessing & Changing Configuration Parameter in FlashApply Parameter Changes Modify parameter Accessing & Changing Configuration Parameter in Flash Flash Configuration Parameters ListLocation Description Active after Address Access Read/Write Effective After Reset Input Control ModeMotor Control Mode Value Mode See pages Amps Limit Bit Definition See pages Input Switches Function Acceleration RC Joystick or Analog Deadband Address Channel Access Read/Write Effective InstantlyExponentiation on Channel 1 and Channel Left/Right Adjust Default PID Gains Joystick Min, Max and Center Values Reading & Changing Operating Parameters at RuntimeReading & Changing Operating Parameters at Runtime Location Function Operating Modes RegistersBit Function PWM Frequency Register Read/Change PID ValuesController Status Register Current Amps Limit Registers Bit Fault Condition EffectController Identification Register Bit Model or Function AX500 Motor Controller User’s Manual 123 124 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 Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion TableDec Hex UDec Hex AX500 Motor Controller User’s Manual 129 130 Downloading and Installing the Utility Using the Roborun Configuration UtilitySystem Requirements Connecting the Controller to the PC Using the Roborun Configuration Utility Roborun Frame, Tab and Menu Descriptions Parameter Selection and Setting and Special FunctionsRoborun Frame, Tab and Menu Descriptions Getting On-Screen Help File and Program Management CommandsView Controller Connector Pinout Loading, Changing Controller Parameters Input Command Adjustment Control SettingsMotor Control Mode Loading, Changing Controller Parameters Power Settings Deadband Analog or R/C Specific SettingsJoystick Timing Running the Motors Closed Loop Parameters Run/Stop Button Motor Power settingRunning the Motors Measurement Data Logging and Timer Real-Time Strip Chart RecorderInput Status and Output Setting Transmit and Receive Data Logging Data to Disk Using the Console Connecting a Joystick Send Reset String Using the ConsoleCommand Entry Terminal Screen Viewing and Logging Data in Analog and R/C Modes Operating the AX500 over a Wired or Wireless LANLoading and Saving Profiles to Disk Operating the AX500 over a Wired or Wireless LAN Roboserver screenshot when idle Updating the Controller’s Software Updating the Encoder Software Objectmaker creates controller firmware with custom defaults Creating Customized Object Files 148 Mechanical Dimensions Mechanical SpecificationsMechanical Dimensions Mounting Considerations Mechanical SpecificationsThermal Considerations Attaching the Controller Directly to a Chassis Attaching the Controller Directly to a Chassis Precautions to observe Weight Wire DimensionsWire Dimensions 154