Technical features

User defined purpose (RS232 mode only)

One Switch input configurable as

Emergency stop command

Reversing commands when running vehicle inverted

General purpose digital input

One general purpose 12V, 100mA output for accessories

Up to 2 general purpose digital inputs

Internal Sensors

Voltage sensor for monitoring the main 12 to 24V battery system operation

Voltage monitoring of internal 12V

Temperature sensors on the heat sink of each power output stage

Sensor information readable via RS232 port

Low Power Consumption

Optional backup power input for powering safely the controller if the motor batteries are discharged

Max 100mA idle current consumption

No power consumed by output stage when motors are stopped

Regulated 5V output for powering R/C radio. Eliminates the need for separate R/C battery

High Efficiency Motor Power Outputs

Two independent power output stages

Optional Single Channel operation at double the current

Dual H bridge for full forward/reverse operation

Ultra-efficient 100mOhm ON resistance (RDSon) MOSFET transistors

12 to 24V operation

Terminal strip up to AWG14 wire

Temperature-based Automatic Current Limitation

15A up to 30 seconds

10A up to 1 minute

8A continuous

High current operation may be extended with forced cooling

60A peak Amps per channel

16kHz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) output

Auxiliary output for brake, clutch or armature excitation

Advanced Safety Features

Safe power on mode

Automatic Power stage off in case of electrically or software induced program fail- ure

Overvoltage and Undervoltage protection

Regeneration current limiting

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RoboteQ AX500 manual Technical features, Internal Sensors, Low Power Consumption, High Efficiency Motor Power Outputs