RoboteQ ax500 2-Channel Motor Controller.
Roboteq's AX500 controller is designed to convert commands received from a R/C radio, Analog Joystick, wireless modem, or microcomputer into high voltage and high current output for driving one or two DC motors.
The controller's two channels can either be operated independently or mixed to set the direction and rotation of a vehicle by coordinating the motion on each side of the vehicle. The motors may be operated in open or closed loop speed mode. Using low-cost position sensors, they may also be set to operate as heavy-duty position servos.
The controller can be reprogrammed in the field with the latest features by downloading new operating software from Roboteq.
| Operating Voltage | 12V to 24V DC |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Current | 7.5A Continuous, 15A Max, 30A Surge |
| Current Limiting | By automatic power output reduction according to user preset limit and temperature |
| Temperature protection | Automated current limit reduction starting at 80o C (175o F) heat sink temperature |
| Voltage protection | Output shut off below 8V |
| Power Wiring | Terminal strip. AWG 14 max cable |
| R/C inputs | 2 + 1 accessories (1.0ms - 1.5ms center - 2ms, Adjustable) |
| Serial Interface | RS232. 9600 bauds |
| Analog Interface | 2 inputs (0V - 2.5V center - 5V) 4 inputs, 8-bit resolution |
| Input Corrections | Ch1 & Ch2 mixing for tank steering. Programmable deadband. 4 Exponent & Logarithmic command curves. |
| Digital Outputs | 1 output, 24V 1A max |
| Open Loop Speed | Forward & Reverse Speed Control. Separate or Mixed |
| Closed Loop Speed | Use Tachometer on analog inputs & PID |
| Position Mode | Use Potentiometer on analog inputs & PID |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85oC heat sink temperature |
| Dimensions | 4.2" (106mm) wide 2.9" (50mm) long 1.5" tall (38mm) tall including heat sink |
| Weight | 3 oz (85g) |
