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Ax1500’s inputs and outputs – RoboteQ Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller AX2550 User Manual

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Connecting Sensors and Actuators to Input/Outputs

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AX1500 Motor Controller User’s Manual

Version 1.9b. June 1, 2007

AX1500’s Inputs and Outputs

In addition to the RS232 and R/C channel communication lines, the AX1500 includes sev-
eral inputs and outputs for various sensors and actuators. Depending on the selected oper-
ating mode, some of these I/Os provide feedback and/or safety information to the
controller.

5

6

7

9

8

4

3

1

2

1- DC

Motors

2- Optional

sensors:

- Tachometers (Closed loop Speed mode)
- Potentiometers (Servo mode)
- Encoders when Module present

3- Motor Power supply wires

4- Power Control wire5- Controller

6- R/C Radio Receiver, microcomputer, or

wireless modem

7-

Command: RS-232, R/C Pulse

8-

Miscellaneous I/O

9- Running Inverted, or emergency stop

switch

FIGURE 21. Typical controller connections

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