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Motor

Two 3.5kW HPM-5000B Brushless DC motors with Hall sensors from www.goldenmotor.com

Motorcontrollers

The motorcontrollers are two VBL-1650 Brushless DC motor controllers from RoboTeQ.

Here is an overview of the technology RoboteQ is using: RoboteQ Technology

  • Datasheet
  • Usermanual
  • Controlsoftware
Table with alignment VBL1650
Power Stage
Operating Voltage 10V to 50V DC
Number of Channels 1
Max Current 1min 150A
3 min 120A
1h 100A
Surge Current >250A
ON Resistance 3 mΩ
Current LimitingBy automatic power output reduction above user preset level, per channel.
Synchronous RectificationYes - Allows regenerative braking.
Temperature protection Automated current limit reduction starting at 70o C (175o F) heat sink temperature.
Voltage protectionOutput shut off below 9V and above 50V - user adjustable
Short Circuit protection Yes
Power Wiring AWG8 Cables
Command
R/C Inputs 1.0ms - 1.5ms center - 2ms, Adjustable
Serial Interface RS232. 115200 bauds
Analog Interface 1 inputs (0V - 2.5V center - 5V)
Input CorrectionsProgrammable deadband. 6 Exponent & Logarithmic command curves.
Input/Outputs
Optical Encoder Interface Not available
Hall Sensor Inputs3 phase inputs for motor switching, speed capture and odometry.
Analog Inputs Up to 4 inputs, 10-bit resolution.
Digital Outputs 2 outputs, 24V 1A max
Digital Inputs Up to 6 general purpose inputs.
Pulse Inputs Up to 5 Pulse Length, Duty Cycle or Frequency inputs.
5V Supply Output 100mA max for Radio or other devices.
Operating Modes
Open Loop Speed Forward & Reverse Speed Control. Separate or Mixed.
Closed Loop Speed Use Hall Sensors, analog or pulse speed feedback. PID.
Position Mode Use Hall Sensors, analog or pulse position feedback. PID.
MicroBasic Scritping
Max Program Size ~1500 lines of Basic-language code, 1000 user variables.
Execution Speed Higher than 50,000 lines per sec.
Physical
Operating Temperature -40 to +85oC heat sink temperature
Enclosure Aluminum extrusion
Cooling Heatsink
Controller size 5.5“ (140mm) wide x 1.6” (40mm) tall x 9“ (228mm) long including mounting brackets.
Cables 10” (25cm) RC cable to Radio
Weight 3.3lbs (1.5kg)
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