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Two 3.5kW HPM-5000B Brushless DC motors with Hall sensors from www.goldenmotor.com
The motorcontrollers are two VBL-1650 Brushless DC motor controllers from RoboTeQ.
Here is an overview of the technology RoboteQ is using: RoboteQ Technology
Table with alignment VBL1650 | ||
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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 Limiting | By automatic power output reduction above user preset level, per channel. | |
Synchronous Rectification | Yes - Allows regenerative braking. | |
Temperature protection | Automated current limit reduction starting at 70o C (175o F) heat sink temperature. | |
Voltage protection | Output 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 Corrections | Programmable deadband. 6 Exponent & Logarithmic command curves. | |
Input/Outputs | ||
Optical Encoder Interface | Not available | |
Hall Sensor Inputs | 3 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) |