Dual Channel Motor Speed Controller - RoboteQ AX2550

RoboteQ AX2550 Dual Channel Digital Speed Controller

High Current (2 x 120 SmartAmps) DC Motor Control

• Control up to 40V brushed DC motors
• Up to 120Amps output current per channel
• Supports all common robot drive methods
• Control options, R/C radios, analogue joystick, micro or wireless modem
• Open loop or closed loop speed control
• Closed loop position control
• Thermal overload shutdown protects motor, wiring and battery
• Data logging output
• Upgradeable Firmware

Roboteq's AX2550 is a high performance, microcontroller-based motor controller, loaded with numerous features and operating modes. Yet, for all its sophistication, the AX2550 is very simple to install and operate. Its many configuration options are programmed using only two switches and a LED display on the controller front panel. The controller may also be connected to a PC for setting configuration parameters using a convenient Graphical User Interface. Once programmed, the configuration data are stored permanently in the controller's nonvolatile memory, eliminating the need for cumbersome and unreliable jumpers. During normal operation, the LED display provides running and alarm indication.

Roboteq's AX2550 controller has been designed to convert commands received from an R/C radio, wireless modem, or microcomputer into high voltage and high current output for driving one or two DC motors. Designed for maximal ease-of-use by professional and hobbyists alike, it is delivered with all necessary cables and hardware and is ready to use in minutes.

The AX2550 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 AX2550 can be reprogrammed in the field with the latest features by downloading new operating software from Roboteq's website or from the bottom of this page. Numerous safety features are incorporated into the controller to ensure reliable and safe operation in the most demanding mobile robotic vehicle applications.

RoboteQ AX2550 Package Contents

Downloads

Roboteq AX2550 Quick Start Manual (Version 1.5)		(732 Kb)
Roboteq AX2550 Overview Brochure		(1.33 Mb)
Roboteq Users Referance Manual (Version 1.5)		(2.06 Mb)
Optical Encoder User Manual (Revision 1.0)		(1.14 Mb)
PC Configuration and Updating Utility (Version 1.5)		(4.495 Mb)
Controller Software Update (Version 1.5a)		(9 Kb)

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