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RTQ-AX2550

RoboteQ ax2550 2-Channel 120A Robot Controller

Roboteq’s

AX2550 controller is designed to convert commands received from a 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

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 <a href="http://www.roboteq.com/documentation.html">web

site</a>. Numerous safety features are incorporated into the controller to

ensure reliable and safe operation in the most demanding mobile robotic vehicle

applications.

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<td width="183" bgcolor="#000066">Key

Feature </td>

<td width="411" bgcolor="#000066">Benefit</td>

</tr>

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<td width="183">Microcomputer-based

digital design</td>

<td width="411">Accurate,

reliable, and fully programmable operation</td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td width="183" height="4">R/C

mode support</td>

<td width="411" height="4">Connects

directly to simple, low cost R/C radios</td>

</tr>

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<td>Integrated

DC/DC converter </td>

<td>No

need for an

aditional 12V battery although one can still be used

if you want the safety of keeping the Motor and

controller power supplies separate.</td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td width="183">Serial

mode support</td>

<td width="411">Allows

direct connection to microcomputers for autonomous operation or to wireless

modems for two-way remote control</td>

</tr>

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Built-in

power drivers for two motors</td>

<td width="411">Connects

directly to DC motors. Supports all common robot drive methods</td>

</tr>

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<td width="183" height="20">Up

to 120A output per channel

</td>

<td width="411" height="20">Gives

robot maximum lifting or pushing power</td>

</tr>

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<td width="183">Open

loop speed control

</td>

<td width="411">Simplest

and lowest cost control method</td>

</tr>

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<td width="183">Closed

loop speed control</td>

<td width="411">Ensures

constant motor speed even as motor load changes </td>

</tr>

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<td width="183">Closed

loop position control

</td>

<td width="411">Create

low cost, ultrahigh torque jumbo servos</td>

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<td width="183">Automatic

current

limitation

</td>

<td width="411">Drive

larger motors than controllers with twice the current capacity but without

current limitation. High reliability</td>

</tr>

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<td height="39">Intergated

temperature sensors for each side of the heat sink</td>

<td height="39">The

current-limiting algorithm has been modified to lower the current based

on the actual measured temperature, rather than guessing it using the

current algorithm. This will make the controller's operation even safer

and user will have the possibility of force cool the controller (through

fans or conduction cooling), to make it run at higher currents for longer

periods of time.</td>

</tr>

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<td height="39">Integrated

sensors to measure the battery's voltage</td>

<td height="39">Adjust

your programming according to the battery voltage, or simply monitor

your drop in voltage over time. Also now includes overvoltage protection

for safety reasons.</td>

</tr>

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<td width="183" height="39">Programmable

Motor Acceleration</td>

<td width="411" height="39">Reduce

stress on the batteries, the controller and the robot's mechanical structure</td>

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<td width="183">Up

to 5 user Inputs/Outputs</td>

<td width="411">Read

switches and sensors or activate accessories at no additional cost. Outputs

activated by 3rd R/C channel or RS232</td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td width="183" height="39">Powerful

PC utility</td>

<td width="411" height="39">Monitor

Amps consumption, battery voltage and temperature in real-time. Configure

and update software using menu commands</td>

</tr>

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<td width="183">Extruded

aluminum heat sinking enclosure

</td>

<td width="411">Operates

in the harshest shock and temperature environment. May be used without

a fan in most applications</td>

</tr>

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<td width="183">Compact

design</td>

<td width="411">3

lbs. 5.5" x 9" x 1.8"</td>

</tr>

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<td width="183">Field

upgradable software</td>

<td width="411">Never

obsolete. Add new features via the Internet</td>

</tr>

</table>

RoboteQ ax2550 2-Channel 120A Robot Controller

Feature-rich, this 120 Amp, two-channel motor speed controller can handle the most powerful of motors, such as our Ampflow motors.

$
495.00

Roboteq’s AX2550 controller is designed to convert commands received from a 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 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 web site. Numerous safety features are incorporated into the controller to ensure reliable and safe operation in the most demanding mobile robotic vehicle applications.

Key Feature	Benefit
Microcomputer-based digital design	Accurate, reliable, and fully programmable operation
R/C mode support	Connects directly to simple, low cost R/C radios
Integrated DC/DC converter	No need for an aditional 12V battery although one can still be used if you want the safety of keeping the Motor and controller power supplies separate.
Serial mode support	Allows direct connection to microcomputers for autonomous operation or to wireless modems for two-way remote control
Built-in power drivers for two motors	Connects directly to DC motors. Supports all common robot drive methods
Up to 120A output per channel	Gives robot maximum lifting or pushing power
Open loop speed control	Simplest and lowest cost control method
Closed loop speed control	Ensures constant motor speed even as motor load changes
Closed loop position control	Create low cost, ultrahigh torque jumbo servos
Automatic current limitation	Drive larger motors than controllers with twice the current capacity but without current limitation. High reliability
Intergated temperature sensors for each side of the heat sink	The current-limiting algorithm has been modified to lower the current based on the actual measured temperature, rather than guessing it using the current algorithm. This will make the controller's operation even safer and user will have the possibility of force cool the controller (through fans or conduction cooling), to make it run at higher currents for longer periods of time.
Integrated sensors to measure the battery's voltage	Adjust your programming according to the battery voltage, or simply monitor your drop in voltage over time. Also now includes overvoltage protection for safety reasons.
Programmable Motor Acceleration	Reduce stress on the batteries, the controller and the robot's mechanical structure
Up to 5 user Inputs/Outputs	Read switches and sensors or activate accessories at no additional cost. Outputs activated by 3rd R/C channel or RS232
Powerful PC utility	Monitor Amps consumption, battery voltage and temperature in real-time. Configure and update software using menu commands
Extruded aluminum heat sinking enclosure	Operates in the harshest shock and temperature environment. May be used without a fan in most applications
Compact design	3 lbs. 5.5" x 9" x 1.8"
Field upgradable software	Never obsolete. Add new features via the Internet