Serial (RS-232) Controls and Operation
136 AX1500 Motor Controller User’s Manual Version 1.9b. June 1, 2007
This parameters selects the various open loop and closed loop operating modes as well as
the feedback method.
Amps Limit
Address: ^02
Access: Read/Write
Effective: After Reset or ^FF
This parameter configures the controller’s Amps limit. Note that this limits the amps flow-
ing out of the power supply. Current flowing through the motors may be higher.
Bit Definition See pages
2:0 Motor Control Mode 0 = A & B separate speed open loop
(default)
1 = A & B mixed speed open loop
2 = A speed open loop, B position
3 = A & B position
4 = A & B separate speed closed loop
5 = A & B mixed speed closed loop
6 = A speed close loop, B position
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6:3 Reserved
6 Ch1 Feedback type 0 = Analog
1 = Encoder
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7 Ch2 Feedback type 0 = Analog
1 = Encoder
Bit Definition See pages
3:0 Coarse Amps 0 = 7.5A
1 = 11.25A
2 = 15A
3 = 18.75A
4 = 22.5A
5 = 26.25A (default)
6 = 30A
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7:4 Fine Amps Mutliply this number by 0.25 and sub-
stract result from the Coarse Amps value