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Red Drive DC programmable controller

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Red Drive is a compact yet powerful motor driver and controller. Operating up to 10A, it is designed to be used in conjunction with our dual channel encoder and wide range of DC motors and gearboxes.

In combination with our unique graphical software and Serial Adapter, the Red Drive controller is easily programmed by the user. Both simple and complex sequences of motion can be undertaken with the user specifying how and when their motor will move. Full control is available over speed, distance and direction. The unit can interact with switches, LEDs, buzzers and other user defined inputs and outputs.

The Red Drive software provides the user with an easy to use interface for defining all aspects of the controller. No complex programming is required, just a simple drag and drop flowchart style interface which uses real world values such as rpm and seconds.

The drive board was designed with cost at the forefront of the specification and manufactured in volumes that deliver this promise. Motor gearboxes incorporating an integral dual channel encoder coupled with this unique and flexible controller are the most cost effective way of accessing a dc servo system, adding real sophistication and value to your product.

Red Drive Data Sheet | Red Drive Manual | Red Drive Software

Functions

Speed control: output speed will remain stable running against a variable load.

Position control: unit can be moved set distances. For example: move 20 revolutions at 200 rpm. Maximum movement from start position is 44,000,000 motor revs.

Home: the unit can have one of its inputs defined as a 'home' input, (switch etc.) this provides a reference point for all other measurements.

Acceleration: unit features a 'straight line' acceleration profile, defined as X rpm to Y rpm in Z seconds. Acceleration is available from 'as fast as motor', to a maximum acceleration time of 1967 seconds (This can be increased by sequential accelerations).

Wait: unit can wait (either while motor is running or while stationary) for up to 549500 seconds. (This can be increased by sequential waits).

The total number of functions that can be used will vary from application to application, but the unit should allow for a repeatable sequence of 100 functions.