BIDIR-115D(S) Speed Controller 15 Amp Bidirectional Digital PWM Motor Speed Controller BIDIR-115D and BIDIR-115DS The BIDIR-115D(S) allows you to control the speed and direction of a motor using an analog voltage input, push buttons, or digital logic pulses. Use of PWM and low on-resistance MOSFETs allows for high efficiency control with minimal loss of power. Absolute Maximum Ratings: Parameter Max Units Continuous Output Current 15 A Instantaneous Output Current 20 A Input Voltage 30 V Warning – operating at or above the absolute maximum ratings may damage your controller or your equipment under control. Operating Parameters: Parameter Input Voltage Continuous Output Current Digital Logic Input Low Level Digital Logic Input High Level Digital Input Capacitance Analog Voltage Input Potentiometer Total Resistance Digital Continuous Mode Change Rate Soft Start from Disabled Mode, Ramp Rate PWM Frequency Quiescent Current Drain Temperature Min 10 -0 3.5 -0 1 --150 70 -40 Typical 12 ---0.1 -10 33 100 200 75 25 Max 26 15 1.5 5 -5 30 --250 80 +60 Units V A V V uF V kΩ %/s %/s Hz mA °C Pin-out: Pin Label PDN/CN P+ UP DIR EN MM+ GND V+ Function Lower pin of potentiometer (GND) Wiper of potentiometer (analog) Decrease Pulse Width (digital) (internal pull-up in digital mode) Upper pin of potentiometer (5V) Increase Pulse Width (internal pull-up) Direction Active H/L Mode -- Analog L = decrease (digital) Both -- Both L = increase Digital L = forward H = reverse H = enable L = disable PWM output enable (internal pull-up) Negative output to LOAD Positive output to LOAD Ground from power supply Positive Power Supply 1 Both Both -- Both -- Both -- Both -- Both BIDIR-115D(S) Speed Controller Modes of Operation: The Analog/Digital PWM Controller can be operated in analog or digital mode. The jumper labeled P/D (JP1) is used to select between analog and digital inputs. Jumper CLKED is used to select between clocked digital speed selection and continuous digital speed selection (or push button mode). Table 1: Jumper Configuration Jumper Label Position Function P/D (JP1) Closed Potentiometer (Analog Mode) P/D (JP1) Open Digital Mode CLKED (JP2) Closed Clocked Digital CLKED (JP2) Open Continuous Digital (Push Button Mode) Note: All jumper setting changes take effect at power-up. Power down the board before changing the jumper settings. Analog Mode: When the board is configured for Analog Operation using the jumper, a varying voltage (0 – 5 V) level is converted to the pulse width at the output (0 – 100%). Any potentiometer from 1kΩ - 30 kΩ may be used for speed control. There is a built-in dead-band for potentiometer operation that sets the duty cycle to: 0% for any voltage level < 0.10 V. 100% for any voltage level > 4.90 V. This dead-band along with digital filtering ensures smooth and reliable operation even with dirty potentiometers. A switch can be connected between the DIR input and P+ to reverse the direction of the motor. Ensure that the motor is completely stopped before reversing direction. The onboard fuse protects the motor in the event of an accidental reverse when the motor is still rotating. Replace only with a fuse of the same type and rating. 2 BIDIR-115D(S) Speed Controller Digital Mode: There are two ways to operate in digital mode: Clocked Mode and Continuous Mode. Clocked Mode: In clocked mode, the UP and DN inputs are used to control the duty cycle. For every rising edge of the UP [DN] line, the output pulse width is increased [decreased] by approximately 0.8%. Once the pulse width reaches 0%, any further inputs on the DN line have no effect. Similarly, when the pulse width reaches 100%, any further inputs on the UP line have no effect. Continuous Mode: In continuous mode, the UP and DN inputs are designed for interfacing to push buttons. When the UP line is brought LOW, the duty cycle is continuously increased at a rate of ~ 33% per second. Similarly, when the DN line is brought low, the duty cycle is decreased at a rate of ~ 33% per second. Any additional increase [decrease] after the pulse width has reached 100% [0%] will have no effect on the output. Automatic digital de-bouncing of the inputs is implemented in continuous mode. Spurious inputs are ignored. Output Enable: The output is enabled by default and is internally pulled up. Bringing this pin low immediately brings the PWM output to 0%. Allowing the pin to go back to high re-enables the PWM output at the previous duty cycle. When in digital mode, the duty cycle may be changed by the UP and DN pins at all times, even in PWM output disabled mode. Thus, it is possible to turn off the output, change the duty cycle, and turn on the output again, but at the new duty cycle. Reversing: A 0-5V digital signal can be sent to the DIR input to reverse the direction of the motor. If using continuous mode, a switch can be connected between P+ and DIR instead for reversing control. Ensure that the motor is completely stopped before reversing direction. The onboard fuse protects the motor in the event of an accidental reverse when the motor is still rotating. Replace only with a fuse of the same type and rating. Soft Start (BIDIR-115DS only): The output is automatically ramped up back to the full PWM level at a rate of 100% per second. This reduces the stress placed on power supplies and mechanical linkages as motors come back up to speed. 3 BIDIR-115D(S) Speed Controller Connection Diagrams: 4 BIDIR-115D(S) Speed Controller 5 BIDIR-115D(S) Speed Controller Application Notes: The controller automatically puts the motor into braking mode when power is removed. Please be aware that if the motor is still spinning when the power is removed, the motor will brake suddenly. PWM controllers switch currents at high frequencies to vary the average power to the load. This switching can cause undesirable RF interference. To minimize such interference, it is recommended to twist the input V+ and Ground wire pair as well as the Out+ and Out- wire pair. In addition, installation of a small capacitor from each of the two motor terminals to the metal case may reduce noise emission. A fuse appropriately rated for the load device can help enhance safety. This controller is not reverse-polarity protected. Ensure that it is wired correctly before applying power. Always turn off the power supply before making any changes to the wiring. Ensure that the controller has adequate air flow for proper cooling. If operating for extended periods of time in high temperature environments, a cooling fan may be necessary. Use the shortest possible wires between the motor and controller, and between the controller and the power source. Ensure that the wires carrying the load current are adequately sized. If operating heavy inductive loads, it may be advisable to add an appropriately rated filter capacitor at the input to the PWM controller. 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