Roboteq's GBL2660S is a features-packed, high-current, single channel controller for brushless DC motors. The controller can operate in one of several modes in order to sense the rotor position and sequence power on the motors' 3 windings in order to generate smooth continuous rotation. The controller also uses the Hall sensor and/or Encoder information to compute speed and measure travelled distance inside a 32-bit counter. The motors may be operated in open or closed loop speed mode, position mode or in torque mode. The GBL2660S features several Analog, Pulse and Digital I/Os which can be remapped as command or feedback inputs, limit switches, or many other functions. The GBL2660S accepts commands received from an RC radio, Analog Joystick, wireless modem, or microcomputer. For mobile robot applications, the controller's two motor channels can either be operated independently or mixed to move and steer a vehicle. Using CAN bus, up to 127 controllers can be networked at up to 1Mbit/s on a single twisted pair.
Numerous safety features are incorporated into the controller to ensure reliable and safe operation. The controller's operation can be extensively automated and customized using Basic Language scripts. The controller can be configured, monitored and tuned in realtime using a Roboteq's free PC utility. The controller can also be reprogrammed in the field with the latest features by downloading new operating software from Roboteq.
Applications
Automatic Guided Vehicles
Small Electric Vehicles, Electric Bikes
Terrestrial and Underwater Robotic Vehicles
Police and Military Robots
Hazardous Material Handling Robots
Balancing Robots
Telepresence Systems
Animatronics
SPECIFICATIONSMotor Type Brushless DC
Max Voltage 60
Number of Channels 1
Direction Forward/Reverse
Max Amps per Channel 360
Continuous Amps per Channel 240
ON Resistance (mOhm) 0.6
Power Connections Power terminals
Sensorless Trapezoidal Control Enabled Single Channel Only
Field Oriented Control (FOC) Yes
Analog Yes
RS232 Yes
USB Yes
CANbus Yes
RC Pulse Yes
MicroBasic Scripting Yes
Control Loop (ms) 1
Regenerative braking Yes
Max Analog Inputs 8
Max Digital Inputs 10
Digital Outputs 4
Max Pulse Inputs 6
Encoder Yes
Cooling Conduction plate
Ethernet No
Dimensions 140mm x 140mm x 25mm
Weight 2940g
RTQ-GBL2660S
Datasheet 
Owner's Manual