Phidgets 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget

• Phidgets 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget
• Supports 50A continuous current for DC motors
• Enables precise closed-loop control
• Offers three operating modes: DC, Position, Velocity
• Features advanced safety with E-Stop and thermal protection
• Includes regenerative braking and surge current limiting

The Phidgets 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget is a sophisticated DC motor driver designed to deliver high performance for a single brushed DC motor. It operates with an input voltage range of 8-30V DC and is capable of providing up to 50 amps of continuous current, with a peak capacity of 75 amps. This motor driver offers three distinct operating modes: DC Motor, Position Controller, and Velocity Controller. The Position and Velocity Controller modes leverage the built-in encoder channel to ensure rapid and precise closed-loop control.

In DC Motor mode, users have the flexibility to manually control the motor or implement custom control loops. The Phidget Control Panel on Windows provides prebuilt tuning software to facilitate these operations. Comprehensive guides are available to assist users in navigating each mode effectively. The device is equipped with several advanced safety features, including an E-Stop circuit, thermal protection, over-current protection, and advanced failsafe modes. It also monitors supply voltage and offers polarity protection to enhance operational safety.

Additional features of the Phidget include regenerative braking, surge current limiting, automatic inductance measurement, and built-in electrical isolation, which contribute to the system’s reliability. To function, the motor driver must be connected to a VINT Hub Phidget, and a Power Guard Phidget is typically required for most applications.