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Controller Connections
Advanced Digital Motor Controller User Manual 45
SECTION 3
Connecting
Sensors and
Actuators to
Input/Outputs
This section describes the various inputs and outputs and provides guidance on how to
connect sensors, actuators or other accessories to them.
Controller Connections
The controller uses a set of power connections DSub and plastic connectors for all neces-
sary connections.
The power connections are used for connecting to the batteries and motor, and will typ-
ically carry large current loads. Details on the controller’s power wiring can be found at
“Connecting Power and Motors to the Controller” section of this manual.
The DSub and plastic connectors are used for all low-voltage, low-current connections to
the Radio, Microcontroller, sensors, and accessories. This section covers only the connec-
tions to sensors and actuators.
For information on how to connect the RS232 or the RS485 ports, see “Serial (RS232/
RS485/TCP/USB) Operation” section.
The remainder of this section describes how to connect sensors and actuators to the con-
troller’s low-voltage I/O pins that are located on the DSub and plastic connectors.