Cytron MD30C - User Manual

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MD30C
30A DC Motor Driver
User's Manual
V1.4
December 2017
Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn. Bhd. – All Right Reserved 1

Cytron MD30C Specifications

General

Continuous Current	30A
Peak Current (1 minute)	60A
Control Interface	PWM
Direction Control	Yes
Current Limiting	Yes
Over Temperature Protection	Yes
Under Voltage Shutdown	Yes
Control Signal	5V
Protection Features	Over Temperature, Under Voltage
Input Voltage	6V - 30V
Operating Voltage	6V - 30V

Summary

Introduction

Packing List

Product Specification and Limitations

Board Layout

Power Terminal Block

Connect to power source. For high current application, solder directly.

Input

Defines GND, PWM, and DIR pins for the board.

PWM Source Selector

Selects speed control source (internal/external PWM or potentiometer).

Internal PWM Potentiometer

Controls motor speed when PWM source is internal potentiometer.

External PWM Potentiometer Port

Connects to a 10K Ohm potentiometer for speed control.

Test Button A

Activates motor rotation in one direction (CW or CCW).

Test Button B

Activates motor rotation in the opposite direction (CCW or CW).

Motor Terminal Block

Connects the motor to the driver. Solder for high current.

Red LED A

Indicates current flow from output A to B.

Red LED B

Indicates current flow from output B to A.

Green Power LED

Indicates when the MD30C is powered up.

Dimension

Hardware Installation and Getting Started

Power and Motor Connection

Guidance on connecting the battery and motor to the MD30C.

Standalone Operation

Operating the motor with onboard or external switches/potentiometer.

External Switches and Potentiometer

Connecting external components for motor control.

Interface with Microcontroller

Connecting and controlling the MD30C using a microcontroller.

Warranty