The VClamp works with RoboClaw and MCP motor controllers to dissipate excess energy from decelerating the attached motors and prevents large voltage spikes at the power supply input. When the controller detects an increase in the supply voltage, it activates the VClamp which redirects the energy to a large external resistor (not included) that converts it into heat. The VClamp connects directly to the motor power supply and gets logic power and signals from the RoboClaw or MCP controller. The clamping voltage is set in the Basicmicro Motion Studio software and a digital control signal from the controller is used to activate the VClamp board. While the amount of energy that can be dissipated depends on the attached resistor, the VClamp board itself can handle peak voltages and currents up to 60 V and 60 A. A status LED lets you know when the voltage is being clamped.

Documents:

• Datasheet

Package Includes:

• 1 x  VClamp for RoboClaw or MCP Controllers