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As shown below, the [[power management system]] can be powered separately from the [[motor controllers]] and [[motors]]. While both require 24VDC, this isolation and use of separate power supplies allows the motor power to be disabled while leaving the [[internal computer]] and every other component running unaffected.
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# The 24VDC line for the '''motor controllers and motors''' requires the use of eight (8) connector pins (4 positive, 4 negative). Multiple pins are used for each pole to handle the current necessary to run the dog under extreme conditions.
 
# The 24VDC line for the '''motor controllers and motors''' requires the use of eight (8) connector pins (4 positive, 4 negative). Multiple pins are used for each pole to handle the current necessary to run the dog under extreme conditions.

Revision as of 17:30, 13 November 2013

The power management system can utilize two separate 24V power inputs: One input for the motor controllers/motors and one input for everything else. This isolation, and the ability to use of separate power supplies, allows the motor power to be disabled while leaving the internal computer and every other component running unaffected. This also provides the user the option to use a power supply capable of supplying higher currents for the motor power while using a smaller one to power the computer, etc.

  1. The 24VDC line for the motor controllers and motors requires the use of eight (8) connector pins (4 positive, 4 negative). Multiple pins are used for each pole to handle the current necessary to run the dog under extreme conditions.
  2. The other 24VDC line powers the power management system, computer, and other accessories including sensors. This line requires only two (2) pins within the connector (1 positive, 1 negative).


See below the Allegro Dog's power connector pin map and wiring diagram for using a tethered power supply.


Power Connector Pin Map

Power_Connector_Pin_Map.pdf

External Power Tether

External_Power_Connector_Pin_Map.pdf