Roboteq AX500
The AX500 is a power electronics device. This product is intended for use with rechargeable batteries Unless special precautions are taken, damage to the controller and/or power supply may occur if operated with a power supply alone.AX500 Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller Quick Start Manual v1.9b, June 1, 2007 visit to download the latest revision of this manual ©Copyright 2003-2007 Roboteq, Inc. SECTION 1 Important Safety Warnings Read this Section First The AX500 is a power electronics device. Serious damage, including fire, may occur to the unit, motors, wiring and batteries as a result of its misuse. Please review the User’s Manual for added precautions prior to applying full battery or full load power. See“Power Regeneration Considerations” on page 31 of the Users Manual. Always keep the controller connected to the Battery. Avoid Shorts when Mounting Board against Chassis Use precautions to avoid short circuits when mounting the board against a metallic chassis with the heat sink on or removed. See “Attaching the Controller Directly to a Chassis” on page 151. Do not Connect to a RC Radio with a Battery Attached Without proper protection, a battery attached to an RC Radio may inject its voltage directly inside the controller’s sensitive electronics.