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MRS Motor Controller 3CH 10 A – 3-Channel DC Motor Controller

With the 3CH 10 A motor controller, you can precisely control up to three DC motors via the full bridges or up to 6 DC motors via half-bridges. The integrated ramp functions allow you to start up the motors smoothly or slow them down. The module also has 8 configurable multifunction inputs and 2 current-controlled PWM outputs, e.g. for controlling two hydraulic proportional valves.

MRS Motor Controller 3CH 10 A – 3-Channel DC Motor Controller

Highlights

  • Operating voltage: 8-32 V
  • 16 inputs/outputs
  • 1 x CAN interface
  • Ingress protection: IP6K8
  • Temperature: -40 … +85°C

Programming and use

  • Programming with MRS Applics Studio

Technical Specifications

Inputs and Outputs
Number of pins 24
In-/Outputs (total) 16
Inputs (total) 8
Inputs (analog) 8
I/Os (total) 2
I/Os (Input analog) 2
I/O (Output PWM capable, integrated current measurement INA) 2
I/O (Output digital) 2
Halfbridge 6
Fullbridge 3
Switching current 5 A @ 85°C
Motor current 10 A
Interfaces
CAN interface(s) 1
CAN FD interface(s) 1
LIN interface(s) 1 (optional)
Mechanical Properties
IP rating IP6K8
Housing material PA66GF30
Programming
Programming software MRS Applics Studio
General Information
Temperature range -40 … +85°C
Operating voltage 8-32 V
Current consumption 50 mA @ 12 V, 33 mA @ 24 V
Quiescent current (12V) 35 µA
Quiescent current (24V) 75 µA

Order options

1.162.300.0000 CAN0 with Wakeup; LIN Master KL30; Pullup 4-7 = Vref
1.162.304.1000 CAN0 with Wakeup; without LIN; VREF; Pullup 4-7 = KL30
1.162.202.1000 CAN0 with Wakeup; LIN Master 12Vref; Pullup 4-7 = KL30

Inputs and outputs

  • 8 multifunction inputs (MULTI_IN) are programmed as analog or digital; the voltage input range is 0…32.8 V (or 0…16.9 V), the current input 0…25 mA and the frequency input 0…35 kHz.
  • The motor outputs offer a duty cycle of 0…100% and a PWM frequency up to 30 kHz; overtemperature shutdown is integrated for each output channel.
  • The 2 I/Os on pins C6 and C7 can be used as PWM outputs from 1 Hz to 1 kHz; the outputs include current measurement (INA).

Load tests

At +85 °C, 28 V supply voltage and a resistive load, the datasheet gives these load tests: each of the three BTN outputs as a full bridge carries 6.6 A permanently, and a single full bridge 12 A permanently. With 20 kHz / 96 % PWM (inductive load) a single full bridge is given as 10 A permanent. See the datasheet for the detailed table.

Supply, communication and housing

  • The supply voltage range is 8…32 V; 14.5…32 V with VREF = 10 V.
  • The CAN interface is 2.0 A/B (ISO 11898-2 and ISO 11898-5) and CAN-FD capable; the LIN interface depends on the assembly options.
  • Connector Delphi / Aptiv – 211PC249S0033, weight 290 g. IP6K8 applies with the correct mounting position (connector facing downwards) and, according to the accessories list in the datasheet, when the protection cap and corrugated tube are used.

For a single motor

If you only need one motor output, see the MRS Motor Controller 10 A CAN. For other products: MRS Electronic, Control units.

EHR Elektronik develops application software for MRS Electronic control units. The EHR CANopen node software is also available on request for this product; details are on the CANopen I/O node page.

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Frequently asked questions

Can hydraulic proportional valves be driven?

Yes. The module has 2 current-controlled PWM outputs, for example for controlling two hydraulic proportional valves; the PWM output range is 1 Hz to 1 kHz.

What input types are available?

The 8 multifunction inputs can be used as analog (0…16.9 V or 0…32.8 V), current (0…25 mA), digital, sensor and frequency inputs (0…35 kHz); according to the datasheet these depend on the assembly option.

Is CAN FD supported?

According to the datasheet, the CAN interface is CAN-FD capable; the LIN interface depends on the assembly options.

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