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Mparadis: /* Selecting a Power Guard Phidget */

2025-02-19T16:29:53Z

Selecting a Power Guard Phidget

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	===DC Motor Controllers===		===DC Motor Controllers===
	{\| style="margin:auto;width:85%;"		{\| style="margin:auto;width:95%;"
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	! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard
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	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]		\| [[Image:DCC1020.png\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| [[Image:SAF2020.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]		\| [[Image:DCC1000.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=965]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| [[Image:SAF2020.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1117 4A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1002_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]		\| [[Image:DCC1002.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1117]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1117 4A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1002_0)] \|\| [[Image:SAF2000.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=715]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]
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	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1118 2x DC Motor Phidget (DCC1003_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]		\| [[Image:DCC1003_0.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1118]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1118 2x DC Motor Phidget (DCC1003_0)] \|\| [[Image:SAF2000.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=715]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]
	\|}		\|}

	===BLDC Motor Controllers===		===BLDC Motor Controllers===
	{\| style="margin:auto;width:85%;"		{\| style="margin:auto;width:95%;"
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	! Controller ~~Name~~ !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard
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	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1334 30V 50A BLDC Motor Phidget (DCC1120_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]		\| [[Image:DCC1120_0.png\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1334]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1334 30V 50A BLDC Motor Phidget (DCC1120_0)] \|\| [[Image:SAF2020.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1013 Brushless DC Motor Phidget (DCC1100_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]		\| [[Image:DCC1100_0.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1013]] [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1013 Brushless DC Motor Phidget (DCC1100_0)] \|\| [[Image:SAF2020.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338]] [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|}		\|}

	===Stepper Motor Controllers===		===Stepper Motor Controllers===
	{\| style="margin:auto;width:85%;"		{\| style="margin:auto;width:95%;"
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	! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard
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	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1121 8A Stepper Phidget (STC1002_0)] \|\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]		\| [[Image:STC1002_0.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1121]] [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1121 8A Stepper Phidget (STC1002_0)] \|\| [[Image:SAF2000.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=715]] [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]
	\|-		\|- style="vertical-align:middle;"
	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1029 PhidgetStepper Bipolar HC (1067_0B)] \|\| N/A. This device features a built-in power guard.		\| [[Image:1067_0.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1029]] [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1029 PhidgetStepper Bipolar HC (1067_0B)] \|\| [[Image:1px.png\|70px\|link=]] N/A. This device features a built-in power guard.
	\|-		\|- style="vertical-align:middle;"
	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1278 4A Stepper Phidget (STC1005_0)] \|\| N/A. This device features a built-in power guard.		\| [[Image:STC1005_0.jpg\|70px\|link={{SERVER}}/?prodid=1278]] [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1278 4A Stepper Phidget (STC1005_0)] \|\| [[Image:1px.png\|70px\|link=]] N/A. This device features a built-in power guard.
	\|}		\|}

Lmpacent: /* How Should I Connect Other Devices To My System? */

2025-01-29T22:07:10Z

How Should I Connect Other Devices To My System?

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	If your system includes a power guard, it is important to connect all other devices upstream of the power guard. This will ensure that they are protected from any power surges.		If your system includes a power guard, it is important to connect all other devices upstream of the power guard. This will ensure that they are protected from any power surges.

	[[Image:~~power_guard_upstream~~.png\|600px\|link=\|center]]		[[Image:power_guard_upstream2.png\|600px\|link=\|center]]

	==Related Content==		==Related Content==
	* [[Selecting_a_Resistor_for_Your_Power_Guard\|Selecting a Resistor for Your Power Guard]]		* [[Selecting_a_Resistor_for_Your_Power_Guard\|Selecting a Resistor for Your Power Guard]]

Lmpacent: /* Power Guard FAQ */

2024-12-18T17:57:33Z

Power Guard FAQ

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	===Can I Use One Power Guard Phidget with Multiple Motor Controllers?===		===Can I Use One Power Guard Phidget with Multiple Motor Controllers?===
	Yes, as long as the worst-case regenerated current is not higher than the continuous current rating of your Power Guard Phidget. Check out [[Selecting_a_Resistor_for_Your_Power_Guard#System_Monitoring\|System Monitoring]] for information about how to determine your worst-case regenerated current.		Yes, as long as the worst-case regenerated current is not higher than the continuous current rating of your Power Guard Phidget. Check out [[Selecting_a_Resistor_for_Your_Power_Guard#System_Monitoring\|System Monitoring]] for information about how to determine your worst-case regenerated current.

			===Why Aren't Power Guards Built Into All Motor Controllers?===
			There are a few reasons:
			* Motor controllers with a built-in power guard are not able to regenerate power.
			* Motor controllers with a built-in power guard must be designed for worst-case regenerated current. This means larger boards and increased costs for all users, even those who will not operate at these limits.

	===How Should I Connect Other Devices To My System?===		===How Should I Connect Other Devices To My System?===

Lmpacent: /* BLDC Motor Controllers */

2024-12-10T18:54:58Z

BLDC Motor Controllers

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	! Controller Name !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller Name !! Recommended Power Guard
	\|-		\|-
	\| 30V 50A BLDC Motor Phidget (DCC1120_0) \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1334 30V 50A BLDC Motor Phidget (DCC1120_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1013 Brushless DC Motor Phidget (DCC1100_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]		\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1013 Brushless DC Motor Phidget (DCC1100_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]

Lmpacent: /* BLDC Motor Controllers */

2024-12-10T18:54:28Z

BLDC Motor Controllers

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	! Controller Name !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller Name !! Recommended Power Guard
	\|-		\|-
	\| 30V 50A BLDC Motor Phidget (DCC1120_0) \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| 30V 50A BLDC Motor Phidget (DCC1120_0) \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1013 Brushless DC Motor Phidget (DCC1100_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1013 Brushless DC Motor Phidget (DCC1100_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|}		\|}

Lmpacent: /* DC Motor Controllers */

2024-12-10T18:39:58Z

DC Motor Controllers

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	! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard
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	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| [((SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| [((SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1117 4A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1002_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1117 4A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1002_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]

Lmpacent: /* DC Motor Controllers */

2024-12-10T18:39:41Z

DC Motor Controllers

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	! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard
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	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| [((SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| [((SERVER}}/?prodid=1338 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1117 4A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1002_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1117 4A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1002_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]

Lmpacent: /* DC Motor Controllers */

2024-12-10T18:38:58Z

DC Motor Controllers

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	\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)
	\|-		\|-
	\| [~~https://www.phidgets.com~~/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)
	\|-		\|-
	\| [~~https://www.phidgets.com~~/?prodid=1117 4A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1002_0)] \|\| [~~https://www.phidgets.com~~/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1117 4A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1002_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [~~https://www.phidgets.com~~/?prodid=1118 2x DC Motor Phidget (DCC1003_0)] \|\| [~~https://www.phidgets.com~~/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1118 2x DC Motor Phidget (DCC1003_0)] \|\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=715 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A (SAF2000_0)]
	\|}		\|}

Lmpacent: /* DC Motor Controllers */

2024-12-10T18:38:20Z

DC Motor Controllers

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	! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard
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	\| [{{SERVER}}/prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)

Lmpacent: /* DC Motor Controllers */

2024-12-10T18:38:09Z

DC Motor Controllers

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	! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard		! Controller !! Recommended Power Guard
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	\| [{{SERVER}}prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [{{SERVER}}/prodid=1333 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget (DCC1020_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)		\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=965 DC Motor Phidget (DCC1000_0)] \|\| Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A (SAF2020_0)