Getting Started#

The Atomic Bond Port consists of a 5-pin Molex SL connector. The connector supports an auxiliary CANbus that can be connected to Redux devices, as well as a PWM input for Redux and non-Redux feedback options. The 2-pin CAN connector should be used for all connections to the RoboRIO CANbus and for follower devices on a Bond network.

Note

Non-Redux devices are not compatible with the Atomic Bond CANbus.

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Setting up#

  1. Plug a 5-pin Molex SL cable to the Bond port.

  2. Connect CAN-based sensors to the CANH, CANL, and power connections.

  3. Connect PWM-based sensors to the PWM and power connections.

  4. Connect follower Nitrates using their 2-pin CAN ports.

The Bond port has an integrated 120-ohm CAN termination resistor. An external 120-ohm termination resistor must be placed at the far end of the Bond network to guarantee performance. Redux-provided Atomic Bond cables come with the 120-ohm termination resistor pre-installed.

Atomic Bond must be wired as a bus network - star networks are not compatible with Bond!

There must only be one 5-pin Atomic Bond Port on a Bond network. Follower devices should use their 2-pin CAN ports for connection.

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