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FW version: Stable

How to test the motor with the controller?

  1. Make sure that the motor is mounted safely on the test bench.
  2. Make sure that the motor phases and rotor position sensor (if selected) are connected properly to the controller.
  3. Connect a battery (or a 2-quadrant PSU) and turn on the controller (according to it's powering variant).
  4. Install the SWTools and connect the controller to your PC (with one of its interfaces).
  5. Open the siliWatch tool according to its manual if you want to monitor the drive.
  6. Open the siliSpin tool according to its manual.
  7. Choose the drive mode in siliSpin, put in your command and click on Run!. The motor should start spinning.
  8. Check Follow changes to make the motor to react on your commands immediately.
  9. You may adjust the parameters through siliTune, emGUI or term during the active control and immediately see the changes.
  10. Click on Stop!. The motor should start freewheeling.

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For a more information, please check this detailed guide.

  • For assistance, send us all information about your current setup + the current configuration: how to export parameters.
  • Our support will examine the data and help you with the motor identification.