ECHO Firmware Mods
Due to its minimal internal logic, the ECHO firmware can accommodate more driver features compared to other ESC applications. As a result, additional dedicated mods are largely unnecessary, and most functionalities are included within the generic mod.
Driver — Motor Sensor Compatibility
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This is only for a VECTOR. The BLDC only support 3hall sensors or sensoreless. If you are not sure, what to choose, use VECTOR.
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| Mod | Compatible Sensors |
|---|---|
generic | Sensorless, Hall sensors, SinCos sensors, Resolver |
digital | Sensorless, Encoder, SSI, SSI32, BSSI, BSSI32 |
canopen | Sensorless, Hall sensors, SinCos sensors, Resolver, Encoder |
Motor Control Features
The following motor control functionalities are supported across all mods (ony for VECTOR):
- Field weakening (FW)
- Active advance control (AAC)
- MTPA (Maximum Torque Per Ampere)
- ACIM (AC Induction Motor) support
- Speed and position loop control (Driver extended modes)
- Automatic switching between sensorless and sensored operation
- Power, RPM, motor temperature, and current limiters
Mods
| Mod Name | Description |
|---|---|
generic | Use with siliXcon Driver API |
digital | Use with siliXcon Driver API and digital motor sensors |
canopen | Use with siliXcon CANopen API (CiA 402) |
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If your motor sensor type or required feature is not listed, please contact support at support@silixcon.com.