TX controller
The standard edition of the TX 10kW controller. Maximum working voltage 84 V. Aluminium heatsink with plastic cover, M5 power terminals, Molex iGrid 36 signal connector.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Battery + terminal |
| 2 | Battery - terminal |
| 3 | Mounting surface |
| 4 | Motor phase terminal |
| 5 | Product label |
| 6 | Status LED |
| 7 | Signal connector - Molex iGrid 36 |
Signal part is connected via the signal connector - 7. Battery is connected to M5 terminals - 1, 2, as well as motor phases - 4. The controller should be installed by placing the mounting surface - 3 on a flat metal surface and securing it by four screws. Status LED - 6 indicates error states.
Product identification label
Each product is equipped with an identification label containing pertinent information.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum operating voltage |
| 2 | Country of manufacture |
| 3 | SN QR code |
| 4 | Serial number |
| 5 | Product Name |
| 6 | Order code |
LED status indicator
The LED status indicator informs about the current state of the motor controller according to table below.
| LED state | Controller condition |
|---|---|
| Permanently turned OFF | Controller is not powered up |
| Briefly turned ON and after a few sec OFF | Controller is powered and fully functional |
| Permanently turned ON | Controller indicates that any of the protections are active. Output current can be limited. |
| Blinking | Controller indicates an internal error and is blinking a 16-bit error code. Controller's power stage is deactivated |
Accessories
Signal connector
- mating housing: Molex 5016463600
- crimp terminals: Molex 5016471000
- crimp tool: Molex 638192300
Signal connector sealing
The controller's signal connector sealing is designed as a separate part to keep the controller dimensions as small as possible. It is installed on the signal connector cables (see drawing). This part is the same for the AX and for the TX controller.
The product number for purchasing: igrid_seala.
The controller fulfills the environmental specification only if this sealing is properly installed.
AX Molex holder
This tool helps you to assemble an TX (or AX) connector with the sealing. The AX Molex holder holds the Molex connector with the sealing, so you can easily insert wires with crimp.
You can download the model here: AX Molex holder and 3D print the holder.
Pre-crimped wires
siliXcon can provide pre-crimped wires for end-application prototyping. The bare wires with iGrid crimp on one end can be purchased by following ordering codes:
| Part name | description | wire color |
|---|---|---|
| Cable_i-grid_black_50 | Black cable, 0,25mm2, 50cm length | Black |
| Cable_i-grid_red_50 | Red cable, 0,25mm2, 50cm length | Red |
| Cable_i-grid_white_50 | White cable, 0,25mm2, 50cm length | White |
| Cable_i-grid_green_50 | Green cable, 0,25mm2, 50cm length | Green |
| Cable_i-grid_blue_50 | Blue cable, 0,25mm2, 50cm length | Blue |
| Cable_i-grid_yellow_50 | Yellow cable, 0,25mm2, 50cm length | Yellow |
Power connectors
- mating connector: M5 cable lug up to 25 mm2 + M5 screw. Terminal thread length is 10 mm, maximum tightening torque is 5 Nm. Cable lug example: JST GS5-25. Check the clearance between mounted cable lugs. Tighten the lugs properly and secure the wires against movement (lug rotation) to prevent shortcut.
Mounting screws
- 4x M4 or M5 screw. M4 screws are through the heatsink, M5 screws have a thread in the heatsink. Refer to the TX controller drawing.
- for through-hole mounting, minimum thread depth is 1.5 x screw diameter. Tightening torque depends on the material of the mounting base.
Thermal grease
- to improve cooling of the controller, you should apply thermal grease to the mounting area of the controller. Example: Electrolube HTC, AG termopasty HPX