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FW version: Stable

Product overview

VDS1 Display

VDS1 Display is an accessory for siliXcon brushless motor controllers, designed to operate with the same low-voltage DC power sources as the controllers. These displays are fully compatible with all siliXcon motor controllers, ensuring seamless integration and communication. Constructed from aluminum, they offer high durability and resistance to corrosion, making them suitable for harsh environments and ensuring a long lifespan. The compact, minimalist design of siliXcon displays facilitates easy installation and use in confined spaces, while also contributing to a modern and clean aesthetic for the overall system.

The display is depicted below with the marking of its main parts.

VDS1 overview

PositionName
1Venting hole
2Bottom mounting holes
3Signal cables
4Top mounting holes
5Button 1 / Powering
6Button 2
7Button 3

Powering, communication and signals are connected via the signal cables - 3. The display is turned ON/OFF by Button 1 - 5 and is controlled by three buttons - 5, 6 and 7. Pressure equalization is done through the venting membrane - 1. The display can be attached by the bottom mounting holes - 2 or the top mounting holes - 4.

Product identification label

Each product is equipped with an identification label containing pertinent information.

Label

PositionName
1Maximum operating voltage
2Country of manufacture
3SN QR code
4Serial number
5Product Name
6Order code

Product variants

The Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) completely specifies the product type and version. When combined with the Firmware Identifier (Basename), it can serve as the ordering code. The MPN is made up of different sections, which are explained in the table below. Typically, only the standard variant is in the stock.

Standard MPNs

Decode MPN

Features

Power features
Connectivity
Sensors
Details

Complete MPN:

vds1-mpn

Assembly variant:

vds1-assembly variant

Internal HW configuration:

Selectable features:

Powering optionsCAN terminatorTurn LED by FWLight LED by FW
Constant onActivatedActivatedActivated
Flip-flopDeactivatedDeactivatedDeactivated
Flip-flop with button
Activation input
info

More information about the particular configurable features can be found in this chapter

Finish 1 and Finish 2:

vds1-finish

Pinout links

Accessories

Signal connectors

Depends on the used cable variant, see the pinout.

Mounting screws

M4 mounting screw, the depth of thread is 6 mm, tightening torque is 2.5 Nm.

Display Holders

The display is compatible with Bafang 850C display holders and this holder can be used for mounting it on handlebars.

Alternatively, below is the source data for 3D-print display holders. These can be used for prototyping.

Map Button

The display is designed to work with Leonelli waterproof push button (Ref.:071) and this can be ordered from siliXcon.

Part namedescription
Leonneli button 52 cm JSTLeonelli Ref.:071 map buton