SLLU335A August   2021  – January 2022 MCF8316A

 

  1. 1Revision History
    1.     Trademarks
  2. 2Introduction
    1. 2.1 Hardware and GUI Setup
      1. 2.1.1 Jumper Configuration
      2. 2.1.2 External Connections
      3. 2.1.3 Connecting to the GUI
        1. 2.1.3.1 Connect to computer
        2. 2.1.3.2 Connect to the GUI
        3. 2.1.3.3 Verify Hardware Connection
  3. 3Essential Controls
    1. 3.1 Recommended Default Values
    2. 3.2 Device and Pin Configuration
      1. 3.2.1 Speed Input Mode
    3. 3.3 Control Configuration - Motor Parameters
      1. 3.3.1 Maximum Motor Electrical Speed (Hz)
    4. 3.4 Control configuration - Closed Loop
      1. 3.4.1 Current Limit for Torque PI Loop
    5. 3.5 Testing for Successful Startup into Closed Loop
    6. 3.6 Fault Handling
      1. 3.6.1 MPET IPD Fault [MPET_IPD_Fault]
      2. 3.6.2 MPET BEMF Fault [MPET_BEMF_Fault]
      3. 3.6.3 Abnormal BEMF Fault [ABN_BEMF]
      4. 3.6.4 Lock Current Limit [LOCK_LIMIT]
      5. 3.6.5 Hardware lock Current Limit [HW_LOCK_LIMIT]
      6. 3.6.6 No Motor Fault [NO_MTR]
  4. 4Basic Controls
    1. 4.1 Device and Pin Configuration
      1. 4.1.1 Power Saver or Sleep Mode for Battery Operated Applications
      2. 4.1.2 Direction and Brake Pin Override
    2. 4.2 System Level Configuration
      1. 4.2.1 Tracking Motor Speed Feedback in Real Time
      2. 4.2.2 Improving Acoustic Performance
      3. 4.2.3 Protecting the Power supply
      4. 4.2.4 Monitoring Power Supply Voltage Fluctuations for Normal Motor Operation
    3. 4.3 Control Configurations
      1. 4.3.1  Motor Parameter Estimation to Minimize Motor Parameter Variation Effects
      2. 4.3.2  Initial Speed Detection of the Motor for Reliable Motor Resynchronization
      3. 4.3.3  Unidirectional Motor Drive Detecting Backward Spin
      4. 4.3.4  Preventing Back Spin of Rotor During Startup
      5. 4.3.5  Faster Startup Timing
      6. 4.3.6  Gradual and Smooth Start up Motion
      7. 4.3.7  Improving Speed Regulation
      8. 4.3.8  Stopping Motor Quickly
      9. 4.3.9  Preventing Supply Voltage Overshoot During Motor Stop.
      10. 4.3.10 Protecting Against Rotor Lock or Stall Condition
      11. 4.3.11 Maximizing Thermal Efficiency and Increasing Thermal Performance
      12. 4.3.12 Mitigating Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
      13. 4.3.13 Faster deceleration

3.4.1 Current Limit for Torque PI Loop

The current limit for torque PI loop will be same as the rated peak phase current of the motor. Rated peak phase current is the peak phase current drawn by the motor at rated torque of the motor. Check the motor datasheet for the rated peak phase current of the motor in Amps. The range of current limit values that can be configured in MCF8316A is between 0.125 A and 8 A.

If your motor current rating falls between two dropdown settings, then choose the higher setting.