PAST
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| MOTOR TEST RELATED | ||
| Time-Domain Average Balance Test | ||
| Enhanced version of CMSS56 motor speed sensor. Second channel implements time-domain averaging of its input based on motor position. Resultant measurement on channel 2 cancels out noise that is not synchronous to motor rotation. Successfully rejects noise conducted into motor/fan system from assembly line. | ||
| Reference calibrator for Laser Vibration measurement system | ||
Developed
reference shaker to calibrate/verify operation functionality of laser
interferometers used to test HVAC products. |
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| PWM Generators for brushless motor test stand | ||
Compact
(PLC controlled) PWM generators designed to simulate automobile PWM generators for
production test of brushless motors. |
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| Commutation Waveform analyzer (brushless motor) | ||
DSP-based
system analyzes shape of commutation current waveform of brushless motor.
Software on DSP card performs analysis of shape of current waveform for
every commutation cycle over length of test. Returns statistics of max,
min, average for shape measurement as well as statistics on timing. Detects
missing and mis-timed commutation cycles. Based on CDA’s ISA-DSP56
card. Developed for large commercial manufacturer of brushless motors. |
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| Prototype electronics for brushless motor | ||
Built
prototype brushless motors electronics for 1st tier automotive supplier
of high-end brushless motors. |
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| DC Hipot Tester | ||
Developed
DC hipot tester for commercial armature tester. DC voltage adjustable
in 1V steps up to 4000VDC. |
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| Commutator Weld Resistance measurement | ||
Developed
DSP based armature tester hardware for measurement of coil and weld resistance
measurements of DC commutated motors. |
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| Armature Commutator Weld Electrode monitor | ||
Developed
hardware for major motor manufacturer to monitor exact position of weld
electrode during welding process. Circuitry detects dirty/damaged weld
electrodes and sets alarm. |
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| Motor Run-in Controller | ||
Developed
networked motor run-in controller allowing complicated run-in cycles for
automotive HVAC motors. Allowed up to 15-step programs with varied voltage,
timing, and ramp-rates |
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| Linear power supplies for life test | ||
Linear
power supplies exhibited less than 10 mV noise driving 35 amperes of current
into DC commutated motors. |
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| Magnet Charger control system | ||
Microprocessor-based
board controlled timing and firing of SCRs for manufacture of motors for
commercial motor manufacturer |
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