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Magtrol WB/PB Dynamometers
Chapter 4 – Connections / Configuration
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For enhanced motor testing capabilities and full data acquisition, Magtrol offers a complete system
which includes a DSP High-Speed Programmable Dynamometer Controller and M-TEST Motor
Testing Software. Communication between the DSP Controller and PC running the M-TEST Software
is carried out by a GPIB or RS-232 interface board and corresponding connection cable.
USB
PC
M-TEST
Excitation
Torque
TSC 401
Torque-Speed
Conditioner
DES Power Supply
Speed
Eddy-Current (WB)
OR Powder Brake (PB)
Dynamometer
DSP
7001
Dynamometer Controller
Figure 4–2 PC-Based Test Configuration with M-TEST Software
Note:
Magtrol’s M-TEST Software is a state-of-the-art motor testing
program for Windows®-based data acquisition. Used with the
Magtrol DSP7000 Controller, Magtrol M-TEST 5.0 Software
provides the control of any Magtrol Dynamometer and runs test
sequences in a manner best suited to the overall accuracy and
efficiency of the Magtrol Motor Test System. This complete system
is the ideal solution for performing complete test cycles on all
types of rotating systems. Please contact Magtrol for additional
information on this type of configuration.