User Guide
Build #114
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the Motolyser. This tool is intended for testing brushless DC
motors and it's internal components. The performance of the motor is not only related to
the end-bell timing. It also depend on alignment and quality of internal parts such as
alignment of sensor elements and magnet symmetry. The Motolyser allows you to make
measurements of an assembled motor to find out about the performance before you put it
in your car and test it on the track.
Features
The measurements are made at no load, with the regulated voltage of 3.7V or 7.4V
depending on the number of cells used for supplying the unit. It is intended for 1 or 2 cell
Li-Po supply. With the Motolyser you are able to test many aspects of your motor. The
Current Test runs your motor using the end-bell timing. This enables you to measure the
current draw when changing the end-bell timing. It also presents the true RMS current for
each motor phase. The Condition Test presents information about the
End-bell timing
,
sensor condition such as
Alignment Deviation
and
Sensor Element Angles
as well as
Magnet Symmetry
which is important for maximum motor efficiency.
Connection / Navigation
The Motolyser is navigated using the built-in touch panel consisting of four buttons and a
wheel. The buttons are used for navigating the menus while the wheel is unused at the
time of writing. All connections are easily accessed from the side, with the upgrade button
located inside the small hole next to the USB port. The Motolyser is powered by 1 or 2-cell
Li-Po battery connected to the +/- respectively. In case of wrong polarity the LED on the
front panel will light up.
Figure 2: All the connectors to the Motolyser are located
on the side for easy access.
Figure 1: The
Motolyser front panel
with the touch button
functions explained
