User manual

F1 LV EVALUATION PLATFORM
MOTOR CONTROL ADD-ONS
 2012 Microchip Technology Inc. DS41629A-page 3
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. F1 LV Evaluation Platform Overview
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 13
1.2 Hardware Overview ................................................................................ 13
1.2.1 Evaluation Platforms .............................................................................. 13
1.2.2 Add-on Boards ....................................................................................... 13
1.2.3 USB Interface ........................................................................................ 14
1.2.4 Add-on Board Power ............................................................................. 14
1.2.5 Add-on Board Memory .......................................................................... 14
1.3 PC Software Overview ........................................................................... 14
1.4 Using the F1LVDemo Control Software ................................................. 17
1.4.1 Software Updates .................................................................................. 17
1.4.2 Serial Link .............................................................................................. 17
1.4.3 Connecting the F1 LV Evaluation Platform to the Add-on Board .......... 17
1.4.4 Connecting the F1 LV Evaluation Platform to the PC ............................ 17
1.4.5 Open Versus Closed Loop .................................................................... 18
1.4.6 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................. 18
1.4.7 Saving and Restoring Motor Parameters .............................................. 18
1.4.8 Hints for Optimum Performance ............................................................ 19
1.4.9 Header File Versus GUI Motor Parameters ........................................... 19
Chapter 2. The BLDC Add-on Board
2.1 Overview ................................................................................................. 21
2.1.1 Features ................................................................................................ 21
2.1.2 What’s Included ..................................................................................... 21
2.1.3 Reference Documents ........................................................................... 22
2.2 Board Setup ............................................................................................ 22
2.3 Hardware ................................................................................................ 22
2.3.1 General Architecture .............................................................................. 22
2.3.2 Attaching the Motor ............................................................................... 23
2.3.3 Power-Up ............................................................................................... 23
2.3.4 Power Stage .......................................................................................... 23
2.3.5 Protection .............................................................................................. 24
2.3.6 Speed Control ........................................................................................ 24
2.4 Demo Software ....................................................................................... 24
2.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 24
2.4.2 The Motor Control GUI Application ........................................................ 24
2.4.3 BLDC Parameter Optimization .............................................................. 25
Chapter 3. The Brushed DC Add-on Board
3.1 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 29
3.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................ 29
3.1.2 Features ................................................................................................ 29
3.1.3 What’s Included ..................................................................................... 29