INTERFACE CORD AND SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INTERFACE CORD
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1. An interface cord operable to upload data to an electrical machine, the interface cord comprising:
- a first connector;
a cable coupled to the first connector;
a second connector coupled to the cable; and
a circuit board including a programmable device electrically coupled in circuit between the first connector and the second connector, the programmable device including a memory having data and being configurable to upload the data to the electrical machine.
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Abstract
An interface cord is operable to connect an external controller to an electrical machine. The interface cord includes a first connector having a first pin configuration, a cable coupled to the first connector, a second connector coupled to the cable and having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration, and a circuit board with a programmable electrically coupled in circuit between the first connector and the second connector.
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20 Claims
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1. An interface cord operable to upload data to an electrical machine, the interface cord comprising:
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a first connector; a cable coupled to the first connector; a second connector coupled to the cable; and a circuit board including a programmable device electrically coupled in circuit between the first connector and the second connector, the programmable device including a memory having data and being configurable to upload the data to the electrical machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of operating an electrical machine with an interface cord including
a first connector and a second connector, a cable coupled to the first connector and the second connector, and a circuit board including a programmable device having a memory, the programmable device electrically coupled in circuit between the first connector and the second connector, the memory including characterization data for operating the electrical machine, the method comprising: -
coupling the second connector of the interface cord to the electrical machine; and uploading the characterization data to the electrical machine. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An electrical machine assembly for an HVAC system including a blower and an external controller, the electrical machine assembly comprising:
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an electrical machine coupled to the blower for moving the blower, the electrical machine including a motor assembly having a stator and a rotor, and a motor controller connected to the motor assembly and having a first connector; a second connector coupled to the external controller; a cable connected to the second connector; a third connector coupled to the cable and engaging the first connector; and a circuit board electrically coupled in circuit with the second connector, the cable, and the third connector, the circuit board including a processor and a memory, the memory including characterization data and being configurable to selectively upload characterization data to the motor controller. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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