Interface cord and system including an interface cord
First Claim
1. A method of operating an electrical machine with an interface cord includinga first connector,a cable having a first end and a second end, the cable coupled to the first connector at the cable first end, anda circuit board coupled to the cable at the cable second end, the circuit board including a second connector and a programmable device having a memory, the programmable device electrically coupled in circuit between the cable second end and the second connector, the memory including characterization data for operating the electrical machine, the method comprising:
- coupling one of the first connector and the second connector of the interface cord to the electrical machine;
uploading the characterization data to the electrical machine; and
operating a blower with the electrical machine as a result of uploading the characterization data.
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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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1. A method of operating an electrical machine with an interface cord including
a first connector, a cable having a first end and a second end, the cable coupled to the first connector at the cable first end, and a circuit board coupled to the cable at the cable second end, the circuit board including a second connector and a programmable device having a memory, the programmable device electrically coupled in circuit between the cable second end and the second connector, the memory including characterization data for operating the electrical machine, the method comprising: -
coupling one of the first connector and the second connector of the interface cord to the electrical machine; uploading the characterization data to the electrical machine; and operating a blower with the electrical machine as a result of uploading the characterization data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An electrical machine assembly for an HV AC 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 (7, 8, 9)
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