Optimization of motor operation using a test cycle
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1. A method for selecting a mode of operation for a motor configured to be used in an operating environment, the method comprising:
- performing an optimization test cycle on the motor, wherein performing the optimization test cycle comprises changing at least one controlled operational parameter;
measuring variations in at least one independent operational parameter of the motor as the at least one controlled operational parameter changes during the optimization test cycle, wherein the at least one independent operational parameter comprises a user-oriented parameter that depends on the operating environment of the motor; and
selecting a mode of operation suitable for the operating environment of the motor from a plurality of available modes of operation, based on measurements of the at least one independent operational parameter obtained during the optimization test cycle.
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Abstract
An electronic control system for a motor uses a test cycle to select an optimum mode of operation from a plurality of available modes of operation. In some embodiments, the test cycle produces test data that is compared to information in a library of operating parameters relating to the available modes of operation. An algorithm uses the information in the library of operating parameters to choose an optimum mode of operation. In certain embodiments, the test cycle tries each of the available modes of operation, monitors operational parameters, and determines the best performing mode of operation.
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1. A method for selecting a mode of operation for a motor configured to be used in an operating environment, the method comprising:
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performing an optimization test cycle on the motor, wherein performing the optimization test cycle comprises changing at least one controlled operational parameter; measuring variations in at least one independent operational parameter of the motor as the at least one controlled operational parameter changes during the optimization test cycle, wherein the at least one independent operational parameter comprises a user-oriented parameter that depends on the operating environment of the motor; and selecting a mode of operation suitable for the operating environment of the motor from a plurality of available modes of operation, based on measurements of the at least one independent operational parameter obtained during the optimization test cycle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A motor configured to be used in an operating environment, the motor comprising:
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a stator; a rotor; an electronic control system configured to control the operation of at least one of the stator or the rotor according to one or more modes of operation and to perform a motor optimization test cycle by; changing at least one controlled operational parameter during operation of the motor; monitoring changes in at least one independent operational parameter of the motor while the at least one controlled operational parameter is changed during the optimization test cycle; and determining an optimal mode of operation suitable for the operating environment of the motor based on the changes in the at least one independent operational parameter of the motor; a user interface configured to allow a user to select a mode of operation for the motor; an output device configured to indicate a selected mode of operation; and a communications interface configured to provide information about the selected mode of operation to an external device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for performing a test operation on a motor configured to be used in an operating environment, the system comprising:
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a motor comprising; a stator; a rotor; an electronic control system configured to control the operation of at least one of the stator or the rotor according to one or more modes of operation; a user interface configured to allow a user to select a mode of operation for the motor; an output device configured to indicate a selected mode of operation; and a communications interface configured to provide information about the selected mode of operation to an external device; and a test operation module configured to determine an optimal mode of operation suitable for the operating environment of the motor by; operating the motor while changing at least one controlled operational parameter; monitoring a value of at least one independent operational parameter when the at least one controlled operational parameter is changed, wherein the at least one independent operational parameter comprises a user-oriented parameter that depends on the operating environment of the motor; and determining a mode of operation suitable for the operating environment of the motor based on the monitored value of the at least one independent operational parameter. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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