Abstract: The rotation speed of an electric motor (9) is controlled by a controller (6) which receives its setpoint from a characteristic function (23). The characteristic function (23) calculates a setpoint for the controller (6) on the basis of an originally analog variable A (2) that is converted to digital by an A/D converter AD (10), with the aid of support values of a “MEM+DATA” characteristic that are stored in a memory (4); those values not predefined by the support values are calculated by interpolation.

Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement for powering a load (12) that has non-continuous power consumption from a DC power supply (UB). The arrangement has a DC link circuit (14, 22) to which said load (12) can be connected and with which is associated a capacitor (21) that is suitable for briefly supplying energy to the load. A current regulator (24, 30) is provided for connecting the DC link circuit (14, 22) to the DC power supply (UB) in order to deliver a substantially constant current (i) to said capacitor (21) and to a load (12) connected to the link circuit. The target value of said current regulator (30) is adjusted adaptively, by means of a second regulator (34), to the instantaneous power demand of the load (12). An arrangement of this kind can also be referred to as an active filter that is particularly suitable for electronically commutated motors and for motors with a PWM current controller.

Abstract: A motor arrangement has an electronically commutated motor of an explosion-protected design with a permanent-magnetic rotor, a stator, and an electronic commutation device. At least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor is arranged on the stator and separated from the permanent-magnetic rotor by an air gap, wherein the at least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor is configured to detect a magnetic field of said permanent-magnetic rotor and emits an output signal controlling said electronic commutation device. An opto-coupler transmits the output signal of the at least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor to the electronic commutation device. A current supply in the form of an ac system or a three-phase system supplies current to the at least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor. An isolating transformer is interconnected between the at least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor and the current supply.

Abstract: The rotation speed of an electric motor (9) is controlled by a controller (6) which receives its setpoint from a characteristic function (23). The characteristic function (23) calculates a setpoint for the controller (6) on the basis of an originally analog variable A (2) that is converted to digital by an A/D converter AD (10), with the aid of support values of a “MEM+DATA” characteristic that are stored in a memory (4); those values not predefined by the support values are calculated by interpolation.

Abstract: A drive circuit for brushless DC motors including a rotor and a stator with at least one stator coil includes a commutation device which supplies commutation pulses of drive current to the stator coil(s). The commutation device senses the rotor position and calculates current rotor speed therefrom. The rotor speed is then used to shift the commutation circuits according to predetermined functions. The shifting of commutation currents is occasioned by shifting either or both of the ignition part of a commutation pulse and the extinction part of such pulse.

Abstract: A drive circuit for brushless DC motors including a rotor and a stator with at least one stator coil includes a commutation device which supplied commutation pulses of drive current to the state coil(s). The commutation device senses the rotor position and calculates current rotor speed therefrom. The rotor speed is then used to shift the commutation circuits according to predetermined functions. The shifting of commutation currents is occasioned by shifting either or both of ignition part of a commutation pulse and the extinction part of such pulse.

Abstract: A motor arrangement has an electronically commutated motor of an explosion-protected design with a permanent-magnetic rotor, a stator, and an electronic commutation device. At least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor is arranged on the stator and separated from the permanent-magnetic rotor by an air gap, wherein the at least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor is configured to detect a magnetic field of said permanent-magnetic rotor and emits an output signal controlling said electronic commutation device. An opto-coupler transmits the output signal of the at least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor to the electronic commutation device. A current supply in the form of an ac system or a three-phase system supplies current to the at least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor. An isolating transformer is interconnected between the at least one galvanomagnetic rotor position sensor and the current supply.

Abstract: The arrangement has a motor (16) which has an electronic commutator and during operation is supplied from alternating current (AC) mains (L, N) via a rectifier (52) connected thereto, and a direct current (DC) link (22, 58) connected to said rectifier (52) and having a DC voltage (UZK) of greater than 100 V. The motor has an arrangement (25, 27) fed from said alternating current mains (L, N) via a transformer (24) and for supplying electronic components (14, 20, 26) of the motor with a DC voltage, and a user interface (12) provided for transmission of data to or from the motor (16). Said user interface, with which a current supply (24b) electrically isolated from the motor (16) is associated, electrically isolated from the motor (16).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting a real value (actual value) of a physical quantity to a preset value (target value) with the following steps:(a) the difference between the target value and the actual value (referred to below as the control deviation) and its sign (referred to below as the control sign) is determined repeatedly at interval; (b) the control deviation is converted into at least one electrical signal during or after each measurement, and the duration thereof (referred to below as the control deviation duration) is proportional to the absolute value of the control deviation at least in the range of the target value, and the value thereof is a function of the control sign; (c) the charge of an analog electrical memory arrangement is affected by this at least one electrical signal during the control deviation duration; (d) depending on the value of the charge of the memory arrangement, the physical quantity is directly or indirectly affected to keep it in the range of the target valu

Abstract: In a method of starting a two-pulse electronically commutated dc motor, which is designed for operation in a preferred direction, for purposes of startup in a desired direction, the following steps are carried out: after start-up, the rotor of the motor is driven, according to a start routine (S118), by supplying current alternately in a first and a second direction, into forced oscillation about a rest position; during the start routine, monitoring (as to whether the rotor has started up) is performed; whenever it is determined that the rotor has started up, the start routine is exited. Further, a method is provided, by means of which the rotational position of the rotor, at which the current of a winding phase is switched on, is optimized as a function of rotation speed and rotation direction.

Abstract: An arrangement with a electronically commutated motor (10) with a permanent-magnet rotor (14) is supplied with DC power from an AC supply (28, 30) via a rectifier (44) connected thereto and a DC link (46,52) connected to said rectifier (44). It has an arrangement (60, 64, 66, 68, 70) powered from the AC system for supplying power to the electronic control circuit (16, 18) of the motor (10), supplying a DC voltage at its output which is lower than that on the DC link (46, 52). To the latter is connected a series controller (76) for alternative power supply to the electronic control unit (16, 18) of the motor (10) which contains a control transistor (78) operating as a variable resistor which, at normal voltage, is blocked at said output (72, 46) and is activated when the voltage is excessively low, so that the electronic control unit (16, 18) can be powered from the DC link (46, 52).

Abstract: A memory device, e.g. a capacitor, is provided for a collectorless DC motor. This component is charged whenever a particular rotor position is reached. In so doing, a voltage value or quantity on this memory device is changed. This quantity is compared to another quantity, which is dependent on a desired parameter, e.g. ambient temperature or gas or dust concentration. A reference signal is produced when a particular reference criterion is satisfied. The difference between the beginning of this reference signal and a second predetermined rotor position, which follows the initial predetermined rotor position with respect to time, is measured, and on the basis of this measurement, the current flow of the collectorless DC motor is influenced or regulated. In particular, the current can be toggled on and off as the rotor passes certain predetermined positions.

Abstract: A drive circuit for brushless DC motors comprising a rotor and a stator with at least one stator coil includes a commutation device which supplies commutation pulses of drive current to the stator coil(s). The commutation device senses the rotor position and calculates current rotor speed therefrom. The rotor speed is then used to shift the commutation currents according to predetermined functions. The shifting of commutation currents is occasioned by shifting either or both of the ignition part of a commutation pulse and the extinction part of such pulses.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a bridge circuit and a drive circuit for it, in particular for driving a brushless DC motor. The bridge circuit exclusively consists of n-channel field-effect transistors. An auxiliary potential generated by at least one potential sliding capacitor is provided for driving these particular field-effect transistors which are connected to the positive supply voltage. The auxiliary potential is already built up before the starting of the motor by means of special switching measures, and said auxiliary potential exists at a defined intensity during extended standstill times of the motor.

Abstract: A drive circuit for brushless DC motors comprising a rotor and a stator with at least one stator coil includes a commutation device which supplies commutation pulses of drive current to the stator coil(s). The commutation device senses the rotor position and calculates current rotor speed therefrom. The rotor speed is then used to shift the commutation currents according to predetermined functions. The shifting of commutation currents is occasioned by shifting either or both of the ignition part of a commutation pulse and the extinction part of such pulses.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a transistorized full-bridge driving circuit for an electronically commutated collectorless dc motor, in which burnout of the pnp transistors from overvoltage is avoided.