Abstract: Modular motor apparatuses, systems and methods are disclosed. Certain embodiments comprise a motor core and driver module a power supply module, and an external interface module. Families of these modules may utilize a standardized communication protocol to enhance flexibility, upgradeability, and serviceability in the configuration of the motor apparatus. Certain embodiments comprise a power sharing system in which a power supply module serves two or more motor core and driver modules. Certain embodiments comprise a motor performance configuration module including an integrated or remote user interface. The user interface is configured to allow a high reliability graphical performance configuration and scaling of motor performance without the use of a computer on the motor.

Abstract: Unique motor drive apparatuses, systems and methods are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is an apparatus comprising an AC-DC power supply structured to couple with and drive an electric motor. A sampling and switching device is coupled with the power supply. The switching device is configured to sample an electrical condition of a plurality of power line inputs and to selectably connect the power supply with the plurality of power line inputs. A controller is operatively coupled with and structured to control the switching device in a first mode in which the controller determines a power at which to operate the motor based upon which of the plurality of power line inputs receives power and a second mode in which the controller provides power factor correction of the motor and selects the power line inputs connected to the AC-DC power supply by the sampling and switching device.

Abstract: Unique motor drive apparatuses, systems and methods are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is an apparatus comprising an AC-DC power supply structured to couple with and drive an electric motor. A sampling and switching device is coupled with the power supply. The switching device is configured to sample an electrical condition of a plurality of power line inputs and to selectably connect the power supply with the plurality of power line inputs. A controller is operatively coupled with and structured to control the switching device in a first mode in which the controller determines a power at which to operate the motor based upon which of the plurality of power line inputs receives power and a second mode in which the controller provides power factor correction of the motor and selects the power line inputs connected to the AC-DC power supply by the sampling and switching device.

Abstract: Modular motor apparatuses, systems and methods are disclosed. Certain embodiments comprise a motor core and driver module a power supply module, and an external interface module. Families of these modules may utilize a standardized communication protocol to enhance flexibility, upgradeability, and serviceability in the configuration of the motor apparatus. Certain embodiments comprise a power sharing system in which a power supply module serves two or more motor core and driver modules. Certain embodiments comprise a motor performance configuration module including an integrated or remote user interface. The user interface is configured to allow a high reliability graphical performance configuration and scaling of motor performance without the use of a computer on the motor.