Page 2
WiperLock, Wireless DNA, and ZENA are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. Silicon Storage Technology is a registered trademark of Microchip Technology Inc. in other countries.
Page 3
Object of Declaration: MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit VP Development Tools 2014 - 2015 Microchip Technology Inc. DS20002248A-page 3 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Downloaded from Downloaded from Downloaded from...
Page 4
MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit User’s Guide NOTES: 2014 - 2015 Microchip Technology Inc. DS20002248A-page 4 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Downloaded from Downloaded from Downloaded from Downloaded from...
• Document Revision History DOCUMENT LAYOUT This document describes how to use the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit as an evaluation tool to debug on a target motor system. The manual layout is as follows: •...
MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit User’s Guide CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE This manual uses the following documentation conventions: DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS Description Represents Examples Arial font: ® Italic characters Referenced books MPLAB IDE User’s Guide Emphasized text ...is the only compiler...
Preface RECOMMENDED READING This user's guide describes how to use the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit. Another useful document is listed below. The following Microchip document is available and recommended as a supplemental reference resource.
The MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board allows the control and monitoring of Microchip 12V fan driver devices, such as the MCP8063 or MTD6501. The MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board is controlled by PC software via a USB connection.
This section provides a brief description of the daughter board (ADM00535) which is included in the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit. The MCP8063 Daughter Board has been designed to be used with a motherboard. However, it can also be used independently as a standalone board.
Note: This application requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later. 1. Unzip the archive and click on the .exe file. The MCP8063 Demo Board GUI Setup will initiate. Click Next to start the installation. FIGURE 2-1: MCP8063 Demo Board GUI - Welcome Screen.
Page 16
MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit User’s Guide 2. To proceed with the installation, read the License Agreement. Accept by clicking the radio button corresponding to I accept the agreement, then click Next. FIGURE 2-2: MCP8063 Demo Board GUI - License Agreement Screen.
Page 17
The installation status window appears, showing the installation progress. Click Next to proceed. FIGURE 2-4: MCP8063 Demo Board GUI - Ready to Install Screen. 5. Once the Install Complete screen appears, click Finish to exit the Installer. FIGURE 2-5: MCP8063 Demo Board GUI - Install Complete Screen.
Page 18
3. Start the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board software. 4. Plug the mini-USB cable from the USB port of a computer to the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board connector. The LED indicating a ON state will light up.
MCP8063 12V 3-PHASE BLDC SENSORLESS FAN CONTROLLER DEMONSTRATION BOARD KIT SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION The MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit software window contains three tabs: • Control: provides the options available for controlling and monitoring the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board •...
Page 20
The fan driver Power Supply Pin box features a slide bar that allows setting the desired voltage value for the fan driver. The gauge corresponding to the Power Supply function indicates the instant fan driver power supply value measured by the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board.
Page 21
Measurement Settings group box Startup measurement PWM Change Measurement group box Speed Curve and Stability Measurement group box Measurement Control group box FIGURE 2-8: GUI - Measurement Settings Tab. 2014 - 2015 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002248B-page 21 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
Page 22
MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit User’s Guide 2.2.2.1 MEASUREMENT SETTINGS The Measurement Settings group box is used for defining the measurement corners required by the user. Once the automatic measurement starts (see Section 2.2.2.5 “Measurement Control”), all specified corners will be assessed for...
Page 24
Excel 2003 or later has to be installed in order for the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Software to create a Microsoft Excel file. If Microsoft Excel is not installed, it is possible to copy the data from the result table and paste it into the appropriate software.
Appendix A. Schematics and Layouts INTRODUCTION This appendix contains the schematics and layouts for the following devices which are included in the MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit (ADM00575): • 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board (ADM00532): - Board –...
5019 Corp. Note 1: The components listed in this Bill of Materials are representative of the PCB assembly. The released BOM used in manufacturing uses all RoHS-compliant components. 2014 - 2015 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002248B-page 37 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
Page 38
MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board Kit User’s Guide TABLE B-1: BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) - 12V 3-PHASE BLDC SENSORLESS FAN CONTROLLER DEMONSTRATION BOARD (ADM00532) (CONTINUED) Reference Description Manufacturer Part Number IC reg. LDO 3.3V 0.3A 5-lead Microchip Technology Inc.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MCP8063 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers