DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This manual introduces the ebike brushless DC motor controllers‟ features, their installation and their maintenance. Read the manual carefully and thoroughly before using the controller. If you have any questions, please contact the support center of Controls. ‟s programmable DMKEB motor controllers provide efficient, smooth and quiet controls for electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, scooters, etc.
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DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual (11) 3 analog inputs 0-5V inputs that default to throttle input, brake input and motor temperature input. (12) Configurable boost switch. Enables the maximum output power achievable if the switch is turned on. (13) Configurable economy switch.
DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual 2.2 Features • Specially designed for electric bicycle and scooter. • Intelligence with powerful microprocessor. • Synchronous rectification, ultra low drop, fast PWM to achieve very high efficiency. • Electronic reversing. • Voltage monitoring on 3 motor phases, bus, and power supply. •...
DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual Chapter 3 Wiring and Installation 3.1 Mounting the Controller The controller can be oriented in any position which should be as clean and dry as possible, if necessary, shielded with a cover to protect it from water and contaminants. To ensure full rated output power, the controller should be fastened to a clean, flat metal surface with four screws.
DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual Height: 62 millimeters Figure 2: DMKEB-E mounting holes’ dimensions (dimensions in millimeters) 3.2 Connections 3.2.1 Front Panel of DMKEB Motor Controller: Five metal bars and a 14pin rugged connector are provided for connecting to the battery, motor and control signals in the front of the controller shown as Figure 3.
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DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual Figure 3: Front panel of DMKEB motor controller B+: battery positive B-: battery negative A: Output U/1/A phase B: Output V/2/B phase C: Output W/3/C phase J2 Pin Definition PWR: Controller power supply RTN: Signal return, or power supply ground RTN: Signal return 12V high-level brake and motor temperature...
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DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual Notes: 1. All RTN pins are internally connected. RTN is internally connected to B-. 2. Switch to ground is active. Open switch is inactive Caution: • Do not apply power until you are certain the controller wiring is correct and has been double checked.
DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual 3.2.2 Standard Wiring of DMKEB Motor Controller Figure 5: DMKEB controller standard wiring (Battery voltage can be used for controller supply)
DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual 3.2.3 Communication Port A RS232 port of controller is provided to communicate with host computer for calibration and configuration. Figure 6: standard RS232 interface 3.3 Installation Check List Before operating the vehicle, complete the following checkout procedures. Use LED code as a reference as listed in Table 1.
DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual Chapter 4 Maintenance There are no user-serviceable parts inside the controllers. Do not attempt to open the controller as this will void your warranty. However, periodic, exterior cleaning of the controller should be carried out.
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DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual Table 1: LED CODES Solution LED Code Explanation No power or 1. Check if all wires are correct. Green Off switched off 2. Check fuse and power supply. Green On That’s great! You got solution! Normal operation Software still upgrading.
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DMKEB Ebike Brushless DC Motor Controller User’s Manual GUI if you use that throttle type. 1. The controller will stop driving when detects too many resets. 2. Mostly because of B- or return wiring. Use the heavier and cleaner return wires. For dual controllers, bond B- of both controllers together ¤¤¤...
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