VERONTE MC110 Hardware Manual

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Page 1 MC110 Hardware Manual Release 2.0 Embention 2023-11-06...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
5 Software Installation 6 Maintenance 7 Troubleshooting How to confirm that the MC110 is able to read a PWM signal .....
Page 4 8 FAQ Is it possible to use a standard PWM servo tester to control the MC110? ....9 Acronyms and Definitions 10 Contact Data...
Page 5 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Veronte MC110 is a motor controller designed for aircraft motors up to 110 kW. CONTENTS...
Page 6 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 CONTENTS...
Page 7: Introduction
CHAPTER INTRODUCTION Veronte MC110 speed controller is capable of driving any type of 3-phase PMSM motor. It can be used with a wide variety of UAVs or eVTOL vehicles and also in automotive applications (Bikes, Karts, Cars). MC110 uses FOC...
Page 8 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Chapter 1. Introduction...
Page 9: Quick Start
2.1 First steps To connect the MC110 to a PC, use the RS-232 or RS-485 port. If the computer has not a serial port, a RS-232 or RS-485 to USB converter can be employed. The serial pins are explained in the section.
Page 10 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Chapter 2. Quick Start...
Page 11: Technical
CHAPTER THREE TECHNICAL 3.1 Main Features • Configuration parameters: for reduced power consumption. The block diagram of the system is shown below.
Page 12 • PWM signal, optocupled inside the MC110 • CAN bus • CAN FD bus Peripheral use for ESC telemetry: • Serial RS-232 • Serial RS-485 Any of the serial interfaces can be used to configure the internal variables of the MC110. Chapter 3. Technical...
Page 13: Mechanical Specifications
• Sensorless mode: MC110 is able to operate with sensorless motors with maximum efficiency. The sensorless mode does not require a minimum speed to measure it and operate, as long as MC110 provides current to the motor phases (since the speed is measured with the current) Note: Features with * depend on voltage and switching frequency.
Page 14 • Sensored motors: – Hall sensors – Digital incremental encoders – Analog SIN/COS • Reverse rotation: MC110 can operate in any direction of rotation without additional configuration. • Configurable: – Type of Observer – Programmable acceleration curve – Motor direction –...
Page 15: Maximum Continuous Current
MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 3.3.1 Maximum continuous current The relationship between maximum input current and battery voltage depends on the switching frequency of the DC/AC converter. The following figure shows this relationship for different switching frequencies. Fig. 2: Maximum Continuous Current vs Battery Voltage 3.4 Interfaces...
Page 16: Fan_Pwm
MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Fig. 3: Example diagram Tip: The arc length between sensors can be calculated as follows: �� ℎ�� () �� ℎ = 3.4.2 FAN_PWM This Open-Drain output is used to control an external fan if needed. External power for the fan and an aditional pull-up resistor is required.
Page 17: Ntc/Ptc Input (External Temperature Sensing)
MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Table 1: Electrical Characteristics Type Specification Input voltage range 0-5 V Minimum input current 2.5 mA Pulse length 1-2 ms Frequency 40-250 Hz 3.4.4 NTC/PTC Input (External Temperature Sensing) A PTC or NTC can be integrated.
Page 18: Rs-485
MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 3.4.7 RS-485 Differential serial type protocol: Table 3: Electrical Characteristics Type Specification ESD Protection 15 kV (HBM) Requirements TIA/EIA-485-A Speed Max. 25 Mbit/s Input Voltage(D) -0.5 to 7 V Output Voltage (D) 1.5 to 2.4 V 3.4.8 Isolated CAN FD and Isolated CAN 2.0...
Page 19 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Number Name Recommended connector HV negative Tubular cable lugs of Würth with HV positive recommended reference depends on wire section: Phase U • 10 mm : 5580610 • 16 mm : 5580616 Phase V • 25 mm...
Page 20 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Chapter 3. Technical...
Page 21: Hardware Installation
There might be situations where external isolation components might be needed. Veronte MC110 can be mounted in different ways in order to reject the airframe vibration. The simplest way CAN be achieved by just using double-sided tape on the bottom side of MC110. Other ways may use some external structure which could be rigidly attached to the airframe and softly attached to Veronte (e.g.
Page 22: Esc-Motor Wiring
MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 4.2 ESC-Motor Wiring Warning: The polarity connection of the input must be respected, otherwise a short circuit may occur. The Sensor Connector is easily accesible, but to access the User Connector it is necessary to unscrew the cover from both sides and pull it up.
Page 23 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Nº Name Description HV negative Input power from DC current HV positive 100 to 800 V DC Phase U Output power to motor Phase V Phase W Sensor connector Encoders and sensor temperature signals User connector...
Page 24: Pinouts
MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 4.3 Pinouts 4.3.1 User Connector The user connector pinout is shown in the following figure and table: Fig. 2: Pin numbers of user connector User connector Nº Name Description Nº Name Description SYNC_ID_IN Input Signal for Sync Identification *...
Page 25: Sensor Connector
External temperature sensor measurement Power supply for external temperature sensor (1 * These inputs are digital, incremental and optocupled inside MC110. If the temperature sensor is connected as a pull-up resistor, pin 1_V (12) will be the voltage reference. If the temperature sensor is connected as a pull-down resistor, pin GND_ISO (3, 9 or 11) will be the voltage reference.
Page 26: Cooling Circuit Sizing
4.4 Cooling Circuit Sizing MC110 is able to control motors up to 110 kW due to liquid refrigeration systems. The motor controller only includes the cold plate, requiring the rest of the refrigeration system (pump, pipes, radiator, expansion tank and coolant).
Page 27 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 – Minimum pressure: 0.5 bar. – Activity: always on (while MC110 is on). • Pipes connected to cold plate – Water-glicol resistant – Able to join with the following ports: Fig. 5: Port diamaters (mm) Tip: For cold plate connections, it is recommended to use fluoropolymer tubing with 8 mm of outsisde diameter and 6 mm of internal diameter.
Page 28: How To Turn On And Off
4.5 How to Turn On and Off MC110 has two electric circuits: control and power. To turn on the voltage supply (with devices such as switches, relays or MOSFETs), it is mandatory to do it with the following order: first of all the control group, and then the power group.
Page 29: Electrical Diagram Of Can Bus
MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 To turn off the MC110, the disabling order is reversed: first power circuit (input negative and positive), then the control circuit (user cable). 4.6 Electrical Diagram of CAN Bus Like any other CAN device, Veronte MC110 requires a termination resistor to allow the connection of multiple MC110s or other CAN bus devices to the same line.
Page 30 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Fig. 9: Diagram with CAN resistor activated Chapter 4. Hardware Installation...
Page 31: Software Installation
CHAPTER FIVE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In order to configure Veronte MC110, connect it to a computer via USB (through an RS232/485-USB converter) with the harness cable. Fig. 1: Serial connection Then, to install the required software and configure MC110, read its software manual.
Page 32 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Chapter 5. Software Installation...
Page 33: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Once a year, the coolant should be replaced with new one, to ensure it works properly. In order to clean Veronte MC110 properly follow the next recommendations. • Turn off the device before cleaning. • Use a clean, soft, damp cloth to clean the unit.
Page 34 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Chapter 6. Maintenance...
Page 35: Troubleshooting
SEVEN TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 How to confirm that the MC110 is able to read a PWM signal Warning: For safety reasons, it is better to do this test without the motor connected or powered. Power up the controller via user cable, without connecting the motor or the input power. If the input command is higher than the deadband, the MC will start to control (even though there is no motor connected).
Page 36 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Chapter 7. Troubleshooting...
Page 37 8.1 Is it possible to use a standard PWM servo tester to control the MC110? MC110 is thought to be controlled via CAN. PWM signal should be used for testing purposes. In case to desire using a transmitter, connect a receiver and use just one control channel (just one PWM signal).
Page 38 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Chapter 8. FAQ...
Page 39 CHAPTER NINE ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS Acceptance Test Report Controller Area Network CAN FD Controller Area Network Flexible Data-Rate Certificate Of Compliance COMmunications Electronic Speed Control ElectroStatic Discharge Environmental Stress Screening eVTOL electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing Frequently Asked Questions Field Oriented Control Electrical Ground Human Body Model High Voltage Range...
Page 40 MC110 Hardware Manual, Release 2.0 Chapter 9. Acronyms and Definitions...
Page 41 CHAPTER CONTACT DATA You can contact Embention if you need further help and support. Embention contact data is as follows: Email: support@embention.com Telephone: (+34) 965 421 115 Address: Polígono Industrial Las Atalayas, C/ Chelín, Nº 16, CP 03114, Alicante (España).