Wavesculptor20 Motor Drive
Description
The WaveSculptor20 motor drive is a high performance three-phase 20kW variable-frequency inverter, converting a high-voltage DC bus into an AC waveform to operate a motor.
It provides an off-the-shelf solution for light electric vehicle drive systems, combining advanced high-power technology with intelligent software. It is used by nearly all leading solar racing car teams worldwide, with an excellent reputation for reliability and performance.
A large amount of development time has been devoted to the control software and user interface, making the WaveSculptor compatible with a wide range of electric motors, and easy to use for non-technical customers.
Specifications
| Power Rating | 20kW |
| Motor Type | Three-phase permanent magnet (BLDC) |
| Cruise Efficiency | 99.2% |
| Cooling Method | Forced Air |
| Environmental Rating | IP55 |
| Maximum Battery Voltage | 160V DC |
| Maximum Motor Current | 100Arms |
| Output Waveform | Sinusoid |
| Communications | CAN bus |
| Dimensions | 457 x 146 x 110mm |
| Mass | 4kg |
Documentation
PDF documentation for the WaveSculptor20 is available below:
- Product Brief (195kB PDF)
- Installation Guide (Getting Started) - version 2 (190kB PDF)
- Datasheet - version 6 (155kB PDF)
- CAN bus engineering reference - version 1 (650kB PDF)
- CAN bus communications specification - version 5 (170kB PDF)
- Mechanical engineering reference - version 1 (450kB PDF)
- Wiring engineering reference - version 4 (650kB PDF)
- CSIRO Motor speed / torque calculations - version 1 (41kB PDF)
- Front panel status & error indications - version 1 (100kB PDF)
PDF documentation for the various Windows™ support programs is available below:
- Windows PC Configuration / Controls user's manual - version 1 (420kB PDF)
- Firmware update procedure - version 3 (64kB PDF)
Downloads
Windows™ software to support the WaveSculptor20 is available below:
- WaveSculptor Configuration / Controls program v3.07 (456kB .exe)
- WaveSculptor Firmware Loader Utility v2.09 (325kB .exe)
- WaveSculptor DSP firmware version 3.31 (46kB) Updated 13th November 2008
- DSP firmware release notes (94kB PDF) Updated 13th November 2008
Pricing & Availability
The WaveSculptor20 is priced at A$7,000 ex GST.
We are currently accepting orders, with an 8-week leadtime. Australian residents please add 10% GST.
This price includes everything you need to get up and running with a laptop or PC operating the WaveSculptor:
- WaveSculptor motor drive & mounting tray
- Motor position / temperature sense plug
- CAN-Ethernet Bridge & cable / power adapter & CAN cable (one per order)
Interested?
Please contact us for more information or to request a quote.