Firmware update via Ethernet – Troubleshooting In this video you will learn how to troubleshoot when updating a Nanotec controller via Ethernet. Selecting the right network card and entering the MAC address of the controller will help… More details
Firmware update via USB – Troubleshooting In this video you will learn how to troubleshoot when updating a Nanotec controller via USB. Performing the update in a specific order is a solution if no connection to the bootloader is… More details
Control methods The Nanotec controllers and motors with integrated controller can be controlled by means of four different methods. DIP switches, configuration files, or software enable the user to select… More details
Webinar: Using motor controllers more efficiently In this webinar, we introduce the features of motor controllers and brushless DC motors with integrated controller from Nanotec. Learn more about the various control methods, the… More details
Auto Setup Tutorial – Plug & Drive Studio How do you commission the motor controllers from Nanotec with the help of the Plug & Drive Studio? The tutorial shows how to practically perform the auto setup step-by-step using… More details
Connecting Nanotec controllers / drives with Ethernet This application note shows you how to connect a Nanotec controller/drive with Ethernet using a DHCP tool. More details
Back-EMF protection with charge capacitor and brake chopper Smooth out unwanted voltage spikes and protect your controller. More details
Configuration files for clock-direction and analog mode Our C5 controller is preprogrammed for clock-direction and analog speed mode. Here you find the applicable and documented configuration files to edit all settings for these modes… More details
Switching of a load or PLC via the outputs of the motor controller/Plug & Drive motor The motor controllers and motors with integrated controllers have open collector outputs. To switch a load or PLC, you require a relay according to this circuit diagram. The flyback diode… More details
Applying 24V to 5V only digital inputs The CL3-E controller/drive has 5 V inputs. If a 24 V control signal is to be applied, it will require a 57 kOhm (0.25 W) resistor be connected in series to each input in use. More details
The firmware update failed – no more communication If communication is no longer possible with the motor controller or the motor after a failed firmware update, the firmware can be uploaded manually. More details
Interference-suppression circuit for overcoupling of 24V control signals Depending on the cable type, routing and length, an overcoupling onto the neighboring control line may occur with 24 V control signals. In motor controllers/drives with wide range inputs… More details
Applying 24V to 5V only digital input for SMCI Series The controllers SMCI12, SCMI36 and SCMP33 have 5 V inputs. If a 24 V control signal is to be applied, it will require a 39 kOhm (0.25 W) resistor be… More details
Motor Controller Basics Principles of motor controllers: motor model, open loop, closed loop, control loops, modes of operation, firmware, CANopen protocols. More details
