SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING AND WIRELESSLY PROGRAMMING A MOTOR

摘要

A system for wirelessly programming and diagnosing a motor includes a server computer system, a portable electronic device, and a wireless communication device. The server computer system stores motor operating parameters and other motor data that can be accessed by the portable electronic device over a wireless communication network for identifying a suitable replacement motor for an unserviceable motor. The server computer system also generates motor programming instructions for programming the replacement motor to emulate the unserviceable motor. The portable electronic device wirelessly transmits the motor programming instructions to the wireless communication device for storing the motor programming instructions on a memory of a controller of the replacement motor so that the replacement motor will emulate the unserviceable motor.

主权项

1. A wireless communication device for programming a motor of an electrically-powered device or system, the wireless communication device comprising:
a transceiver configured to receive wireless signals from a portable electronic device and to transmit signals from a controller of the motor to the portable electronic device; a communication controller for directing the wireless signals received from the portable electronic device and the signals sent from the controller of the motor to the wireless communication device; a communication connector configured to connect the wireless communication device to the controller of the motor for carrying signals therebetween; and a power source for providing power to the wireless communication device.