System and method for configuring a motor controller with an external device

摘要

A remotely configurable motor controller system comprises a motor controller and a remote configuration device. The motor controller includes solid state switches for connection between an AC line and motor terminals for controlling application of AC power to the motor and a control circuit for controlling operation of the solid state switches. The control circuit comprises a programmed processor for commanding operation of the solid state switches and a memory connected to the programmed processor storing configuration information relating to operation of the solid state switches. A wireless communication interface is operatively connected to the programmed processor. The remote configuration device includes a remote user interface for selecting parameters for the stored configuration information and a wireless communication interface for wireless communication with the motor controller so that the user interface is operable to configure the motor controller by updating the stored configuration information using the selected parameters.