Specifications

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Magtrol Model DSP6000 Dynamometer Controller
Chapter 3 - Installation
7. Start the test motor.
8. Allow the motor speed to stabilize at its no-load
speed for a few seconds.
9. Press the BRAKE ON/OFF button to ON.
10. Press the TORQUE SET button.
11. Turn the Decrease/Increase Dial clockwise.
Desired results:
• The torque reading will increase.
As brake power is applied, load is applied to
the motor. The applied torque increases as the
Decrease/Increase Dial is turned clockwise. For
most motors, loading is indicated by motor
speed reduction.
12. Reduce the torque load to zero by turning the
Decrease/Increase Dial counterclockwise.
Desired results:
• The torque reading will decrease.
13. Press the BRAKE ON/OFF Button to OFF.
14. Use the SHIFT button to enable the MAX SPEED
function.
15. Turn the Decrease/Increase Dial clockwise until the
MAX speed reading is slightly greater than the
motor’s free-run speed.
16. Press the SPEED SET button - Turn the
DECREASE/INCREASE DIAL until speed
setpoint no longer increases (max. speed setting).
17. Press P button and set to 10%.
18. Press I button and set to 15%.
19. Press the BRAKE ON/OFF button ON.
20. Press the SPEED SET button.
21. Turn the Decrease/Increase Dial counterclockwise.
Desired results:
• The motor speed will decrease.
NOTE: Adjust the motor’s stability by
adjusting the PID values. See
Chapter 2 - About the PID Loop.
22. Turn off power to the test motor.
NOTE: If the desired results did not
occur, please see Chapter 7 -
Troubleshooting.