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RMS PM/RM
Hardware User Manual
Revision 3.0
0A-0001-01

Everything you need to know to install, set up, and calibrate the PM
family of AC drives on asynchronous and PM synchronous motors in
your Electric or Hybrid vehicle

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Table of Contents
1.
2.
3.

SAFETY FIRST: ............................................................................................................ 3
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW: ......................................................................................... 4
INSTALLING THE PM DRIVE: ..................................................................................... 5

3.1

Liquid Cooling Connections: ...................................................................................................................7

3.2

PM100/PM150 External Signal Connectors: ........................................................................................ 10

3.2.1

J1 – 35p AMPSEAL Plug 776164-1 with crimp contact 770854-1 .................................................. 10

3.2.2

J2 – 23p AMPSEAL Plug 770680-1 with crimp contact 770854-1 .................................................. 12

3.3

PM250 External Connections: ............................................................................................................... 13

3.4

RM100 Signal Connections ................................................................................................................... 16

3.5

External Power Connections: ............................................................................................................... 19

3.5.1

DC+ / DC-: ....................................................................................................................................... 19

3.5.2

Phase A / Phase B / Phase C: ......................................................................................................... 21

3.5.3

Pre-Charge Circuit: .......................................................................................................................... 21

3.5.4

Main Contactor: ............................................................................................................................... 22

3.5.5

Main Fuse: ....................................................................................................................................... 23

3.5.6

Passive Discharge of the High Voltage DC Bus: ............................................................................. 23

3.5.7

12V Power: ...................................................................................................................................... 24

3.5.8

Grounding ........................................................................................................................................ 25

3.6

Typical Application Wiring Diagram: .................................................................................................... 26

3.6.1

Controller 12V Power Wiring ........................................................................................................... 27

3.6.2

Pre-charge Circuit ............................................................................................................................ 29

3.6.3

Analog/Digital Vehicle Control ......................................................................................................... 30

3.6.4

Motor Control (Typical Wiring) ......................................................................................................... 31

3.6.5

CAN Interface .................................................................................................................................. 32

3.6.6

RS-232 Interface .............................................................................................................................. 32

3.6.7

Encoder Interface (Not included on RM100): .............................................................................. 33

3.6.8

Resolver Interface: ........................................................................................................................... 34

4.

VEHICLE INTERFACE SETUP .................................................................................. 35

4.1

Analog Inputs: ........................................................................................................................................ 35

4.2

Digital Inputs: .......................................................................................................................................... 37

4.3

Digital Outputs ........................................................................................................................................ 40

REVISION HISTORY ......................................................................................................... 42
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1. Safety First:
When you see this sign, PAY ATTENTION! This indicates that something
important is about to be said, that concerns your safety and the proper
operation of the equipment.

ATTENTION
When you see this sign, you are being alerted to an IMMEDIATE
DANGER that could cause severe injury or even death. You MUST review
these sections carefully an do everything possible to comply with
installation and operation requirements, or you risk injury or death to
yourself or anyone else who uses the equipment or the vehicle. Failure to

DANGER

comply with safety requirements will void all warranties and could expose
you as the installer to liability in the event of an injury. Use the equipment
in the manner in which it was intended.
When you see this sign, you are being advised that the issue under
discussion has a serious safety or equipment reliability implication. Use
caution and be conservative. Use equipment in the manner described in

CAUTION

this User’s Manual.

Safety is entirely the responsibility of the installer of this equipment. RMS has done
everything it can to ensure that the traction controller itself conforms to international
standards for safety. This does NOT mean that your installation will be safe, or that it
will not interfere with other systems on board your vehicle. It is your responsibility as the
installer to review this entire User’s Manual, to understand the implications of each and
every section, and to know what might be unique about your system application that
presents a unique hazard or potential safety issue – and to solve it.
RMS is committed to helping you solve these problems, but cannot take responsibility
for the application of this traction controller. We can only promise to meet the
specifications for this product and that it meets international safety standards when
used in accordance with the instructions in this Manual.

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2. Functional Overview:
The PM controller family is intended as a traction controller for EV and HEV drive
systems, and includes both the motor control function and a rudimentary vehicle
controller strategy in the same box. The motor control is a torque commanded, vector
control technology has been used on AC Induction and PM Synchronous motors in
many applications.
The RM100 controller family is intended for the same type of EV/HEV applications
however it has a much more limited set of inputs and outputs. The limited set of I/O
prevents it from being properly used in the VSM mode where analog and digital inputs
are used to control the operation of the inverter. The RM100 controller is intended for
applications where CAN communications is used to control the controller.
The motor control subsystem firmware is mated to a vehicle controller firmware
implemented in the DSP controller. This vehicle controller subsystem handles the
driver interface (accel and decel / brake pedal inputs, Fwd/Rev controls, etc) and the
vehicle interface (power sequencing, built in test, fault handling and safety issues). It
is essentially a state machine in front of the motor controller firmware with a defined
interface between the two software processes.

User Controls

Vehicle Control
Firmware

Motor Control
Firmware

Motor

By default, out of the box the parameters are set up in Torque Control Mode, with
default motor parameters loaded. The parameters must be changed to match the load
motor and operating characteristics before running for the first time. These parameters
personalize the drive to the motor and the vehicle.

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3. Installing the PM Drive:
The PM controller has 4 mounting locations, one at each corner. Mounting orientation
is not critical. The controller should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to
direct spray from water. Each mounting hole is sized to handle up to a M10 socket
head cap screw.
See PM250 Datasheet for more information on mounting the PM250.

PM100 Dimensions – top and side views

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PM150 Dimensions – top and side views

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3.1 Liquid Cooling Connections:
The controller must be cooled by passing liquid through it. The controller includes two ports
to be used for liquid cooling. The fluid direction for the PM250 inverter is marked into the
case of the inverter. The PM100 and PM150 has a more symmetrical design and is less
sensitive to fluid direction. However, it is preferred that the rearmost plenum (the ports
furthest from the 3 AC output terminals) be the fluid inlet, as this keeps the coolest fluid
near the DC Link capacitor assembly. The PM250 has markings on the housing that
indicate the required direction of the coolant through the inverter. See table below for
coolant specifications:

Coolant Type
Coolant Temperature
Coolant Flow Rate

50/50 mix ethylene glycol (antifreeze) / water or propylene
glycol / water; with Aluminum corrosion inhibitor additive
-30°C to +80°C full power
Operation -40.. -30; +80.. +100°C with de-rated output
8 – 12 LPM (2 – 3 GPM), PM100/PM150/RM100
20 – 30 LPM (5 – 6 GPM), PM250
PM100, 0.3 bar (4.4 psi) @ 8 LPM @ 25°C

Pressure Drop

PM150, 0.4 bar (5.8 psi) @ 8 LPM @ 25°C
PM250, 0.9 bar (13 psi) @ 20 LPM @ 25°C
RM100, 0.06 bar (0.8 psi) @ 8 LPM @ 25°C
PM100 and PM150, AN-6
PM250, SAE ORB -10
RM100, Custom O-ring port, the following options are
provided to be installed in the unit, each kit includes materials

Port Size

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for both ports.
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ARaymond NT100 / 16mm Straight, RMS p/n G1-0023-01

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ARaymond NT100 / 16mm 45deg, RMS p/n G1-0024-01

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ARaymond NT100 / 16mm 90deg, RMS p/n G1-0025-01

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16mm / 5/8” Hose Barb, RMS p/n G1-0026-01

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ARaymond NT100 / J20 Straight, RMS Kit G1-0023-01

ARaymond NT100 / J29 90 degree, RMS kit G1-0025-01

ARaymond NT100 / J30 45 degree, RMS kit G1-0024-01

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For proper operation of the inverter the coolant must flow at a rate equal to or above the
minimum specified flow rate at all times that the motor is enabled. The flow rate should
not be reduced when the inverter is “not being run hard”. The design of the heat
exchanger does not allow for reduced or no coolant flow. It is possible to adjust the fan
speed on the coolant radiator as needed depending on the operating conditions of the
inverter.
Since the maximum coolant temperature is less than the boiling point of water the cooling
system does not need to be operated under pressure. Other devices (e.g. motor, charger,
DC/DC converter) that are added in series with the inverter increase the total pressure drop
of the system. Even simple fittings and hose length will contribute to the total system
pressure drop. The total system pressure may add up to a level that is beyond the
capability of the chosen pump. The best practice is to measure the actual coolant flow
after the system has been assembled.
Certain pump types are not capable of driving any significant pressure.

A pump may have

a high flow rate, but it may not be able to drive any substantial pressure. The PM250 unit
has an especially high pressure drop. An example pump suitable for the PM250 is the
EMP WP 29. Pumps suitable for the PM100/PM150/RM100 are the Bosch 0 392 022 010
and the Pierburg CWA 50.
As noted above proper coolant flow is essential to the operation of the inverter. If the flow
rate is not sufficient the power module internal to the inverter can be damaged even though
the indicated power module temperatures are below an over-temperature threshold. The
power module temperature sensors are located in such a way that they are much
closer to the temperature of the coolant than they are to the temperature of the
transistors and diodes used inside the power module.
Loss of coolant for even a few seconds can result in failure of the power module.
RMS recommends that the user install a device to ensure that the coolant pump is
operating properly at all times when the inverter is enabled. The inverter should be
immediately stopped if the coolant is not flowing.
There are many ways that coolant flow could be measured.

A flow sensor could be added

to the cooling loop. Often these types of sensors produce a pulse output. To read the
pulse output would require the use of a device to interpret this signal (RMS does not supply
this).

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Another option is to monitor the pressure in the cooling system. Typically the inverter would
be placed near the end of the cooling loop, just before the radiator. So a typical cooling
loop might look like pump outlet, inverter, radiator/reservoir, pump inlet. Typically the
reservoir is at ambient error pressure. So the inverter should be at a pressure that is
higher than ambient. If a pressure switch is placed at the input coolant port of the inverter
it should be able to detect that coolant is flowing.
Various types of coolant pressure switches exist. If a type is used that closes the switch
when the pressure is above a certain level is used then this could be inserted in series with
the ground connection of the forward/reverse switches (for VSM mode applications) or just
connected directly to one of the inputs for monitoring via CAN.
A pressure switch that closes when the pressure is above about 6 psi (~0.4 bar) should be
suitable for the PM100 and PM150. For the PM250 the required pressure is higher and
should be about 10 psi (~ 0.7 bar).

3.2 PM100/PM150 External Signal Connectors:
Two sealed automotive connectors are provided to connect to the internal I/O resources. J1
and J2 are standard AMPSEAL connectors by AMP/Tyco:
3.2.1

J1 – 35p AMPSEAL Plug 776164-1 with crimp contact 770854-1

GEN2 refers to PM100 Units w/ serial number less than 344
GEN3 refers to PM100 Units w/ serial number of 344 or greater and all PM150 units
Pin #

Pin Name

Description

Notes

1

XDCR_PWR

+5V @ 80mA max

Accel Pedal Power

13

AIN1

Analog Input 1 0-5VFS

Accel Pedal wiper

24

AIN2

Analog Input 2 0-5VFS

Motor Temperature Sensor

2

AGND

Analog Ground

Accel Pedal GND

14

XDCR_PWR

+5V @ 80mA max

Spare 5V transducer power

25

AIN3

Analog Input 3 0-5VFS

Brake Pedal

3

AIN4

Analog Input 4 0-5VFS

15

AGND

Analog Ground

26

XDCR_PWR

+5V @ 80mA max

4

RTD1

1000 Ohm RTD Input

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GEN2
4
GEN3
16
GEN2
16
GEN3
27
GEN2
27
GEN3
5
GEN2
5
GEN3

AOUT

Analog Output 0 – 5V

RTD2

1000 Ohm RTD Input

AIN6

Analog Input 6 0-5VFS

RTD3

1000 Ohm RTD Input

RLY6

Hi-Side Relay Driver

RTD4

100 Ohm RTD Input

RTD1

RTD Input (PT100 or
PT1000)

17

AGND

Analog Ground

28

XDCR_PWR

+5V @ 80mA max

RTD5

100 Ohm RTD Input

6
GEN2
6
GEN3
18

RTD2

RTD Input (PT100 or
PT1000)

Available for user-defined
functionality

Available for user-defined
functionality, CAN control.

Software selectable input type.

Spare 5V transducer power

Software selectable input type.



DO NOT CONNECT

AIN5

Analog Input 5 0-5VFS



DO NOT CONNECT

RLY5

Hi-Side Relay Driver

7

/PROG_ENA

Serial Boot Loader enable

19

AGND

Analog Ground

30

DIN1

Digital Input 1 – STG(1)

Forward Enable Switch

8

DIN2

Digital Input 2 - STG

Reverse Enable Switch

GEN2
18
GEN3
29
GEN2
29
GEN3

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20

DIN3

Digital Input 3 - STG

Brake Switch

31

DIN4

Digital Input 4 - STG

REGEN Disable Input (if used)

9

DIN5

Digital Input 5 – STB(2)

Ignition Input (if used)

21

DIN6

Digital Input 6 - STB

Start Input (if used)



DO NOT CONNECT

DIN7

Digital Input 7 - STB



DO NOT CONNECT

DIN8

Digital Input 8 - STB

22

GND

Ground

33

CANA_H

CAN Channel A Hi

11

CANA_L

CAN Channel A Low

23

CANB_H

CAN Channel B Hi

34

CANB_L

CAN Channel B Low

12

TXD

RS-232 Transmit

35

RXD

RS-232 Receive

32
GEN2
32
GEN3
10
GEN2
10
GEN3

(1)–

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Available for user-defined
function.

Available for user-defined
function.

Switch to GND; (2) – Switch to Battery

J2 – 23p AMPSEAL Plug 770680-1 with crimp contact 770854-1

Pin#

Pin Name

Description

Notes

1

XDCR_PWR

+5V @ 80mA max

Encoder Power

9

ENCA

Encoder Channel A input

Used with Induction Motors

16

ENCB

Encoder Channel B input

2

ENCZ

Encoder Channel Z input
(Index)

10

GND

GND

Encoder GND

17

EXC

Resolver excitation output

Used with PM Motors

3

GND

Resolver excitation return

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SIN

Resolver Sine winding +

18

/SIN

Resolver Sine winding -

4

COS

Resolver Cosine winding +

12

/COS

Resolver Cosine winding -

19

GND

5



DO NOT CONNECT

13



DO NOT CONNECT

20



DO NOT CONNECT

6

GND

Main 12V return

Chassis GND

14

GND

Main 12V return

Chassis GND

21

RLY1

Hi-Side Relay Driver

Pre-Charge Contactor Drive

7

RLY2

Hi-Side Relay Driver

Main Relay Drive

15

RLY3

Lo-Side Relay Driver

OK Indicator Drive / 12V Power

Resolver Shield GND

Relay Drive
22

RLY4

Lo-Side Relay Driver

Fault Indicator Drive

8

BATT+

Main 12V power source

12V Ignition Power Input

23

BATT+

Main 12V power source

12V Ignition Power Input

3.3 PM250 External Connections:
The PM250 has two external connectors. J2 is a 41 pin circular connector, J1 is a 26 pin
circular connector. J2 contains mostly signals that would go to the vehicle harness. J1
contains mostly signals that would go to the motor. A connector kit that contains both J1
and J2 can be purchased from RMS as G1-0016-01.
J1 Connections
Pin#

Pin Name

Description

A

EXC

Resolver excitation output

B

GND

Resolver excitation return

C

SIN

Resolver Sine winding +

D

/SIN

Resolver Sine winding -

E

COS

Resolver Cosine winding +

F

/COS

Resolver Cosine winding -

G

RTD1P

RTD1 Positive

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Used with PM Motors

Can be either PT100 or PT1000
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H

RTD1N

RTD1 Negative

J

GND

GND

K

HALL C

Hall Input C

L

HALL A

Hall Input A

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Encoder GND

For use with certain motors that
support Hall encoders.

M

ENCZ

Encoder Channel Z input
(Index)

N

ENC A

Encoder Channel A input

Quadrature encoder used with
Induction Motors

P

XDCR_PWR +5V @ 80mA max

Encoder Power

R

RTD2P

RTD2 Positive

Can be either PT100 or PT1000

S

RTD2N

RTD2 Negative

T

GND

U

AIN2

Resolver Shield GND
Analog Input 2

Used with certain motors for
temperature sensing.

V

AIN4

Analog Input 4

Used with certain motors for
temperature sensing.

W

AGND

Analog Ground

Ground reference for use with
AIN2 and AIN4

X

XDCR_PWR +5V @ 80mA max

Y

HALL B

Z

GND

AA or a

ENCB

Encoder Channel B input

AB or b

AIN2PU

Pull-up resistor on AIN2

For use with pull-up resistor.

Hall Input B

If connected to XDCR_PWR will
enable a 1K ohm pull-up resistor
to be connected to AIN2.

AC or c

AIN4PU

Pull-up resistor on AIN4

If connected to XDCR_PWR will
enable a 1K ohm pull-up resistor
to be connected to AIN4.

J2 Connections
Pin #
A
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Pin Name
CANB_H

Description

Notes

CAN Channel B Hi
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B

CANB_L

CAN Channel B Low

C

RLY2

Hi-Side Relay Driver

Main Relay Drive

RLY3

Lo-Side Relay Driver

OK Indicator Drive / 12V Power

D

Relay Drive
Available for user-defined

E

RLY5

Hi-Side Relay Driver

F

DIN1

Digital Input 1 – STG(1)

Forward Enable Switch

G

DIN2

Digital Input 2 - STG

Reverse Enable Switch

H

DIN5

Digital Input 5 – STB(2)

Ignition Input (if used)

J

DIN7

Digital Input 7 - STB

K

GND

Main 12V return

L

GND

Main 12V return

M

BATT+

Main 12V power source

12V Ignition Power Input

N

BATT+

Main 12V power source

12V Ignition Power Input

P

AIN1

Analog Input 1 0-5VFS

Accel Pedal wiper

R

AGND

Analog Ground

Accel Pedal GND

S

AIN3

Analog Input 3 0-5VFS

Brake Pedal

T

AIN5

Analog Input 5 0-5VFS

U

AIN6

Analog Input 6 0-5VFS

V

AGND

Analog Ground

W

CANA_H

CAN Channel A Hi

X

GND

Ground

CAN B Shield

Y

RLY1

Hi-Side Relay Driver

Pre-Charge Contactor Drive

Z

RLY4

Lo-Side Relay Driver

Fault Indicator Drive

AA or a

RLY6

Hi-Side Relay Driver

AB or b

DIN3

Digital Input 3 - STG

Brake Switch

AC or c

DIN6

Digital Input 6 - STB

Start Input (if used)

AD or d

GND

Main 12V return

AE or e

BATT+

Main 12V power source

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Available for user-defined
function.

Available for user-defined
functionality
Available for user-defined
functionality

Available for user-defined
functionality, CAN control.

12V Ignition Power Input
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AF or f

XDCR_PWR

+5V @ 80mA max

Accel Pedal Power

AG or g

AGND

Analog Ground

AH or h

XDCR_PWR

+5V @ 80mA max

Spare 5V transducer power

AI or i

XDCR_PWR

+5V @ 80mA max

Spare 5V transducer power

AJ or j

CANA_L

CAN Channel A Low

AK or k

GND

Ground

AM or m

RXD

RS-232 Receive

AN or n

DIN4

Digital Input 4 - STG

AP or p

DIN8

Digital Input 8 - STB

AQ or q

/PROG_ENA

Serial Boot Loader enable

AR or r

TXD

RS-232 Transmit

AS or s

AOUT

Analog Output 0 – 5V

AT or t

GND

Ground

CAN A Shield

REGEN Disable Input (if used)
Available for user-defined
function.

Serial I/O GND

3.4 RM100 Signal Connections
The RM100 uses a single 35 pin Ampseal connector for the I/O Signals. Mating connector
is Tyco part number 776164-1, mating contact is 770854-3 for 16-20 AWG wire. Must use
Tyco crimper 58529-1 (AMP Pro-Crimper II). A kit of the connector and contacts is
available from RMS as part number G1-0021-01.

Pin #

Pin Name
RLY1 (Pre-

1

Description
High Side Driver

charge)

Notes
If pre-charge function is used this
output serves as the pre-charge
contactor output.

2

AIN1

Analog Input 1 0-5VFS

Accel Pedal wiper

3

AIN2

Analog Input 2 0-5VFS

Motor Temperature Sensor

/PROG_ENA

Serial Boot Loader enable

This pin is grounded when power

4

is applied to enable
reprogramming of the firmware.

5

CANA_H

CAN Channel A Hi

6

CANA_L

CAN Channel A Low

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CANB_H

CAN Channel B Hi

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Secondary CAN Communications
channel, currently not used.

8

CANB_L

CAN Channel B Low

9

CAN Shield

10

TXD

RS-232 Transmit

Used for RMS GUI and C2prog

11

RXD

RS-232 Receive

Used for RMS GUI and C2prog

12

GND

RS-232 Ground

RLY2 (Main)

High Side Driver

Connection of CAN cable shield.

13

If the pre-charge function is used
this output serves as the main
contactor output.

14

AIN3

Analog Input 3 0-5VFS

Brake Pedal

15

DIN1

Digital Input 1 – STG

Forward Enable Switch

16

DIN2

Digital Input 2 - STG

Reverse Enable Switch

17

/EXC

Resolver excitation return

18

COS

Resolver COS winding

19

SIN

Resolver SIN winding

20

RTD1-

Return side of RTD1

RTD2+

Positive side of RTD2

21

Temperature Sensor software
configurable for PT100 or
PT1000.

22

RTD2-

Return side of RTD2

23

XDCR_PWR

+5V @

Transducer power output

BATT+

12V/24V Input

Input power for inverter. Must
be on a switched connection as

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this input will always draw
current.
BATT+

12V/24V Input

25

Redundant connection can be
used if desired of needed for
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12/24V Return

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Redundant connection can be
used if desired of needed for
additional current capability.

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EXC

Resolver excitation

SHIELD

Resolver Cable Shield

Resolver cable shield should

connection

connected to this pin. Do not

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the motor.

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31

/COS

Resolver COS winding
return

/SIN

Resolver SIN winding return

RTD1+

Positive side of RTD1

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Temperature Sensor software
configurable for PT100 or
PT1000.

HVIL IN

High Voltage Interlock Input

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HVIL IN to HVIL OOUT is a circuit
loop that will read shorted when
all HV connectors are plugged in.

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HVIL OUT

High Voltage Interlock
Output

AGND

Analog Ground

Ground reference from analog
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3.5 External Power Connections:
3.5.1

DC+ / DC-:

DC/Battery power is provided to the controller via two wire ports located at the rear of the
controller (PM100 and PM150 shown).
The DC power ports are marked clearly
DC+
DCon the front face of the PM250
J1 & J2
controller. The DC power must be run
through an external pre-charge circuit
to safely charge the capacitors inside
the controller before the main contactor
engages (refer to application
schematic). The main contactor
provides a safety disconnect of the DC
power in case of a fault condition. Make
sure that the wire to the drive is sized properly to handle the current.

DANGER: Before changing the wiring make sure that the internal DC bus
capacitors are discharged. The voltage should be measured at the terminals before
disconnecting. If there is any doubt about the safety wait at least 1 hour after power has
been removed before touching the terminals.

ATTENTION
Refer to the PM100 HV Connection Manual for more information on how to install the wires
into the inverter.

On the PM250 unit the DC connections are marked “+” for the DC+ and “-“ for the DC-.

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The RM100 Unit uses the Amphenol PowerLok™ 300 for the high voltage connections.
These connectors utilize the Amphenol RADSOK™ technology. Each connection is a
specific color and keying so that the cables cannot be interchanged.
PowerLok™
Color

PowerLok™ Key

DC+

Red

W

DC-

Black

Y

Phase U

Green

V

Phase V

Orange

X

Phase W

Yellow

U

Inverter
Connection

The housing of the RM100 is marked with the HV Connection designations. The PM
Family of inverters uses the Phase A, B, C designation instead of the RM Family U, V, W.
References in documentation to Phase A refer to Phase U, Phase B to Phase V, and Phase
C to Phase W.
The PowerLok™ 300 is available for many different sizes of wires.
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Phase A / Phase B / Phase C:

Phase A, Phase B, and Phase C
are wired to the motor. It is
important the 3 wires be wired to
the motor such that they give the
proper direction of rotation. The
motor wires are the most likely to
generate EMI and they also carry a
higher average current than the DC
power wires. When installed in the
vehicle these wires should be kept
B
A
as short as possible. It is also
C
recommended that shielded wire be
used for the motor wires. This can be done by adding a copper braid over the wires, or
using wire that includes a shield. All of the PM100/150/250 family units are shipped with
cable glands that are metallic and designed to accommodate shielded wire.
The PM250 AC motor connections are marked on the unit with the letters “A”, “B”, and “C”.
On the RM100 the phases are marked with “U”, “V”, and “W”.
3.5.3

Pre-Charge Circuit:

An external pre-charge circuit must be used with the controller. The circuit limits
peak inrush current into the controller when the main contactor is engaged. The pre-charge
circuit adds a resistor, relay, and fuse in parallel with the main contactor. When the
controller is powered on the controller will first engage the pre-charge relay to charge the
capacitors internal to the controller. If the capacitors charge properly then the main
contactor will engage.
The pre-charge resistor should be sized to rapidly charge the capacitor, but not dissipate
too much power in a fault condition. The pre-charge resistor should be sized so that if the
controller had a short on its input the pre-charge resistor would not fail. The pre-charge
relay will only remain closed for about 3 seconds. The pre-charge sequence must complete
before this time or the inverter will declare a fault condition and open the pre-charge relay.
The pre-charge circuit should be fused with a small fuse appropriate to the wire used. Since
the pre-charge current is generally very low, approximately 0.5 amps in the example below,

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small wire can be used (recommend 18 AWG). A 5 amp fuse would be appropriate for this
wire.
Sizing Example:

A typical application could have a maximum DC bus voltage of 320 volts. If a 600 ohm
resistor were chosen this would result in a power dissipation of 171 watts. This is within the
short term rating of a 50 watt wire-wound resistor. The internal capacitance of the controller
is approximately 500uF. It takes approximately 3 time constants before the controller will
close the main contactor, thus in this example it will take 0.9 seconds for the pre-charge to
complete.
RMS can provide the following parts if needed. Reference the following:





Pre-charge Relay (30A, 12V COIL): RMS p/n 77-0026 for DX inverters
Pre-charge Relay (50A/1000V, 12V COIL): RMS p/n 77-0034 for DZ inverters
Pre-charge Resistor (600 ohm 50W): RMS p/n 53-0006 for DX inverters
Pre-charge Resistor (1K ohm 100W): RMS p/n 53-0008 for DZ inverters




Pre-charge Fuse (5A 500V): RMS p/n G1-0013-01 for DX inverters
Pre-charge Fuse (5A 1000V): RMS p/n G1-0015-01 for DZ inverters

3.5.4

Model

Internal
Capacitance

Maximum Precharge Resistor

RMS
Part

PM100DX/PM100DXR

440uF

1200 ohms

53-0006

PM100DZ/PM100DZR

280uF

2000 ohms

53-0008

PM150DX/PM150DX

880uF

600 ohms

53-0006

PM150DZ/PM150DZR

560uF

1000 ohms

53-0008

PM250DZ

645uF

1000 ohms

53-0008

PM250DX

1500uF

400 ohms

n/a

RM100DX

570uF

1000 ohms

53-0006

RM100DZ

250uF

2000 ohms

53-0008

Main Contactor:

The main contactor is the switching element between the DC high-voltage power source
(typically a battery) and the controller. The main contactor must be sized to handle the
operating currents of the controller. In addition the main contactor must be able to open
under a fault condition. Generally only one contactor is needed, the application schematic

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shows the main contactor in series with the positive path from the battery to the controller.
RMS has successfully used the following: Tyco/Kilovac p/n EV200AAANA. This contactor is
available from RMS, contact us for more information (RMS p/n 77-0025). The contactor
must be rated to handle DC voltage, AC only rated contactors and relays must not be used.
DC rated contactors are usually polarity sensitive. That is the normal operating current
should flow in a particular direction. Refer to the contactor data sheet for more information.
3.5.5

Main Fuse:

The DC Power input to the controller must be fused. The fuse must be
rated for the voltage of the battery as well as rated to open under the short
circuit current that the battery can produce. Generally, this fuse (or equivalent fusible link)
may be a part of the battery pack, but if the pack protection is not present or adequate, this
fuse is required to prevent a potential battery pack fire. The fuse should be rated to handle
the maximum DC input current of the controller. A semiconductor type fuse is
recommended. Bussmann type FWP-400A is a suitable choice in many applications.
3.5.6

Passive Discharge of the High Voltage DC Bus:

As noted above the inverter contains a large amount of DC bus
capacitance. This capacitance will store energy long after the high
voltage has been removed from the unit. If other provisions have not
been made for discharging these capacitors then the unit wiring should not be touched for
at least 5 minutes after the high voltage has been removed from it.
The voltage will slowly decay due to internal resistors inside the unit. The resistor values
are shown in the table below:
Model

Resistance Value

Capacitance

3 Time Constants

PM100DX/PM100DXR

120K ohms

440uF

158 s

PM100DZ/PM100DZR

120K ohms

280uF

101 s

PM150DX/PM150DX

120K ohms

880uF

317 s

PM150DZ/PM150DZR

120K ohms

560uF

202 s

PM250DZ

188K ohms

645uF

364 s

PM250DX

188K ohms

1500uF

846 s

RM100DX

40K ohms

570uF

68 s

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250uF

30 s

For reference the value of 3 time constants is shown. This time would dissipate the
voltage to less than 5% of the original value. Three time constants would allow the
voltage to decay to a value that is normally safe to touch. However, the capacitors will still
have some energy stored in them.
The passive resistance value shown in the table in connected to the high voltage DC bus at
all times. The inverter will draw a corresponding amount of current from the high voltage
at all times. For example if a PM100DX is being used at 320V it would draw 320/120K =
2.7mA even when the inverter is disabled.
If it is desired to have the DC bus voltage discharge faster the user must either provide an
external method of discharge or consider the use of the Active Discharge feature of the
inverter.
3.5.7

Consultant the manual RMS Inverter Discharge Process.

12V Power:

The inverter requires a source of 12V power to operate. Normally, this power will be on a
switched circuit. The inverter will turn on and communicate without high voltage present.
This allows setup of parameters without high voltage.
When the vehicle is turned OFF - the 12V power is removed from the controller by a switch.
This switched 12V power is connected to the BATT+ terminals (refer to pin list for pin
designation). The ground return for 12V power is connected to the GND terminals (refer
to pin list for pin designation). For normal applications only one pin is necessary. If
necessary more than one pin can be used for applications that push higher 12V or GND
currents through the controller.
Input currents:
12V Operating Power Input Range

Input Current

12V Input Current @ 9V, operating

2.1A_typ PM100
2.5 A_typ PM150
2.1 A_typ PM250DZ

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12V Input Current @ 14V, operating

1.5A_typ PM100
1.8 A_typ PM150
1.6 A_typ PM250DZ

12V Input Current @ 14V, non-operating (PWM off)

0.5 A_typ PM100
0.6 A_typ PM150
0.8 A_typ PM250DZ

The RM100 allows for operation from both 12V and 24V systems (the PM family does not
have this capability). Valid range of operation for the RM100 is 9 to 32V.
operating currents are shown below.
RM100DX @ 12V, non-operating

0.9 A

RM100DX @ 12V, operating

1.7A

RM100DX @ 24V, non-operating

0.44A

RM100DX @ 24V, operating

0.80A

RM100DZ @ 12V, non-operating

0.9A

RM100DZ @ 12V, operating

1.3A

RM100DZ @ 24V, non-operating

0.5A

RM100DZ @ 24V, operating

0.6A

RM100 typical

These currents do not include any high-side or low-side drivers:


Any hi-side driver output currents, including the main and pre-charge contactor relay
drive currents, will come through the BATT+ pins and will add to the above currents.



Any low-side driver output currents, including indicator lamp current, will come through
the GND pins, and should be considered in sizing this connection.

3.5.8

Grounding

The inverter housing has a location for connecting the case to ground. The inverter
housing must be connected to the motor case. It must also be connected to the vehicle
chassis and this assumes that the vehicle chassis is at the same potential as the 12V GND.
The inverter housing should not be allowed to be more than a few volts above the 12V
GND. If the inverter housing was disconnected hazardous voltages could develop on the
housing.

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3.6 Typical Application Wiring Diagram:
The wiring diagrams covers following areas:




Starter & Power Generation
Precharge Circuit
Motor & Encoder

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



Transmission Control
RS232 Programming
CAN Interface
Motor Temperature Sensor

PM Controller

Starter & Power Generation

Pre-charge Circuit

Vehicle Control

Motor
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Controller 12V Power Wiring

This circuit can be configured in two different ways:
NOTE: RM100 can only use the Simple ON/OFF Configuration.
(a)

Simple ON/OFF Configuration

In this configuration an external switch or controller is responsible for control of the
12V power. Thus the inverter will have a less controlled shutdown process as power
could be removed while it is actively controlling the motor. When using this
configuration set the EEPROM parameter Key_Switch_Mode_EEPROM to 0.
Controller 12V Power Wiring - Configuration 0

+12 V Power

BATT+

Switched ON when Inverter ON

12 V Return / Vehicle Chassis
GND

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Typical Ignition Configuration (PM Products Only)

In this configuration an external, user supplied relay, diode, and switch are used to
control power. When the Ignition Switch is put into the IGN position power is supplied
through the diode. Once the controller completes an initial power up sequence it then
turns on the RLY3 output to turn on the external 12V relay. The controller monitors
DIN5 to control the relay. When it is detected that Ignition has been removed (via
DIN5) an orderly shutdown process is initiated. When the process is completed the
RLY3 output is turned off and power is removed from the controller. In this mode the
START position of the switch is used to actively turn on PWM to the motor (VSM
mode).

The diode should have a current rating of at least 3 amps.
Starter & Power Generation - Configuration 1

Note: Only PM100/PM150 Connections shown, refer to PM250 connector for
equivalent pins.

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Pre-charge Circuit

Note: Only PM100/PM150 Connections shown, refer to PM250/RM100 connector for
equivalent pins.

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Analog/Digital Vehicle Control

If using VSM Mode then analog / digital signals can be used to control the operation of the
inverter. The limited I/O of the RM100 prevents this functionality.

XDCR_PWR
Accel

AIN1
AGND
XDCR_PWR

Brake

AIN3
AGND

DIN3
Brake
DIN1
Forward
DIN2
Reverse
DIN4
Regen Disable
GND

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Motor Control (Typical Wiring)

Only PM100/PM150 Pins are shown.

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CAN Interface

The PM controller has one active CAN interface CAN A. The controller contains hardware
to support a second CAN interface (CAN B), but currently only CAN A is active. CAN B is
reserved for future use. Refer to the RMS CAN Protocol document for the various ways that
the CAN bus can be configured.
The CAN interface has multiple purposes:




Provides direct control of the motor
Provides diagnostic and monitoring capabilities
Provides user-adjustable configuration

The user can change the following hardware related configuration parameters:


Inverter Command Mode: Setting this parameter to 1 allows the CAN mode to become
active.



CAN Bus Speed: Allowed speeds are 125 Kbps, 250 Kbps, 500 Kbps, or 1 Mbps.
Enter 125, 250, 500, or 1000 to program the configuration parameter.



CAN Terminator Resistor: The resistor can be applied or opened (PM Family only).

For more information on CAN interface and messages, please refer to the “RMS CAN
Protocol” document.

3.6.6

RS-232 Interface

There is one RS-232 serial interface. This port can be used to set up and tune the
controller, and to download controller software updates from a PC. RMS provides a simple
Windows PC based software package for monitoring and changing parameters (RMS GUI).
The drive can also be placed in a data-logging mode, and used with a PC or other serial
device the unit broadcasts datasets at 3Hz of a number of parameters that allow
performance and energy consumption data to be gathered in real time.
For more information on RS232 data logging refer to the “RMS SCI Data Acquisition”
document.

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Note: Only PM100/PM150 Connections shown, refer to PM250/RM100 connector for
equivalent pins.
3.6.7

Encoder Interface (Not included on RM100):

The induction motor control software currently mandates the use of a position encoder on
the motor. The encoder provides information about motor speed that is used by the
induction motor control software. The controller provides a 5V interface to power the
external encoder and to receive, level translate, and filter the signals from A, B and INDEX
channels. For induction motor applications the INDEX channel is not used, but it may be
wired. The encoder is connected internally to the TI DSP QEP Module (Quadrature
Encoder Peripheral), which has special hardware for wide dynamic range speed and angle
calculation from the encoder data. The drive has internal pull-up resistors on these inputs,
and works with encoders that have either bi-polar or open-collector outputs.

+5V
1.0K
TO DSP

ENC_x
100R
1000pF

1500pF

Schematic of Encoder Inputs

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Resolver Interface:

A resolver is a position sensor that is often used with Permanent Magnet type motors.
There are various types of resolvers. The resolver requires an excitation voltage and
provides a SIN and COS feedback. Currently all PM type motors used with the RMS
controller require a resolver for position feedback.
The PM Controllers have a resolver excitation frequency that matches the PWM frequency
(12kHz). The excitation voltage from the PM controller can be adjusted as needed.
The RM Controllers have an excitation frequency of 10kHz that is not synchronized with the
PWM frequency. The RM controllers use a dedicated Resolver to Digital Converter.

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4. Vehicle Interface Setup
4.1 Analog Inputs:
There are 4 analog inputs on GEN 2 units (AIN1-4), 6 analog inputs on GEN 3 units
(PM100/PM150/PM250) as AIN1-6, and 3 analog inputs on the RM100 (AIN1-3). The
inputs are intended for general analog signal sensing (0 – 5V). There are 5 dedicated RTD
sensor inputs (three 1,000 Ohm and two 100 Ohm calibrated RTD channels) on GEN 2
units. There are 2 RTD inputs on GEN 3 units and RM100, selectable as PT 100 or
PT1000 by software.

Schematic of Analog Inputs
The vehicle control system assigns the analog inputs as follows:
Input Name

Function
ACCEL

AIN1

The input should be tied to the vehicle accelerator. The input can be
used with either a 0-5V signal or a potentiometer.
Motor thermistor

AIN2

The motor thermistor can be connected between this input and
analog ground. An external pull-up resistor will be required.
BRAKE

AIN3

The input should be tied to the brake pedal.
The input can be used with either a 0-5V signal or a potentiometer.

AIN4

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Not assigned.

AIN6

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A 5V power supply (XDCR_PWR) is provided for powering sensors or potentiometers. This
supply is available on several pins of J1 and J2 to ease connection. However, the total
supply current available from this supply is limited to 80mA.
The analog signals should be referenced to one of the analog ground (AGND) pins
available on J1. This will reduce noise. Analog ground should NOT be connected to GND or
the vehicle chassis.
Description

Parameter

Value

Vrange

0 - 5.00V

Offset Voltage

Vofs

+50mV

Gain Accuracy

G

+5%

Analog Inputs
Input Range

ADC Resolution

12b

Pull-up Resistance
RTD Inputs – PT 1000 type
Offset – 25ºC ambient
Temperature error – additional error over
temperature
RTD Inputs – PT 100 type

Rpu

300 k Ω
1000 Ω / 0ºC
±3ºC
±3ºC
100 Ω / 0ºC

Offset – 25ºC ambient
Temperature error – additional error over
temperature

±3ºC
±3°C

The controller uses two-wire type RTDs. One side of the RTD should be connected to the
RTD input. The other side should be connected to Analog Ground or the dedicated RTD
ground pin (RTDxN).

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4.2 Digital Inputs:
There are up to 8 digital inputs for general interface to the vehicle and for feedback from
external contactors and switchgear as required in the application. Some inputs are “Switch
To Battery” (STB) inputs. These inputs are designed to be used in an application that
switches the input to a positive battery potential. Some of the inputs are “Switch To Ground”
(STG) inputs. These STG inputs are designed to be used in an application that switches
the input to ground.

Switch to Battery (STB) Input Schematic

Switch To Ground (STG) Input Schematic

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The vehicle control system software currently assigns these inputs as follows:
Input

Type

Signal Name

Function
This input should be connected to a switch

DIN1

STG

FWD_ENA

that grounds this input when the user is
commanding forward direction.

DIN2

STG

REV_ENA

This input should be connected to a switch
that grounds this input when the user is
commanding reverse direction.
This input should be connected to a switch

DIN3

STG

BRAKE

that grounds the input when the brake is
pressed.
This input should be connected to a switch

DIN4

STG

REGEN Disable

that grounds the input to enable this feature
(that is, disable REGEN).
If used, this input is assigned to the IGNITION

DIN5

STB

IGNITION

DIN6

STB

START

DIN7

STB

Not assigned

Input available for user.

DIN8

STB

Not assigned

Input available for user.

feature.
If used, this input is assigned to the START
feature.

Not all inputs are available on each unit. Below is a table showing which inputs are
available (n/a indicates not available).
PM100 (Gen2)

PM100 (Gen3)
PM150
PM250

RM100

Input

Type

DIN1

STG

Yes

Yes

Yes

DIN2

STG

Yes

Yes

Yes

DIN3

STG

Yes

Yes

n/a

DIN4

STG

Yes

Yes

n/a

DIN5

STB

Yes

Yes

n/a

DIN6

STB

Yes

Yes

n/a

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DIN7

STB

n/a

Yes

n/a

DIN8

STB

n/a

Yes

n/a

The electrical parameters of the digital inputs are shown in the table below.
Description

Parameter

Value

Voltage level for “ON”

VSTG-ON

<0.9 V

Voltage level for “OFF”

VSTG-OFF

>4.2 V

Pull-up resistor to 5V

VSTG-PU

2.4 kΩ

Maximum Voltage on Input

VSTG-MAX

18 V

Voltage level for “ON”

VSTB-ON

>2.5 V

Voltage level for “OFF”

VSTB-OFF

<1.3 V

Pull-down resistor

RSTB-PD

10 kΩ

Maximum Voltage on Input

VSTB-MAX

18 V

Switch to Ground Inputs ( DIN1-4 )

Switch to Battery Inputs ( DIN5-8 )

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4.3 Digital Outputs
There are up to 6 digital outputs available. See the table below for more specifics on
availability across each model. There are two types of outputs available depending on the
particular model.

Schematic of High-Side Driver

Schematic of Low-Side Driver

The vehicle control system assigns the outputs as follows:
Output
Name

Type

RLY1

HSD

RLY2

HSD

Function Name
PRECHARGE
DRIVE
MAIN
DRIVE

Function
This output provides power to the pre-charge
relay.
This output provides power to the main contactor.
This output provides a grounded signal to the OK

RLY3

LSD

OK
INDICATOR

indicator. The indicator turns on when power is
applied to the drive and the drive has completed
the pre-charge sequence. If used, this output is
also used to power the external 12V power relay.

RLY4

LSD

FAULT
INDICATOR

This output provides a grounded signal to a fault
indicator. The indicator will blink a fault code if
the drive has detected a fault.

RLY5

HSD

n/a

Not assigned. Available for use through CAN.

RLY6

HSD

n/a

Not assigned. Available for use through CAN.

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The table below documents the availability of each output type across the different inverter
models.
PM100 (Gen2)

PM100 (Gen3)
PM150
PM250

RM100

Input

Type

RLY1

HSD

Yes

Yes

Yes

RLY2

HSD

Yes

Yes

Yes

RLY3

LSD

Yes

Yes

n/a

RLY4

LSD

Yes

Yes

n/a

RLY5

HSD

n/a

Yes

n/a

RLY6

HSD

n/a

Yes

n/a

Description

Parameter

Value

Io_cont

1.5A

Io_pk

7A

Io_cont

1.5A

Io_pk

3A

Hi-Side Drivers (RLY1-2 and RLY 5-6)
Output Current - Continuous
Output Current – Surge
Low-Side Drivers (RLY3-4)
Output Current - Continuous
Output Current - Surge

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Revision History
Version
1.8

Description of Versions/ Changes
Added that RTDs should be connected to analog
ground.

Updated by

Date

Azam Khan

9/18/12

Azam Khan

1/15/14

Chris Brune

2/20/14

Chris Brune

3/24/15

Chris Brune

5/11/16

Chris Brune

11/29/2016

Chris Brune

12/6/2016

Chris Brune

12/19/2016

Chris Brune

4/5/2017

 Updated diagrams that show the dimensions of
1.9

PM100 and PM150 drives.
 Rearranged subsections in section 3.4, PM Motor
Controller

2.0

Distinguished Gen2 connections on J1 – 35p
AmpSeal connector from that of Gen 3.
Added connector information for the PM250.

2.1

Updated signal information to reflect the Gen 3
control board used in the PM100, PM150, and
PM250.
Added additional comments about the cooling system

2.2

and pressure switches. Added notes about the
passive resistor on the DC bus.
Added lower case pin designations to the PM250

2.3

connectors.

Clarified the schematic images only

show the PM100/150 pinouts.
Added note about housing grounding. Removed
2.4

references that are PM100 specific. Improved clarity
across different PM Family members.

2.5
2.6

Corrected wording about pressure switch.
Removed reference to 3/8” NPT. Clarified
information about cooling.

2.7

Added information about RM100

Chris Brune

6/8/2017

2.8

Corrected the color/key information about the RM100.

Chris Brune

8/29/2017

Chris Brune

9/13/2017

Added information about RM100 cooling.
2.9

Clarified

that VSM mode is not available for RM100.
Additional clarifications of I/O capability of RM100.

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Formatting on RM100 coolant ports. Added RM100
input current info.
3.0

Updated the Digital Input section

to clearly show which inputs are available.

Updated

Chris Brune

1/17/2018

Digital outputs section to show which are available.
Clarified analog inputs availability.

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