{"id":1700,"date":"2023-07-25T11:19:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T11:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/?p=1700"},"modified":"2023-07-25T11:19:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T11:19:20","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-driver-for-brushless-dc-motor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/how-to-choose-the-right-driver-for-brushless-dc-motor.html","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right driver for brushless DC motor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">How to choose the right driver for brushless DC motor? Choosing the right drive for a brushless DC motor is very important, as the performance and parameter settings of the drive directly affect the performance, efficiency and life of the motor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\">How to choose the right driver for brushless DC motor<\/a>? <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">When selecting a drive, there are several key factors to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">1. Motor type and parameters: choose the appropriate driver according to the rated voltage, rated current, number of phases, torque and speed of the brushless DC motor. The drive should be able to meet the basic requirements of the motor.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1709 size-full\" title=\"57 stepper motor with driver DM542 - nema 17 high torque reduction screw with brake closed-loop motor\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/57-stepper-motor-with-driver-DM542-nema-17-high-torque-reduction-screw-with-brake-closed-loop-motor.png\" alt=\"57 stepper motor with driver DM542 - nema 17 high torque reduction screw with brake closed-loop motor\" width=\"400\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/57-stepper-motor-with-driver-DM542-nema-17-high-torque-reduction-screw-with-brake-closed-loop-motor.png 400w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/57-stepper-motor-with-driver-DM542-nema-17-high-torque-reduction-screw-with-brake-closed-loop-motor-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">57 stepper motor with driver DM542 &#8211; nema 17 high torque reduction screw with brake closed-loop motor<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">2. Control mode: according to the actual application needs, choose the appropriate control mode, such as speed control, position control, torque control, etc. Different control styles may require different types of drives.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1716 size-full\" title=\"nema 17 stepper motor with driver DM542 - stepper motor with brake closed-loop motor\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/nema-17-stepper-motor-with-driver-DM542-stepper-motor-with-brake-closed-loop-motor.png\" alt=\"nema 17 stepper motor with driver DM542 - stepper motor with brake closed-loop motor\" width=\"456\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/nema-17-stepper-motor-with-driver-DM542-stepper-motor-with-brake-closed-loop-motor.png 456w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/nema-17-stepper-motor-with-driver-DM542-stepper-motor-with-brake-closed-loop-motor-300x276.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/product\/0-6n-m-1-8-degree-42mm-nema-17-stepper-motor-with-brake\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">nema 17 stepper motor with driver DM542 &#8211; stepper motor with brake closed-loop motor<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">3. Communication interface: according to the communication needs of the system, select the driver with the corresponding communication interface, such as CAN, RS485, Ethernet, etc. The communication interface should be compatible with the host computer or other equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">4. Feedback sensor: If you need to achieve closed-loop control, you need to select a driver that supports the corresponding feedback sensor, such as an encoder, Hall sensor, etc. The driver should be able to properly handle the feedback signal for precise control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">5. Protection function: select the drive with over-current, over-voltage, short circuit, over-temperature and other protection functions to ensure the safe operation of the system.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1717 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"NEMA 34 HIGH-PRECISION CLOSED-LOOP BRAKE MOTOR 8.5NM\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/NEMA-34-HIGH-PRECISION-CLOSED-LOOP-BRAKE-MOTOR-8.5NM.png\" alt=\"NEMA 34 HIGH-PRECISION CLOSED-LOOP BRAKE MOTOR 8.5NM\" width=\"430\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/NEMA-34-HIGH-PRECISION-CLOSED-LOOP-BRAKE-MOTOR-8.5NM.png 430w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/NEMA-34-HIGH-PRECISION-CLOSED-LOOP-BRAKE-MOTOR-8.5NM-272x300.png 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/product\/0-98nm-1-89nm-2-5nm-3nm-nema-23-stepper-motor-specifications\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">NEMA 34 HIGH-PRECISION CLOSED-LOOP BRAKE MOTOR 8.5NM<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">6. Dynamic performance: According to the application requirements, select the drive with good dynamic performance. Dynamic performance includes acceleration, deceleration, response time, etc., and these parameters will affect the motion performance of the motor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">7. Noise and vibration: Choose a drive with low noise and vibration to improve the running stability and comfort of the whole system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">8. Easy to use and debug: Choose a drive that is easy to install, use and debug to facilitate the rapid deployment and maintenance of the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">9. Cost and quality: Under the premise of meeting performance requirements, consider the cost and quality of the drive, and choose the appropriate drive with the appropriate cost performance.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1711 size-full\" title=\"850rpm 12V Brushed DC Motor - Geared Motor, 20mm Gearbox Motor, Beauty Instrument RF Importer Small Motor Silent\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/850rpm-12V-Brushed-DC-Motor-Geared-Motor-20mm-Gearbox-Motor-Beauty-Instrument-RF-Importer-Small-Motor-Silent.png\" alt=\"850rpm 12V Brushed DC Motor - Geared Motor, 20mm Gearbox Motor, Beauty Instrument RF Importer Small Motor Silent\" width=\"571\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/850rpm-12V-Brushed-DC-Motor-Geared-Motor-20mm-Gearbox-Motor-Beauty-Instrument-RF-Importer-Small-Motor-Silent.png 571w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/850rpm-12V-Brushed-DC-Motor-Geared-Motor-20mm-Gearbox-Motor-Beauty-Instrument-RF-Importer-Small-Motor-Silent-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/is-the-stepper-motor-dc-or-ac-is-the-stepper-motor-a-brushless-motor.html\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">850rpm 12V Brushed DC Motor &#8211; Geared Motor, 20mm Gearbox Motor, Beauty Instrument RF Importer Small Motor Silent<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">By comprehensively considering the above factors, choosing the right driver for the brushless DC motor can improve the performance, stability and life of the motor and meet the needs of different application scenarios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Requirements for brushless DC motor drives<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Brushless DC motors have the following requirements for the driver:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">1. The driver should be able to provide an appropriate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/exploring-stepper-motor-drives-a-practical-guide-to-selection-and-commissioning\">three-phase voltage to drive the motor<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">2. The driver should be able to control the speed and direction of the motor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">3. The drive should have protection functions, including overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, short circuit protection, etc., to protect the motor and the drive itself.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1710 size-full\" title=\"86 STEPPER MOTOR NEMA 34 HIGH PRECISION CLOSED LOOP BRAKE MOTOR 8.5NM BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR DRIVER DM860\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/86-STEPPER-MOTOR-NEMA-34-HIGH-PRECISION-CLOSED-LOOP-BRAKE-MOTOR-8.5NM-BRUSHLESS-DC-MOTOR-DRIVER-DM860.png\" alt=\"86 STEPPER MOTOR NEMA 34 HIGH PRECISION CLOSED LOOP BRAKE MOTOR 8.5NM BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR DRIVER DM860\" width=\"411\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/86-STEPPER-MOTOR-NEMA-34-HIGH-PRECISION-CLOSED-LOOP-BRAKE-MOTOR-8.5NM-BRUSHLESS-DC-MOTOR-DRIVER-DM860.png 411w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/86-STEPPER-MOTOR-NEMA-34-HIGH-PRECISION-CLOSED-LOOP-BRAKE-MOTOR-8.5NM-BRUSHLESS-DC-MOTOR-DRIVER-DM860-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/86-STEPPER-MOTOR-NEMA-34-HIGH-PRECISION-CLOSED-LOOP-BRAKE-MOTOR-8.5NM-BRUSHLESS-DC-MOTOR-DRIVER-DM860-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/86-STEPPER-MOTOR-NEMA-34-HIGH-PRECISION-CLOSED-LOOP-BRAKE-MOTOR-8.5NM-BRUSHLESS-DC-MOTOR-DRIVER-DM860-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/product\/12-5nm-servo-motor-6a-1-8-degree-86mm-hybrid-closed-loop-stepper-motor\">86 STEPPER MOTOR NEMA 34<\/a> HIGH PRECISION CLOSED LOOP BRAKE MOTOR 8.5NM BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR DRIVER DM860<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">4. The driver should have a feedback <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/819\/what-is-a-linear-displacement-sensor\">sensor<\/a><\/strong>, such as an encoder or Hall sensor, to achieve <strong>closed-loop control<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">5. The drive should be easy to use and debug to facilitate the rapid deployment and maintenance of the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">6. The cost and quality of the drive are also factors to consider.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1715 size-full\" title=\"How to choose the right driver for brushless DC motor\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-choose-the-right-driver-for-brushless-DC-motor.png\" alt=\"How to choose the right driver for brushless DC motor\" width=\"404\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-choose-the-right-driver-for-brushless-DC-motor.png 404w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-choose-the-right-driver-for-brushless-DC-motor-289x300.png 289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">How to choose the right driver for brushless DC motor<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>When using brushless DC motors, you need to pay attention to the following matters:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">1. The deviation between the voltage and the rated voltage cannot exceed 5%, so that the output power of the motor can maintain the rated value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">2. The delta connection motor should be changed to a star connection when running at light load.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">3. When the rated voltage of the motor is 220\/380V, and the motor is connected to a star shape for use on the 380V power supply, the neutral point of the star must not be connected to the motor housing. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1714 size-full\" title=\"brushless DC motor\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/brushless-DC-motor.png\" alt=\"brushless DC motor\" width=\"418\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/brushless-DC-motor.png 418w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/brushless-DC-motor-300x282.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/>brushless DC motor<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"> \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">4. After the large cage motor is started, the fixed and rotor windings have been heated and cannot be started again when they are hot. At the first start (cold state), it is not possible to start continuously, and the second start should be carried out at appropriate intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">5. The electric sweeper on the crane cannot be braked backwards, but can only be braked by electromagnetic machinery.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1712 size-full\" title=\"850rpm 12V motor\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/850rpm-12V.png\" alt=\"850rpm 12V motor\" width=\"596\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/850rpm-12V.png 596w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/850rpm-12V-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">850rpm 12V motor<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">6. The winding motor cannot be used to change the pole pair method for speed regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/servo-motor-supplier\">Can the brushless DC motor be directly connected to the AC drive<\/a>?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">No. Brushless DC motors cannot be directly connected to AC power for drive.<a href=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/servo-motor-supplier\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1713 size-full\" title=\"Brushed DC Motor 850rpm 12V\" src=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Brushed-DC-Motor-850rpm-12V.png\" alt=\"Brushed DC Motor 850rpm 12V\" width=\"426\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Brushed-DC-Motor-850rpm-12V.png 426w, https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Brushed-DC-Motor-850rpm-12V-254x300.png 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Brushed DC Motor 850rpm 12V<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Brushless DC <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/_1_fihQENkg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">motors<\/a><\/strong> use direct current, while alternating current is alternating positive and negative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Therefore, if the brushless DC motor is directly connected to AC power for drive, it is necessary to carry out the process of rectification and inverter first, convert AC current into direct current, and then supply the motor for use.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to choose the right driver for brushless DC motor? Choosing the right drive for a brushless DC motor is very important, as the performance and parameter settings of the drive directly affect the performance, efficiency and life of the motor. How to choose the right driver for brushless DC motor? When selecting a drive, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1714,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brushless-drive-applications-servo-and-stepper-motor-solutions"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1700"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1700\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1719,"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1700\/revisions\/1719"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/motorforum.rfidepc.com\/motor-manufacturers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}