Template:DCMotor Errors

If the error you are looking for is not mentioned below, please visit the API for your controller.

Energy Dump

New Phidget motor controllers include onboard voltage sensing that will attempt to mitigate damage caused by irregular voltage events.

Input Voltage During Operation (VDC)	Result
8-30	Normal operation
>= 42	Energy Dump error condition. The Phidget will attempt to regulate the voltage. The Phidget will stop controlling the motor, entering a freewheel state until a full power cycle occurs.

Please note that the voltage regulation mentioned in the table above is not intended to protect against continuous over-voltage conditions and may shorten the life of your controller. To ensure your system is properly protected against these events, a Power Guard Phidget is required.

Over Temperature

New Phidget motor controllers include onboard temperature sensing that provides thermal protection for your system. View the table below for more information.

Temperature	Result
< 75°C	Normal operation
75°C to 90°C	Current Limit and Surge Current Limit scaling begins. Your current limits will scale down linearly from your set value as temperature increases, to a maximum of 40A at 90°C.
90°C to 100°C	Current Limit and Surge Current Limit are limited to 40A.
>= 100°C	Over Temperature condition. The Phidget will stop attempting to control the motor. It will enter a freewheel state until the Phidget is closed and reopened via software.