Quick Start Guide
Salient Motion's Cyclone eval kit quick start guide.
We're excited to help get your system up and running as quickly as possible! This quick start guide will walk you through how to get the motor controller set up using our web-based user interface tool. There are a few things you'll need before you can be off to the races:
A USB-C to USB-A cable to connect the motor controller to your computer. Note: a USB-C to USB-C cable does not always work!
Google Chrome or a chromium-based browser to use our software tool.
User Interface: We recommend using Google Chrome when connecting your Cyclone Eval. Kit to our web-based user interface. The following will work:
Google Chrome (version 89+)
Microsoft Edge (version 89+)
Opera (version 75+)
Connector Pinout
See below for the CAN, PWM, and power pinout:
Configuring Cyclone
Getting a Salient Motion controller configured and running with your platform is incredibly fast and easy. To get Vortex running, all you need is your DC source, a motor, and a laptop. First, ensure your device is connected according to the diagram below:
Once connected and Cyclone is powered on you're ready to begin configuring and testing in S-Lab. Follow along the S-Lab Guide to be up and running in a few minutes. If you have any questions regarding configuration settings, or other questions about S-Lab, feel free to contact us and we will help you get up and running.
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