Vortex
Vortex is an ultra-light, 9VDC-24VDC, 300W continuous motor controller in a space-efficient 1.6in x 1.3in footprint. Vortex is the right choice for products needing minimal size and weight with high power. Vortex operates with Salient Motion's proprietary sensorless control from standstill to full speed and power, with industry-leading accuracy and efficiency.
Getting Started
If you're new to our products, we recommend you start with our Quick Start Guide. This guide will walk you through all of the initial setups in just a matter of minutes.
pageQuick Start GuideWant more information? There is a lot under the hood with how our system works. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out at info@salientmotion.com.
Specifications
Check out the technical datasheet for full product specifications:
Electrical
| Attribute | Value | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Bus Voltage | 9-24 | VDC | |
Max Continuous Current | 25 | A | |
Control Scheme | Field Oriented Control | 40kHz nominal PWM operation | |
Operating Modes | Position, Speed, Voltage, Torque |
Physical
| Attribute | Value | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 1.6”x1.3”x0.3” (40.7x30.3x8.0) | in (mm) | |
Weight | 10 | g | |
Operating Temperature | -20-60 (-4-122) | C (F) | |
Storage Temperature | -40-85 (-40-185) | C (F) |
Communication Protocol
| Attribute | Protocol | Notes |
|---|---|---|
USB | USB (HID) | *USB 2.0 Full Speed |
CAN | DRONECAN V1, CANOpen | *Contact support for CANOpen option |
Analog (PWM) | 5V PWM, 20-500Hz |
Thermal Management
| Attribute | Value | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating Temperature | -20-60 (-4-122) | C (F) | |
Storage Temperature | -40-85 (-40-185) | C (F) | |
Maximum ESC Temperature | 100 (212) | C (F) | Power derating occurs at 100C. Overtemperature setpoint may be configured in S-Lab. |
Heat Dissipation at Max Continuous Power | 7.0 | W | *12VDC, 25A |
Thermal Performance
We know thermal management and design can be challenging for ESCs. To help you ensure that our controllers and ESCs will work with your application's specific power needs, we undergo extensive thermal characterization testing for our products. We've provided a Vortex Thermal Application Guide for Vortex that goes into details about thermal management requirements and performance information.
For more information on general controller thermal management and design, check out our Thermal Management Application Guide. This includes more information on thermal analysis, down selecting thermal design solutions, and evaluating your application's thermal performance.
Technical Drawings and CAD
To help support you with your application, below we've provided a STEP file and technical drawing. For additional technical information, check out the datasheet, or reach out to us.
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