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This is a guide for setting up your machine to configure the motor controller. 

Necessary Hardware:

  • Motor Controller
  • CANdapter
  • Computer with USB port
  • 12V Power Supply
  • Multimeter

Necessary Software:

  • Prohelion Profinity CAN analysis software
    • After downloading the installer, turn off Wi-Fi before running the installer
    • Verify that the version is 1.12.4.4 by clicking the "About" option after running the software
    • After verifying the software version, you can re-enable Wi-Fi
  • CANdapter driver

Set-up Procedure:

  1. Install the necessary software
  2. Plug in the CANdapter to your Computer
  3. Turn on the Power Supply to 12V
    1. Verify the voltage via the multimeter
  4. Turn off Power Supply
  5. According to the Motor Controller Datasheet:
    1. Plug in the CAN High and CAN Low wires from the CANdapter
    2. Plug in the Power and Ground wires from the Power Supply
    3. Unplug anything plugged into CAN Out
  6. Turn on the Power Supply to 12V

Software Set-up and Use

  1. Open the Profinity Software
    1. On first set-up:
      1. Click "CAN Adapters" and add the one that automatically appears
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