Setting up a brushless commutation with Galil's built-in 500W servo drives On GlobalSpec

From Galil Motion Control

A 3-phase brushless motor requires the amplifier to provide electronic commutation. Commutation of a brushless motor means that the amplifier needs to decide which phase of the motor to energize and at what point in the magnetic cycle to energize it. Standard Galil 500W amplifiers require hall sensors to determine the point to change which phases are energized. For applications that require brushless motors to be commutated with Galil amplifiers without hall sensors please contact Galil.

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