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by Tom-Student
Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member Tom-student & Motor Signal Confusion
Replies: 4
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Re: New Member Tom-student & Motor Signal Confusion

We were using the two wires attached to the motor to compare the voltage relative to each other. Yes we were expecting to see a PWM command, that was based on my research that most automotive companies seem to be using PWM to control variable vane turbo motors . Can anybody confirm whether the FORD ...
by Tom-Student
Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member Tom-student & Motor Signal Confusion
Replies: 4
Views: 8453

Re: New Member Tom-student & Motor Signal Confusion

Hi Wally Thank you for your reply The file should be attached to this post The probes were connected to the variable vane actuator for the turbo using the +ive and -ive connections. During the test, the engine speed was in a steady state causing no movement of the variable vanes. Manual force was ap...
by Tom-Student
Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member Tom-student & Motor Signal Confusion
Replies: 4
Views: 8453

New Member Tom-student & Motor Signal Confusion

Hi to everyone on here I am a student using a Pico Scope as part of a final year project based on a FORD TDCI engine that is fixed to an engine dyno. I have very little understanding of automotive electronics at this stage and I plan to use this forum to help me improve my understanding of the signa...