How much headroom for a switching power supply running a bldc motor?

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Cyrus Mingley

Joined Apr 18, 2020
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I have a bldc motor rated 24v 400w but several places online have said it draws 30 amps. I got feedback recently here that I need to allow a certain amount of headroom for startup since these can draw a lot at first. I was going to use a switching power supply but now I’m not sure if that’s the best option now. Any feedback?
 

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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This all depends on the controller, which usually controls initial acceleration etc in a controlled manner, it is not as if you are going to place full voltage/current across the output initially.
If you use just a power supply and no gradual increase in control then it could depend on the internal resistance of the motor and the load current.
Not a normal way to operate.
Max.
 

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Cyrus Mingley

Joined Apr 18, 2020
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This all depends on the controller, which usually controls initial acceleration etc in a controlled manner, it is not as if you are going to place full voltage/current across the output initially.
If you use just a power supply and no gradual increase in control then it could depend on the internal resistance of the motor and the load current.
Not a normal way to operate.
Max.
It has a built in speed controller, I only need a throttle. It says with the right throttle it goes from 0 to full, so if this is correct, does it mean that the motor won't require a huge draw since it's gradually powering up? I don't plan on having a huge load when it starts.
 

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Cyrus Mingley

Joined Apr 18, 2020
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If it has a throttle then you can control it accordingly.
Most likely has current limit built in, as often the case.
Max.
Okay, thanks. The controller is a 30 amp controller, so I assume thats the limit? I'm not sure if the motor itself will actually draw that much since its rated 400w
 
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