Starter-Generator: The "Back-Flick" Motion

All stock Servosila SC-series Servo Drives can function as starter-generator control units for piston engines and turbines. For this application, the servo drives offer a comprehensive set of configurable features, including the "Back-Flick" startup motion depicted in the video. This initial brief motion in the reverse direction assists the piston engine in acquiring the momentum necessary to overcome its Top Dead Center (TDC) points.

Additional capabilities include intelligent mid-flight restarts, automatic fault management, and both passive and active rectification during generator mode operation. The starter-generator is controlled via CAN, USB, or RC PWM interfaces and is capable of using encoders or Hall sensors.

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