Please find the final competition agenda here: IFEC19 Final Competition Agenda
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Dynamometer test schematic diagram
Please find a copy of the wiring connections for the test schematic here for the dynamometer testing. Your EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST needs to have FOUR connection cables — one three phase connector to the motor …
Since there are two penalty free attempts for the field test, will you consider the better time or the second attempt?
We would expect to use the best of the two attempts. The panel of judges be meeting on site and finalizing some of these fine details. They will be announced and clarified before the field-test.
As a reminder: You intended to provide a letter to avoid possible difficulties when entering the USA with the test hardware. We are concerned that there may be problems with our luggage.
WE WILL ARRIVE BY PLANE AND WORRY ABOUT GETTING DIFFICULTIES TO TAKE THE INVERTER PROTOTYPE INTO THE PLANE. COULD YOU MAYBE UPLOAD A LETTER THAT CLARIFIES THIS? We have not had this as an issue …
Are riders going to have some time to try riding your bike before the field test?
Good idea. We will try to arrange for something like that, using the commercial hardware.
Efficiency map
at TECHNICAL REFERENCE and PRELIMINARY TEST PROCEDURE(Updated 17 July 2019) ,their efficiency map has different condition which one is correct? The preliminary test procedure is a work-in progress document as we set-up the automated and …
Over-speed Fault Handling
Is the converter operation supposed to shut down the converter if over-speed is reached? I am asking because of the free acceleration test, “d. Free Acceleration This test will be evaluated pass/fail. Must complete accel …
I am a judge of the IFEC. Should I book my own hotel?
Please make your own reservations, and we will arrange for reimbursement after the event.
Meters per lap
We found the parking lot in Madison on google maps, and it seems there is about 220m per lap. The Techincal Reference says 400m per lap. Which information is correct? Is the total race length …
Disabled State
Is it required to provide a 5V output during “Disabled State” (Battery Current <1mA) ? No. 5V is used to power the Hall sensors routed through the connectors. As long as you have an internally …