This test was performed to evaluate the performance of the 4.5 Volt MAXON Motor
compared to the Faulhaber 2232 6 Volt Motor.
The tests were carried out in exactly the same way and using the same equipment as the
previous tests on the Faulhaber Motor. This test was with the motor direct on panel with
NO electronics.
- SOLAREX SX 10 Solar Panel. **** Not the same panel as used for all
other tests, this panel can be configured in series and parallel and for
these tests was set up with two sections paralleled to give ½ the voltage
and twice the current when compared to a standard panel. - DC Light Box to illuminate panel.
- Electronics unit. NONE USED DIRECT ON PANEL.
- Dynamometer with MAXON 4.5Volt motor. (Motor free running
current 0.040 Amps.)
Test conditions:
Sun Level % 92 %
Panel ISC 1200 ma. OCV 10.39 V
Note: During testing of this motor extreme care was taken so as not to damage the Motor,
RPM was limited to < 12000 and long cool down periods were allowed between tests.
Torque mNm RPM
11600 Running Free
0.3 11400 Start Temp 25 Deg C
2.5 10800
8.3 8500
Motor stalled with slight load increase Finish Temp 32 Deg C
Test conditions:
Sun Level % 50 %