Apparatus and method for programming a motor control of a motor

A method for programming a motor control of motor, comprising:

• receiving at an interface a reset signal from a computer, the reset signal representative of a user request to program the motor control;
• in response to the reset signal, generating a ready signal at the interface and turning on power at the interface to the motor control;
• receiving at the interface a programming signal from the computer within a defined time following the power being turned on to the motor control;
• and
• receiving and communicating via the interface the programming signal from the computer to the motor control.

A method for testing a cable connection between an interface and a motor control, comprising:

• receiving at an interface a cable test request signal from a computer;
• sending from the interface a cable test signal on a signal line to the motor control, and receiving in response thereto a return test signal on a cable check line;
• comparing the value of the return test signal to a comparator threshold value;
• and
• in response to the comparator threshold value exceeding the value of the return test signal, providing a cable test failure signal.