Motor controller module and method of use

Abstract

A method of operating a motor using a motor controller module, wherein the motor controller module is configured for electrical communication with a power source and the motor, the method having the steps of: obtaining an input signal from the power source, generating an output signal by manipulating the input signal to skip at least a portion of a signal cycle of the input signal, and transmitting the output signal to the motor. The motor controller module may be configured to manipulate the input signal to generate the output signal by selectively actuating a plurality of switches to skip the at least a portion of the input signal. By selectively skipping whole or partial signal cycles in the output signal while sufficient motor operating conditions are achieved, the amount of power sent to the motor may be reduced, thus saving energy and reducing motor heating and wear.

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