Winding

The winding element is used in the Maxwell Circuit Editor to create the necessary connection between the finite element model (the type of solution that supports the concept of winding, such as the transient type of analysis, with or without motion) and the driving circuits. It is necessary that the name(s) assigned for the winding(s) in the finite element model are matched exactly in the driving circuit created in Maxwell Circuit Editor. Windings can be placed on the design sheet at any moment while you are creating the circuitry to be used to drive the finite element windings.

To change the name of the winding placed on the sheet, click the winding symbol on the sheet, and change the name of the component in the property window (Value field in the DeviceName line, with the Param Values tab selected).

Note: The dot next to the winding symbol is used as the positive reference for the initial current (positive current is oriented from the "dotted" terminal toward to "undotted" terminal of the winding, through the winding).