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PRECISION CONTROL • CONFIGURABLE PERFORMANCE • CONNECTED DIAGNOSTICS
Intelligent Motor Control Configured for the Bimini LEV Powertrain
Bimini LEV integrates a Navitas 600 A field-oriented-control motor controller as part of a coordinated electric powertrain. In the Bimini configuration, controller calibration is matched to the 6.3 kW AC traction motor, 51.2 V battery architecture, vehicle gearing, tire size, expected loading, regenerative braking and applicable electrical-protection limits.
The result is not a generic drop-in performance claim. It is a controlled propulsion architecture in which motor response, battery current, motor phase current, temperature limits, speed feedback, regenerative braking and vehicle behavior must operate together.
600 A Controller Rating
The 600 A rating describes controller and motor-phase-current capability. It is not a motor power rating and does not mean the controller continuously draws 600 A from the battery.
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CONTROLLER CAPABILITIES
The Navitas motor controller serves as the command center of the Bimini LEV propulsion system. It receives driver inputs, monitors vehicle and electrical information, and manages how the battery’s DC energy is converted into controlled AC power for the traction motor.
The controller is configured as part of the complete Bimini powertrain. Its operation must be coordinated with the traction motor, battery, BMS, vehicle gearing, tire diameter, expected loading, temperature limits and regenerative-braking requirements.
-600 A controller and motor-phase-current capability
-Field-oriented control for the AC traction motor
-IP65 sealed controller enclosure
-Published operating range from -40°F to 185°F
-Built-in Bluetooth connectivity
-Compatibility with the Navitas Dashboard App
-OEM-configurable vehicle calibration
-Overvoltage and undervoltage protection
-Overcurrent and overtemperature protection
-Sealed controller electrical connections
-Telematics-compatible architecture
-Integrated steep-hill protection capability
These capabilities describe the controller and the way it can be integrated into a vehicle. They do not independently establish vehicle speed, acceleration, climbing ability, driving range or continuous power output. Final vehicle behavior depends on the approved Bimini calibration and the operating limits of the complete powertrain.
Controller Capability Is Not Vehicle Performance
A higher controller-current capability does not automatically produce higher vehicle performance. Motor ratings, battery-current limits, BMS protection settings, wiring, connectors, gearing, tire diameter, vehicle load, thermal conditions and software calibration all influence the final result.
The Bimini configuration is intended to coordinate these elements rather than advertise the controller’s 600 A rating as a stand-alone vehicle-performance figure.
CALIBRATED FOR THE COMPLETE VEHICLE
Field-oriented control, commonly abbreviated as FOC, allows the controller to manage motor torque and magnetic-field behavior with greater precision than a simple on-and-off power-delivery system.
In the Bimini LEV powertrain, the Navitas controller is not treated as an isolated component. Its settings must be coordinated with the characteristics and operating limits of the motor, battery, BMS, drivetrain and complete vehicle.
Bimini-specific calibration may address the following areas:
-Maximum motor phase current and battery current
-Motor duty classification and operating limits
-Final-drive ratio and tire diameter
-Vehicle speed and acceleration response
-Throttle mapping and low-speed drivability
-Torque delivery and hill-climbing response
-Regenerative-braking strength and energy recovery
-Controller voltage protection and BMS current limits
-Low-state-of-charge power reduction
-High-temperature power reduction
-Battery-temperature operating limits
-Overcurrent protection and engineering safety margins
Calibration must balance performance with component protection. More aggressive acceleration, torque or regenerative-braking settings can increase electrical and thermal demand on the motor, controller, battery, BMS, wiring and connection system.
For that reason, final settings should be based on the approved Bimini vehicle configuration rather than copied from an unrelated vehicle or changed solely to pursue a higher speed or stronger acceleration figure.
Controlled Calibration
Controller firmware and calibration are part of the approved vehicle configuration. Safety-critical settings should be changed only through an authorized process using the correct vehicle, motor, battery, BMS, gearing, tire and operating information.
CONNECTED DIAGNOSTICS
Built-in Bluetooth connectivity allows the Navitas controller to communicate with the Navitas Dashboard App on compatible mobile devices.
The app can provide a direct connection to supported controller information, vehicle settings and diagnostic functions. The exact information and adjustments available may depend on the controller, vehicle configuration, user permissions and applicable service procedures.
Depending on the authorized access level and approved configuration, Navitas App functions may include:
-Vehicle and controller identification
-Real-time controller and vehicle information
-Speedometer calibration using tire size and axle ratio
-Acceleration and speed-setting review
-Regenerative-braking configuration
-Controller-temperature monitoring
-Fault information and diagnostic review
-Performance and operating-data logging
-Saving approved controller settings
-Sharing diagnostic data with dealer or technical-support personnel
The customer-facing app can provide useful operating information and access to permitted vehicle settings. Dealer and technician functions may require additional authorization and should be used only by qualified personnel familiar with the approved Bimini configuration.
A Bluetooth connection does not replace proper inspection, service procedures or model-specific documentation. Controller warnings, faults or unusual vehicle behavior should be reviewed through the appropriate dealer or technical-support process.
Two Connected Systems
The Navitas Dashboard App communicates with the motor controller. Battery and BMS information may be provided through a separate battery application or in-vehicle display. Controller data and battery data describe different parts of the powertrain and should not be treated as interchangeable.
COORDINATED POWERTRAIN CONTROL
The Bimini LEV propulsion system brings the Navitas controller together with a 6.3 kW AC traction motor, 51.2 V battery architecture, intelligent BMS, charging equipment, driver display, communications and protected electrical connections.
Each major component performs a different function:
The throttle and vehicle controls communicate the operator’s requested acceleration, speed and direction.
The controller interprets driver input and manages motor phase current, voltage, frequency, torque response, speed feedback and regenerative braking according to the approved calibration.
The motor converts controlled electrical energy into mechanical propulsion. Its output, speed, current, duty classification and thermal limits remain distinct from the controller’s current capability.
The battery supplies DC energy while the BMS monitors voltage, current, temperature, state of charge, cell conditions and applicable protection thresholds.
During controlled deceleration, the controller can command the motor to recover energy. Regenerative current must remain within the battery’s allowable charge-current, voltage, temperature and state-of-charge limits.
The Navitas App, battery communication system and in-vehicle gauge provide different levels of operating, diagnostic and driver information.
The effectiveness of the complete system depends on coordination. A properly integrated controller must respect motor limits, battery-current limits, BMS protection settings, wiring capability, connector ratings, vehicle loading, thermal conditions and the intended operating environment.
Bimini LEV Integrated Powertrain
-6.3 kW AC Traction Motor
-Navitas 600 A FOC Motor Controller
-51.2 V 150AH LiFePO₄ Battery Architecture
-Intelligent Battery Management System
-Bluetooth Controller Diagnostics
-Coordinated Regenerative Braking
-Protected Power and Communication Connections
RATING DISCIPLINE
The controller, motor and battery use different ratings because they perform different electrical and mechanical functions. These figures should not be combined, compared or converted as if they describe the same form of output.
The 600 A figure describes controller and motor-phase-current capability. Motor phase current is the controlled current delivered by the inverter to the motor phases.
It does not mean the controller continuously draws 600 A from the battery, and it is not a 600 A continuous battery-output claim.
The 6.3 kW figure is the traction motor’s documented nameplate output under its stated operating and duty conditions.
Motor output is a mechanical-power rating. It is not the same as controller phase-current capability or battery discharge current.
The battery and BMS establish separate limits for discharge current, charging current, regenerative current, voltage, temperature and protection behavior.
Controller calibration must remain coordinated with those limits and preserve appropriate safety margin below the applicable protection thresholds.
Vehicle speed, acceleration, climbing performance, driving range and operating time cannot be determined from the 600 A controller rating alone.
Actual vehicle behavior depends on the complete configuration, including motor characteristics, battery energy, BMS limits, controller calibration, gearing, tire diameter, passenger and cargo load, terrain, grade, temperature, accessory demand and operating conditions.
No Stand-Alone Performance Guarantee
Technical ratings describe component capabilities under defined conditions. They do not guarantee a particular speed, range, acceleration rate, hill-climbing result or operating time for every vehicle or operating environment.
INTELLIGENT SYSTEM PROTECTION
The Navitas controller incorporates protective functions intended to help monitor electrical and thermal conditions. These functions operate as part of a larger system that also includes battery and BMS protection, appropriately rated conductors, sealed connections, circuit protection and approved vehicle-level calibration.
The coordinated system may address:
-Controller overvoltage protection
-Controller undervoltage protection
-Motor and controller overcurrent protection
-Controller overtemperature protection
-Low-state-of-charge power reduction
-High-temperature power reduction
-Battery-current operating limits
-Motor duty-cycle limits
-Regenerative-current control
-High-state-of-charge regenerative-braking limits
-Low-temperature and high-temperature operating limits
-Fault detection and diagnostic reporting
Protection settings are operating boundaries, not performance targets. A vehicle should not be calibrated to repeatedly operate at or immediately below a protective limit.
Proper engineering margin must account for current-sensor tolerance, voltage sag, temperature, state of charge, repeated acceleration, sustained climbing, regenerative braking, vehicle load and environmental conditions.
Protection Does Not Replace Safe Operation
Electronic protection cannot prevent every failure, unsafe modification or operating hazard. Owners, dealers and operators must follow the applicable manuals, warnings, maintenance requirements, inspection procedures and intended-use restrictions.
DEALER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Controller diagnostics are most useful when they are connected to the correct vehicle and component records. Service and warranty decisions should be tied to the applicable vehicle serial number, controller identification, motor information, battery and BMS configuration, firmware, calibration and production documentation.
A structured diagnostic process may include:
-Vehicle and controller identification
-Controller model and serial number
-Installed firmware and calibration
-Motor model and speed-sensor information
-Battery and BMS identification
-Fault codes and warning history
-Controller-temperature information
-Battery voltage and state-of-charge information
-Throttle and speed-feedback review
-Regenerative-braking configuration
-Photographs and visual inspection records
-Wiring, connector and installation review
-Approved operating-data logs
-Charger and charging-system information
Diagnostic information must be interpreted in context. A fault code or operating value does not by itself identify the cause of a problem or authorize a component replacement.
Firmware, calibration and safety-critical component changes should be controlled through approved Bimini procedures. Unapproved changes can affect drivability, protection behavior, component life, service decisions and warranty eligibility.
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Navitas controller must be installed, configured, inspected and serviced in accordance with the documentation applicable to the specific vehicle, controller, motor, battery and electrical system.
Controller warranty coverage, exclusions, duration, claim procedures, transportation responsibility and available remedies are governed by the written warranty documentation applicable to the supplied controller and transaction. General statements on this website do not replace or modify that documentation.
Vehicle performance may vary according to controller calibration, motor configuration, battery condition, BMS limits, gearing, tire diameter, passenger and cargo load, terrain, grade, temperature, accessory use and operating conditions.
Unless model-specific documentation expressly states otherwise, current Bimini vehicles are not represented through this website as street-legal motor vehicles and are intended for operation on private property or non-public roads.
Owners, dealers and operators are responsible for confirming and following applicable registration, licensing, insurance, equipment, safety and operating-location requirements.
Navitas and related Navitas product names, applications, logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners. References on this page identify components, compatibility and services where applicable and do not independently establish sponsorship, endorsement, authorization, exclusivity or partnership beyond the applicable written business and product arrangements.
INTELLIGENT CONTROL FOR THE BIMINI POWERTRAIN
The Navitas 600 A motor controller is one part of a coordinated Bimini LEV propulsion architecture designed around controlled torque, configurable response, connected diagnostics, regenerative braking and system-level protection.
Review the complete technical specifications or contact Bimini to discuss vehicle availability, dealer opportunities, service information or the Bimini LEV powertrain.