The Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine, Model 8245, consists of a 260 W permanent magnet synchronous machine encased in a full-size module. The stator windings of the machine are connected in a wye configuration. Three banana jacks enable connection to each phase of the stator windings. Two thermistor outputs indicate when the machine temperature has reached a value that can be damaging, thus providing protection against overheating. An incremental shaft encoder is mounted on the machine shaft, enabling precise measurement of the machine speed and direction of rotation. Ten encoder outputs enable the signals provided by the shaft encoder to be used for control purposes. The operation of the shaft encoder requires the machine to be powered using a low-voltage 24 V ac power source.