RE: Inverter and Motor

I should have mentioned this earlier. Automation Direct in Atlanta sells
inverters and vector drives for a fraction of what I could find them
elsewhere. For example, a 5hp (3hp/1ph) inverter is under $400. The brand
is Hitachi. Haven't used the one we bought yet but it sure looks nice
collecting dust on the shelf.

These folks started as PLC Direct and later branched into other stuff. They
sell a 10-input 8-output PLC for $149. I've used three of them so far and
think they are great. Their PLC software is the best I've seen.

They also sell limit switches ($16), encoders ($90) and lots of other useful
things. Can't remember the URL and the catalog is at home, but you can find
them with a search. The best thing about Automation Direct is incredible
product support (for an electronics supplier).

Doug

PS: What model Supermax do you have?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: daveland@... [SMTP:daveland@...]
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 5:01 AM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@onelist.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverter and Motor
>
> From: daveland@...
>
> Well I finally got off my but and ordered an inverter and
> motor to drive the Spindle of the Supermax. I kept missing
> the ebay auctions So I contacted Dealers Electric at
>
> http://dealerselectric.com
>
> They have been auctioning off drives, but I wanted to get one
> and not be depressed about lossing a bid :(
>
> They are in Brooklyn NY and have a good inventory of AC inverters and AC
> motors.
> Harrold helped me choose an inverter
> and a motor to fit my needs 2HP totally enclosed motor 230Vac
> with a 5HP 3 phase inverter running on single phase 230VAC
> ( derated the inverter from 5HP to 2HP for single phase). A very helpfull
> person.
> Good prices and UPS got it to me in 1 day. I can highly recommend them.
>
> I got it hooked up on the bench last night and boy is it cool!! the motor
> just
> creeps along at low speed. It ramps up and runs with almost no vibration.
>
>
>
> Now to figure out all the "firmware" to get the motor running
> at the speeds I need.
>
> This weekend... Motor Mounts!!!!
>
> moral of the story: "If a company Auctions on ebay, Call them
> and order it from their stock at normal price. You might pay a bit more,
> but
> you do get customer service."
>
>
> dave
>
>
>
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