Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko G201 and Drive Current ?

Tim,
The motor does not start under the load, and I have to help it !
Once running the amp meter read 1 Amp ! Even for an integrated
reading that's on the low side and make me think the Gecko is not
driving 5 Amps !
Also once it's running I can stop it by loading it ! Compared to my 160 ozin motors
this PACSI motor is a wimp !.
Best Regards
Hans W

Tim Goldstein wrote:

> What is the indication that's making you think that the Gecko is not
> putting out correct amperage? Do you have a lack of holding torque or
> are you noticing more of a problem with running torque?
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > Here's my setup.
> > Gecko G201 and PACSI H32 Series motor parallel wired to take
> > 5.6 Amps. Gecko has a 120K Current set resistor this should
> > be a 5 AMP setting. DC Supply 36 Volts able to supply Max 9
> > Amps. Length of cable from Supply to Motor 3 feet. 14 Gauge
> > Wire . 15000uF Cap. at the Gecko module.
> >
> > I did not get the power I expected. This motor is rate at
> > 445oz-in and the project was calculated to need about 160oz-in.
> >
> > When it failed I started to investigate. First I used a
> > clamp on Amp meter on the Plus Output lead of the PSU and
> > started the motor. It read 1 Amp ! I know the reading is
> > integrated, but I really did expect it to show at least 2-3 Amps.
> >
> > This makes me suspect the Gecko.
> >
> > Does anyone have a good method to confirm the Gecko really is
> > switching these windings at 5 Amps ? I have equipemnt to
> > test... just tell me how to test this :-)
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Hans Wedemeyer
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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