Re: Bridgeport motor question

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Paul <no.spam27@n...> wrote:

>
> Hi Tim
>
> It sounds like you may have a re-wound motor there - In which case,

you'll

> have to crack open the crown and try to find the star point

(assuming it is

> wired for 414V).

That's the conclusion I've come to - having done some digging I've
uncovered the star point, but no sign of the links which would allow
parallel connection.

You may be lucky enough to have it wired in delta, but don't

> hold your breath !

No such luck :-(

> BTW I'm running one of these 2HP motors on a 240V single phase

supply with a

> Eurotherm 601 1.5KW VFD.
>

How do you control the speed? I'm hoping to do it eventually via the
software, & will be grateful for any pointers on that.

Many thanks
Tim