Re: GS1 and GS2 an SJ100 and SJ300

When I was looking at VFD's early on, the one feature stood out on
the GS2 drives was the included serial interface. Usually an
expensive option on other drives,this feature allows a standard
serial connection directly to a computer for operation and relaying
of status information.

Jeff


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Elizabeth <beth_eyes@y...>
wrote:

> At 07:03 PM 1/2/04, Ron Hicks aka veeguy@y... wrote:
>
> >The Automation Direct GS2 drives *are* Hitachi drives. A lot of

companies

> >(Cutler Hammer comes to mind ) also relabel the Hitachi drives as

their

> >small line of VFDs.
>
>
> The GS1 and GS2 sold by Automation Direct are NOT Hitachi.
> The SJ100 and SJ300 sold by Automation Direct ARE Hitachi (as are

the

> Cutler Hammer AF91 series).
>
> All of them work well. The GS1 and GS2 are cheaper, but not

available in

> higher horsepower ratings (over 10hp).
>
> Beware of VERY tight power wiring areas on the Hitachis,

particularly the

> higher horsepower SJ300's.
>
> Beth