Re: AC Motor Speed Control

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Robin Szemeti <list@r...>
wrote:

> On Tuesday 06 January 2004 23:18, cnczeus wrote:
>
> > Several programs support VFD controllers using the 0-10v drive
> > voltage found on nearly all any VFD unit but the GS2 series drives
> > from automationdirect.com also includes a handy RS232 serial
> > interface. The only software that I am sure supports the serial
> > connection to the GS2 drive at this time is cnczeus.
>
> Where can I get the specs on the data format for thsi drive? MAch2

has the

> ability to chat to a serial port, I'd be intereted in looking at

the comms

> spec for that drive with a view to playing with mach2's macro

system to

> provide support ...
>
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The operator manuals are free to download from
www.automationdirect.com and explain the protocol in detail. It
should be reasonably easy to communicate with the drive and return
some cool information like spindle load and RPM for display.

Jeff