Re: VFD recommendations for Bridgeport W/gecko 201's (was Boss 3)

Mike I would not bother going overspec on the inverter unless you
want to use it on another machine in your workshop with a higher HP
motor.
Fred




--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Mueller"
<mueller914@y...> wrote:

> I'm looking at the inverters from WWW.DRIVESWAREHOUSE.COM.
> Unfortenetly, thier tech department cannot help too much....
>
> the machine is an older Bridgeport Series 1 with a Boss 3

controller.

> I just ordered 3 Gecko 201s yesterday for the machine with hopes

of

> using as much of the existing Boss 3 controller and powersupplies

as

> possible.
>
> for the VFD, about all I know to look for is 230v single phase IN

and

> 230v 3 phase OUT and I'm guessing 2hp....would it hurt to spec a
> slightly higher hp VFD such as 5hp for my mill??
>
> thanks,