Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] need motor specs

Dan Mauch wrote:

>I too am retrofitting a tree mill. The servo model numbers are different
>from what I received with my Tree Mill Journeyman 300.
>I received and incorrect manual with the machine. It shows that SD was for
>the servo dynamics corp.The model number of the controls was SD1525. However
>my machine was equipped with the western amp servos. If you want I can make
>a copy of this manual since certainly some of the information will be
>germane to his machine.
>

Thanks, but I know most of the specs on the Servo Dynamics amps,
including the
1525. The things I'd like to know are the volts/KRPM and the max peak
current
for the motors. I can guess, but that could be dangerous.

>Most of those machines used 140VDc servo motors. If he has the BEI optical
>encoders then he probably has the same problem with incandescent lamps for
>read light sources. I fixed mine with a 40,000 hr replacement. Should last
>me a fair bit of time :)
>

No, somebody STOLE the encoders! I'm trying to find him some suitable ones
on eBay. Phew, I wouldn't wish light bulb encoders on anyone. You
might try
replacing yours with high power IR LEDs.

> I'll check back and see what information I have on contacts. Email me off
>line in a day or so and I'll locate the valuable sources and phone numbers.
>
>

Thanks!

Jon