Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Variable frequency drive question

Troy wrote:

>How does the voltage rating of a variable frequency drive work. I
>wish to power the spindle of a 1hp brigeport mill and we have 240
>three phase in the shop.
>
> Can I run this from a drive (GE AF-300B)that is rated for 460max
>voltage or do the voltages of the drive and the motor and the supply
>need to match?
>
>

No, it won't work. For 240 V mains, you need a 240 V VFD. The 240 V drive
will run from about 210 to 260 V, the 480 V drives will run from about
420 to
520 V.

Jon