Re: Want to convert step-pulley drive to digital speed control

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "caudlet" <thom@t...> wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Campbell" <bob@c...>
> wrote:
> > Steve,
> >
> > A VFD (Variable Frequency drive) may work. Look at Automation

Direct.

> > WWW.automationDirect.com
> >
> > If a VFD will work, then using one of our spindle speed control
> boards would
> > give you control from your program.
> >
> > At least that would be a place to start looking.
> >
>
>
> AND the VFD will take the place of the static converter and give you
> back full power on the motor as well as speed control. Feed it

single

> phase 230VAC 50/60HZ and like magic you get 3ph out at varying

frequency.

This is excellent! It looks like the model I need is the GS2.
http://web5.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Cata
log/AC_Drives_-z-_Motors/GS2_(115_-z-_230_-z-_460_
VAC_V-z-Hz_Control)/GS2-23P0

At 325.00 it seems like a heck of a deal. I am going to order one.

Thanks for the help!

Steve