Brian,?
Mostly because I am not really up to date on machine electrics and I tend to keep electronics to a minimum in the workshop.
Thanks for the pointer I will investigate more tomorrow.?
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My question is why? A VFD will get you three phase and braking and eliminate any existing wiring on the machine. I just don¡¯t understand what you are trying to do...
Dave,
It is an FB450 I believe it is DC injection Braking; the machine is in storage and i will have to dig it out to check.
I've converted machines before but never one with braking, ordinarily I would fit a dual capacitor motor (Capacitor start, Capacitor Run) to something with such a heavy starting
load but the centrifugal switch on the back of the motor means mechanical braking isn't an option.
A couple of suppliers have told me that DC braking isn't compatible with dual capacitor motors which is odd as i'm sure thats what is fitted to the combination machines.
Regards
Paul
I missed what model bandsaw but is the brake injection or mechanical?? A mechanical brake on the shaft or motor fan that engages when the power is cut is a different animal and requires
a motor than can accept the mechanism.? Dave
Machine in question is a bandsaw, so nothing fancy
If you want to convert a 3-phase machine that has a braked motor,?
can you change it to single phase without needing to change the electronics or do you need to change everything?
Thanks?
Paul
