On 02/01/2017 07:35 PM, dragon wrote: > I want to start looking for VFDs for my lathe and mill conversions. I > have two 2hp 3 phase motors to use for the spindles. Of course if I came > across a 3hp for the lathe some day it might get upgraded. > > Are there any drawbacks to using MODBUS instead of the usual analog 10v > interface? > > Does anyone have suggestions for particular brands or models of VFD? I > have worked with several Hitachi and one Toshiba VFD but that is all. > Remember that these are home/hobby machines and I do need to try to keep > costs down, but I don't want to be penny wise and pound foolish either.
I have an Automation Direct GS2-23P0 (2.2 kW/3 HP output) on my Bridgeport. It runs on 240V single phase. It's hooked up to LinuxCNC over Modbus. It's been 100% trouble free since installation 7ish years ago. -- Sebastian Kuzminsky ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
