On 2/1/2017 9:00 PM, Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote: > 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. > I will second that the Automation Direct GS2 drives are good drives. I would not recommend the GS1 drives. I had one that made electrical noise I could not get rid of.
I need to get mine hooked up via modbus. I would like the additional information such as spindle current returned to the display. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
