One other thing I forgot to mention. My motor is 3 phase, 208 volt.
Most of the VFDs are rated for 230 volts. If I drive the motor with a
slightly higher voltage, the amp draw should be slightly less, but is it
going to mess up the motor (or vfd)?
Thanks again.
David C. wrote:
> e. Also, the existing saw has an Allen Bradley push button starter
> mounted on the front of the saw. With a VFD I can get rid of the
> starter and use low voltage switching via the VFDs inputs to start and
> stop the saw. If I go with a rotary or static converter, or a big
> single phase motor ($$$), then I will be messing around with sizing the
> overload heaters, getting the correct coil voltages, and so on. In my
> experience with 3 phase motor starters, this can get expensive in a
> hurry, expecially for obsolete AB stuff.
>
> Anyone got any experience with these thing or would otherwise like to
> wade in?
>
> thanks
> Dave C
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