Asked pmdx direct And got Instant replies as I wasn't 100% on slaving and squaringQuote:
Originally Posted by Clive S
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Asked pmdx direct And got Instant replies as I wasn't 100% on slaving and squaringQuote:
Originally Posted by Clive S
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It is not that hard to build your PSU. you only need a toroidal transformer, a bridge rectifier, a capacitor and fuse(s) if you want to be on the safer side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lewywri89
I would go with a 45V 500VA toroid (or 625VA max.) but here you may find different answers as there is not a generally accepted formula to calculate the power you need.
I think you have it spot on and they can all be purchased here http://www.rapidonline.com/electronic-componentsQuote:
Originally Posted by paulus.v
I'd probably err on the side of caution and go for a 40V toroid.
Theoretically, 40VAC should give 57VDC, and 45VAC give 63.6VDC, however that's assuming perfect mains voltage of 230VAC, however it will more than likely will be higher.
Allowing 10% gives a reasonably safety margin.
Typical current guidelines IIRC are 50% of the total of maximum motor current for all motors (that gecko guide I linked to previously covers it), however it's always good to go slightly bigger, and from what I remember there's not much price difference between a 500VA and 625VA toroid.
Rapid Online should have everything you'd need. I normally use RS, but I've got an account with them so I get free postage. Airlink Transformers can be cheaper for the transformers.
Thank you
If I go for the 45v 625va from rapid online (new shop to me so thanks)
could anyone tell me the values of the other components needed
The bridge rectifier values should be higher than your output. 50A 600V is a common value, for example. You need aluminium electrolytic capacitor. One or more wired in parallel to the DC output of the rectifier. The voltage should exceed your output values, 80V or the more common 100V. Regarding the capacitance, the larger the better, but they are not cheap. I recommend at least 20.000 uF. You may find these large capacitors also with screw terminals that are easier to wire, without the need of soldering. On the toroid mains input I would put a simple glass fuse, T4A (time delay fuse). Not sure about the output fuse, probably a circuit breaker will be more robust. Personally I have only the fuse on the mains.
Don't worry about running higher than 32x Inductance rule because the motors won't be damaged or wear out from heat. You'll find they will happily run at 70Vdc without any issues from heat. The extra voltage is welcome because it gives more speed and to lesser degree torque.
All machines I build get fitted with 2 x 25V 500 or 625Va depending on number of motors. 625Va for 4 motors with Seconderys wired in series. This gives approx 68Vdc output. Don't go higher than 625Va else you'll suffer with In-rush current tripping fuses etc.
Regards Capacitors then you don't need one large Cap. You can use several wired in parallel. Infact your better doing this because it lowers ripple and is much cheaper.
3 or 4 x 4700uf 100v is what I use.
This is what I fit given your motors etc.
Toroid = 625Va 2 x 25V
Caps = 4 x 4700uf 100V
Bridge = 35A 300v or higher.
The wiring is simple as it gets. See pic to give an idea of how simple.
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Should I buy the one from zapp automation for simplicity
68v 6amp linear psu
is 6amp enough for my system?