Threaded View
-
03-12-2017 #9
It may be down to how each machine is connected. Do you have this machine connected, so the two legs (2 & 3) that power the control circuits, are connected to the non-generated leg on the converter?
With most common single to three phase converters, two legs are supplied directly from a step-up transformer, then the 3rd leg is generated using purely capacitors (in the case of static converters), or by a combination of idler motor and capacitors (in the case of rotary converters).
If you connect one of the control legs to the generated leg, then it is very likely to sag under motor starting loads, which would explain your symptoms. If you have had it connected this way, then there is a possibility that converter is the problem, which is why we're asking about voltages. It could be the converter has either developed a fault (some will try and boost the voltage under high load conditions), or it could just be a combination of capacitors getting a bit weaker as they age, a bit extra load on the motors, and the cold weather making things a bit sluggish, that have pushed things to the point the problem has become apparent.
And if your other machines are connected so their control circuits are powered from the non-generated legs, it would give the impression the convertor is working fine, as although the generate leg would sag while starting, you probably would not notice any difference unless really pushing the machines to their maximum loads.
So in short, check what voltages you're getting into the control, especially the voltage at the transformer that is supplying the 230V for the controls.Avoiding the rubbish customer service from AluminiumWarehouse since July '13.
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Finding spindle suppliers in UK
By freddi in forum Spindles & Drive MotorsReplies: 1Last Post: 07-02-2017, 08:16 PM -
combination machine.
By Popp Ann in forum 3D Printing MachinesReplies: 14Last Post: 23-02-2016, 10:35 AM -
eBay: Cutler and Hammer (vice?) foot pedal
By jamesgates1000 in forum Items On eBay UKReplies: 0Last Post: 20-10-2015, 07:33 AM -
Best CNC Software Combination
By Ricardoco in forum CAD & CAM SoftwareReplies: 12Last Post: 29-08-2011, 12:57 AM -
Edge Finding For Newbies
By M250cnc in forum CAD & CAM SoftwareReplies: 14Last Post: 01-03-2011, 10:55 AM
Bookmarks