I'm finally going to power up my old Bridgeport, its been down since I moved. I'm switching to a Hitachi VFD, for the benefit of speed control given mine is an old step pulley model. Since I had to buy a new phase converter, it seemed like a good choice.
On the side of my mill it has a Square D magnetic starter, at least thats what I think it is. It includes a breaker, but it also must step down the voltage because just below the starter box is a 110v receptacle. Installing the VFD replaces all the current controls, however is there a way to run power through the starter so I can still maintain the 110 outlet? Its handy for the dro and power feed power source.
On the side of my mill it has a Square D magnetic starter, at least thats what I think it is. It includes a breaker, but it also must step down the voltage because just below the starter box is a 110v receptacle. Installing the VFD replaces all the current controls, however is there a way to run power through the starter so I can still maintain the 110 outlet? Its handy for the dro and power feed power source.