r1elkins
Plastic
- Joined
- Apr 2, 2010
- Location
- Berthoud, CO
Hello Everyone.
I just received a new to me 2HP Bridgeport Series 1 3-axis CNC fitted with Anilam Crusader Series M controller. It is currently wired for 3 phase 440 volts. Looking at the Anilam wiring diagrams, I believe I can rewire it run off of three phase 230 volts. The spindle motor can also be rewired for 230 volts as well. My shop has single phase 230 volt service. My initial thought is to use a VFD to provide the 230 volt 3 phase service, after I rewire the Anilam Crusader controller and the spindle motor for 230 volts. This will eliminate me from having to buy a step-up transformer. I have attached the wiring diagrams that came with this unit, I highlighted the areas I think I need to rewire. I have an Optidrive E3 2HP VFD I want to use to power the unit, but I'm not sure it's big enough. The Crusader M controller operates off 110 volts. I have already turned it on and verified it works (powers up at least). As an alternative, I've been looking for a step-up transformer on eBay just in case this is not recommended, however, I'm not very familiar with what to look for. This option would have me step up my single phase voltage from 230 to 440, then use a VFD to create the three phase 440 volt service. This option requires I buy a transformer and another VFD. Any advice you can give would be appreciated. I'd really like to know what I'm doing before I go cutting jumpers. Thank you, Jason.
I just received a new to me 2HP Bridgeport Series 1 3-axis CNC fitted with Anilam Crusader Series M controller. It is currently wired for 3 phase 440 volts. Looking at the Anilam wiring diagrams, I believe I can rewire it run off of three phase 230 volts. The spindle motor can also be rewired for 230 volts as well. My shop has single phase 230 volt service. My initial thought is to use a VFD to provide the 230 volt 3 phase service, after I rewire the Anilam Crusader controller and the spindle motor for 230 volts. This will eliminate me from having to buy a step-up transformer. I have attached the wiring diagrams that came with this unit, I highlighted the areas I think I need to rewire. I have an Optidrive E3 2HP VFD I want to use to power the unit, but I'm not sure it's big enough. The Crusader M controller operates off 110 volts. I have already turned it on and verified it works (powers up at least). As an alternative, I've been looking for a step-up transformer on eBay just in case this is not recommended, however, I'm not very familiar with what to look for. This option would have me step up my single phase voltage from 230 to 440, then use a VFD to create the three phase 440 volt service. This option requires I buy a transformer and another VFD. Any advice you can give would be appreciated. I'd really like to know what I'm doing before I go cutting jumpers. Thank you, Jason.