Next thing to do is get it all rewired!
I need to replace the potentiometer for the factory VFD since the wire-lugs were broke off the original one. Hopefully the factory Baldor drive has a default setting, so I don't have to reprogram it.
Seeing I'm new to VFD'S, I wanted to get some more information on wiring a VFD up correctly.
I was a little confused on how the machine was originally wired up without a disconnect, it just had a 30-amp plug wired straight to the VFD.
After doing some checking around, I found out that most VFD'S are wired like this since they have built in overload protection.
I also found a PDF copy of the owner's manual on-line that helped me understand how these VFD'S work a little better.
I wired the motor & power cord up like before and I temporally wired up a new potentiometer the fwd. rev. switch, and on/off switch.
It runs ok so the VFD seems to work fine, but the speed seems fairly slow!
Seeing that the original potentiometer was damaged & not working, I'm thinking that the previous owner may have just controlled the drill press from the VFD'S keypad?
I'm also going to be adding a digital tachometer to the drill press so once I get that installed, I'll get a better idea of the speeds it's running at.
I may need to re-set the VFD & possibly some settings.
Doug