New Teco VFD Install - Enclosure - 3 PH Motor

[Hawkeye]

I just got my Teco FM-50 up and running a week or so ago. I got the 2 HP version. It will take in either single phase or 3 phase. It was quite easy to set up, once I made a few guesses that the manual didn't make clear. I made up a table in Word to document the setup for future reference. I've converted it to pdf so I can attach it here.

View attachment Teco FM50 Parameters.pdf

The question marks are for parameters I wouldn't know for sure until I got the unit powered up and could check the firmware version. Turned out to be V 2.3

Check out http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php/4971-Two-for-One-VFD

The manual is a book 3 1/2" x 5", so I had to read it with a magnifying glass. It's virtually identical to the pdf I had previously downloaded. It is available at:

http://www.tecowestinghouse.com/Manuals/FM50 Instruction & User Manual_0405.pdf

This is a very good VFD. I'm really enjoying the control it gives to both my mill and lathe.

 

[Lost Pup]

Nice job on te install and write up. It apears to be a very clean job. Thanks for sharing.

One last thought I would consider would be to install a window in the door and some vents in the sides so it can be operated with the door closed.

Other then that, its a really nice job.

I think the Teco spec was "interior volume of the box is at least four times the external volume of the VFD " and no vents are needed. It is high up on the wall and to the left of the lathe so it well out of the swarf range.

Thanks