SB Heavy10 240-3phase lathe - 240-single phase 50amp shop/shed

[Bc40ton]

Yes,

Since you already have a 3 phase motor installed, and a VFD it's fairly simple to hook it up and see if it will work.

The VFD will have 2 inputs for single phase, that's L1 and L2 from your 240v service. It will have 3 outputs, they will connect directly to the motor, it doesn't matter how to start. I recommend removing the belts for this step.

Post some pictures of the wires coming from the motor so we can get a better idea how to advise.

John

It runs with the numbers inputted to the vfd in pen (pic) although the "speed knob" is touchy because it will stop sending power if you lower it to fast or hit 2 or 3 sections of the "knob". It runs quiet and smooth though so that's good so far.