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    Milling machine electrical question

    Complete diagram
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    Milling machine electrical question

    The legend for the parts is m3 - rapid motor c2 - rapid contactor e3 - fuses n1 - diode bridge c3 - mystery contactor
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    Milling machine electrical question

    Im finishing up converting my milling machine to single phase and was wondering if anyone can explain this part of the original wiring diagram. Thanks. It is a schaublin mill. To me it seems like they are feeding 2 legs of the rapid motor with 80v DC? If this is true why would they do that? Or...
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    Using a 3 phase overload relay on single phase

    I made a plan. Priced it out three ways. Rotary phase converter and transformer, vfd’s and new motors, or single phase. All prices were about the same. I chose single phase because i wanted it all the electronic, etc inside the mill. I dont have alot of space. I have 240v in the garage. You...
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    Using a 3 phase overload relay on single phase

    Its a schaublin mill. I am trying to simplify but also convert it to single phase. Trying to reuse what i can.
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    Using a 3 phase overload relay on single phase

    Heres a picture of the board in the machine
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    Using a 3 phase overload relay on single phase

    The unit runs contactors after the overload relay. 3 in total. I was trying to avoid buying motor circuit breakers to go along with the contactors and heaters. I thought if i used this switch it would allow the conversion to be a little easier
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    Using a 3 phase overload relay on single phase

    So since it will protect up to 25amp as long as im under that i should be good? Would there be a problem leaving one legg with nothing going through it?
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    Using a 3 phase overload relay on single phase

    Does anyone know if i can reuse this overload relay on my single phase conversion? Im using a l14-30 plug which is 220v single phase plus a neutral for 110. Can i run each 220 line and the one neutral through it to still have some overload protection? I attempted to find info on this online but...
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    Vfd question

    Ended up purchasing a 220v 3 phase pump and a small chass mount vfd to run it. Thanks for all the help
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