PatF10 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:10 pm
That setup makes it look fairly simple. What is the small black square below the line filter and above your contactor? I plan to reuse the transformer and i have a new cap from centroid coming. My all in one is supposed to be here tomorrow.
How have you liked the all in one on your Anilam machine. I'm really electronics slow. Ill get it but it takes a bit. What do the line filters do for me, should I keep them?
I have a PC and monitor already. I have a plan to machine some adapters to mount my encoders. I have considered taking the motors apart but I haven't decided if I want to go that route or not. Ill probably get the contactor from centroid and a couple other things. I decided to wait until I got the Allin1 to start laying everything out before I start buying stuff.
Sorry for the delay. I numbered the various components in the pic below. Description is as follows:
1.) 3 phase disconnect switch from Amazon (used to break L1, L2 and Neutral)
2.) Repurposed fuse holders from Anilam (2 more feeding into transformer as well)
3.) Line filter (not needed)
4.) 24VAC transformer for contactor (eBay)
5.) Location of E-stop contactor (not installed in picture)
6.) TB1
7.) Cap board (Centroid)
8.) Transformer from Anilam control
Line filters are supposed to help reduce noise from traveling through the system. They aren't necessary though and I might actually take them out. I don't know what happens if one fails and they are pretty old.
I tried to follow the instructions from Centroid step by step exactly. I am horrible with electronics so it felt like a huge undertaking at the time. I'm glad I did the conversion though. I learned a lot throughout the process. Centroid specifically wanted power components away from signal components so that was my main consideration when setting up the cabinet.
I can get more pictures if you'd like to copy the arrangement. The only thing I would do different is to include a 220v to 110v transformer to feed all of the 110v loads. Right now I have them balanced across each leg of the 220v but I don't think that's the correct way to do it.
The most difficult part for me would be tuning the motors. I want to learn more about it but info is limited. Autotune sets everything to the max output and I don't need 400ipm rapid on a knee mill lol. I want to learn a lot more about the ins and outs of setting up and dialing in this system to make the machine run perfect. (topic for another thread)
How do I like it compared to the Anilam? I love it. The first time I was able to load a program from a flash drive rather than rs232 was a GREAT feeling. No more concerns about program size, tons of options, a tool library that can store data on 200 tools, being able to store as many programs in the machine as you want, no cabinet full of 30 year old glitchy electronics, ect.
I would also highly recommend the wireless mpg. I ran mine for about 8 months without it OR a touch screen and it wasn't fun. Trying to touch off tools or run an unproven program using only a mouse is asking for trouble. The price is higher than I would have liked but mpg has made a world of difference. On a similar note, I would recommend the Jelly Comb wireless mouse and keyboard combo from Amazon. They work well, reduce the wires and best of all they're cheap.