But those voltages do sound high if those are the 390 volt taps. I'd tie that neutral to machine frame ground and see what happens. You might want to put a fuse in ground line - just in case.. when you try it.
Dave On 5/29/2012 8:16 AM, John Thornton wrote: > Well I'll be a monkeys uncle, the step up transformer does have a N lug > but nothing is connected to it. > > Voltages at the drive input are > UV 525 > UW 512 > VW 508 > Ug 225 > Vg 225 > Wg 370 > > John > > On 5/29/2012 6:44 AM, gene heskett wrote: > >> On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 07:33:26 AM John Thornton did opine: >> >> >>> While laying on the floor to change taps yesterday on the step up >>> transformer I noticed it says INPUT WYE. The transformer has 3 sets of 3 >>> lugs for input 208, 220, 240. The only other wires on the transformer >>> are 3 lugs for 390v to the infeed unit and 3 lugs at 480v for the >>> cooling pump. The step up transformer frame is grounded to the same >>> place as everything else in the machine. >>> >>> John >>> >>> >> You said "INPUT WYE", but made no mention of a center N connection. How >> can it be a WYE if there is not a neutral? Perhaps I'm still a pint low on >> coffee? >> >> More to the point, what voltage do you actually measure, to ground, from >> those 390 volt points? >> >> >>> On 5/28/2012 8:34 PM, Dave wrote: >>> >>>> Yes, many/most big servo drive systems that I have worked on use a >>>> Delta primary - Wye secondary with a grounded neutral. >>>> >>>> I think the grounded neutral on the Wye keeps the voltage in check on >>>> the drive capacitors from a line to ground standpoint. >>>> >>>> I've purchased this type of transformer for a couple of different >>>> servo projects. They tend to start at about 10 KVA and cost about >>>> $1200 at that size. >>>> >>>> I think I have a 6 KVA unit in my shop. Hmm... come to think of it, I >>>> have used that transformer to power Siemens VFDs and Parker servo >>>> drives off of my rotary phase converter without any problems. >>>> >>>> If you were closer, I'd loan it to you. >>>> >>>> Delta primary, Wye secondary transformers are pretty common around >>>> here. But many are sold specifically as drive isolation >>>> transformers. >>>> >>>> You have a step up transformer in your machine right now though, prior >>>> to your Siemens 611U power input module (fancy DC power supply); How >>>> is that wired? >>>> >>>> Dave >>>> >>>> On 5/28/2012 8:05 AM, John Thornton wrote: >>>> >>>>> Gene, >>>>> >>>>> The phaseperfect install guide did mention that when you need >>>>> balanced voltage to ground to use a delta wye transformer after >>>>> their device. So I have to assume they are out there but so far my >>>>> google only turns up descriptions of the beast. >>>>> >>>>> John >>>>> >>>>> On 5/27/2012 4:09 PM, gene heskett wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Now, here John, is another thought if my train of thought follows >>>>>> and this thing is hooked up delta on the outside, but is 3 >>>>>> individual loads to ground inside the kit, and which I can see >>>>>> objecting to the over voltages the phase converter generates,you >>>>>> might be very pleased with how it works IF you interpose a 3 phase >>>>>> transformer between your phase converter output and the supply to >>>>>> this kit. Hook the input side up as a delta load, ignoring the >>>>>> center of the wye this idler motor has AND the center of the >>>>>> primary side wye (other than making sure, if it has individual >>>>>> bolts per phase, that they are connected together). >>>>>> >>>>>> Then ground to the machines neutral and effectively to ground, the >>>>>> center of the wye of this 3 phase 1/1 transformers secondary, and >>>>>> feed your kit with the outside 3 corners of the wye. That should >>>>>> go a long ways to restore the "to ground" voltage balances. The >>>>>> transformer will of course need to be rated at about 125% of the >>>>>> kits actual load. And not having researched it, I'd have no clue >>>>>> as to the ready availability of such a beast. >>>>>> >>>>>> Doing a google search, I came across this: >>>>>> >>>>>> <http://www.elec-toolbox.com/usefulinfo/xfmr-3ph.htm> >>>>>> >>>>>> which might make it a bit clearer than my word pictures. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, Gene. >>>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> --------- Live Security Virtual Conference >>>>> Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and >>>>> threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. >>>>> Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the >>>>> latest in malware threats. >>>>> http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Emc-users mailing list >>>>> Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >>>>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >>>>> >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> -------- Live Security Virtual Conference >>>> Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and >>>> threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. >>>> Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the >>>> latest in malware threats. >>>> http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Emc-users mailing list >>>> Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >>>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >>>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> ------ Live Security Virtual Conference >>> Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and >>> threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. >>> Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the >>> latest in malware threats. >>> http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Emc-users mailing list >>> Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >>> >> Cheers, Gene >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. 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