No I wrote a python HAL program that used the serial port. I used a converter to convert from rs232 to 485.I referenced Mitsubishi papers for the protocol. I can add it to linuxcnc if anyone is interested.
Chris M ----- Reply message ----- From: "Nicklas Karlsson" <nicklas.karlsso...@gmail.com> To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: [Emc-users] VFD recommendations, pyprofibus? Date: Fri, Feb 3, 2017 8:43 AM pyprofibus? On Fri, 3 Feb 2017 02:02:23 +0000 Chris Morley <chrisinnana...@hotmail.com> wrote: > I use mitsubishi VFDs particularly the e700 series. > > They use a rs-485 serial connection. > > I have a python program to communicate with them. > > > I've also toyed with a Yaskawa drive with Classicladder over modbus. > > > These are expensive drives to buy new, but can be found on Ebay. > > Just other options available. > > > Chris M > > ________________________________ > From: dragon <tfishw...@gmail.com> > Sent: February 2, 2017 2:35 AM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: [Emc-users] VFD recommendations > > I want to start looking for VFDs for my lathe and mill conversions. I > have two 2hp 3 phase motors to use for the spindles. Of course if I came > across a 3hp for the lathe some day it might get upgraded. > > Are there any drawbacks to using MODBUS instead of the usual analog 10v > interface? > > Does anyone have suggestions for particular brands or models of VFD? I > have worked with several Hitachi and one Toshiba VFD but that is all. > Remember that these are home/hobby machines and I do need to try to keep > costs down, but I don't want to be penny wise and pound foolish either. > > Thanks! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most > engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
