Hey everybody, I was wondering if anyone can help...I have a 3 hp motor and I have a vfd, (kbac29 1p).....the problem is no wiring....
1) does anyone know where I can get wires , and the glands etc from?
2) any recommendations o what kind of plug to use...it's a 220 outlet
3) I looked at kb electronics website and saw some discrepancies as to what size motor I can use with that vfd....can none confirm this is the right motor?
Thanks for any suggestions, I really appreciate it....ryan
You can't use the premade wiring kits suggested above, since you will have to use larger wire to handle the larger load.
1) does anyone know where I can get wires , and the glands etc from?
Home depot if it's close to you.
2) any recommendations o what kind of plug to use...it's a 220 outlet
The plug and outlet have to match each other and are sized by the load of the motor
The max load allowable is 80%
I run 1.5 HP 12 amp motors in a 15 amp outlet
Let's see the motor plate especially the amp rating.
Then we will look at this chart for a plug and outlet number
You have to keep in mind, the motor will list amps, say 9 = but that is for each phase of the three phase, so your plug in the wall should be
motor amps x 3 then divided by .8
and round up
http://www.synthmind.com/NEMA_Non-Locking_Plugs.jpg
6-30 might be in the right neighbourhood.
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KBAC27D is for 1.5 HP on 110v
.....................220 on 20v
KBAC29 is for 3 HP
The manual
http://www.sharpemixers.com/maintenance/Genesis (Penta) kbac_manual.pdf
3 conductor wire from the plug to the wall
Stranded Cab-tire, extension cord type with the black rubber outer coating is nice stuff
MAYBE 10 gauge - someone else is more qualified on this
from VFD to motor, 4 conductor wire, you can do down a gauge MAYBE 12
They don't give you a main power switch, I would put one in.
see this link for more info
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/937348-KBAC-27D-options?p=10698180#post10698180
