I found a post from a few years' back with a similar problem:
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I will do some more research and catch up when I have time. This forum is fantastic. Thank you for your help.
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- Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:40 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Upgrading an old VFD using openinverter
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- Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:46 am
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Upgrading an old VFD using openinverter
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Re: Upgrading an old VFD using openinverter
Thank you for the clarification. I'll keep working on it. If anyone has any other ideas, please let me know.
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:16 am
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Upgrading an old VFD using openinverter
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Re: Upgrading an old VFD using openinverter
Hello all, in case it would help to peak anyone's interest, today I was able to connect my DMM, set to continuity mode, and tested each gate driver's (optocoupler's) cathode for continuity with one of the 30 pins. I believe I found each pin associated with each optocoupler's cathode, for a total of ...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:15 am
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Upgrading an old VFD using openinverter
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Upgrading an old VFD using openinverter
Hello all, I would like to upgrade an old Magnetek/Yaskawa GPD515/G5 VFD to support PM synchronous motor control. The unit only supports AC induction motor control; otherwise the unit functions well. The power stage is designed for 75+ HP. I am considering using the existing power stage and gate dri...