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OK, I have a horizontal band saw that I would like to convert from the old Motor to a treadmill motor.
Got an old treadmill ProForm 500I it has a MC-2100-12 motor controller, a 2.65 HP Perm Magnet motor,
I did get the main head board as well, did not get the lift motor, or the lift encoder.
I am thinking that this should be able to run the band saw. It currently has a old delco 1/2 hp moter like use to be in old ACs etc, that is mounted un rubber front and rear. thus it does not tighten up properly and the mount flexes, allow the belt to slip. Also the main pulley is in bad shap. Thus I will also need to put a new pulley on the main shaft as well. So I am looking at using the ribbed belt like was on the treadmill as well.
Here is my question will the MC-2100-12 controller work, Do I have to use the big head that is on it or can I use something else to adjust and set the speed.
I also have the speed pickup that was mounted close to the pulley on it to monitor speed.
Attached is the wiring diagram for it. Let me know and I can post other info if needed.
Got an old treadmill ProForm 500I it has a MC-2100-12 motor controller, a 2.65 HP Perm Magnet motor,
I did get the main head board as well, did not get the lift motor, or the lift encoder.
I am thinking that this should be able to run the band saw. It currently has a old delco 1/2 hp moter like use to be in old ACs etc, that is mounted un rubber front and rear. thus it does not tighten up properly and the mount flexes, allow the belt to slip. Also the main pulley is in bad shap. Thus I will also need to put a new pulley on the main shaft as well. So I am looking at using the ribbed belt like was on the treadmill as well.
Here is my question will the MC-2100-12 controller work, Do I have to use the big head that is on it or can I use something else to adjust and set the speed.
I also have the speed pickup that was mounted close to the pulley on it to monitor speed.
Attached is the wiring diagram for it. Let me know and I can post other info if needed.