Just bought a PM835S!

Sounds just about perfect. I would love to hear your story of unpacking, setup, and first chips.
 
Hopefully, I get it soon. Everthing I ordered showed "In Stock."

Now I need to figure out which VFD and tachometer to get
 
Pcmaker said:
Hopefully, I get it soon. Everthing I ordered showed "In Stock."

Now I need to figure out which VFD and tachometer to get
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The 835 comes single phase so I'm not sure a vfd will help. I hope to be corrected because I'd love to have a vfd for mine.
 
Maybe I should talk to PM and have them swap out the motor with a 3phase one?
 
The 835 is only available in a stock single phase model, the PM-935 and 949 do come in single and 3 phase motors. I do recall a thread where an 835 owner switched out the motor to 3 phase with a VFD, but it was not a direct swap (needed an adapter plate). Probably not worthwhile vs. getting it with a 935TS, which are on back order. I am finding that many machine vendors and electronic distributors are out of stock on many items, looks like it will be for awhile. I prefer 3 phase motors, they last much longer and you can do frequent start/stops w/o burning up the start capacitor.
 
Pcmaker said:
Maybe I should talk to PM and have them swap out the motor with a 3phase one?
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They want $600 for the motor if I remember correctly. I'm getting along changing belts just fine. Eventually I'll spend the bucks to switch the motor to 3 phase.
 
I hope it's not that expensive

Also, I wonder if the brake handle will stop the motor if it has a VFD
 
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