Finally got my SO5 4x2 put together after death in family.
Right assembly control cables extend about 32 “. Left assembly spindle cable extends about 32”. Supplied spindle adapter cable only 6" long.
I can put the control box and VFD in center back of table and connect with adapter but will not be able to reach either one of them.
Should I redo all the drag chain cables and run the spindle cable down the right assembly so control box and VFD can be mounted in front of table?
Lengthen spindle cable?
Lengthen spindle adapter cable?
Something else?
My first post. Hope my question is understood.
it sounds like the easiest thing for you to do would be option 1.
I know when I first set mine up a couple months ago, I wished there was just some extention cables for the VFD. My controller and vfd are on the back of my table on opposite sides, making it annoying to energize my machine. (:
I say it depends on how your machine is oriented in your shop. I personally would try to put the VDF and controller where they are accessible without being in the way (where ever that ends up on the machine). Then see if you can make the existing cables reach. If not then I would probably look at a) extending the necessary cables or b) alternate mounting location(s) that is/are still accessible but not in the way.
Thanks for the replies.
I’ve been thinking the easiest fix for me, might be to make a 6’ spindle cable adapter.
(2 Molex connectors, 18’ 22 ga wire)
My concern of doing that is possible signal loss over the length of 6 feet.
Any feedback on that approach would be appreciated.
Generally speaking there is no need to access or do anything with the VFD. I mounted the VFD/control box under my table close to the drag chain - making sure there is sufficient clearance for air to pass around (approx 10cm each side).
I haven’t looked at my HDM control box in over a year…