howlback Report post Posted October 31, 2017 We just bought a 3-phase clicker but it looks like our store only has single phase. Looking for a Phase-a-matic R5 or some similar type of rotary phase converter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonydaze Report post Posted October 31, 2017 You may also want to consider an inverter. There are several other brands as well. https://www.hitachi.com.sg/ice/products/inverters/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted October 31, 2017 We needed one for our mill, luckily we have 220 single phase search the net found direction how to make one using a 3phase motor with more hp the then what your 3-phase motor has.I did have some trouble starting the converter motor so I took a single phase 110v to get it spinning, hit the 220v switch.We've used now for 10yrs.The converter motor needs to be delta wound. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted November 1, 2017 1 hour ago, CowboyBob said: We needed one for our mill, luckily we have 220 single phase search the net found direction how to make one using a 3phase motor with more hp the then what your 3-phase motor has.I did have some trouble starting the converter motor so I took a single phase 110v to get it spinning, hit the 220v switch.We've used now for 10yrs.The converter motor needs to be delta wound. Just curious, as I AM NOT AN ELECTRICIAN, but would a more stout starter capacitor have spun it up better? That is probably a stupid question, but in all the years I've dealt with motors, I've never dealt with an inverter or phase converter. I've seen one, that's about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
480volt Report post Posted November 1, 2017 No idea where you’re located, but there’s a Phase-a-matic R5 for sale for $650 on my local Craigslist (SF Bay Area). I agree, an RPC would be a good choice for a clicker, simple, rugged and no need for speed control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonydaze Report post Posted November 1, 2017 Phase converters are available new for less than $400. https://temcoindustrial.com/temco-xr3-rotary-phase-converter-3-kw-5-hp.html Inverters are even less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howlback Report post Posted November 1, 2017 I snagged an R5 off of eBay for $200+$100 shipping. My clicker repair guy had recommended it for the style of machine we have which is why I chose it. He's the one who has to hook it up so I just went with his recommendation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itch Report post Posted November 1, 2017 We have been running a Powerflex 40 for about 7 years and am very pleased with it . http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Drives/PowerFlex-40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
480volt Report post Posted November 5, 2017 I built up an RPC out of mostly demo’ed and surplus parts. NEMA size 1 starter, 277v 3-pole contactor (pulls in fine on 220), some old Allen-Bradley momentary switches, 5hp 3-phase motor, used enclosure and disconnects. I did buy new capacitors though. Admittedly, I have better access than most to industrial electrical equipment, but you can build a simple RPC for not too much money. Most of this is moot now that VFDs and “static” converters are commonly available, and you can have speed control to boot! Advantages of an RPC are simplicity, durability and the ability to power an entire ship off of one device (what I do). Just my 2c worth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
