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[https://www.glentek.com/support/downloads-page/ Downloads | Glentek]
[https://www.glentek.com/support/downloads-page/ Downloads | Glentek]
=== Relay Board ===
The board has marked on it's silkscreen:
<pre>1100-1B
Fadal
PF-B94V-0</pre>
[https://www.fadalcnc.com/index.php/1100-1.html 1100-1B RELAY DISTRIBUTION BOARD | FadalCNC.com]
The board seems to have 7 solid state relays, two bypassed outputs (no isolation), and two mechanical relay outputs.


== Online Resources ==
== Online Resources ==

Revision as of 23:37, 20 July 2020

Fadal VMC20 at Make Nashville
interior
nameplate closeup

Overview

Vertical machining center donated to Make Nashville by Jeremy Todd of United Machine & Tool. It is an older machine built in 1993, and features brushed DC servos rather than modern 3-phase brushless servos, however the technology is still robust!

Specifications

Model 904-20
Serial 9103079
Voltage 230VAC
Phase 3
Frequency 60Hz
Full Load Amps 25A

Replacement Parts

Servo Motor Cables

TODO

Servo Amplifiers

Brushed DC servo amplifiers made by Glentek. The nameplate reads:

Glentek
El Segundo, CA.
Model: GA4568-4E-1
Serial: 3090
HF 3Ø

Documentation is still available:

GA4567EPC / GA4568EPB Operation and Service Manual

From Glentek's website:

Downloads | Glentek

Relay Board

The board has marked on it's silkscreen:

1100-1B
Fadal
PF-B94V-0

1100-1B RELAY DISTRIBUTION BOARD | FadalCNC.com

The board seems to have 7 solid state relays, two bypassed outputs (no isolation), and two mechanical relay outputs.

Online Resources

https://www.fadalcnc.com/

Technical Documentation | Technical Docs & Videos | FadalCNC.com