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Old 01-06-2009, 01:12 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Yep, it's an AC motor, and I believe it's a three-phase, although I have to double-check that. It does have 4 power cables going to it, so I think that means it's three-phase.

I believe DC to AC inversion is done internal to the AC drive. I'll have to check with Tom on that one.

Looks like there's lots of interest in AC electric conversions here!
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