05-23-2015, 11:32 PM
Thanks Ken. It does indeed have two pull out chip trays, both of which are on wheels. Should make finding that small part or thread wire easier!
I had hoped to get several posts done, as to not fill one up with 30 odd images. However, my PC has been playing up. This post will outline what I did first.
Whenever I get any equipment, I like to check out the wiring and control components before I supply any juice to them. Opening the electronics panel revealed that I had some work to do.
First off I replaced the supply cable coming in, as the cable itself wasn't in great condition and I have some better cable that I will use for the hook up. Additionally, I wanted a five core cable, so I can add neutral and provide single phase power for the DRO and (perhaps) a light (both a little ways down the track). Removing the cable highlighted to me why I don't like using connector blocks. They trash you wire unless you use ferrules and the screws loosen up over time. Given that about 80% of electrical faults are mechanical in nature, I love to pull these out and toss them.
Here is the wire running from the block to the isolation switch. Note the broken insulation on two of the wires and the small amount of wire actually making contact on the wire on the left
The transformer and fuse holder on the left needed to come out, as they were obviously installed to provide low voltage output for a work light. Also, the fuse holder was a complete disaster:
This is NOT the recommended solution for fuses that keep blowing. It is a fire waiting to happen and fortunately the light has been long removed.
Here is the bay finished off, with the transformer and fuse holder removed, and the supply cable wired directly into the isolation switch. Note the insulated neutral block (top left). Second pic shows the internal covers in place.
Finally, I took a quick look at the motor to see if there were any issues. The motor mount is very sturdy and well designed, and of course, I failed to capture it in my pics! I can confirm that it is the original Elliott motor, which contains 12 horses and a pony
Not the easiest plate to get a picture of...
I had hoped to get several posts done, as to not fill one up with 30 odd images. However, my PC has been playing up. This post will outline what I did first.
Whenever I get any equipment, I like to check out the wiring and control components before I supply any juice to them. Opening the electronics panel revealed that I had some work to do.
First off I replaced the supply cable coming in, as the cable itself wasn't in great condition and I have some better cable that I will use for the hook up. Additionally, I wanted a five core cable, so I can add neutral and provide single phase power for the DRO and (perhaps) a light (both a little ways down the track). Removing the cable highlighted to me why I don't like using connector blocks. They trash you wire unless you use ferrules and the screws loosen up over time. Given that about 80% of electrical faults are mechanical in nature, I love to pull these out and toss them.
Here is the wire running from the block to the isolation switch. Note the broken insulation on two of the wires and the small amount of wire actually making contact on the wire on the left
The transformer and fuse holder on the left needed to come out, as they were obviously installed to provide low voltage output for a work light. Also, the fuse holder was a complete disaster:
This is NOT the recommended solution for fuses that keep blowing. It is a fire waiting to happen and fortunately the light has been long removed.
Here is the bay finished off, with the transformer and fuse holder removed, and the supply cable wired directly into the isolation switch. Note the insulated neutral block (top left). Second pic shows the internal covers in place.
Finally, I took a quick look at the motor to see if there were any issues. The motor mount is very sturdy and well designed, and of course, I failed to capture it in my pics! I can confirm that it is the original Elliott motor, which contains 12 horses and a pony
Not the easiest plate to get a picture of...
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