The control circuitry runs off two separate power supplies. Photo 14: The inverter control connections. Most of these are so that it can control and monitor motors in a wide range of applications, from food mixers to fans, let alone machine tools. This arrangement was only meant as a stop-gap, but to my surprise I found it easy to use and did not miss variable speed – just the lack of a really low speed. I could now test the motor and inverter, using the controls on the front of the inverter. Yes VFD and 3 phase motor. With jog mode on the motor runs at a fixed speed while you keep start pressed, and stops when you release it. FWD – OFF – REV – hopefully self explanatory! The parts … Unfettered by experience or education, I assumed that anything I could fit in it, I could turn in it. If this all sounds long winded, it probably is, but it does allow you to programme a many parameters with only four buttons and three menu levels. In contrast, the transistor switch can be used for regular ones. Photo 1: Clarke CL300M. Most useful for us are probably speed monitor (program E43 to 0), output current (3) or input power (9). A steel bar, tensioned by a screw with a tommy bar, runs to the base of the lathe allowing the belt to be kept tight or loosened for pulley changes. It is possible to scale the output using F30, between 0 and 200%, so if you have a 1V meter, for example, programF30 to 10. Hopefully you can just use the one that comes with the treadmill, but if you are willing to spend as much as $200 on a controller, give serious consideration to a PWM controller rather than an SCR controller. I based 10A off the original motor being 240w. BEMONOC 775 DC Motor 12V 12000RPM Lathe Press With Miniature Hand Drill Chuck & Bracket High Speed 775 DC Motor For DIY Assembly. Get it as soon as Mon, Jan 11. Make DC Motor Model HDL-Compatible. The output terminals are U, V and W and I connected these, together with earth, using the four-core cable I had attached to the motor. Had one on my 7x lathe while it's controller was being repaired. The inverter uses a mains supply and generates a high voltage drive to the motor. You will notice that the readout does not show the motor speed, but the inverter frequency. Century formerly AO Smith GF2054 1/2 hp, 1725 RPM, 115 volts, 48/56 Frame, ODP, Sleeve Bearing Belt Drive Blower Motor. Preferably the one that is currently installed in the treadmill, if possible and money is tight. I asked about moving up to a larger motor, but Their advice was that a similarly rated 370 W (0.4 HP) 3-phase system would, in practice, give much better performance than the single phase 1/3HP motor because of the steadier application of power. As mentioned earlier, the countershaft can be used with any type of motor and mine did sterling service with a 1/3HP Hoover single-phase motor and stepped pulleys. Almost everything is done on RJ45. This arrangement is needed to stop the motor switching on again as soon as I release the stop switch. Please click here, Sign up to our Newsletters
Other values are 0 to use the up and down arrows on the inverter, and 4 to use the built in potentiometer. The control board has a seven connections you will need to make, three terminal … For the relay, a use might be to light a warning indicator as an overload early warning. by Torch » Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:18 am, Post Both pulleys needed keyways cutting in them so I used my ‘Stan Bray’ slotting tool[1]. The latter two are self explanatory, giving values in amps or watts. With the phase converter and lathe idling it pulls 20 Amps out of the wall so that should drop down to nothing once I do the conversion. 89. DC motor conversion Final photos Video . The potentiometer should allow you to vary the output frequency, and hence the speed of the motor. by Torch » Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:36 am, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. New motors were expensive, and now I needed a new board as well. Detect presence of nonlinear components or blocks in the model. The relay normally links terminals [30B] and [30C], but when there is an ‘alarm condition’ it switches to join [30A] and [30C]. After several years it went pop too. This arrangement can be used to allow any alternative motor to be used, you just need a matching pulley (or pulleys) on the motor and countershaft. I think the motor pulleys were about the same as the two smaller motor pulleys, but I have either lost or ‘recycled’ them. In principle you can program the inverter when the motor is running; I’m not sure this would be a wise approach. This makes a switch to X2 into a 'coast-to stop' signal. $26.88 $ 26. 10K Linear Potentiometer (Speed control) with a switch closed when fully anti-clockwise (for normal/jog). Others are tied up with industries need for quality control and process monitoring – for example reporting on the lifetimes of various components, or how long a cooling fan has been running. When 2.rEP is displayed, select it and you can then view all the parameters that have been altered (and only these) in turn - a great help to debugging if you have changed the wrong parameter by mistake. If such a switch is used then the hold function is not required. Photo 11: Specification plate for the 3-phase motor. The relay is rated 250V AC 0.3A, or 48V DC 0.5A. Therefore, the connection is quick and accurate. I will show how I programmed the inverter to enable this external potentiometer shortly. The Project; Atlas lathe treadmill motor conversion The donor treadmill has a control board that has a 110 VAC input and converts it to, in our case a 90 VDC output. Connected a lever style throttle cable to the motor speed control arm and bolted the lever to … Hopefully, it will make it a little easier to understand what the manual is telling you. The inverter is programmed by inputting numbers into various parameters. Electrical Control Complexity: A major benefit of DC drive-trains used to reduced electrical setup complexity. I found it difficult to get detailed information on the power transmission capacity of poly-v belts, but through the ME forum I was able to obtain a data sheet and determine that a four-rib belt would be more than sufficient. Photo 13: The inverter specification plate. 95. I’m sorry to hedge around this article with so many warnings, but here is one more: Before wiring the inverter realise that its live parts are not made inaccessible in the same way as a piece of domestic equipment. My control box uses a three-way switch to connect +24V, via the ‘start’ push switch, to FWD and REV. The mode is chosen by the position of a jumper switch that should be in the ‘source’ position to use PLC for the control signals. 3 inch spindle extension : Test drive: Test belt: Temp use only: 110v DC w/Electronic Variable speed : NEMA 1 mount: 1/2" steel plate: Motor is Leeson 3/4hp DC 110v w/ electronic controller , 1750 rpm … But I wanted the versatility of 3-phase variable frequency drive (VFD) and that meant a suitable 3-phase motor. Often you can just change one parameter and do a check, but sometimes it is necessary to change more than one, as you may have to disable one function before you can enable another, for example. This handy device uses a simple ram and lever arrangement to move an HSS toolbit back and forth in a bore. It can be raised up to 800Hz or roughly sixteen times normal speed – unless using a motor and spindle designed for high speed use, keep the maximum speed much, much lower. The mounting plate on the motor. My lathe came with one fitted and there is a potentiometer on the front panel which controls speeds. Please click here, Sign up to Special Offers
This means that you can leave most of its settings well alone, and it will still do sensible things, like working out if your motor is likely to overheat. A bit more power might be nice, too much more power and the castings, etc. Be aware that it is, in some cases, possible to interchange normally closed and normally open switches, but you will have to change the parameters when programming the inverter. If you just want to check the data in the inverter and avoid editing it by mistake, you can go through the menu 1 function code letters, to menu 2. It is important that this lead provides a secure earth connection, to which the inverter and the machinery are connected. $59.95 $ 59. Motor speed can be controlled with either a current or a voltage between 0 and 10V. The mind boggles to think what ‘advanced’ inverters are capable of. Tips, techniques, modification and use of these machines is topical. Post by LX Kid » Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:24 pm I was thinking of modding the lathe AC motor to a DC motor to have variable speed control. The low voltage terminals used for the control circuitry use high-quality clamp terminals that can be used with bare ended wires, although if you can get very fine crimp ferrules you can use them. Lathe Modification: Variable Speed Treadmill DC Motor. E20 is programmed to assign signals to the transistor, and E27 to assign signals to the relay. This lathe conversion travel kit replaces the saddle and the cross slide feed screw, and it includes a spacer for the longer screw. One sold in the EU will typically assume that it will control a 50Hz motor, with the same rating as the inverter. 24V (PLC) runs to the normally closed (N/C) stop switch. The motor was mounted on a hinged wooden plate to allow belt changing; a hefty weight on top of the motor maintained belt tension! Because the relay is rated at just 200,000 operations, it should only be used for ‘occasional’ alarms or signals. I set E01 (terminal X1 control) to 1006. This allows more than one wire to be safely and securely attached to some terminals, and helps prevent stray ‘whiskers’ of wire that could cause a short circuit. This is fine for a unit fitted on the wall, out of the way, but not for one on or near the lathe and ‘in the line of fire’. I have removed the old motor, switch and wiring and have this adapted and installed on the original motor mounts. In this new arrangement the motor is secured to a welded up frame from 19mm square steel tube pivoting on a bracket held in place using the screw holes for the old motor cover (photo 9). If you have a dual frequency motor (50/60 Hz) set it to 60. Please bear in mind that all this is unique to my setup, and you may need to make significant changes to suit other equipment. 88. F04 (base frequency) should be set to match the frequency on the motor’s plate. Emergency Stop - cuts all power to the motor immediately. End of motor controller board. From the other side of the switch one wire goes to X1, this is the stop signal. The speed of650 is dependant upon the pulley system you already have on the lathe. DC conversion on lathe. Could I use a PWM designed for a 1hp motor on a 1.25hp motor? 4.2 out of 5 stars 10. If your switches are of the normally open type, you will need to program E03 to 7 to reverse the logic on the input. by chucketn » Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:05 am, Post The Penn state hit is a DC motor of about 1/2hp I think. For good things you have to pay good I used the original DC motor of my lathe for the spindle. The IMO Jaguar Cub inverter is a spectacularly complex device, with a more functions than you can shake a stick at! Bolt your lathe down to the floor, and definitely wear a face shield to protect yourself. 31. by LX Kid » Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:52 pm, Post Mill-Drill-Lathes. This means it must be mounted well away from anyone who might inadvertently open it or poke things inside the case, such as inquisitive youngsters. A normal v-belt would have worked better, but when I converted my milling machine to belt drive, I used a poly-v belt for simplicity, compactness and quiet running, and found it highly satisfactory on all three counts. BEFORE REFURB. The DC motor also offers smoother and quieter operation. In principle, I was now ready to go, but like most users I wanted to make more flexible use of the inverter, and to have a more robust remote control unit. Total cost + import for Tormach PCNC 440, and alternatives? Emergency stop or limit switches can be connected between PLC and X3. If the motor runs the wrong way, then two of the three motor supply connections should be swapped over. The power terminals should be connected using crimped on slotted-spade connectors, with insulated boots. There is a 10 volt system used for the speed control and some output signals, and a 24 volt system used for the other control inputs. DC-DC buck converter with Duty cycle PWM control from the output of the rectification stage to the lathe motor. In the absence of a shaping machine, it is much less stressful than trying to cut a keyway by winding the saddle back and forth. I would think anything more than 1.25 or 1.5 hp would be a waste if the stock motor is 3/4 hp. When stop is pressed X1 is connected and the motor will slow down over the time set by F08. Tighten them with a screwdriver. At this point, I began to despair. There was one worrying moment – on the ME forum someone reported that an almost identical motor caught fire as the rubber insulation on the wires had perished. I have a treadmill motor and controller on my mini mill. I think 650 is too fast for bowls but is fine for smaller things. This is convenient because you do not need to buy a VFD, a three-phase AC motor and then adjust it all. The Motor pulley needed a 14mm bore, too large for me to ream and my nearest smaller drill is 13mm, so I bored out the centre. They are automatically programmed by default, based on standard values for a motor that matches the rating of the inverter. Turn on the inverter, it will enter ‘running mode’. A 1 1/2 inch pulley on the motor gave me a top speed of about 1750 rpm. The display will now show a number between 0000 and 9999 or between 00.00 and 99.99. A little more effort allows the controls to be located on a remote pendant, or a machine mounted control panel, and for built in stop switches and brake switches to be wired in as well. But that’s still almost twice the upgrade motor for the original unit. I would suggest the latter, for simplicity and flexibility, noting that the inverters rated demand is less than six amps from the supply. I connected the 10V potentiometer supply (terminal 13) to the clockwise end (so that 10V is full speed). I built a no-voltage switch arrangement, and fitted it inside the existing lathe control box. The DC treadmill motor I won on ebay. Plug the cord into the power and connect the female end to the power cord of your lathe. BEMONOC 775 DC Motor 12V 12000RPM Lathe Press With Miniature Hand Drill Chuck & Bracket High Speed 775 DC Motor For DIY Assembly. To program in a new value, press FUNC/DATA and it will save the data and them the display will change to show the next parameter. I used this arrangement, together with a homemade pendant (photo 8) for about six months, and found it quite satisfactory, but despite the success of this arrangement, I still felt it was a bit of a jury rig. Interestingly, I found that despite the nominal power of the old motor (photo 6) being nominally the same as the original DC motor, I found that in practice it was more powerful. This meant learning how to program the inverter and making and wiring up a remote control box. I made a pair of pulleys from a piece of 1 1/2” EN1A Pb, the commonly available free cutting mild steel, (photo 7). This would be ideal to use with a foot brake. by LX Kid » Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:27 am, Post The centre position acts as an off, preventing a start in either direction, but a simple two-way switch would be fine. The technique is to strip a short section of wire, as long as the tubular section of the crimp (5mm or 8mm). Why the option to use a current? The speed ramped up and down gently over the default six seconds. There are true electronic variable-speed lathes with DC motors these days and others that offer lever-controlled, clutch-type variable speed changing. Personally I prefer the gentle speed up and down, noting that motors started gently are less likely to overheat from repeated starts. Press the PRG/RESET button to enter programming mode. 95. These are SIEG C2 and C3 lathes. E43 can be used to programme what the LED display on the inverter shows. The other side of the mounting plate. Only valid values for the parameter in question can be changed, and you can use the up and down arrows or the potentiometer to do this. I have to suggest you read and understand all such information, and although I have extracted a few key points below, they are not a substitute for the manual. This video show what is inside the EVBIKE kit and show the steps how to convert bike. It has been widely used for many applications, eg., auto industry, battery powered bikes, scooters, electric cars, forklifts, golf buggies, boats etc. It's rated for a 1.5hp (electrical) motor, continuous or 2.5 hp intermittent. This is the whole story. The basic needs of a model engineer are to be able to stop and start a motor, and control its direction and speed. The new motor runs at 3576rpm @ 24v from the 149Kv quoted. The conversion was pretty quick and easy. My wiring diagram is shown in figure 1, together with a basic parts list in Table 2. And, IMHO, torque is more important than horsepower. … Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? by Torch » Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:24 am, Post I had to rewire my shop to connect it to 230V. Sign up to our Newsletter or Special Offers, I wanted something that was a bit more professional. 4.2 out of 5 stars 10. By programming E02 (terminal X2) to 8, the toggle switch connecting X2 to PLC turns jog mode on and off. Stop – motor decelerates to a gentle stop. The other control signals use the separate 24V system. The jumper bar between P1 and P1(+) must NOT be removed as we are not using such devices. Initially it was limited to 50.00 Hz maximum, but I soon changed this to gain a wider speed range, up to 65 Hz. To get up and running as quickly as possible, I enlisted my milling machine as a sort of vertical lathe. As mentioned earlier, I found the round belting unsatisfactory when I needed to get a decent amount of power into the lathe. I used crimped on connectors for reliability. In my case, the inverter was supplied configured so that they had to be connected or disconnected from PLC (+24V), although the manual assumes the default is CM (0V). F15 (maximum frequency limit) works like F03, but only applies to speeds set using a potentiometer. I had not changed any function codes, so RUN started the motor and STOP (believe it or not) stopped it. I wired analogue common (terminal 11) to the anti-clockwise end of the potentiometer track (so 0v is the ‘off’ setting). Be nice not to have to mess with the belt changes. This kit adds one inch to the travel of the lathe cross slide on 7x10 and 7x12 mini lathes. More ambitious users will look at programming the display, or controlling indicators. Please click here. It is very important that the motor is earthed and that there is no way the supply or winding leads can short-circuit each other. If your motor is rated for 60Hz, take advantage of this and get the widest possible constant torque range. By gently prising off the main cover on the front of the inverter, I was able to slide up and off the ‘main circuit terminal block cover’. My sincere thanks go to the kindly old gent who sold it to me. I set F02 (running/stopping and rotational direction) to 1. Go for it. Not long afterwards, I was machining some particularly intractable steel, and a long snake of swarf found its way into the control box. However, I would think the KBWT-112 (12 amp rating) should handle a 1.25 hp motor. I have chosen 65Hz for the time being, however, I will probably raise it further as my confidence grows. The switches are arranged so that FWD and REV are also disconnected, ensuring that the start switch cannot operate when the stop switch is depressed. The overload specification is 150% for 1 minute, this is handy as it means it’s not the end of the world if you start a cut too deeply, for example. The terminals X1, X2 and X3 are used to control various functions by means of connecting them to either CM or PLC. You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. It now has VSD (variable speed drive) fitted. Pressing the FUNC/DATA key while running switches the display between frequency, amps, volts and power. ), Photo 5: Countershaft fitted in place of the motor. Another interesting function is F31. With this I made a pair of basic pulleys. Nov 7, 2015 - A few years ago I purchased a 1985 vintage JET 12 X 36 BD metal lathe. After considerable thought, I decided to change to direct drive to the spindle, and mounting the motor on the back of the lathe bed. Make sure the motor is stopped. The polarity of the AC voltage always varies with time, and the polarity of the DC voltage always remain constant. 350(w)/261.8(rad/s) = 1.34(Nm). Some machine tools do not use a start switch, just a three-position switch that selects forward, reverse or stop. Transwave recommended a TEC unit rated at 0.37Kw at 230V, 50Hz, delta configuration (photo 11). The increased travel is away from the centerline of the lathe so you can work on larger diameter work pieces. by LX Kid » Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:23 pm, Post A momentary start switch works much better for this. I was very careful that there were no shorts between any of the phases or to earth, and that the earth connection was securely fixed to the frame of the motor. I show how I converted my South Bend lathe from an AC motor over to a DC motor. This gave me a speed range from a crawl up to just over 1800 rpm, with the inverter’s top frequency set to 65 Hz. To convert the model to a model that is compatible for conversion with Simscape HDL Workflow Advisor: 1. The countershaft pulleys had overall diameters of 3 1/4, 2 1/4 and 1 5/8 inches. When speed is set at 0 the motor enters jog mode and can be advanced using the start button for tapping etc. Be nice not to have to mess with the belt changes. I am also thinking of doing a partial CNC conversion to make an electronic leadscrew and taper attachment. How to Convert your AC Tools to DC with a Treadmill Motor. What is the amperage and voltage rating on the motor? And the power factor of the DC voltages always remains 1. This sets the ‘hold function’ and keeps the motor running when the momentary start signal is disconnected from FWD or REV as long as X1 is disconnected from PLC. The mains supply to the inverter and the motor should all be treated as potentially live, even after the inverter is switched off. The 350w motor runs at 2500(rpm)=261.8(rad/s). I used the same relatively light j-section belt for the lathe as the mill. I'd say 1.25 HP should be fine. The transistor is an opto-isolated NPN type with its collector attached to [Y1] and its emitter to [Y1E]. The HP rating is too approximate and prone to exaggeration by some manufacturers. It is a low power type rated at 27V 50mA. Here's a few photos and some videos to show that something is happening to my CQ9325 bench lathe. To perform the DC-DC conversion, I utilized a totem pole topology with two N-type-MOSFETS driven by a MOSFET Driver with High and Low Side outputs. I was thinking of modding the lathe AC motor to a DC motor to have variable speed control. Just remember to fit the belt before assembling the end plates to the base and fitting the countershaft to the lathe (don’t ask! The countershaft itself, (photo 4) is really simple, although it needs to be rigid and accurately aligned to ensure reliability and long life. One advantage of an inverter is that it will reduce its output and try to keep things going, rather than just cutting out if you overload it. This is wired to switch the 24V PLC signal between FWD and REV on the inverter. It is important to know, therefore, that the inverter comes with many of its functions programmed by default. First find out what the motor specs are and determine how much room you have for the controller. It has better performances than other traditional dc motors. This is intended for applications like remote pumps and must NOT be used with machine tools for obvious reasons. There are two indicators, a yellow LED showing the inverter is live and a power meter indicating 0-10, 5 is 100% of nominal power. I don't know squat about motors and controllers. Other inverters may have different systems, but the general principle of programming by entering a series of parameters seems to apply to most inverters. I suggest that you follow my example, and only program the minimum number of parameters at a time, and then check that things still work. A suitable control voltage is easy to arrange, using a linear potentiometer of between 1 and 5 kohms between 0v and 10V. Finally I took the voltage input (terminal 12) from the wiper of the pot. These can be used to control a transistor switch or a changeover relay. This wasn’t aRead More Pressing PRG/RESET again will take you back to running mode. My friend has the same model but single speed belt drive. Believe me the inverter can stop small motors without such aid very effectively! Micro DC Motors Standard Specifications > DC High Power Motors Standard Specifications >DC High Power Motors with TACHOMETER Micro DC Motors Standard Specifications Model Number They all use a huge, power hungry AC motor and in many cases has pretty light duty ones attached to them. For the mains supply, I used an ordinary 13-amp plug on a heavyweight lead. Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop, Sign up to our Newsletters
To choose the parameter, press FUNC/DATA, or to return to the previous option press PRG/RESET. The terminal connections are rather more accessible on modern motors, being in a box on top of the unit (as supplied – the base can be rotated). As poly-v belts also have a reduced tendency to slip, compared to other types, one was the obvious choice for the new lathe drive. I was able to bodge a repair and give it a semblance of life, although low speed running suffered. Don’t ask how I know. I've gone through all the conversions on various lathes from Step pulleys to jack shafts to DC and then finally the VFD. To verify the presence of nonlinear blocks in Simscape plant model, enter: simscape.findNonlinearBlocks('ee_dc_motor_control_original') Found network that contains nonlinear … Photo 9: The new motor mounted on the back of the lathe. Transwave sell ‘remote pendants’, but being on a budget and confident I had most of the requisite bits already, I asked about making my own and after querying my level of electrical experience, they said I should be quite capable of making my own, and so it turned out. Replace the knob and turn the dimmer to the off position. 4.5 out of 5 stars 345. This would let me get the absolute best out of the lathe, particularly as the constant-torque characteristic of a VFD drive would be ideal for low-speed work. It has a maximum AC input current of 18 amps, 3 more than a normal household circuit fuse/breaker so probably more than a treadmill can draw. matt October 20, 2017 336 0. If you are not familiar with working with such voltages and the necessary precautions, find someone who is and seek their assistance. This can be done very simply using the built in inverter controls. After considerable thought, I decided to change to direct drive to the spindle, and mounting the motor on the back of the lathe bed. Eventually, the second motor became too far-gone for further running repair, but to my dismay I found the spare motor was also blown. If this is done the inverter will use this voltage, instead of following variation in the supply voltage. To exit without changing the data, press PRG/RESET. X3 can be used for limit switches or an emergency stop’ by setting E03 to 1007 (for normally closed switches). The speed of the motor in jog mode is controlled by the number programmed into C20 (jog frequency). Photo 15: The lathe running under inverter power. The lathe had sat in a damp outside shed for a number of years and was covered in a film of surface rust as well as various parts of it being siezed, so the first thing to do was to strip it down and clean it up. By default it shows the output frequency and switches between this and the output current when you press . It uses default values based on the motor specification, and I am cautious of changing these settings in the absence of detail information on things like motor thermal constants. Grooving the pulley is then just four plunging cuts, each 2.0mm deep and at 2.34mm centres. Get it as soon as Thu, Jan 7. An example signal for the transistor might be 1 (frequency equivalence), could be used to light an indicator when the inverter is running at the selected speed. The programming for the inverter described below reflects this new arrangement. I really wanted to convert our wood lathe to variable speed because there’s a lot of advantages to doing so. Setting Up My HF 9x20 Lathe With A Variable Speed DC Motor 12-13-2004 Ed Kadlec . The up and down arrows can be used to select the parameter you need, say F 01 for ‘external frequency command’. The jog mode selector switch is simply an on/off toggle switch connected between X2 and PLC. When setting maximum speed, also bear in mind that some parts, cast iron chucks in particular, must not be oversped. This happily runs from a domestic single-phase supply and outputs 3-phase 200-240V with a rating of 0.4kW or 0.5HP (photo 13). A site dedicated to enthusiasts of all skill levels and disciplines of the metalworking hobby. ), Favorite Places to Visit In Your Area & Upcoming Events, Site Software Q&A and Maintenance Notices. Reading the manual there are lots of bells and whistles. A chain is only as strong as the weakest link, right? $26.89 $ 26. FREE Shipping by Amazon . Normally closed switches should be wired in series. Don’t confuse the N(-) terminal with L2/N. 4.5 out of 5 stars 71. You can control the inverter from its built in control panel, but the controls are small and, unlike consumer goods, it is easy to remove the front panel and access live wires. 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