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Model: V210

10 / 18 HP

Standard Torque for 10 HP Motors

INV-0097

 

Model: V215

15 / 26 HP

High Torque for 15 HP Motors

INV-0093 and INV-0096

Model: 220

20 / 35 HP

Very High Torque for 20 HP Motors

INV-0086

 

NEW BALDOR H2 Vector Digital Spindle Drives For Fadal Machines

 


One Drive - All These Features:
- 7,500 - 10,000 - 15,000 RPM
- Close Loop Vector or Inverter
- Rigid Tap or Non RT
- Standard or Wye/Delta
- 230 VAC, Single or Three Phase
- Internal or External brake


The same superior performance and reliability of the original H-Series drive that was first introduced back in the 80's but now even better!
BALDOR’s new H2 Vector Drive provides the ultimate control of AC induction motors through the latest DSP technology.

  • Baldor is the number one Spindle Drive for Fadal Machines: well over 20,000 units installed, 20+ years old and still running in their original Fadal machines!
  • New Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for the ultimate smooth motor control in both Vector or Inverter modes and the latest digital technology provides maximum overload protection.
  • Smart Diagnostics with service HELP built into the drive!
  • TWO YEAR WARRANTY from us and Backed By BALDOR
  • No Core Deposit: To make it even simpler, there's No Core Deposit or Core Return Shipping Required!
  • Made in the USA!

 

No other drive can match this drive in price and performance.
There are many reasons to support why we can say this.  Below are two of the most compelling reasons to buy the new H2 Drive:

 

1 - The Smartest Drive Available!

 

These drives are by far the best for diagnosing a Spindle drive system.  It's not just a "dumb drive" that leaves everyone guessing at the problem!  It has many features that will help you trouble shoot, not only the drive itself, but also the spindle motor, the encoder and the CNC control I/O signals. Here's a few examples to show how helpful this drive really is:


Compete One Step Auto Tuning - our drives ship ready to go, set-up for the standard Fadal motor.  But sometimes because of slight differences from motor rewinding or simply the age (electrical/magnetic breakdown) of the motor requires tuning of the drive to the motor.  This new DSP drive can test the motor and automatically adjust all the motor parameters as needed!  We commonly hear from servicemen that spend hours trying to tune a problem motor with those other drives and in many cases they're required to replace the spindle motor unnecessarily.
Internal Fault Log
- retains the last 10 fault conditions.  What makes it even better is that it stores exactly what the drive was doing at the time of the fault, with information such as Date and Time,  I/O conditions, motor current, actual speed, commanded speed, phase current and Buss Voltage.  These are extremely helpful to the service personnel in solving a problem, rather than relying on the operators observations. 
For example, the Fault Log stores many common system failure conditions such as:
   Encoder faults if the encoder was beginning to fail.
   Phase Loss messages if there was a power input problem.
   DC High messages occurs when the braking resistors begins to fail.
   Line Sag messages indicates a low input voltage condition.
Retaining an accurate history of the failures is a tremendous diagnostic tool, not just for the drive itself but for all the issues that can make the drive look bad when it's actually something else.
Diagnostics
- allows access to all critical information while the spindle motor is running. It is features like these that help determine the real problem and avoid replacing a "good drive".
Smart Keypad
- used to retain a backup copy of the parameters.  You can easily save and restore parameters from the drive memory to the keypad memory.
Built In HELP Function
- at any fault, simply press the HELP key and the drive will display recommended corrective action(s).  Another feature that servicemen have found extremely helpful.
Advanced Drive Protection
- utilizing the state of the art technologies provides the absolute best possible protection of the drive, regardless of the condition of the motor or feedback device; no more losing a drive because of a "bad motor".


2 - Total Engineering Support!

 

While there may be other people selling drives, but we are the only company working directly with the engineers that design what we sell.  We work directly with some of the top Baldor Engineers. 

With us you're not just getting a "Part In A Box"!  You get Total Support, starting with simple step by step instructions on how to install and get your new drive up and running.  The total time usually takes less than an hour; certainly much easier and less time than any other drive. 
How can we say this?  We are commonly told this by those experienced with installing those other drives!

The fact is, with our Fadal engineering knowledge and our direct interaction with Baldor engineers, you're getting the absolute best product support possible at installation and beyond. 
The spindle drive is the most complicated device in the machine.  Why buy from someone without the drive manufacture's direct support?


 


BALDOR H2 Vector Digital Drives

Year: 2010

Model V210 - Standard Torque:
10 HP Continuous / 17.5 HP Peak
Replaces all Fadal Inverters using a 10 hp motor.

Model V215
- High Torque:
15 HP Continuous / 26.25 HP Peak
Replaces all Fadal Inverters using a 15 hp motor.

Model V220 - Very High Torque:
20 HP Continuous / 35 HP Peak
Replaces all Fadal Inverters using a 20 hp motor.

    

Click here to see a complete Fadal INV Part Number Cross-Reference list
Call us Toll Free at 888-727-1887 if you need help.



Directly interchangeable with all Fadal machines, except models using Fanuc and Siemens controls. 
Our drive package is truly a "Plug-n-Play" installation, it comes with mounting plate, Molex interface cables, installation instructions and technical phone support.
We've helped many of our customers install these Drives ranging from servicemen to shop owners.  With basic electrical experience, it's a very simple installation. We constantly hear from those installing these drives that they are by far the easiest to install and get running.  Especially from service technicians who have installed those other brands!
Need proof?  Let us know and we'll gladly provide customer references.


Beware of Discontinued Baldor Inverters Sold as New Drives or Remanufactured:

There are those selling the original, discontinued BALDOR H-series drives as "New" but these are really just remnants of old production runs; old technology and they do not have new service parts available (see below).
In 2004 Baldor stopped making the old H-series drives after 20 years of production because of the availability of components.

The fact is Baldor doesn't offer Remanufactured units, there are other companies repairing them and calling them REMANS but they are not true remanufactured drives by Baldor. 
If it doesn't look like the H2 Drive, it's not a new Baldor Inverter/Vector drive!

The only "New Baldor" is the H2 Vector Drive, configured for Fadal VMCs exclusively by us and only available from us and selected Fadal Dealers!





 

True Knowledge and Experience you can Trust!

VMC Electric was started by one of the original family members of Fadal Engineering.  Directly responsible for the Fadal Control; Software and Hardware - in design, development and production of the Fadal machines. 
Below is just a few examples of our engineering experience.

Fadal Spindle Drive System Development:

- Worked with Sweo to develop (pioneer) Vector Control Technology
- Extensive Experience in Spindle Dyno Testing
- Designed and Developed the Rigid Tap feature
- Designed and Developed the Tool Load Compensation feature
- Directly involved in testing, tuning and commission of the following Fadal spindle drives:
    a) Mitsubishi
    b) Sweo
    c) The Original BALDOR
    d) AMC
    e) Yaskawa
- Designed and Developed the New Baldor H2 Vector Interface
That's what we mean by True Knowledge and Experience...

Even today, we continue building on the expertise afforded through our close relationship with BALDOR, utilizing their tremendous engineering knowledge and experience to provide unprecedented "after sale" product support.
Why buy a drive from someone without Factory Support?

We are the ones to call!  Why? - Because we designed it all from the beginning!

Simply call Toll Free 888-727-1887  for any questions you might have.


One of the most common questions we receive: 
Should I buy New, Reman or Have Mine Repaired?

I can tell you first hand since we there for the commissioning of all of them, from the beginning.  In fact, back in the late 80's, at Fadal were repairing the spindle drives returned from the service department. 
Historically there have been seven drives, below a list in order of commission:
   LoveJoy, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Sweo, BALDOR, AMC and Yaskawa
By far, the majority of units shipped has been the original BALDOR H-Series; none can compare to the sheer volume of Baldor drives in service!

Answer - There are many issues/costs to consider with the Rebuilt or Repair solution:

  • New Drive? - There are those selling the discontinued BALDOR H-series drives as New replacements but these are really just remnants of old productions and do not have new service parts available.
  • Remans? - Many call parts "remanufactured" when in actually they are just bench repaired in-house with used parts. Typically they are used "Core Returns" that are not returned to the original manufacture for rebuilding and revision updates.
  • Quality Repairs? - Do the research and you'll find out that no one except the original manufactures have electrical schematics to work from, repair shops are left to just guess at what's wrong with the inverter, swap out old boards and components until it works.
    Manufactures are very protective of their Intellectual Property.
  • Down Time - Repairing your drive has machine downtime issues.  Time and costs for shipping; actual repair and return shipping.
  • Availability of Parts - BALDOR stopped making the older, original BALDOR H Series Drive and replacement parts approximately 6 years ago mostly because of component availability and technology advancements. Repair shops are now left with older, used boards and only a board swapping method to repair a drive. 
  • Obsolesces - Most OEMs have limits on factory repairs based on age, components and design revisions.
  • Warranty - Drive repairs typically only warranty the parts they replace.  When the drive fails again, you could be looking at the same repair costs and down time.
  • Age - Some of these drives are just "old and worn", they work by switching 350 VDC to create a PWM AC voltage and after time, the stress of switching 11 KWs at 3k Hz takes it's toll on all components. You can see the date of manufacture by looking at the serial numbers, most drives have it encoded.
  • Cost - Why keep investing money in an old style drive when we offer a new, 2010 H-2 Digital Spindle Drive with a Two Year Warranty?

We are confident our New BALDOR H-2 Digital Spindle Drive package will be your best choice.
- Easiest to install, Best Warranty Support, Best Performance at the Best Price!

 

Glentek motors for Fadal Machines

 

 


SPINDLE DRIVE REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FORM:


"Plug and Play" installation!

Ready to go, everything included, simply follow the instructions - mount, connect, tune and go!   And to make it even simpler;  NO CORE RETURN or CHARGES!

We Provide All Fadal INV Configurations:

There have been 107 different INV numbers sold by Fadal (currently it's the INV-0097, 93, 96, and 86). The INV number describes manufacture, HP and configuration.
Each of the three models we sell are capable of all INV configurations; Close Loop Vector or Inverter, Rigid Tap or not, any Horse Power plus Wye/Delta switching.
Prior to shipping, we will configure your drive according to your machines specific configuration


Click Here to see a complete INV Number Cross-Reference List or call us Toll Free at 888-727-1887. 


Pick one of the three ways below to identify the spindle drive you need:

1) Select Spindle Drive Model By INV Cross Reference or Horse Power:

  V210 - All Standard Drives: 5, 7.5 or 10hp Motor (same as INV-097)
  V215 - All High Torque Drives: 15hp Motor (same as INV-0093 and INV-0096)
  V220 - All Very High Torque Drives: 20hp Motor (same INV-0086)
  Not Sure - Enter Your Current INV # or Machine Description Below


2) Enter your current drive INV number:

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3) Don't know your current INV number?
   Enter your machine description in the space provided below:

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