Motor Controls: Using an Ice Cube Relay to Start a VFD

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In this episode of AccessToPower, we show you how to wire up and use an ice cube relay to start a VFD drive when it is programmed to start with a 2 wire start signal. We used an 8 pin relay with a start-stop button and a 3-wire start stop circuit to open and close the relay. We then used the other Normally open contact on the relay to start the drive.

[@kennyw7453]

For motor controls I think this is the best channel on KZbin. Your videos are thorough and very well explained.

[@AccessToPower]

Thanks Kenny W

[@jeremyhall9346]

May i also recommend BigBadTech chan. Jim Pytel is a great teacher aswell.

[@AA-hu9mh]

What a wonderful way of teaching. It has changed my learning experience. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing all this information .

[@frankvega93]

Walter I have a MCH36 having problems to start

[@frankvega93]

Need support I am not familiar with this equipment the transformer burned and some bulbs

[@frankbatusic7623]

Excellent video Walter! I have been looking for hours for how to setup a remote start for a VFD powering a 3 phase motor on a table saw. Yours by far is the simplest, most straight forward with a clear explanation of how to do it using an Ice Cube Relay and the functionality of that relay. This video provides background support for your other video: "Starting a VFD with 2-wire Start". Thank You!

[@ignacioflores7781]

Definitely, the best site for controls.

[@RRRRR7-c7r]

I did learned something even being a Industrial Electrician years back. Id usually just use the start / stop etc inputs on the drive though. I personally never have wired a relay to drive like that before so it was a great vid.

[@arturogonzalez2220]

New at this, just moved from Maintenance Mechanic to Instrumentation and Electrical Tech., i struggle to understand how is it that the motor keeps running after the start button was let go. Saw this video and is very simple, Thanks A lot.

[@ismaelmelendez7808]

Awesome explanation you should have a course online your step by step can’t be any better hope you continue making videos great job

[@AccessToPower]

Thank you Ismael!

[@jaypexlegend8351]

thank you so much..im gonna look like a genius...you saved the day friend!!!

[@stanleykania7184]

Good job 👍 .. Learning in a steel mill.. seems overwhelming.. place is very loud in places and can't communicate while watching trainer.. Hard place to learn.

[@davcot3675]

Great straight forward explanation Keep up the good work

[@justingoodsell7792]

Awesome videos! Thanks so much!!

[@obertosiciliano1243]

Awesome!!!! Thank you so much!!

[@buildingstatux7720]

Great content

[@nukeelda]

Amazing Thank you Sir.

[@Roelyize]

I watched you video a lot

[@gregoriocampo]

Excellent Video.

[@monzurhasan3583]

Excellent

[@ActionMax09]

Awesome! 👏🏽

[@vfgrfbgrb]

Instead of jumping wires it helps me better wireing like that

[@BillFye]

Why doesn't the power from 1 and 3 cause a short against the line? Or maybe electricity doesn't work this way

[@AccessToPower]

If you look carefully at the schematic about minute mark 2:40 you will see that 1,2, & 3 all originate from the same source. Therefore they are the same potential.

[@stevemc1]

Great work, what program do you use for your motor control simulations? Thanks

[@AccessToPower]

Stephen McAdam I use The Constructor software. www.cmhsoftware.com/constructor.html

[@stevemc1]

Thank you, love your work and videos

[@discretehappiness4623]

What software is your circuit drawing?

[@AccessToPower]

It is Constructor software

[@kaylaharrington6958]

What software do you use to make your videos?

[@vfgrfbgrb]

Can you wire to wire 2 wires from start to 2 and 3

[@beckyschwantes5287]

Can you control a VFD with a start stop holding circuit and a field device such as a pressure switch?

[@AccessToPower]

Yes you could

[@decentraza7916]

Hello sir will u plzz explaine me how i conect the solenoid valve timer to auto and manual starter

[@AccessToPower]

If I understand your question correctly, you should be able to connect a timer circuit in the same way that the float circuit is connected in the video link here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3uWZ4adhaZ1fNE

[@vfgrfbgrb]

Can you just run two wires to start

[@fuzzfacelogic789]

You're using 10amps for VFD and motor control yet say that 10amp relay not to be used with anything requiring a load? 10amp is the common rating for general residential use, lights and power points, here in Australia.

[@AccessToPower]

The 10 amp relay is being used to on the control circuit of the VFD… not the motor circuit. The current on the control for a start signal is measured in milliamps.

[@fuzzfacelogic789]

@@AccessToPower Please excuse my ignorance.

[@AccessToPower]

@@fuzzfacelogic789 no worries. Thank you for watching and commenting on these videos. We created them to be helpful. Hopefully they accomplish that goal.

[@vfgrfbgrb]

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[@vfgrfbgrb]

Instead of jumping wires it helps me better wireing like that