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Old 10-01-2016, 08:56 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by makobuilders View Post
Does anyone have experience using a variable frequency drive on an 110/220v anchor windlass? It appears that a soft starter wouldn't work, but a VFD should on a high torque asynchronous motor like a windlass.

I just can't see a VFD in this application.... Soft Start yes ! however with the reduction that is usually in the windlass gearbox, I would think that this motor will come up to speed instantly ( as opposed to direct drive that would demand max. torque ) so the momentary bump in start up current should not be an issue. Reversing this motor would be more of an interesting issue ....... just sayn'
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