Power supply for my drivers

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17 Aug 2024 22:54 #308033 by PhilipME
My drivers for some reason rated for 58 volts DC. 2 volts short of the standard power supply which is 60

I am using 48 volt power supply, thinking that any higher voltage may damage the drivers.

Can I use 60 volts DC power supply ?

Thanks

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18 Aug 2024 00:11 #308035 by Benb
Replied by Benb on topic Power supply for my drivers
If you are not getting the speed and power with 48vdc supply you can use 60vdc. Just make sure the drive heat sinks has good contact with your panel/frame. What usually kills electronics is heat. However, If you are happy with servo motor performance, stick with 48vdc supply.
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18 Aug 2024 02:01 #308040 by cornholio
I'd stick to the spec of the drivers. Unless you want to live on the wild side. And if you are using an unregulated PSU I'd be even a little more careful.

The manufacturers' put them there for a reason. They don't pick random numbers to make life difficult.

To say that heat is usually a killer isn't the full story, why is the heat being generated ?
Over voltage ? Which can lead to over current.
Over current ? Which can lead back to over voltage.
Short ? Which can lead back to over current.

Sometimes components, for whatever reason, just fail.
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18 Aug 2024 03:27 #308043 by PhilipME
Thank you all

Yes I would say that I am happy with the performance of the motors. 

The reason I am asking is that I am building a second machine, and in the process of deciding on the power supply.

My best regards

Philip

Good day

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